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October 28, 1994 23 Cheshvan 5755 Vol. 30;No. 3

Rabbi Reacts Some of the nicest brides and grooms and families I

know have had their wedding ceremonies in hotels. But, in my opinion, hotels are awful places for wedding ceremonies.

I'm not talking about the parties .after the ceremony. I'm no party mayvin. But I do know wedding ceremonies and how they reflect and even shape how we feel about our marriages.

So here's what's wrong with ceremonies in hotels and banquet halls, in ascending order of importance.

1. There is always too much noise coming from the next room or the kitchen. This is as true of the big hitters like the Four Seasons as it is of Holiday Inns. 2. Hotels and halls always take over the ceremony. Because it's their turf, the customer (you!) and the rabbi have little chance to control the photographer, the mikes or the atmosphere. Hotels don't under­stand the ceremony much less value it. They want to get it over with and get on quickly to their main event. In my experience even elegant hotels don't have tables the right size to use under a chuppa. And they couldn't care less. 3. Getting married in a hotel or hall is getting mar­ried in the most transient of places. Yesterday the Junior League used the space., tomorrow it's Kiwi Sales Motivational and you know the rest. If we want people to view marriage as a permanent arrange­ment from the start, we have to help by putting wedding ceremonies in places which stand for per­manent values and will be tomorrow what they were yesterday -- like sanctuaries and homes. I know that some people want their parties in hotels.

That's their call. But then they say they must also have the wedding ceremony at the hotel for the convenience of their guests.

I don't see the logic. YmLJnvite them,~ for them, and they can't at least drive from the synagogue to the party to honor ~ family? Christians do it right. They have the ceremony in church and either celebrate there or have everyone drive to the party. (Tell the truth -- wouldn't you rather take a ride than stand forever in those hotel holding pens, waiting for the hotel to tear down the chuppa and put up the bandstand? I would.)

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T'filot .... Services Friday, November 4 8:00 pm

Shabbat Worship Friday, November 11

8:00 pm Shabbat Worhip 8:45 pm Scholar-in-Residence WALTER ZANGER speaks on "The Peace Process as Seen from Israel"

(Shabbat dinner preceding, 5:30 pm, reservations needed) See inside for the rest of Walter Zanger's weekend

schedule Saturday, November 12 10:45 am

B'nai Mitzvah: Danielle Weber, daughter of Richard and Kathie Weber

Shara Netterstrom, daughter of James and Mavis Netterstrom

Friday November 18 7:30 pm Family Service, Jr. Choir

November Birthdays, Story Serrnonette 8:00 pm Alternative Adult Worship downstairs 9:15 pm Service and line-dancing to follow for

20-something singles Saturday, November 19 10:45 am

B'nai Mitzvah: Stephanie Hill and Jonathon Hill children of David and Terri Hill

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 23rd 8:00 pm at BJBE

Glenview Conununity Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Joint synagogue and church choirs will sing

Friday, November 25 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship

Saturday, November 26 10:45 am B'nai Mitzvah:

Jeff Katz, son of Ralph and Susan Katz Brandon Bashkin, son of William and Judy Bashkin

Friday, December 1 8:00 pm SHABBAI CHANUKAH SERVICE

Candlelighting Ceremony Music Ensemble will play

Adult Shabbat morning worship and I orah portion study downstairs, Saturday morning, 10:00-11 :30 am, including Kiddush. This service is held whether or not there are B'nai Mitzvah in the sanctuary, and even when Religious Schools is not in session.

Rabbi Reacts (continued) I am leading a two session discussion group in

December on Philip Roth in general and specifically his latest book Operation Shylock. The dates are Shabbat mornings December 3 and 10. We'll have a brief worship service (10:00-10:30 am) then discuss Roth till noon. You are welcome if a) you like Roth (no Rothophobes please); b) you have read at/east 3 of his 19 books; c) you have or will read Operation Shylock carefully and bring it with you; d) you will make a Tzedakah contribution of your choosing in honor of the experience. Call in to tell us you're coming and I'll send you Roth's new epilogue to Portnoy which we'll also discuss.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Calling creative graphic artists, craftpersons, amateur

video producers. BJBE needs: a) A new Omer counter, to mark the 49 days of the

Omer on the bima next spring. We will use the one judged best and display the others during the Omer-count. Small devices are acceptable for display, but the bima counter must be large enough to show the number to all in the sanctuary. Talk to me or Rabbi Memis regarding technical requirements before beginning to work.

b) A device or game or video which will help people . understand how the Jewish calendar balances the lunar­solar year. People with math minds understand explana­tions, but most of the rest of us need visuals. See me or Rabbi Memis for just what it is you will be teaching. All useable entries will win prizes.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Glenview Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be

held at BJBE on Wednesday evening, November 23rd. We need a good turn-out from the home team.

Birthday Blessings

Sincerely Mark S. Shapiro

On Friday, November 18 at 7:30 pm youngsters with birthdays in November will be called to the pulpit for a blessing and a gift. If your youngster's name is not on the following list, please notify the Temple office.

Sara Belkin, Kevin Chankin, Shayna Chapman, Leah Druzinky. Ryan Freedman., Rachel Gaffen, Sarah Goep­pinger, Ethan Jacobson, Adam Markoff, Laura Miller, Ruth Perrin, Sarah Phillips,. Joshua Rosenbluh, Gary Ross, Brett Rustin, Jeffrey Sacks, Joseph Sinker, Bradley Swidler, Madeline Tropp and Lisa Wolin.

Grief Support Group Our BJBE support group meets on the first and third

Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 pm in the library. It is an ongoing group open to everyone who has suffered a loss. Please join us and experience the benefit of support group participation. For information call Phyllis Glazer (498-1161).

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President's Corner Three recent events served to re.mind me of the acces­

sibility of the Torah and the joy and excitement that comes when making it your own.

A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of sitting on the bima as a group of adults celebrated their B'nai Mitzvah. The glow on the faces of their families could have easily re­placed the lights in our sanctuary that special evening. Here was a group of people who committed to their Judaism, sought even more meaning from their history and from the worship experience. · Thanks to the wise and gentle guid­ance of their teacher, Phyllis Steiner, they were able to en­ter the world of Jewish learning as adults, gain knowledge, and develop the skills required for reading Hebrew. Each seemed filled with awe as leaning over the unrolled Torah scroll, another link with those who have gone before was forged.

A few weeks later I shared another experience of stu­dents and Torah as our new religious school students were consecrated during Shabbat worship. This seemingly simple ceremony was, in truth, a powerful event. Following the children's recitation of the Shema with their classmates, each was given a private blessing by his or her parents, and a small Torah scroll was placed lovingly into little hands. Sensing the connection they were making for their child, more than one parents' eyes filled with tears at that sweet moment in the history of their family.

Three nights later my seven-year old granddaughter, Danielle, celebrated Simchat Torah with me at BJBE. She struggled as her second grade reading skills tried to keep pace with her drive to express· her Jewish literacy, and no matter how I assured her that God would hear every other word if that was the best she could do, Dani maintained her intense concentration as she decoded the English. Reading isn't easy for her, but Dani's positive attitude takes her above and beyond test scores in the public school and her love of Judaism makes her a sponge in religious school. As we paraded with the Torah that night, my step was made lighter by the look on the face of this child of my child who so strongly feels the tie to her people and to her Torah.

Torah scholars and sages provide us with interpreta­tions, rabbis and teachers give us direction, but the Jews simply embrace the Torah, making it our own, individually and collectively, a part of a process, a continuation and a connection.

How exciting!

New Members

B'shalom., Sandee Holleb

A warm welcome to the following who have recently joined our congregational family: Gigi & David Addis Diane & Naum Averbukh Minda & Barry Goldufsky Geri & Martin Karlin Felyce Lewis Laura & Steve Locke Dana Lubelchek: Laurie Mirmahn.oudi Etee Perlut Dana Saperstein Ronna Wisbrod

In Our Family OUR1HANKS: ... for co-sponsoring an Onge Shabbat and for their gift of Bima flowers in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their children:

Pamela and Mark Trossman, Ada and Scott Jacobs, Karen and Gene Grobstein, Vicki and Laurence Fils, Rhonda and Robert Phillips, Roberta and Howard Chernawsky, and Elaine and Mark Glassman. ... for co-sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat:

Barbara and Jay Rottenberg, in honor of the marriage of their son, David Addis to Gigy Zorn.

Audrey and Ansel Edidin and Karen and Gordon Locke, in honor of the marriage of their children, Laura Edidin and Steven Locke.

Vicki and Phil Zagon, in honor of the marriage of their son, Glenn to Melissa Lumberg.

Joie and Larry Jacobson and Donna and Chuck Schwartz, in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Rebecca Faith Schwartz.

Bobbie and Frank Bachenheimer, in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Cydney Hannah Brand.

Susan and Arnold Goldstein, in honor of the naming of their grandson, Jacob Jet Goldstein

Natalie and Sheldon Cohen, in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Michaella Ariel Baker.

Lauren and Bradley Blumenthal, in honor of the naming of their daughter, Samantha Carly.

The Parents of the August, September and October birthdays.

The Women of Sisterhood. MAZELTOV: ... on the birth of:

Cydney Hannah Brand, granddaughter of Bobbie and Frank Bachenheimer.

Maxwell Bell Rothschild, grandson of Merle and Chuck Rothschild.

Jeremiah Raphael Levin, son and Jan and Randy Levin. ... on the engagement of:

Diane Poteshman, daughter of Sharon and Norman, to Corey Borin.

Gary Ernsteen, son of Marilyn and Joe, to Jayme Gordon.

Glenn Gordon, son of Marsha and Robert, to Judi Radomsky.

· April Sugarman, daughter of Wendy and Joseph to Brian Golden.

Neil Segal, son of Lana and Jerry, to Jessica Splinter. A Speedy Recovery to:

Helen Schmarak, Crystal Sonin and Cynthia Glickman. Condolences on the death of loved ones:

Charlotte Jorbin, mother of David Jorbin. Florence Kessler, grandmother of Robert Lipke. Jane Firsel. our member. wife of Maurice Firsel.

We Record With Sorrow the death of Jane Flrsel

''May her memory be a blessing"

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Educator's Column Shalom. Here is a brief overview of November in the

schools: Community: Our temple community Family Service is

on Friday, November 18. Calendar note: no school on Thanksgiving Day Weekend, November 24-27. Chanukah is coming! Light the first candle on the evening of November 27.

Primary School: Our 2nd graders look forward to Parent's Day, November 12 and the 3rd graders celebrate T-shirt Day on November 5.

Middle School: Kumsitz with Rabbi Shapiro, a unique opportunity for our students to engage our clergy in dia­logue, will take place November 20. Imagination Workshop rehearsals are proceeding apace and we look forward to the staging of "Creating: Then & Now" on the afternoon of De­cember 11. Save the date!

Monday Night School: We are very excited about the upcoming High School trip to Washington, DC, No­vember 18-20. 10th graders and parents join in study of Jewish traditions regarding death and mourning on November 28.

Help Wanted - Hebrew School - Our Hebrew School is looking for individuals with a basic ability in read­ing and writing in Hebrew to serve as tutors or class aides. Please call me at the school office to arrange an interview if you are interested. Thank you.

And now for something completely different. My wife and I just hooked into America On Line, a computer net­work. Two of the services offered are worthy of note here. We now can get up-to-the minute news about Israel via the Reuter's news service. Please see this as a resource avail­able to you as a temple member. call me for a fax. Also, there is a Judaism "chat line" where people share ideas about everything from the weekly Torah portion to what it means to be Jewish. This tool is changing my understanding of Jewish community. Call me if you would like more in­formation, (729-7575)

Wishing you a season of joy and light. David Barany

Continuing Education EUTHANASIA: The moral and emotional issues. Join

us on December 4, at 9:45 am for a light breakfast when Rabbi Shapiro and a panel of professionals discuss the controversial subject of Euthanasia. For additional information or questions call Marilyn Ernstein (945-4160) .

From the Shelves of the Si&iyah The children have begun to borrow books so start them

on the road to Sifriyah Society Membership. Though they don't have formal library time, there are excellent books for pre-teens and young adults to borrow.

Some suggestions: Stepping Stones - M. Rosman. Short stories to help teens on their journey to Jewish maturity. Familv Stories - Travels Beyond the Shtetel - R. Charon. The Upstairs Room - J. Reiss. A young Dutch girl's story of her life during the German occupation of Holland.

Sisterhood News Nouember is the month for giuing thanks, so here goes

Thank you for the wonderful turnout at the Member­ship Dinner. It was obvious that everyone enjoyed the camaraderie, the delicious food, and the talent of our guest speaker, Barbara Rinella.

Thank you for your enthusiastic support for our new project, Treats to Greet. We were delighted to find that it was such a crowd pleaser. Please let us know how your stu­dent recipients liked their surprises.

Thank you for your generous donations to Resale. This is one of our biggest fund-raisers, and you once again came through for us. Now, start saving for the spring sale!

Thank you for all your efforts as volunteers to help make these events so successful.

Have you sent any Happy Day or Memorial Cards yet? Call Shirley Glick (827-4142) or Marcia Simmons (966-2248) to have them sent for you, or to purchase a packet of cards to keep handy.

Just like all of the other holidays, Chanukah is early this year, and we can help you with all of your shopping needs! The Holiday Boutique is on Sunday, November 6, from 10:00-4:00. There will be vendors to cater to your every need. You will be able to find gifts of delicious candy, hand­painted silk accessories, customized stationery, picture frames, jewelry, ceramics, and many items that you and your children can purchase as gifts for friends and family. Plan to stay for lunch too. Food, soft drinks and snacks will be available.

The first meeting of the Feminist Group was a great success, with a most informative and lively discussion about Domestic Violence and the Jewish Community. The next program will take place on December 1, and will be A Per­sonal Story: Being Jewish in Cuba. Esther Masak, who lived in Cuba for many years, will speak about her experi­ences-there. The meetings are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm at BJBE. Any questions, call Shelley Riskin (724-7418).

Do you have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or a wedding coming up? Sisterhood can help you select invitations and paper accessories. A 20% discount and personalized service is available. To view the invitation albums call Sonni Helmer (298-7209).

Enjoy the turkey and latkes! Ruth Horowitz

From the Early Childhood Center On a crisp Sunday afternoon in September, 62. moms,

dads, students, younger and older siblings, grandparents, and friends celebrated Sukkot together. We enjoyed sitting in our very own child-size sukkah with Rabbi Memis as she showed us how to shake the lulav and the etrog. We took family photos and created and then noshed on edible sukkot. It was a wonderful party!

I am pleased to announce that the Early Childhood Center is growing in class size and in class offerings. We are in need of used tricycles and "big wheels" to add to our collection of large motor equipment. If you have a riding toy you no longer need, please call me at the Temple office.

Sandy Robbins, Director

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Social Action November's Tzedakah recipient is W.l.N.G.S. Located

in Niles, this shelter houses 25 battered women and chil­dren. They offer shelter, safety and training needed to em­power these women, and provide them with the resources necessary to live independently.

This year's Food Drive was our most successful ever. We collected over 3,000 pounds, which were distributed amongst the ARK and the Northfield Food Pantry. On be­half of the many hungry in our midst, I thank you.

The following people deserve an extra "thanks" for their assistance sorting kosher from non-kosher food. If you are ever in doubt as to what is kosher, and what is not, there are the experts: Bert Hoffman, Celia Hartman, Merle Terry, Charlotte Rubin, Sam Cairo, David, Iris and Talia Jacobson, Lisa Numan, Tracy Friend, Sybil Stern, Barbara Karnish, Debra York, George and Helen Barron, Neal, Kathy and Emily Kulick, Joann Mantelman and Ruth Miller.

Feed the Homeless Sunday November 27 - 9:00 am

Please remember to frequent those stores that donate food to us each month: Ralphie's Delicatessen in Glenview; Love's Yogurt in Highland Park, Deerfield and Glenview; Sunset Foods in Northbrook; McDonalds in Glenview, Deerfield and Pepperidge Farms. It is a wonderful way to say "thank you" for continually being there to help others in need.

PFLAG meets at the Temple on Sunday, November 13 from 2-4. We had over 40 people attend the initial meeting. Gays and lesbians, their parents, friends and farruty are invited to attend this support group. Meetings are confiden­tial. The atmosphere is warm and supportive. Please join us.

Blood Drive: Save the Date: Sunday, December 18. Call Arlene Morgan if you would like to donate (272-9897).

G'milut Chasadim forms are out. Please return completed forms to the Temple. Additional forms are avail­able in the foyer. You will be contacted in the near future by a project leader.

Patricia Frazin Social Action Vice President

Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study (With a Difference)

The BJBE Ritual Committee and Sisterhood are co­sponsoring a weekly Shabbat afternoon Torah Study group whicch began October 8th. Led by Kate Kinser, an experi­enced torah teacher and educator at BJBE, we meet at the Temple every Saturday from 3:00-5:00, ending with Havdalah.

And what's the difference? Our perspective will be "Women's Ways of Knowing Torah" as we study each book of the Bible, beginning with Genesis, looking again at famil­iar - and not-so-familiar - stories and text from a woman's point of view.

So do you need to be women to participate? Definitely not! This group is open to eueryone - men included. Ex­pand your perspective and knowledge of Torah by joining us! To sign up, or for more information call Shelley Riskin (724-7418).

SCllOLAR IN RESIDENCE Friday - Sunday, November II - 13

Friday, November 11 Shabbat

WALTER ZANGER

Israel's best-known GUIDE, a lecturer, author, columnist, raconteur, and authentic authority.

Walter is a native New Yorker, an Israeli citizen since 1966, and an ordained Reform rabbi. He is forthright, articulate, and fascinating.

He will be the BJBE tour guide on the Temple trip to Israel in May.

I SCHEDULE I 5:30 pm Dinner with Walter Zanger (reservations needed) 8:00 pm Shabbat Worship 8:45 pm ZANGER 1: "Gaza, Jericho, Hebron, and Then What? The Peace Process as seen from Israel"

Saturday, November 12 8:00 pm Havdala

ZANGER II: "Coping with the Flow: How immigrants to Israel are really doing"

Sunday, November 13 9:30 am ZANGER III: "Men in the Desert". (How the desert has shaped Jews, Moslems, and Christians)

r---------------------------------------1 Reservations for dinner with Walter Zanger, Friday, November 11, 1994, at 5:30 pm

Please reserve places for me at the Friday, November 11 Shabbat dinner with Walter Zanger, at $12.00 a plate, which Includes a Mazon contribution. I enclose a check for $ ________ .

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Address ------------------------------------~ If you wish to be seated with specific people. please Include their names:

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 1.

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MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger

The MAZON Committee gratefully acknowledges donations from the following: Barbara and Stuart Bu/mash Petti and Michael Frazln Barbara and Irwin Goldfine Annette and Max Gottelner Cella and Victor Hartman Lisa and Harry Kramer Sandy and Ken Krebs Arlene and Bernard Lane Marga and Peter Leuy Sheree and Euan Llpkls Sharon and James Lowery Karen and Gerald Pam Gladys and Bernard Pierce Susan and Milt Salzer Bernice and Sonny Waitsman Lanny Waitsman

Helping the million hungry and homeless people who are racked with the pain of hunger and who are void of human dignity can be simple! They are out there - all around us. Here, we have food. With our hands, our hearts and our proud tradition, we are able to bring hope to those suffering. Let us undertake to accomplish this simple, vital deed by giving. Joan Haase 827-7453

Walter Byrne! 676-0072

Outreach News

Celia Hartman 299-2049

If you or someone you love is involved in an interfaith relationship, come join us Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 pm for our annual "Getting Through the Holidays" program. There will be a panel discussion followed by your questions.

Come share your experiences with others touched by this.issue. Call Debby Winer (272-3796) with any questions.

Capital Gifts You May Have the Keys to the Temple's Finances

The Capital Gifts Comrriittee is investigating additional avenues for funding our Endqwment Program. We have decided to add insurance to the broad range of options open to our congregants.

Right now we are fact finding and we hope you can lead us to the right sources. If you are, or know of, insurance people to whom we should speak, please call Alan Cohen (498-4565).

It's Time to Think About Your Tax Savings December 31 is much closer than you think. In addition

to New Year's Eve, it means the close of your earning year. If your tax savings plans aren't in place before that time, it's probably too late for another year. That means more taxes than you'd like to pay. There's help at hand. Your BJBE Endowment Fund has a number of tax savings plans that will not only help reduce your taxes, but will also make you feel very good about yourseH. Call the Temple office (729-7575) for a no obligation brochure. Think about it. Do it!

Allen S. Cohen Chairman, Capital Gifts

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PFLAG Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will meet at

the Temple on Sunday, November 13 from 2-4. P FLAG is a non-denominational peer-led support group. Lesbians, gays, f arnily members and friends are invited to attend. These confidential meetings are warm and supportive, pro­viding each member the opportunity to listen, share and support one another through what can be a difficult transi­tion. Meetings will be held on a monthly basis.

Please call me if you have questions. Patti Frazin (945-6620)

Social Action Vice President

Mitzvah Day Ootober 1 e, 1884

Mitzvah Day On October 16, several hundred congregants gathered

at the Temple before fanning across the city and suburbs. Together we painted with the disabled, built with the homeless, fed the hungry, entertained the elderly, and played with homeless and abused children. On their behaH, I thank you.

Thanks also to the 45 volunteers that helped make Mitzvah Day possible. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and creativity made Mitzvah Day a success. You resolved to make this a Temple-wide event. You were successful. The event reached several hundred volunteers, and included the support of the Sisterhood, Brotherhood, youth group, Jr. Choir, Rhonda Wehner, the Mitzvah Corp, Confirmation Class, Religious Schools, Rabbis and the Board. Pretty impressive.

Congratulations on a job well done.

Our thanks go to Dodi and Ira Fleischman who donated the lovely new Torah crown in honor of Zelda Wise.

NEWEST 1RUS1EE -- Roberta Krolick, center, a member of BJBE has been installed as a trustee of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC}, central congregational body of Reform Judaism in North America. She is shown being congratulated by Melvin Merians, left, chairman of the board of trustees, and Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, president, of the UAHC. The board of trustees sets basic policy for the 860 Reform congregations and their membership of 1.3 million in the United States and Canada.

Keeping In Touch The BJBE Youth Committee is hoping to add to our Di­

rectory of college students and working alumni so we can include as many as possible in our mailings and special packages during the year. This directory includes school in­formation, new addresses and resources on Jewish oppor­tunities. If your student/alumni was on last year's list, please update or confirm their information at once. Please help us make this directory as comprehensive as possible by com­pleting this form and mailing it back to me at the T ernple.

Sandy Shutrnan Youth Vice President

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Music Ensemble Singing and dancing in the aisles at Sirnhat Torah

was accompanied by the BJBE M.E. (Music Enernble). They were great!

The M.E. performed three musical pieces during the service: Ben Steinberg's "Shehekhi>'anu"; "Amen Shern Norah"; and a klezrner piece by Naftule Brandwein, "Bulgar A La Naftule". Congratulations to the participants Kristen Kudert (flute), Josh Wiczer (flute and keyboard), Nicolas McCurley (guitar) and Brian Silver (drums) . Jenny York (vocals) was ill.

Original arrangernen~ by llya Levinson were created especially for this festive occasion. Born in Moscow, Levin­son is completing his Ph.D. in composition at the University of Chicago. His arrangemen~ include parts for oboe, Bb trumpet, Bb clarinet, Eb saxophone, guitar, bass, flutes and drums.

Our next performance is at Chanukah, Friday,, De­cember 2. We will have rehearsals on Wednesday nigh~ in November.

If you want serious musical fun, you can participate in the BJBE M.E. You must be in grades 7-12 and read music (vocalists and instrumentalists). If you have any questions or want to participate in the M.E., please leave a message with Hasha Musha Perman, Director, BJBE M.E. (675-8020)

News From ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America)

Israel and the Reform Movement -What's Happening?

Slowly but surely, the stranglehold of the ultra-Ortho­dox over religious life in Isrsael is being loosened. A string of recent Israel Supreme Court decisions points unmistakably to incremental but obvious progress in the Reform battle to secure religious equality. In the last year alone, the High Court has issued historic decisions ensuring the right of non­Orthodox cemeteries and burials, and recognizing Reform conversions conducted abroad. There are also several peti­tions currently pending, asking for proportional f uncling for Reform institutions, including the Hebrew Union College rabbinical school. And now, a milestone ruling, submitted in January, has upheld the right of non-Orthodox Jews to sit on Israel's network of Religious Councils. The ruling invali­dated decisions by the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Municipal Councils to reject Reform and Conservative candidates.

Five Supreme Court Justices ruled unanimously that "banning candidates (from Religious Councils) because of their personal world view constitutes discrimination and contradicts the principle of equality. and therefore must be voided."

The Court's decision breaks the monopoly of the Or­thodox on Religious Councils. Rabbi Uri Regev, director of the ARZA-sponsored Israel Religious Action Center, who filed the petition on behalf of the non-Orthodox candidates in the Tel Aviv Council said: "We are seeing a gradual col­lapse of the underlying principle that has governed Israel until this day, namely, that Judaism equals Orthodoxy. We will go to work right away and make sure that in all munici­palities in the country, non-Orthodox candidates will be advanced.

Please consider becoming a member of ARZA. Membership in ARZA provides needed support to further the efforts of the Reform Movement in Israel. You make a difference by beginning or renewing your membership. For more information call the temple office or ARZA Chicago (312n82-1477, ext. 16).

Sol Appelbaum, Chairman

. Adult Retreat January 20-22 at OSRUI Rabbi Mark and Hanna Shapiro invite you to join them

for the 30th BJBE Adult Retreat at refurbished Olin-Sang­Ruby Union Institute Bayit and Lodge, Friday-Sunday, January 20-22, 1995.

If it's been going strong for 30 years, there must be a reason. And there are many -- the conversation, the people, the hiking, the sports, the games, the food, the topics, the camaraderie. Please consider being a part whether this would be your first or thirtieth retreat.

A $25.00 deposit, per person, to the office will hold your place. (Total cost is about $110 per person.)

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Interested -in Going to Israel? Information on a wide variety of programs of work,

study or travel in Israel for high school, college and gradu­ate students and young adults is available from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Federation also offers a limited number of partial scholarships based on financial need to help teenagers, college students and young adults meet the cost of participation in approved programs during mid-winter break, second semester, next summer or for the next academic years.

Scholarship applications are now available for pro­grams beginning December 1994 through June 1995. The applications must be submitted by November 4, 1994. Spring scholarship applications, for programs beginning June 1995 through May 1996, will be available in January 1995.

Scholarship applicants must demonstrate financial need, live or attend school in the Chicago area, and participate in a formal program in Israel.

High school scholarships are available to students en­rolled in grades 10, 11 or 12 as of September 1994. Scholarships for college students and young adults, funded by the Joseph A Hochberg Scholarship Fund and the Jew­ish Federation, are available to high school graduates ages 17 through 28.

For information about programs in Israel and scholar­ships or to request scholarship applications, contact Doris Wolin (312/444-2895).

The Holocaust Education Foundation The Holocaust Educational Foundation is inviting

Holocaust survivors -- anyone who survived WW II in con­centration camps, in hiding, by whatever means -- to come forward and tell about the experience on video tape. The tapes go directly to the Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University, where they are made avail­able to scholars, teachers and students of history, who will then be able to pass on what they learn to future generations. The plan is for the tapes to be housed ultimately at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. Each person interviewed receives his own tape.

The years are going by, and the period when people who went through and survived the ordeal can bear witness is growing shorter. It is important for them and for those who follow that they be heard.

If you are a survivor and are willing to participate in this urgent task, please get in touch with us. If you know of any survivors, please tell them of our activity and ask them to get in touch.

Call Gitta Fajerstein Walchirk of the Holocaust Educa­tional Foundation (251-5461).

We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the following funds:

JACK AND ANNA SKOLNIK MEMORIAL EDUCATION RIND INHONOR OF:

Sharon Balfour's Bat Mltzvah - Renee and Elliot Roth Norman Edelberg - Mr. and Mrs. Irving Gelman, Helen, Tom, Jessie.a and laura Cornsh Hedda Schiess' Bat Mitzvah - Sandra and Howard Leon, Marcia and Susan Boyar, Sandie and Stan Sklar, Mollie Oiemey, Michael Schiess, Esther Lennan, Marty and Sara Liebman, Sharon

and Mitchell Weiss, Ron and Phi.Alls Schwarcz, Dorothy Beskin Ruth Mailer's Bat Mitzvah - Sandie and Stan Sklar Andi Swldler's Bat Mitzvah - Sandie and Stan Skla r The Mendy Goldberg's Sharl and Gary's engagement - Sandie and Stan Sklar Arlene Blum's Bat Mitzvah - Faith and Sol Roth , Burl and laura Durchslag Lisa Willis and Todd Chalern's engagement - Harriet and Michael Weinger, Marlene and

Marshall Hlrshman laura Edldln and Steven Locke's marriage - Darleen and Marty Salomon Monie.a Hesky's speedy recowry - Mark, Debbie, Gai.Ae, Greg and Annie Echales, Barbara, Irwin

and Len Goldfine, Si.Avla and Jeny Loebman Stan Swig's speedy recowry - Ellen and Rld1le Ki>tz, El len Mayron Young, the Shklalrs, Lewin

famil y, I.any and Karen Cardoza The Arthur Wolfinsohn's SOth anniversary - Allen and Carri Kaufman Leslie Wise and Joe Prass' forlhcoming marriage - Ellen Mayron Young. the Shklairs, Lewin

family, I.any and Karen Cardozo and sons Sandee Holleb's successful Presidency - Ellen Mayron Young, the Schkllairs, Lewin family, I.any

and Karen Cardoro and sons The nex1 century of success - Ellen Mayron Young, the Schklairs, Lewin famly, Larry and Karen

Cardozo and sons Ira Becker's speedy recowry - Frieda and Archie Anders F.llyn Nudelman's Bat Mltzvah - Charlene, Ron, Dana and Scott Schwartz, Ann Hoffman Miriam Goone - Karen P. Wala nka Beth Galfen's speedy recovery - Ph~lls and Jeny Davidson Marvin Schaffel 's speedy recowry - Ellen and Stan Stein Dana Schwartz' Bat Mitzvah - The Slade Family The Charles Stolberg's 25th anniversary - El len, Stan, Amy and Rusty Stein Jack Horowilz' speedy recowry - The Marron Family All the people who helped me prepared for my Bar Mltzvah - Jonathon Marron

IN MEMORY OF: Jane Arsel - Mildred Lebow Aorenoe Sama! - Lil Polak Sarah Strom - Carol Steve and Judd Burton The Dombeck Family's wife - Joan and Moe Beard Shirlee Lennon - Charlyn a nd Barry Slade The Steven Goold's grandmother - Eleen, Marc Brian and Michael Jacobs Sherry Pine and family's father - Aoree and Stuart Fine and famiy, Sarah D. Poliakolf Oalre Smith - Frieda and Archie Anders Ralph Gallay - Polly R. Gallay Bonnie Kay - Polly R. Gallay Fannie Rablnovilz - Polly R. Gallay Benjamin Rabinovilz - Polly R Gallay Tiiiie Simon - Lee Loebman and Bari Weisman, The Dickmans, Jo and Ed Burr, Marty, Darleen,

JusUn and Jodi Salomon, Don and Bobbie Block Jan Krawetz' father - Amanda and Michael Karoff Elkun Urick - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Gittel Davidson - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Olga Sogolova - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Gldaly Sogolov - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Buray Kotlyar - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Mariam Sara Koylyar - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Yoseph Davidson - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov Rouchel Urick - Zhenya and Mark Sogolov , Earl Bass - Ellen Mayron Young, the Schklalrs, Lewin family, Larry and Karen Cardozo and sons Nettle Goldfine - Barbara and Irwin Goldfine and family Nedelin Stern - Ethel and Edward Stern Estelle Garris - Marty and Darleen Salomon, Ruth and Jack 1-lorowilz Richard Sllberbeig - Marty, Darleen, Justin and Jodi Salomon

MAURICE SINGER MEMORIAL CHOIR RJND IN HONOR OF:

Lisa Wiiiis and Todd Chalern's engagement - Milt and Susan Salzer laura Edldln and Steve Locke's marriage - MUI and Susan Salzer, The BJBE Choir, Roberta and

Marshall Krolick The Barry landsman's new daughter's birth - The BJBE Choir Sol Ratsolfs continuing good health - The BJBE Choir Thank you to the Ritual Committee for a delicious lund1 on Rosh 1-lashana - The BJBE 01oir David S inger and Cora's engagement - Oara Singer The Wailsman Famil y's Yorn Kippur participation - The Wailsman Famiy Jean Krlt Anderson's speedy recowry - Frank Diamond

IN MEMORY OF: Estelle Garris Lynn and Les Bernstein, Harriet and Michael Weinger, Roz and Burt Spellman,

The BJBE Choir, Paul and Linda Willis, Gonzo Terry, Harriet and Allen Cohen Diane Krebs - MUI and Susan Salzer TUiie Simon Milt and Susan Salzer

ESTELLE LAMBERT BUILDING DEVELOPMENT RJND IN HONOR OF:

Sarah Alla' birth - Al Lambert Miriam C'>00ne's speedy recovery - Gloria and Jeny Ki>rp , Sue and Sam Winett

IN MEMORY OF: The Sid Dunne's mother - Sue and SamWinett The />be Dobkin's Randy - Al and Judy Lambert The Alan Hersh's mother - Sheila and Arnie Miller The Earl Epsteen's son - Sue and Sam Winett

E'J.SIE BACKER MEMORIAL GARDEN RJND IN HONOR OF:

Norm Gelz' speedy recowry - Darleen and Marty Salomon Monie.a Hesky's speedy recovery - Darleen and Marty Salomon

TORAH COMMENTARY RJND INHONOR OF:

Andi Swidler's Bat Mitzvah - Barbara a nd Glenn Jarol Bobble and Jay Pleil - Mary and Ted Wolf Ruthie Mailer's Bal Mitzvah - Marcy Ma ller and John Gerty, Linda and Michael Farquhar The Milton Greenstein's 60th anniversary - Evie and Norm Friedman

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IN HONOR OF: Miriam Goone - Ray Schwarzkopf Andi Swidler's Bat Mitzvah - Marty and Darleen Salomon, The Marron FamUy Hedda Schless's Bat Mitzvah - Marty and Darleen Salomon, The Marron Family Helene Melnlck's Bat Mltzvah - Marty and Darleen Salomon, The Marron FamDy Monica Hesky's speed!• recowry - Faith and Miles Avner and family Jenny York's space adwnture - Faith Avner and faml;y Arlene Blum's Bal Mitzvah - Darleen and Marty Salomon Vicky MacKay's Bat Mltzvah - Darleen and Marty Salomon Norm Getz' speedy recowry - June and Dan Davilz The Donald Norris' new grandson - Shelly, Sorrel, Jeff and Todd Fagel The Barsky grandchlldren's Yorn Klppur Servioe participation - Doris Barsky The Se;<nour Teitelbaum's grandson, Joshua's birth - Marlene and Marshall 1-Urshman Ruth Mailer's Bat Mitzvah - The Marron Family Lauren Berg's Bat Mltzvah - The Marron Family Rachel Upke's Bat Mltzvah - The Marron Family David S hore's Bar Mitzvah - The Marron Family

IN MEMORY OF: Sidney Gorensteln - Jay and Carl Olsheln Estelle Garris - Ellen and Richie Katz Jeny Weis - Arlene and Larry Baerson Jane Flrsel - Rae S . Lyon Hyman Sklar - Rae S. Lyon Morris Sch...,rzkopf - Ray Schwarzkopf Betha Schwartzkopf - Ray Schwau.kopf

mAYERBOOK RIND IN HONOR OF:

Rabbi Mark and Hanna Shapiro - Celia and Victor Hartman Andi Swldler's Bat Mltzvah - Marcia and Mickey Simmons, Leonard and Janice Bloomfield,

Joanne Katz and Sandy Cohen, Sharon Krlvitz.ky and Sharon SU""', S~ and Joe Oberman Ruth Mailer's Bat Mltzvah - Linda and Michael Farguhar, Hattie Sil""'

IN MEMORY OF: Sidney Schyman - Celia and Victor Hartman The Jeny Soltan's mother - Neesha and Jimmy Roman Ywtte Fried - Celia and Victor Hartman Tiilie Simon - Corinne and Leon Hhsch, Iris and Jim Friedlieb, Charles 1-lorwilz, Sara and Gene

Barnet Bernard Glasser - Oara F.-1, Irving Gitlin,. Esther Cohen Florenoe Sama! - Burl and laura Durchslag

MAURICE ..,d HELEN LIPSCHUL Tl MEMORIAL RIND IN HONOR OF:

Monica 1-lesky's speedy recovery - Mel and Ro Sorkin IN MEMORY OF:

Ben Madenberg - Mel and Ro Sorkin

Golf Outing Successful The Congregation was the biggest winner in our 1st

Annual Golf Outing. The golfers, as well as dinner guests, enjoyed the camaraderie, weather, and the barbecue.

David Holleb was the overall winner with a 79. Low Net winners included Gary Morgan, Michael Leavitt and Michael Holleb, Closest-to-the-Pin winners were: Jordan Ross, Marshall Krolick, Ken Krivitsky and Shelly Cohen. Miles Avner won the Longest Drive. Harvey Abrams, Karen Pam, Marty Salomon and John Columbus also were prize winners. Lots of prizes were given out as well as gifts to all golfers.

Plan on attending the 2nd Annual Outing in 1995. You'll have a great time .. Remember, this is a Temple Fund-raiser, where the congregation benefits and the par­ticipants have fun.

Milt Salzer

Future Scholar Weekends Include Debbie Friedman and Mark Washofsky On February 24-26, we will learn from Dr. Mark

Washofsky,. professor of Talmud and rabbinic literature at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. This program is spon­sored by BJBE and Congregation Beth Shalom.

On the weekend of March 24-25, we will host the one and only Debbie Friedman who will present her music at our Shabbat Service and lead us in a Havdala service of healing on Saturday, followed by an old-fashioned kumsitz­sing.

These special programs are funded by the generosity of those who contribute to BJBE as Shomrim givers. We urge you to consider becoming one of the Shomrim.

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la memoriam Among the names to be memorialized with the Kaddish at the services designated below are the following: NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 16 NOVEMBER 25 3 -9 Kis/eu 10-16 Kis/eu 17-23 Kis/eu Marie Flschel David Losoff Donald Krok Morris Mendelson Max Kohn Albert Counselbaum Lawrence Kaplan Fred Stadler Ruth Shomaker Mollie Fe!ferman William Klass Simon Lasch Jennie Sabath Nathan Soller Joseph Marws Anatoly Be\Ain Dorothy Adler Ruth Lambert Kraus Rose Mark<>Mky Ruth Burkin Morris Goldbe!g Maurice Balkansky l.oois Ehrlich C'.><tslaw M. Sonvner Alols Steiner Cella Breslav Helen Ruttenbe!g Mary Bloomfield Ed""1ld Bashkln Joseph Lieb Loew hvlfl!I Slaw David S. Mal\tle! Mary Spicknall Max Egert Paul Fllgelman Rudolph Langer Sharon Eaton Joseph Epstein Simon Rederer Norman Marrus 8izabeth Allschul Esther Friedman Levin William Winter Jeanette Zemel Stella K;lotz Lillian Sperling Stanley M. Pierce Abraham Fe!ferman Lillian Kaufman Lui Selden Israel Rubin Carrie Taussig Richan! Ball Robert Feldman Beman! Shelnbaum Ernestine Freund Esther Rochner Maurice Gold Sig J. Gates Jacob Flrsel Harry Rezek Harry Serlin Charles Goldbe!g Muriel l-larfleld Ruth Greenlleld 81zabeth Cohen Edith Winograd Rosetta Lorber Michael Sabin Rose Rubin Michael Burkin Sonia Goldstein Nathan Perlman Arthur Block Arthur C. Brown Herman Burke Alice Gombe!g Jerome Marws Adele Jane Armato Ernest Heller Jack Perlut lsr.wl Swig Sarah Abel Helen Upschultz Nate Levy 8sa Schlmerllk Jeanette Ye<lor Pauline Kaseff David Young Estelle Lambert Nathan Smith Dora Wolfson Arthur L Frazln Samuel Blumberg Fannie MaralS SiEJnond Weis Thelma Gates Shirley Singer Vivian G. Levine Samuel Blume Regina Miller PhUtp Edelbe!g William Schoth Evelyn Croft Rooe Marrus Katherine l-lotchner Alexander Frledlleb Irwin Cantor Frederika Lehmann Sarah Braverman Cele Schwartz Ruth Leff Pearl Hammes Anna DeWosldn Dolores Hanis Sylvia Segal Mildred Rhine Mary Fein Goldie Moskowitz Olga Fania Otto Altschul Pearl Mlringoff Samuel Ludmer Beosle Gross Julius Lelkow Esther Minsky Erich Jacoby Dr. Samuel Rablshaw Lena Lelkow William Braverman Nathan Haber Philip SU"""°"n David Kon Joseph Schwartz Minnie Miller

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