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THE BETH HAMEDROSH HAGODOL

KESSER MAARIV ANSHE LUKNIK NEWSLETTER

TISHREI / CHESHVAN 5772

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2011

www.KesserMaariv.org

Welcome to Kesser Maariv for the High Holidays ãØñá

A hearty Bruchim Haba’im to our new M embers and Good Neighbors!

WelcomeWelcome to Kesser Maariv. Our full name is Beth

Hamedrosh Hagodol Kesser Maariv Anshe Luknik. W e have

a long name because we have a long history. Our first

minyan took place in Chicago in 1865, and the Beth

Hamedrosh Hagodol officially opened in 1867 in downtown

Chicago. Eventually the Shul moved to the West Side, and

we have several congregants who celebrated their Bar

Mitzvah at that site. After several mergers, in the 1950s

BHH moved to East Rogers Park when it merged with Kesser

Maariv. Due to shifting demographics, Kesser Maariv sold

their building in East Rogers Park in 1989, determined to

continue in a new neighborhood. In the following years,High Holiday services were held in West Rogers Park.

In 1993, we held High Holiday services in Skokie, and we

were able to purchase our current property in Skokie.

Regular minyanim began in an existing farmhouse on

December 31, 1993. In autumn 1999 the first phase of our

building was completed, consisting of the Social Hall and

kitchens. The second phase of the Main Sanctuary and Bais

Midrash were completed in 2004.

Leadership

Rabbi Louis Lazovsky has been Rabbi of Kesser Maariv

since 1984, when he succeeded Rabbi Zev Wein, who retired.

Rabbi Lazovsky has served the Jewish community in manycapacities for over 35 years, including leading educational

programs and organizations to benefit immigrants and the

underprivileged.

In January 2011 the Board of Directors appointed Rabbi Ben

Zion Lazovsky to serve as Associate Rabbi in addition to

serving as Executive Director.

Our Davening

For the High Holidays, we use the ArtScroll Machzor.

Thanks to the generosity of Bob & Sheryl Greenstein, this

year we have many new machzorim.

We have a live Auction of Aliyas on Rosh Hashana, Yom

Kippur and Simchas Torah. This practice is mentioned in theShulchan Aruch, the Code of Jewish Law. The auction is

conducted immediately prior to taking out the Torah.

Our Chazzanim are Dr. Edward Kaplan and Rabbi Dr.

Pinchas Eisenbach who have been leading our High Holiday

Services since 1994. Rabbi Ben Zion Lazovsky has blown

the Shofar for many years and also serves as Chazzan. Rabbi

Eli Lazovsky reads the Torah.

Yizkor Appeal

There is an ancient custom, mentioned in the Talmud, that

even those who have passed away need atonement. How can

those souls who are no longer on this earth, achieve

atonement? The Talmud says that charity should be given on

their behalf. Accordingly, Kesser Maariv has a live YizkorAppeal. If you would like to have your pledge announced at

the beginning of the appeal, please contact Rabbi Ben Zion

before Yom Tov and make your pledge before Yom Tov. For

those who would like to make a private pledge, see Rabbis

Ben Zion or Eli to make a matan b’seser .

Daily Minyan

We have daily 6:00 am Shacharit. Before Rosh Hashana

Selichot will begin at 5:45 am. During the Aseret Yema

Teshuva, Selichot will begin at 5:35 am, except on Erev Yom

Kippur, when we will begin at 5:50 am.

We are winding down our daily Mincha Maariv, which

begins 10 minutes before sundown. As sunset gets earlierwe will soon switch to our winter schedule and have Maariv

only at 7:00 pm.

Celebrate Your Simcha at Kesser Maariv

Sponsoring a Kiddush or Seudat Shlisheet is a great way to

celebrate your birthday, anniversary or other simcha with

your Kesser Maariv Family. Call Judy Whisler to reserve a

date.

Another great way to mark a special occasion or milestone is

to buy a Leaf, Acorn or Foundation Stone on our Etty

Rubinow Tree of Life, located on the south wall of the

Sanctuary. Contact the office, or use the order form on our

website.Call the office to donate Chumashim, Siddurim or books.

Our Social Hall is available for rental for all types of

Simchas. Contact the office for details.

Chesed Fund

If you know of a new family in the neighborhood, please let

Anne Elovic know so Kesser Maariv can welcome them to

our neighborhood. We have many other chesed projects

throughout the year. The Chesed Fund also arranges for

meals during hospital stays and shiva.

Adele Goldblum Women’s Council

The Women’s Council serves as an extension of the Shul by

sponsoring social, educational and chesed events andfundraisers. Their many activities include summertime

Seudot Shlisheet with guest speakers, a Women’s Week of

Learning and donations of plants to seniors.

A full list of committees, chairpeople and phone numbers is

on the next page.

UPCOMING EVENTS & DATES TO REMEMBER

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5772

Membership

We invite you to join us for the High Holidays. Rosh

Hashana begins on September 28 ! Please refer to theth

enclosed flyer for information about membership and seats

for the High Holidays.



Shabbat Shuva Shiur

On October 1, 2011, Rabbi Louis Lazovsky will deliver his

annual special Shabbat Shuva shiur in lieu of the Shabbat

afternoon class at 4:30 pm.

Hakafot on Simchat Torah

Hakafot will be held on Thursday evening and Friday

morning, October 20 and 21 . We are looking for a host or th st

hosts to sponsor our refreshments. Please call the office to

make arrangements.

Simchat Torah Communal Luncheon

On Friday, October 21 we will have our annual Simchatst

Torah Lunch. Thanks to a generous sponsor, there will not

be a per person charge for lunch, though reservations are

requested. Call the Shul office at (847) 679-9800 or email

[email protected] by October 16 with your reservations.th

Yizkor

We recite Yizkor on Yom Kippur, Shabbat October 8 ath

about 11:30 am, and on Shmini Atzeret, Thursday October

20 at about 10:30 am.th

Misheberach List

If you have names for a misheberach, please send them to the

shul office or e-mail to [email protected].

ORDER YOUR LULAV AND ETROG NOW!!

The shul will once again sell top quality Lulav sets from

Israel. To order your set please contact the office by

Thursday, October 6 . For additional information, or to orderth

an upgraded set, please call Ben Zion Lazovsky at (847) 679-

9800. Sets will be available for pick-up after Yom Kippur.

Happy Day Cards & Standings

Join the Kesser Maariv Cards standing list! For only $50 a

year, your name will automatically be included whenever a

card is sent from our shul to fellow members for a refua

shlayma, condolence or mazal tov. To join the standings

please contact the office at (847) 679-9800

[email protected]. Also, cards are available for purchase

from the office for $1.50 each or 13 cards for $18. If you

would like us to send a card for you for $2, please contact

Wendy Hartz at (708) 205-5109.PAST EVENTS

Our Annual Meeting was held on Sunday September 11 .th

The President’s Report of our activities and the nominating

committee report were presented. Yasher Koach to our

Board for their dedication to our Shul...We collected food for

American soldiers overseas through Kosher Troops. Thanks

to the Weingers, especially Ben and Joe, for coordinating the

drive. Thanks to everyone who brought food and made

donations.

ADELE GOLDBLUM WOMEN’S COUNCIL

UPCOMING EVENTS

KM Knitters meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 pm at theShul. No experience necessary – Beginners welcome!

Knitters of all abilities attend. For more information, meeting

confirmation, and to be placed on the email list please call

Wendy Hartz at (708) 205-5109.

PAST EVENTS

At recent Women’s Seudat Shlisheet, Soofia Gabay spoke

about her journey from Iran, and Arkady Kats spoke about

growing up Jewish in Russia.

On September 18 we held our Membership Event at Frank

Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio. Thanks to Wendy Hartz

for hosting a beautiful lunch in her home in River Forest

after the tour. Many thanks to chairs Sandy Miretzky andEleanor Greenspan.

GOOD & WELFARE

Mazel Tov to: Ed & Tammy Kaplan on the Bar Mitzvah of

their son Benjamin...Evelyne Sternfeld on the Bar Mitzvah of

her grandson, Yisroel Rosenberg.

Refua Shleima to: Jean Goldrich, Joe Fagan and Alan Slodki

Condolences to: Judy Whisler on the passing of her father

Willard Aaron.

Thank you to our recent Kiddush Sponsors: Milt & Shirley

Sabin, Drs. Steve & Teri Steinberg, Leonard & Isabella Burd

Rabbi Louis & Saretta Lazovsky, Gilda Allswang, Steve &

Susan Goldrich, and anonymous sponsors.

Congregation B.H.H. Kesser Maariv A.L.

4341 W. Golf

Skokie, IL 60076(847) 679-9800

fax (847) 679-5041

e-mail: [email protected]

www.KesserMaariv.org

Rabbi Louis A. Lazovsky

Steven D. Goldrich, President

Rabbi Ben Zion Lazovsky,

Associate Rabbi & Executive Director

Nasrin Kheradyar & Saretta Lazovsky, Co-Presidents,

Adele Goldblum Women’s Council

Committee Contact Information:

Bricks Saretta

Lazovsky

(847) 676-0556

Chesed Fund Anne Elovic (847) 673-2904

Donate Books

& Siddurim

Office (847) 679-9800

Endowment Michael Hartz (708) 366-7662

Happy Day

Cards

Wendy Hartz (708) 205-5109

Kiddush Judy Whisler (847) 677-2281

Membership Bob Greenstein

Judy Whisler

(847) 967-7408

(847) 677-2281

Social Hall

Rental

Office (847) 679-9800

Tree of Life Office (847) 679-9800

Yahrzeit

Plaques

Office (847) 679-9800

mailto:[email protected]






Thank you to our recent Seudat Shlisheet Sponsors: Dotty &

Yitzchak Chakiris, Larry & Judy Weinger, Michael & Debbie

Feder, Rabbi Louis & Saretta Lazovsky, Harvey & Miriam

Schiller, Susan & Steve Goldrich and Bob & Sheryl

Greenstein.

DVAR TORAH

The Dvar Torah for Selichot and Rosh Hashana may be

found in the previous newsletter.

Yom Kippur - October 7-8. Yom Kippur is the unique day

of the year dedicated to forgiveness, mercy and conciliation between G-d and the Jewish people. This year it begins onFriday evening, October 7, with the ceremony of Kol Nidre,a prayer to annul any unfulfilled oaths or vows. Speech is theattribute that distinguishes man from the rest of the animal

kingdom. Accordingly, we are very concerned with the punishments that may occur for deliberate or accidental

transgressions concerning our speech. The holiest day of theyear, Yom Kippur, commemorates G-d’s forgiveness of the

Israelites, whose sin was the worship of the golden calf after they received the Ten Commandments. It is a day when we

are commanded to shed our earthly limitations and aspire toemulate the angels. Accordingly, we abstain from eating,

drinking, wearing leather shoes, using lotions, washing andmarital relations. By observing these prohibitions, we

transcend our physical existence and are elevated to a higher spiritual state, so we are better able to pray for ourselves, our loved ones, our families and for all of Israel. On YomKippur, G-d evaluates our actions during the Ten Days of

Repentance and determines whether our actions were sincereor empty. On the merit of repentance, prayer and charity, weare able to avert the severe decree that may have beenordained during Rosh Hashanah. As we have been forgiven

in the past through positive and sincere acts of repentance,may we be forgiven in the future. We pray for a new year

filled with all of G-d’s blessings for us, our extended families

and for all our people.We make an Eruv Tavshillin before candle lighting

on October 12 and 19. This allows us to warm up food on

Yom Tov for Shabbat, which begins immediately after YomTov. A special bracha is made over two rolls or matzot anda cooked food, commonly a piece of fish or chicken. TheBracha, which can be found in the ArtScroll Siddur (p. 654),

is “Baruch Ata Ad-nai (G-d’s Name) El-heinu melechha’olam asher kidishanu b’mitzvotav vitzivanu al mitzvat

eruv.” The accompanying B’din Eruvah declaration shouldalso be recited. This food must be set aside and eaten on

Shabbat.Sukkot begins Wednesday evening, October 12, and

continues through October 19. It commemorates the timewhen G-d took the Jewish people out of Egypt and housedthem in the “Annanei Hakavod - Clouds of Glory” that protected the Jewish people; therefore we dwell in sukkot, or

temporary huts. Sukkot is the holiday of perfection,completion and the Jewish people’s greatest joy. The firsttwo days of Sukkot are known as “yom tov” (holidays) wheremost “melechah” (creative activity) is prohibited. They are

followed by “Chol Hamoed” (Intermediate Days), which arehybrid, in that they have aspects of both holidays and regular

week days.Sukkot is also called “Chag Haasif - Festival of the

Gathering”, when we look back at the recently concluded

growing season and take great pride in our achievements.However, even though Sukkot is a most joyous time, it is also

a time of great spiritual danger. Jews must never believe thatthe great bounty and blessing bestowed upon them wasachieved solely through their efforts, or that the bounty is theultimate goal. It is the Almighty who bestows such

abundance for the purpose of enabling our spiritualdevelopment and perfection. Accordingly, we leave our

comfortable homes and make the succah our permanent

dwelling for an entire week. We leave the abundance ofharvest time to eat and sleep in the succah, which helps usremember the Exodus from Egypt and the seven Divine

clouds which enveloped the Jewish people from the northsouth, east, west, above, below and in front, that sheltered usduring our travels in the wilderness. By leaving our homeswe realize that unless the Divine presence is there to protect

us, we are not safe even in the largest, most fortified castle.When eating in the succah, we invite seven

“Ushpizin” or guests. These guests were the essential leadersof the Jewish people: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses

Aaron and King David. We invite these guests because eachrepresents one of the seven spiritual attributes needed to perfect our souls in service of the Creator. Jewish mysticismexplains these characteristics to include: kindness, valor

splendor, eternity, glory, foundation, and kingship.Every day of Sukkot, with the exception of Shabbat

when they are not touched, one blessing is recited over thefour species - the Etrog, Lulav, Hadasim and Aravot. The

first time we take them on the holiday, we also reciteShehechiyanu. The four species are also used in the Halle

prayer, which is a prayer that praises and thanks thAlmighty. Prior to the conclusion of the morning prayers, aTorah is taken out of the Ark and brought to the “bimah -central podium.” Congregants recite special prayers while

holding the four species in their hands and make onecomplete “Hakafa” (revolution or circuit) around the Torahand Bimah in commemoration of the circuits that were madein the Temple. On the last of the intermediate days, known

as Hoshanah Rabbah, seven circuits are made, after whichwillows are beaten on the floor to symbolize the end of thehigh holiday period of judgement.

Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah October 19-21 – At

Sukkot’s end, Jews immediately celebrate the holidays ofShemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. The Midrash, or Bible

commentary, teaches that on Sukkot we are concerned withall humanity because in the Temple we offered 70 sacrificesduring Sukkot, corresponding to the 70 nations of the world.However, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah is a holiday

just for the Almighty and the Jewish people. The holidaysremind us that material needs and wants are fleetingillusions; the realm of the spirit is the only true and permanent domain. We recite the Yizkor, or memoria

prayer, during Shemini Atzeret to remember those who havegone before us and set out paths for us to follow. On SimchatTorah, Jews dance and rejoice with their entire being as weconclude the reading of the Torah, and then, immediately

begin reading the Torah once again. In spite of tremendousadversity, oppression and exile, we have been promised that

the Torah will always guard and protect us. Even if all elseis taken away from the Jewish people, the Torah will alwaysremain.



SHABBAT & HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Date Candle Lighting ‘Erev’ Mincha Shacharit Shiur Mincha

Nitzavim-Vayeilech 9/23-9/24 6:27 pm 6:30 pm 8:45 am 5:15 pm 6:15 pm

1 Day Rosh Hashana 9/28-9/29 6:18 pm * 6:20 pm 8:30 am no shiur 6:15 pmst

2 Day Rosh Hashana 9/29-9/30 7:18 pm 6:15 pm 8:30 am no shiur 6:15 pmnd

Ha’azinu (Shuva) 9/30-10/1 6:15 pm 6:15 pm 8:45 am 4:30 pm

Drasha

6:05 pm

Yom Kippur 10/7-10/8 6:03 pm Mincha 2:30 pmKol Nidrei 6:00 pm

8:00 amYizkor

no shiur 4:50 pm Neila 5:50

1 Day Sukkot 10/12-10/13 5:55 pm * 5:55 pm 8:45 am no shiur 5:55 pmst

2 Day Sukkot 10/13-10/14 6:55 pm 5:55 pm 8:45 am no shiur 5:55 pmnd

Shabbat Chol HamoedSukkot

10/14-10/15 5:51 pm 5:55 pm 8:45 am no shiur 5:45 pm

Shmini Atzeret 10/19-10/20 5:43 pm * 5:45 pm 8:45 am no shiur 5:45 pm

Simchat Torah 10/20-10/21 6:44 pm 5:45 pm 8:45 am no shiur 5:45 pm

Breishit 10/21-10/22 5:40 pm 5:45 pm 8:45 am 4:35 pm 5:35 pm

Noach 10/28-10/29 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 8:45 am 4:20 pm 5:20 pm

Lech Lecha 11/4-11/5 5:21 pm 5:20 pm 8:45 am 4:10 pm 5:10 pm

Vayeira 11/11-11/12 4:14 pm 4:15 pm 8:45 am 3:05 pm 4:05 pm

Chayei Sarah 11/18-11/19 4:07 pm 4:10 pm 8:45 am 2:55 pm 3:55 pm

Toldot 11/25-11/26 4:03 pm 4:05 pm 8:45 am 2:50 pm 3:50 pm

* Make Eruv Tavshillin before lighting candles (see Dvar Torah for details)

If you have a chiyuv - obligation to daven or require an Aliya, please inform Rabbi Lazovsky before Shabbat.To sponsor a kiddush or shalashudos, please call Judy Whisler at (847) 677-2281.

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Minyan Times

Minyanim meet in the Kaufman Bais Midrash

Shacharit

Sunday: 8:00 amMonday-Friday: 6:00 am

Sept 26-27: 5:45 am, Sept 28: 5:00 amOct 3-6: 5:35 am, Oct 7: 5:50 am

Mincha-Maariv

Sunday-Thursday: 15 minutes before sundown

Soon, we will have M-Th Maariv at 7:00 pm

Classes

Sunday Morning at 9:45 am: Parsha Class in theWeekly Sedra.Given by Rabbi Moshe Soloveichik

Teen Mishna Club, given by Rabbi B. Lazovsky

For more learning opportunities, contact Rabbis B. or E. Lazovsky

Malamud Reference Library

Come and Learn from any of the hundreds of titles in our library.

Lending Library

Members may borrow books from our Lending Library, located on the south side of the Social Hall.

Tape Lending Library

We have tapes and digital audio files on many topics including Chumash, Talmud and Mussar.



Family Rate Single Rate Additional Seat Dependent Child(2 tickets) (1 ticket)

Membership $1000 $525 $200 $75

First Time Good Neighbor Tickets $475 $265 $200 $75

Tickets only, no membership $525 $200

Friend of Kesser Maariv (no tickets or membership) $200

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August 3, 2011 – à“òùú áà ‘âDear Members and Friends:

We hope this letter finds you well, and safely enjoying the summer. By now we hope you are familiar with the many programs and milestones that we have achieved since our arrival in Skokie. It is with great pleasure that we invite you, your family and friends to reserve your high holiday seats and worship with us for the upcoming New Year of á”òùú - 5772. We

are confident that the upcoming holiday services will be truly moving and meaningful.

Selichot services will be held on Saturday night, September 24, 2011, at 11 :00 p.m., at 4341 W . Golf in Skokie, with a

special program and refreshments held at 10:00 p.m., immediately preceding the services. Please come, get acquainted withour congregation and allow us to welcome you and include you as part of our extended family.

We will once again use the ArtScroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We recommend congregants purchasetheir own ArtScroll Machzors from one of the area book stores.

Membership and Ticket Rates

The membership rates have not increased in the past five years. To encourage new memberships this year, we will

again waive the building fund obligation for new m embers.

To serve you better, we accept payments of $500 and above by Visa, Master Card or Discover.

If you have any further questions, please call Bob Greenstein at (847) 967-7408, Judy Whisler at (847) 677-2281, or the

synagogue office at (847) 679-9800.

The congregation and officers want to extend our warmest best wishes for a New Year filled with good health, peace, prosperity, and happiness to our members, worshipers, families and friends. Please tell your friends, neighbors and relatives

about our shul, and encourage them to join us for the upcoming high holiday season.

L'Shana Tova Tikatevu V'Tachatemu,

StevenGoldrich LouisAryehLazovskySteven Goldrich, President Rabbi Louis Aryeh Lazovsky----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City, State & Zip Code: _________________________________________ Phone : __________________

E-mail: _______________________________________ and __________________________________________

Number of Men's Seats: _________________ Number of Women's Seats: __________________________

Number of Boys’ Seats: __________________ Number of Girls’ Seats: _____________________________

Total Number of Seats: __________________ Amount Enclosed : _________________________________.

Credit Card Payments: Name on Card_______________________ Amount to be charged: ________________

Card # _________-_________-_________-_________ Exp: ____ ____ 3-digit Security Code:__________



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LULAV ORDER FORM

Name:___________________________

E-mail: _______________________________Phone:_________________________

Number of Sets:__________ Total enclosed: $________

Price Per Set is $52.00 for members and $57.00 for non-members with higher priced sets alsoavailable. My check in the amount of $ ____ is enclosed. Please call Ben Zion Lazovsky to make

specific arrangements to pick up your set(s) which will be available after Yom Kippur.

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