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Dear Friends: The weather heats up these summer months, and so do politics. Presidential campaigns become turbo-charged. Rhetoric intensifies. Ads multiply. And we will be inspired (maybe) and disgusted (likely). Jews will not remain on the sidelines. We want to be part of this process and we should be. All Americans have a duty to listen, evaluate and choose. I would caution, though, against three impulses that sometime obtain at the intersection of Jews and politics. First, don’t bully. Political passion is fine. But sometimes our passion becomes anger. Ridicule ensues. Words become weapons against those who disagree with us. Such an attitude will, of course, always fail to draw someone to your point of view. It is also arrogance, suggesting there is only one right way – my way. Civil discourse in a democracy involves acknowledging that other points of view often have merit. And that political differences should not lead to demonizing. Second, no litmus tests. For some, Israel is the highest priority. For others, it is the economy, or the environment, or women’s issues, or gun violence. Do not insist myopically that others share your own top priority. Rather, allow friends, neighbors, and fellow congregants to rank their own top policy issues. I hasten to add, though, that certain issues – Israel, for instance – are of special concern to American Jews. It is important to be well-versed on issues that affect our people. Third, don’t cozy up. In Pirke Avot/Ethics of the Fathers, we read, “Al titvada la’rashut. Do not become overly familiar with authority” (2:3). Our ideologies sometimes lead us to cultivate close relationships with particular candidates and elected officials. Close relationships are good, but we should not get too close. If we are too close to a one party, for instance, we may sacrifice relationships within another party. We need good relationships on both sides of the aisle. Moreover, we need to feel comfortable disagreeing with our favored representatives. We need to be able to say, “Yes, I support your position on this issue, but I am not at all happy about your position on that issue.” Being too closely tied to particular candidates – as some rabbis demonstrated in recent years – compromises our independent religious and moral voice. The prophets upbraided powerful leaders when necessary. Religious people today – like us – must be able to do the same. (And, no, expressing moral and religious opinions in the public square does not violate the separation of religion and state.) I pray that all of us -- candidates, commentators, and citizens -- approach the coming elections with a spirit of common purpose and decency. Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
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Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township
Jewish Congregation
SEE, LEARN, EXPERIENCE ISRAEL WITH RABBI JEFFREY WEILL DECEMBER 11 – 21, 2016
[email protected] or 847-675-4141
Share Your Joy! Dedicate a leaf on the Tree of Life sculpture
in the synagogue lobby.
Celebrate your happy events. Call Bill Gerber in the office.
EHNTJC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Shimrah Bullock-Adkins, Religious Education Chair
MAZEL TOV! Mazel Tov to the following Religious School students on their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs - William Claver, Dalia Davidson, Oren Davidson, Alana Chupack, Shira Chupack, and Alyssa Levin. GRADUATION/CONFIRMATION We are so proud of our students who completed the Alef – Hey curriculum, and our Lehrhaus students who were confirmed on Friday, June 10th. A special thank you to all of our teachers: Michael Rosenberg, Jacob Wallach, Josh Morrel, Jan Footlik, Rena Rozen, and our substitute teachers: Michelle Mantel, Judith Rae Ross, and Marla Stein for assisting us throughout the year. Special thanks to Dr. Elena Batman-Levin for her efforts while serving as School Administrator. 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR The EHNTJC Religious School begins on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016.
…Bobbie & Stuart Levin on their 60th wedding anniversary. …Flora & Marty Steigman on their 60th wedding anniversary. …Sally & Cy Jablo on their 50th wedding anniversary. …Judy & Art Klowden on their 50th wedding anniversary. …Barbara & Brent Brotine on the birth of their grandson, Maxwell Brotine, born on June 15, 2016. … Miriam Goldberger on the on the b’not mitzvah of her granddaughters, Nicole Samantha Walchirk and Sadie Bea Schencker, and on the birth of Gianni Sondra Goldberger.
MAZEL TOV TO VERLIN ERDOS ON BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH!
August 27, 2016
Verlin, son of Ian L. Erdos and Leigh Skorupskas, is going into the 8th grade at Beaubien School in Chicago. At school he participates in Math Club and sports. Verlin also enjoys acting, science, Science Fair, hockey, basketball, and football.
Verlin has designated EZRA Food Pantry – JUF Uptown Café and The Coles County Animal Shelter for his tzedakah contribution.
Kiddush luncheon is sponsored by Ian Erdos and Verlin’s grandparents, Sandy & Ken Kaiz.
Koleinu – “Our Voice” Join us for a lively and spirited musical Shabbat led by Rabbi Jeffrey Weill and the Koleinu Band.
Friday, July 8th Friday, August 5th 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
…to Amy & Bruce Claver for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of William’s bar mitzvah, May 7th. …to Sisterhood for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Sisterhood Shabbat, May 14th. …to Miriam & Charles Davidson for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Oren & Dalia’s b’nai mitzvah, May 21st. …to Sarah & Joel Chupack for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Alana & Shira’s b’not mitzvah, May 28th. …to Elena & Lee Levin for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Alyssa’s bat mitzvah, June 4th. …to Bobbie & Stuart Levin for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, June 11th. …to Flora & Martin Steigman for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat in honor of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, June 17th. …to Men’s Club for sp0nsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Men’s Club Shabbat, June 18th. …to Bill, Aaron, Joel & Franklin Gerber for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of the Torah table cover dedication, June 25th.
“I want to thank everyone who called, visited or made donations for my recovery. I
look forward to seeing everyone in services.”
- Carol Straus
EHNTJC Survey for Members
The Strategic Planning committee is, by definition, charged with looking to our future – where we want to go and how we can get there. But it is not just the committee members who need to be involved in the planning. All synagogue members should have their voices heard. That is what this survey is all about. We need to hear your voices as we plan for our future.
This survey was created by the members of the Strategic Planning Committee. We are asking every member to help plan our future by answering these questions. We will compile the results, share them with everyone and use them to inform our planning. This is our synagogue. Let’s plan for our future together.
Rose-Lynn Jaffe, Chair, Strategic Planning Go to www.ehnt.org and click on Member Survey
Save the date: Next Shabbat Dinner will be on August 26, 2016. Details forthcoming.
Goldie & Cantor David Brandhandler z”l, Cong. Jan Schakowsky
On May 10, 2016, the North Boundary Hadassah group in cooperation with the Chicago Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, hosted eight Israeli paratroopers for a special program in commemoration of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzma’ut. Rabbi Brief’s grandson, Micha, was among the soldiers. He was a last minute substitution and a big surprise for his grandfather. The last time he had been to Chicago was a number of years ago with the Israel National Baseball team. Micha is now in the Israeli reserves, but served as a First Sergeant in the Paratroopers Brigade. He and his unit searched for 18 days for the three Yeshiva boys who were kidnapped and finally killed by terrorists. Rabbi Neil Brief and his grandson, Micha Naftali Brief He was married last year to Noa Greenshtein, whose family made allyah to Israel from Argentina. He presently serves as a security guard at the Court House in Lod and is enrolled as an engineering student in Ariel College of Judea and Samaria. Submitted by Gloriann Levy
Cantor David Brandhandler z”l received his medals 71 years after World War II. Presented by Cong. Jan Schakowsky
Jeff Sacks, Cantor David Brandhandler z”l, Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
In Loving Memory If you wish to honor the memory of a dear one,
a most fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a memorial plaque.
Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrzeit date, is mounted in the
Memorial Alcove in our chapel. On the day of the yahrzeit, your loved one’s name
is listed on a tablet in the chapel alcove. For more information or to order a plaque, contact Bill Gerber in the synagogue office.
The following memorial plaques have recently been dedicated in the chapel:
Alan L. Friedlander by Carol Friedlander
Norbert Heimann by Linda Heimann
Milton David Ruttenberg Lawrence Gerald Ruttenberg
by Charlotte Ruttenberg
EHNTJC offers heartfelt condolences to…
Karen (David Eisenberg) Lobl on the loss
of her brother, Mark Lobl.
Deanna (Geno Bonaventura) Shoss on the loss of her father, Bill Shoss.
Ron (Ileane Steiner) Epstein on the loss of
his son, Howard Epstein.
Goldie Brandhandler on the loss of her husband, Cantor David Brandhandler.
Jeff (Sally Brown) Winter on the loss of his
father, Dr. Charles Winter.
Dennis (Bonnie) Feinberg on the loss of his sister, Susan H. Block.
May G-d comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
EHNTJC ADULT EDUCATION - Diane Rosenfeld, Chair Rabbi Weill’s “The Land Beyond Torah” class will go on a small break as of July 21 (last class) and will
resume after the High Holidays.
Rabbi Victor Weissberg teaches “Wisdom of Our Sages” on most Shabbat mornings after Kiddush.
“Take a Walk on the Weill Side” will go on a small break as of July 20 (last walk) and will resume after the High Holidays.
Charles Kriesberg, EHNTJC Torah reader, teaches an ongoing Intermediate Hebrew class.
NEW – Hebrew Courses (see below)
Ted Adler Fred Frankston Mark Mayer
Paul Ankin Pauline Gimbel Daryl Mittelman
Leo Aptekar Jack Goldberg Charlotte Nemtzow
Judy Arkin Norma Gordon Sherry Petlin
Beverly Baron Davida Grossman Carla Price
Carol Bartman Mikhail Gumin Hudson Reich
Benji Bearman Steven Hara Debbie Reinstein
Howard Carroll Linda Hoffenberg Howard Romanek
Morris Cook Esther Javetz Sally Rosenberg
Marcia Cooper Marcia Klaber George Sarfatty
Matan Dalin Howard Kleinstein Eugene Schaffner
Phyllis Dickstein Jackson Kramer Manny Schenk
Fred Elikan Charles Kriesberg Ethel Sostrin
Steve Falkin Ellen Lebowicz Judi Stein
Dennis Feinberg Lee Levin Cynthia Toback
Michael Feinberg Shaynee Lichtenstein Tamar Weissberg
Ilene Fogel Evelyn Lowenthal Rudy Zaransky
Shelle Malina
Leo Abraham Verlin Erdos Evelyn Kuznetsky
Ariel Adkins Marcy Feinberg Michael Lichtenstein
Sam Allen Rose Ferger Bernice Maltz
Arthur Aptekar Ruth Fingerman Evie Ruebner
Philip Arnold Ian Fingerman Inna Shuster
Barry Berkowitz Adam Gilman Tracy Skaggs
Goldie Brandhandler Howard Graff Ryder Skaggs
Micah Brody Cy Jablo Frances Toll
Deborah Burton Stephanie Jensen Larry Wasserman
Sigrid Cohen Emersyn Jensen Harry Wayne
Samuel Eisenberg Melvin Katz Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Arlene Klinenberg
Shimrah Bullock-Adkins & Ariel Adkins Lee & Mel Kramer
Rebecca & David Allen Paulette & Julian Levy
Zivit & Steve Blonder Sheri & Neil Mermelstein
Sarah & Joel Chupack Marsha & Rich Newman
Lillian & Herbert Cohen Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz
Joan & Morris Cook Jessica & Michael Reich
Shelley Sutker-Dermer & Ken Dermer Arona & George Sarfatty
Sharon & Lawrence Eisman Elaine & Philip Stein
Luisita & Howard Graff Cynthia & Neal Toback
Abby & Neil Gurevitz Julie & Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Arlene & Charles Klinenberg Sherrine & Rudy Zaransky
Elaine & Bennett Koffman Sharon & Jay Zite
Carol & Howard Bartman
Paula & Allan Carroll
Miriam & Charles Davidson
Ruth & Ian Fingerman
Barbara & Norton Josephson
Ora & Michael Kramer
Elena Batman Levin & Lee Levin
Sylvia & Lawrence Margolies
Kathleen & Steven Parker
Rosalie & Norm Persky
Francine & Steve Schulman
Barbara & Charles Schwartz
Veronika & George Urban
Have a Simcha? Call the office if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush luncheon in honor
of a birthday or anniversary or to make a donation to the Gerald Melton Simcha Fund. This fund provides support of our Onegs and receptions. Donations can commemorate a special event or simcha.
August Birthdays July Birthdays
Let’s Celebrate!!
July Anniversaries August Anniversaries
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN MEMORY OF
Victor Drower Cantor David Brandhandler
Bill Gerber Cantor David Brandhandler
Sally & Cy Jablo Cantor David Brandhandler
Howard Romanek Cantor David Brandhandler
Diane Rosenfeld Cantor David Brandhandler
Lila & Yigael Weltman Cantor David Brandhandler
Dr. Charles Winter
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF
Judith & Arthur Klowden a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
Lee, Elena and Alyssa Levin the remarkable, heartwarming
service led by Cantor for Alyssa’s Bat Mitzvah
CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF
Ralph Baum Julius Baum
Walter Baum
Hilde Baum
Marilyn Benjamin Bernard Klein
Bobbie Berkowitz Gerry and Shirley Gerard
Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Cantor David Brandhandler
Jeanette Block Carol Faingold
beloved brother, Ralph Lubowich
Edward Bogetz Anna Bogetz
Marsha Brody Bessie Brody
Jack Morris
Doris Morris
Benjamin Brody
Sally Brown-Winter Jerry Brown
Sherry Chedeck Sylvia and Ed Solomon
Arnold Greenberg
Harold Cohen Louis Cohen
Joan Cook William Markin
Max Dolins beloved grandmother, Anna Ginsburg
beloved Anna Dolins
Rachell Eisenberg Ryvka Shachter
Dr. Randy Epstein & Dr. Linda Katz Howard Epstein
Rose Ferger William Ferger
Barbara Frankston Nathan Miller
Bill Gerber William Shoss
Dr. Charles Winter
Sandy Gerber-Weisman beloved father, George Gerber
Eunice Goldfarb Raymond Goldfarb
Judith & Philip Graff Howard Epstein
Fran & Mel Green Albert Gorbach
Judy & Zave Gussin Howard Epstein
Joanne Hamer David Wax
Judy & Alan Harris Joel Harris
Bernice Harris
Edward Kroichick
Miriam Kroichick
Evelyn Hirshman beloved husband, Dr. Jerome B. Hirshman
Joyce & Jack Hoyt Cantor David Brandhandler
Francine Karlin Nathan Karlin
Randy Karp Bonnie Karp
Ilse Levi Marcus Levi
Dr. Roberto Levi and Family Surele Chichelnitzky
Bobbie Levin Rebecca Meisinger
Helene Levy Robert Harris
Evelyn Lowenthal Betty Sender
Norbert Sender
Henry Lowenthal
Shirley & Marty Lubowich beloved grandmother, Dora Faingold
Dr. Charles Winter
Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. Howard Epstein
Anita & Daryl Mittelman Howard Epstein
Marsha & Richard Newman William Shoss
Patrick O’Donnell Howard Epstein
CONGREGATION FUND IN MEMORY OF cont’d.
Idelle Peaceman Dora Narter
Lorraine Scott
Cantor David Brandhandler
Eileen Propp Emma Barkan
Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Rachel Siegel
William Shoss
Howard Epstein
Cantor David Brandhandler
Dr. Charles Winter
Debbie & Stewart Reich William Shoss
The Stewart Reich Family Margrit Reich
Deborah Rheinstrom beloved mother-in-law, Celene Rheinstrom
beloved mother, Frances R. Myers
Drs. Michael & Elaine Ries Herman Ries
Howard Romanek William Cohn
Wallace Cohn
Lee Kaliner
Esther Fox
Isadore Romanek
Evie & Ralph Ruebner good friend, Michael Stock
good friend, Sergey Veprinsky
dear grandmother, Lilli Prauer
Cantor David Brandhandler
Ruth Ruffer Abe Ruffer
Charlotte Ruttenberg beloved father, Isadore Tarson
Ruth Schack and Family Erich Schack
Gerald Silberman Harry Silberman
Sylvia Silberman
Janice & David Solovy Frances Sutker
Sheldon Solovy
Ethel Solovy
Dr. Martin & Flora Steigman beloved father, Samuel Steigman
beloved father, Arthur Symons
Edith & Paul Sternfeld Louis Sternfeld
Molly Sweet Ida Sweet
Adrienne Tanner Lawrence Tanner
Richard Templer George Templer
Richard Triffler Miriam Lerner
Annette Triffler
Esther Triffler
Veronika Urban Ferdinand Glück
Judy Wachtenheim & Joel Bookman Howard Epstein
Dr. S. Wachtenheim Howard Epstein
Barbara Wax Martin Eisenberg
Beatrice Werden beloved father, Kurt Goldschmidt
Lenore & Jack Wolfe Roy Weinberg
Sie Wolfe
Barbara Levy Zander and Ellen Levy Robert Harris
CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF
Sorelle Ancel Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Stan Bakshy my aliyahs
Harold Cooper in appreciation of the beautiful Passover Seder
hosted by Abraham and Lee Golden
Shoshana Dorman my friend, Harriet Dishkin
my friend, Bert Goldberg
Bonnie & Dennis Feinberg a speedy recovery to Judi Canel
Bill, Joel and Frank Gerber a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
Ann Gershanov Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Helen Gordon Margot and Gunther Marx’s new
great-granddaughter
Joanne Hamer Marty and Flora Steigman’s
60th wedding anniversary
Elaine Wayne’s 90th birthday
Jack Hoyt my aliyah
CONGREGATION FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.
Joyce & Jack Hoyt a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
Sally & Cy Jablo a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
William Claver’s Bar Mitzvah
Oren and Dalia Davidson’s B’nai Mitzvah
Elaine Wayne’s 90th birthday
Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Lillian & Herbert Lang general donation
Lonny Levin & Ellian Eydis Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Steven Levin Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Jeanette Sigler’s sons’ graduation
Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s 60th wedding anniversary
Esther & Bob Manewith Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Sarah & Charles Orlove Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Idelle Peaceman a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Joyce and Jack Hoyt’s new
granddaughter—Madalyn Hoyt
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
Miriam Goldberger’s 80th birthday
Debbie Reich my special birthday
Debbie & Stewart Reich William Claver’s Bar Mitzvah
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
Alana and Shira Chupack’s B’nai Mitzvah
Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Evelyn Lowenthal’s grandson Henry’s Bar Mitzvah
Neil Gurevitz’s special birthday
Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s 60th wedding anniversary
Marty and Flora Steigman’s 60th wedding anniversary
Cy and Sally Jablo’s 50th wedding anniversary
the new Torah cover in memory of Ruth and Irving Gerber
Lorelei Rosenthal Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Evie & Ralph Ruebner Jeff Winter and Sally Brown-Winter’s
daughter’s marriage
Elyse & Laurence Stern Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Dorothy Shaffer Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Lila & Yigael Weltman a speedy recovery to Carol Straus
Beatrice Werden my aliyah with Gloriann Levy
with thanks for including my daughter Elizabeth
on the Misheberach list
GEMILUTH CHESED—LOTTE GRUEN FUND IN MEMORY OF
Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Howard Epstein
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Howard Epstein
GEMILUTH CHESED—LOTTE GRUEN FUND IN HONOR OF
Janine & Dean Rothschild Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Barbara Schwartz general donation
H. GREENBAUM CAMP RAMAH FUND IN MEMORY OF
Stanley Schwartz Frank Schwartz
Gertrude Greenblatt
HILLMAN LIBRARY FUND IN MEMORY OF
Bobbie & Barry Berkowitz Dr. Charles Winter
GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN MEMORY OF
Evie & Ralph Ruebner dear aunt, Blanka Katz
William Shoss
Ethel Sostrin Irene Nathan
GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND IN HONOR OF
Norma & Howard Berlin Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Shoshana Dorman Elaine Wayne’s 90th birthday
EHNTJC Sisterhood Ronald Balson
Margot Eisenhammer my birthday
Bill Gerber Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s 60th wedding anniversary
Debbie Reich’s special birthday
Frank and Bill Gerber Joyce and Jack Hoyt’s new
granddaughter—Madalyn Hoyt
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
Sylvia Callistein’s 85th birthday
The Gerber Family our wonderful Kitchen Committee
Frances Givetz Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Sally & Cy Jablo a speedy recovery to Harriett Farber
Joyce and Jack Hoyt’s new granddaughter—Madalyn Hoyt
Alana and Shira Chupack’s B’nai Mitzvah
Shirley & Marty Lubowich George and Veronika Urban’s new
granddaughter—Emily Shiba
Marty and Flora Steigman’s 60th wedding anniversary
a speedy recovery to Jerry Gross
Marsha & Richard Newman Sylvia Callistein’s special birthday
Joyce and Jack Hoyt’s new granddaughter—Madalyn Hoyt
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
a speedy recovery to Sharon Stein
Ada & Beryl Rabinowitz Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Sharon & Carl Rosenstein Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Evie & Ralph Ruebner Ralph’s Pesach aliyah
George and Veronika Urban’s new granddaughter—Emily Shiba
Barbara Schwartz our Kitchen Committee
Ethel Sostrin general donation
Lila & Yigael Weltman our birthdays
Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF
EHNTJC Minyan Chavorah Muriel Chalem
Marsha & Richard Newman Cantor David Brandhandler
PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OF
Laura & Alvin Epstein Marty and Flora Steigman’s
60th wedding anniversary
Frances Givetz Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Geri & David Jankelovitz Bobbie and Stuart Levin’s
60th wedding anniversary
Marsha & Richard Newman Judith and Arthur Klowden’s
50th wedding anniversary
RABBI EMERITUS FUND IN MEMORY OF
Abbe Schumann and Family David Huss
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF
Grace & Phil Dickler Veda Rotman
Miriam Jacobs Gilbert Jacobs
Elaine & Bennett Koffman Muriel Chalem
Karen Lobl & David Eisenberg Mark Lobl
Steven Rabinowitz & Ronna Eisenberg Mark Lobl
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF
Sandi Cowen a speedy recovery to Jerry Gross
Shoshana Dorman my friend, Mickey Gordon
Marty and Flora Steigman’s 60th wedding anniversary
Frank Gerber with thanks to Rabbi Weill for his E.R. visit
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Our great funds to donate to: BELLA BRIEF FUND – This fund is used by our Rabbi to schedule
programs and guest speakers for the congregation.
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND – This fund is designated for the
Cantor’s use to benefit the congregation’s musical programs.
VIVIAN CHANNON SOCIAL ACTION/TZEDAKAH FUND –
This fund is used for social action and/or tzedakah projects for
people in need and disasters in the world.
CONGREGATION FUND – This fund is used by the congregation
for general operating expenses.
GEMILITH CHESED – LOTTE GRUEN FUND – This fund
confidentially assists needy members of the congregation. Funds are
awarded by a committee.
HERMAN GREENBAUM CAMP RAMAH FUND – This fund
assists needy members of the congregation to attend Camp Ramah.
The scholarships are awarded by a committee.
HILLMAN LIBRARY FUND – This fund is used to purchase books
and materials for the congregation’s library.
GERALD MELTON SIMCHA FUND – This fund provides support
of our Onegs and receptions – donations can commemorate a special
event or simcha.
PRAYER BOOK FUND – This fund is used to purchased prayer
books and Chumashim. Bookplates are inscribed and placed in the
front of purchased books. ($25 minimum donation)
RABBI EMERITUS FUND – This fund is designated for the Rabbi
Emeritus’ use at his discretion to promote the synagogue, for
education or charitable organizations.
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND – This fund is designated for the
Rabbi’s use at his discretion to promote the synagogue, for
education or charitable organizations.
STEVE & MARGRIT REICH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND -
This fund provides confidential support to families who need
scholarships for their children to attend our Religious School. It also
helps the school to underwrite needed projects.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND – This fund is used
for the Religious School as needed with the approval of the
Religious Education Committee.
RUBIN/LEVETON CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND – This fund
assists children of the congregation to attend Jewish-oriented
summer camps (other than Camp Ramah). The scholarships are
awarded by a committee.
AVRAHM STAMPFER FUND – This fund assists member children
who will be going on sponsored trips to Israel. Scholarships are
awarded by a committee.
TALCOTT/LEVIN YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND – This fund is
used for youth activities and programs with the approval of the
Youth Activities Committee.
RABBI’S SPECIAL FUND IN HONOR OF cont’d.
Barbara Schwartz a speedy recovery to Shirley Lubowich
Claire & Stan Shulman Stan’s birthday
Jacob, Naomi and Eva Spiro Howard Spiro’s 50th birthday
REICH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF
Barbara & Alan Rosskamm Debbie and Stewart Reich
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF
Shirley & Marty Lubowich Bill Shoss
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF
Shoshana Dorman Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Phyllis & Sheldon Post Oren and Dalia Davidson’s B’nai Mitzvah
Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
Howard Romanek Alyssa Levin’s Bat Mitzvah
HERE’S A GREAT WAY TO HELP THE SYNAGOGUE AND IT’S SO EASY!!
If you shop at Jewel, purchase our $100 Jewel cards. You get full value and the synagogue gets money back for each card sold. Jewel cards can be acquired from Bill Gerber in the synagogue office.
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
SAVE THE DATE! Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township
Jewish Congregation presents
CANTOR BENJAMIN WARSCHAWSKI IN
“A Little Summer Music”
SUNDAY ● AUGUST 21ST, 2016
4500 DEMPSTER STREET ● SKOKIE
CONCERT BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M. DESSERT RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
Watch for your invitation
in the mail.
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Affiliated with: The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
4500 DEMPSTER STREET SKOKIE IL 60076 Phone: (847)675-4141, Fax: (847)675-0327
Website: www.ehnt.org
Jeffrey Weill Rabbi Neil Brief Rabbi Emeritus Benjamin Warschawski Cantor Allan Carroll President Ed Cohen Vice-President Jeanette Sigler Executive Director
Synagogue Wish List
There are so many items the synagogue truly needs that
our congregants, if only they
knew, would be pleased to provide. Here are some of our
Wish List items with approximate costs:
New Paint (Social Hall)
$10,000
New & Improved Website and Maintenance
$5000
Help with a Membership
$1218 Single
$2218 Family
Seating & Shelves for our new coat room
$1000
Chairs on Bima Reupholstery (Named)
$1000 each
Carpet Cleaner/Shampooer
$600
Gift cards from Sam’s Club or Office Max
Any denomination