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The BulletinJune/July 2018 Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5778 Vol. 90 No. 21The Bulletin is supported by an endowment established by Jane R. Perlman
Traditionally the synagogue served three main purposes and bore names reflecting each of them: Beit Hat’fillah, Beit Hamidrash, and Beit Hak’nesset–House of Prayer, House of Study and House of Gathering. Though we don’t always use these names, our congregation’s home serves all of these functions.
Over the past couple of years, with the support of our auxiliaries (WNSCI and
NSCI Brotherhood), we experimented with the idea ofadding a post Kabbalat Shabbat concert to the mix of offerings. In each instance, we enjoyed a wonderful evening. We began with a Kabbalat Shabbat service and followed each service with a light supper and a short concert.
This summer, the experiment continues with the added feature of partnering with Ravinia, Steans Institute. A concert highlighting an ensemble from the instrumental cohort from Ravinia Steans Institute will take place July 6 following our Kabbalat Shabbat Service. We will have the opportunity to hear great music performed by musicians embarking on their musical careers.
Congregants Madeleine and Harvey Plonsker and James Stone graciously agreed to underwrite this concert so that our community could enjoy this event without charge. They both support the idea that our congregation is uniquely positioned with adequate space to provide offerings to enhance the life of the greater community as well as our own congregational community. It is our intention to find more opportunities for such collaborations and post Kabbalat Shabbat concert experiences.
Concerts such as this on a Shabbat evening satisfy two of the three traditional purposes of the synagogue: worship and gathering as a community. If you join us again on Shabbat morning, you will experience all three traditional functions on one Shabbat by a ending the Shabbat morning service with Torah study (Beit Hamidrash–House of Study).
Come home for Shabbat this summer and engage in it all; elevated spirits, minds, and hearts.
Enjoy!
Cantor David M. Goldstein
Come Home This Summer
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Andrea & Adam Kroll(Sydney, Aubrey, Ellery)
Lynne & Michael Lieber (James, Benjamin and Jack)
Jenny & David Schultz(Hannah & Robert)
Welcome to:
Asher Joseph Gerberborn on February 27, 2018
son of Maggie & Phillip Gerbergrandson of Laura & Larry Gerber
and Mary & Joseph Markovicz
Ethan Michael Bellborn on April 28, 2018
son of Dana & Jonathan Bellgrandson of Ruth Sang
Mazel Tov to:
Laurie Gross & Marc Tuchmanmarried on Saturday, May 12
Our
Congregational
Family
Welcome to our new and
returning members
(through May 15):
In MemoriamThe congregation extends its heartfelt
condolences to the families of:Marcia G. Comm
sister of Barbara (Barry) Weiss Andrew J. Dunitz
son of Sonny (Serane Bla ) DunitzLeonard Eiseman
father of Steve EisemanRuth Anne “Ranny” Howard
mother of Brian (Rebecca) Howard,grandmother of Zach and Sloane Howard
Theodore Maxwell Hurewitz father of Lynne (Alan) Weiss
David I. Kopphusband of Jacquelyn Kopp,
father of Rochelle (Steven Ganz) Koppand the late Lyssa Beth Kopp
Quan Nguyenfather of Xuong (Melissa) Nguyen,
grandfather of Max, Talia, and SpencerRaleigh Lois Rigler
mother of Neil (Tammy Berman) Riglergrandmother of Asher and Gideon Rigler
Judith Rosewife of Merle RoseLawrence Sherman
father of Roger (Jennifer Schab), Stephanie (Danny Miles),
Bruce (Joan), and Carolyn (Juan Carlos Gutierrez)
May 11:Rachel & Zachary Stern
in honor of the baby naming of our daughterSkylar Jay Stern
May 18:Adam Fleischer, Jordan and Julia
in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Kim Schaefer
June 8:Melissa & Xuong Nguyen
in honor of the Bar Mitzvah ofSpencer Nguyen
June 16:Lisa & Robert Goss
in honor of the Aufruf of Sydney Goss & Daniel Gertler
Saturday, June 210:30 am Shabbat Morning Service
Ashley Swedlowdaughter of Amy Levin
5:00 pm Shabbat A ernoon Service Brandon Rieger
son of Dawn Arkin & Richard RiegerThursday, June 7
10:30 am Daily Morning ServiceLindsay Kline Adess
daughter of Sarah and Ma AdessSaturday, June 9
10:30 am Shabbat Morning ServiceJacob Hoyt
son of Tracy & Joshua Hoyt Thursday, June 14
10:30 am Daily Morning Service Spencer Nguyen
son of Melissa & Xuong NguyenSaturday, June 16
10:30 am Shabbat Morning ServiceGrace Rosenberg
daughter of Jill & Abel Rosenberg
Friday EveningOneg Shabbat
Sponsors
UpcomingB’nei Mitzvah
Shabbat ServicesJUNE
Friday, June 1Nordenberg Scholar-in-
Residence Weekend6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service.
Baby naming ofAdeline Mollie Schneider
Saturday, June 2Torah Portion: B’haalot’cha
Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan ServiceFriday, June 8
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceSaturday, June 9
Torah Portion: Sh’lach L’cha9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
Friday, June 156:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
June Birthday BlessingsSaturday, June 16
Torah Portion: Korach9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service.
Aufruf of Sydney Goss & Daniel Gertler
Friday, June 226:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, June 23Torah Portion: Chukat
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan ServiceFriday, June 29
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, June 30Torah Portion: Balak
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
JULYFriday, July 6
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceSaturday, July 7
Torah Portion: Pinchas9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
Friday, July 136:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service.
July Birthday Blessings andLegacy Shabbat
Saturday, July 14Torah Portion: Matot-Mas-ei
9:15 am Shabbat Minyan ServiceFriday, July 20
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceSaturday, July 21
Torah Portion: D’varim9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
Friday, July 276:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service.
Aufruf of Tovah Goodman & Dan RazowskySaturday, July 28
Torah Portion: Va-et’chanan9:15 am Shabbat Minyan Service
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Upcoming EventsSaturday, June 210:45 am Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend LuncheonSunday, June 39:30 am Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Brotherhood Sponsored BreakfastWednesday, June 67:00 pm Cinema NSCIFriday, June 155:45 pm NSCI Annual MeetingSaturday, June 168:00 pm A New Orleans Night at NSCI–NSCI Spring EventFriday, June 2210:00 am Strollers, Stories & Celebrations–Summer7:30 pm Shabbat Meet Up Dinner at Max and Benny’sSunday, June 2411:00 am WNSCI 2nd Annual Mah Jongg & Canasta Game DayWednesday, July 44th of July-Building ClosedFriday, July 67:30 pm Post Kabbalat Shabbat Concert An Evening with Young Artists from Ravinia’s Steans Institute
Friday, July 207:30 pm Shabbat Meet up Dinner at Max and Benny’sSunday, July 244:00 pm Beth Emet Soup Kitchen Lunch Making
President’s Letter
Reflections, Gratitude, and Looking Ahead
Jody Weinberg
Marilyn Perlman
Over the last several weeks, I have been asked the same two questions: 1. Are you happy your term as president is over and 2. What are you going to do with all your free time? My answers have been simple. To
the first question I say, “Yes and No” and to the 2nd question I say, “Continue to participate at NSCI.”The last three years have been truly enjoyable and fulfilling. And while I am excited to turn the reigns over to Marilyn Perlman and the new Board of Trustees, I will miss the responsibility and almost daily “work” of synagogue business. I am proud of what has been accomplished during my term, and I look forward to seeing what comes next. My goal at the start of my term was to implement our Strategic Direction, and with the help of a fantastic board, wonderful clergy team, dedicated volunteers and amazing staff, I think we have done a pre y good job. We have worked hard to connect with our congregants and to make NSCI warm, welcoming and accessible to all. We have strived to be a resource to our community, to optimize our beautiful building and to be transparent while aligning our budget, staffing and governance with our mission. We also completed several concrete (yes, pun intended) projects including: a new website, new membership and accounting
so ware, upgrading our security systems and training our staff and volunteers, replacing our 50 year old HVAC system, repairing the exterior of our beautiful building and fixing several of the roofs. But the accomplishments of which I am most proud are the friends I have made and the relationships that have I formed. Lucky for me, these will not end when my job as president is done.I found a quote that said “Being president is like running a cemetery–there are lots of people under you, but none of them are listening.” This is not true at NSCI–the people who make up our congregation are the best, and the support I received has been constant and much appreciated. I have more thank you’s to list than there is space in this column–but I would be remiss if I didn’t extend a huge thank you and much gratitude to all who made my term easy, fun, educational and fulfilling! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve.I plan to stay connected and participate on commi ees, in events and in synagogue life. Being involved at NSCI has given more to me than I could ever give back…but I will keep trying. NSCI is positioned to continue to do great work, and I wish every success and endless strength to our incoming Board of Trustees and my entire congregational family.
With gratitude,Jody
As we enjoy the warmth and beauty of summer, NSCI marks a new fiscal year with important planning for the coming year and the installation of our officers and trustees on our board. I am looking forward to
serving our congregation and leading our board in partnership with our exceptional clergy, dedicated staff, and volunteers to continue reaching for our highest potential in all that we do. Our board is commi ed and enthusiastic–much has been accomplished over the last three years with the outstanding leadership of Jody Weinberg. During her term as President, we made great progress in engaging our community, managing our fiscal responsibilities, assessing the maintenance of our magnificent facility, executing necessary repairs, upgrading our security, launching a new web site, transitioning to new membership and accounting so ware, and proactively se ing priorities for our future–to name just a few endeavors! Many thanks to Jody
and all who support our congregation in countless ways. We will continue to elevate NSCI aligned with our mission and strategic directions. I also want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I grew up at North Shore Congregation Israel. My parents have been commi ed to NSCI for about 50 years. A er a long hiatus, I returned to the North Shore when our first child was about a year old. Seeking the best preschool fit for our daughter, we chose our former NSCI preschool, Gates of Learning. From there, I found that I had come full circle to our congregation. We found our spiritual home and community. It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve in numerous volunteer roles at NSCI-gratifying experiences on so many levels and a wonderful way to connect. There is always the potential to make a new friend, join a purposeful project, gain new knowledge, grow spiritually–or just have fun.Our synagogue community is a center for cultivating Jewish identity and continuity, celebrating Jewish life, Jewish
education and worship, a commitment to Tikkun Olam, and inclusion for all. I invite you to consider your place or your family’s place in our congregation. We are large in size yet small and intimate in the many opportunities we have for developing meaningful relationships and participation. What brought you to NSCI? Which programs, experiences, and aspects of our community match your interests? Are you seeking to connect at NSCI and looking for ways to easily, comfortably do that? Are you already participating and have experiences to share? I welcome your feedback and questions. Please contact me at [email protected]. Let us help you find your place. We are in this together. In the meantime, I look forward to Kabbalat Shabbat services with you outside on the Lillian and Larry Goodman Terrace and sharing in our rich breadth of programs, activities, and worship throughout the year.
L’Shalom,Marilyn Perlman
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From Our Executive Director
Todd Braman
My thanks go to each of you who’ve made me feel so welcomed throughout my first few weeks as your new Executive Director. The building has been bustling. Between the end-of-school celebration, the
WNSCI annual dinner, the 4th grade b’nei mitzvot date presentation ritual, and a steady stream of lifecycle events, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many of you. I look forward to celebrating many more of your personal or family milestones together with you.
For those I haven’t met, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m a Chicago native who grew up in Miller Beach (Gary) and Munster, Indiana. I lived for many years in San Francisco before returning to Chicago to be closer to my extended family. My wife, Xuan-Vu (pronounced Sun-Vous) and I live in Chicago with our two children,
Miles (8) and Isabel (5). Miles will be entering 3rd grade at Bell Elementary School and Isabel will be a kindergartener at Chicago Jewish Day School. We have family throughout Chicagoland, including on the North Shore. My cousins grew up at NSCI, and I a ended many events here as a child.
Professionally, I’ve been running the operations at some of the larger Jewish organizations in the country. I look forward to bringing some of my past experience to you, but also to learning from, and forging new ground with, the incredible group of staff and lay leaders at NSCI. I’ve already discovered that what, at first glance, seemed like a vast but beautiful facility is actually filled with personal opportunities for individuals to find their own unique pathway to Jewish engagement.
One such pathway is the High Holy Days. We at NSCI are already working hard to ensure that your experience will be
seamless and meaningful. This summer, you will receive several communications from our office including a mailing about the Book of Remembrance and our High Holy Day Guilde, where you will find pertinent information about services, parking, seating, and passes. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office. We are happy to help!
NSCI is indeed a special community, and I invite you to connect with me just to say hello or to share your thoughts and vision for NSCI. You can find me at Shabbat services, wandering the halls during programs, or in my office with my door (usually) open.
In my limited spare time you can find me at Wrigley Field, out with my family, or cycling the streets of Chicagoland.
L’shalom Todd BramanNSCI Executive Director
In honor ofthe 50th Anniversary of
the B’not Mitzvah of Cathy Nachman
and Evie Le vinMay 4, 2018
19 Iyyar 5778
Cathy Nachman
In deep appreciation ofArvey Wolke
for his dedicated service to North Shore Congregation Israel.
We are forever grateful. June 15, 2018
3 Tammuz 5778
It ’s almost summer! And that means it’s time for:NSCI’s beautiful and inspirational outdoor Friday evening Shabbat Services.Join us for renewing, meaningful and accessible prayer,music and reflection.
The Lillian and Larry Goodman TerraceThe Lillian and Larry Goodman Terrace6:15 pm-7:15 pm6:15 pm-7:15 pm
Memorial Day-Labor DayMemorial Day-Labor DayWeather permi ing Weather permi ing
2018 Shabbat Meet Up Dinners at
on Friday, June 22 and Friday, July 20 at 7:30 pm a er Kabbalat Shabbat Service. All are welcome.
RSVP at [email protected] so we can reserve the appropriate amount of space. Please indicate which dinner you will a end and how many will be in your party.
Please note: each individual party is responsible for their own meal cost.
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at NSCI on June 16!
If you’ve been meaning to make your reservation for this year’s fundraiser on June 16, NOW IS THE TIME! A New Orleans Night at NSCI features Howl at the Moon’s world famous, high energy, all request Dueling Pianos show. Join us for a night of dancing
and singing along to your favorites from classics to modern pop! Enjoy New Orleans inspired food and cocktails.
HERE’S THE SCHEDULE:
7:00 Cocktail and appetizer reception with New Orleans style jazz music and street performers in Frank Hall for donors of $1000+
8:00 Howl2Go Dueling Pianos show in Crown Hall with music, dancing, cocktails, and New Orleans inspired food.
The event is appropriate for ages 21 and up, so bring your friends for a great night with your NSCI community.
Even if you can’t attend, you can support the event by purchasing raffle tickets to win a trip for two to New Orleans!
Questions?
Call Dena Blaustein at 847-835-0724 or [email protected]
Many thanks for your support.
Purchase Tickets Online at: www.nsci.org/nscispringevent
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North ShoreCongregation Israel
Legacy Circle“As my ancestors planted for me, so
I too plant for my children.”
—Pirke Avot, Sayings of the FathersIris Anosov
Judith and Robert AppelbaumStuart and Phyllis Applebaum
Phylis and Kenneth BaganDebra R. Bauer
Barbara and Ronald BordenJane B. ColmanJohn C. Colman
Ludmilla Ross CovenKaren and Robert Dillon
Peter and Ann DuBoisLarry and Pam Faulkner
Glenn L. FelnerRabbi Wendi GeffenCarole Mark Gingiss
Jody GingissCantor and Mrs. David Goldstein
Dr. Roberta Louis GoodmanRabbi Lisa S. Greene
James E. Greenebaum IILilli M. Greenebaum
Martin GrusinThe Robert E. Herzog Family
Robert W. Kaufman & Janice A. KaufmanLore B. Kirchheimer
Adele P. KleineAlyssa and Jeremy Knobel
Karen Mindlin Kohn and FamilyJudith K. Kubert
Laurie F. LiebermanSteven A. LeVine, MD
Eunice LiebersteinJudith Louis
Anne and Mitch MackninMiranda and Jed Mandel
Patrice and Rabbi Steven S. MasonJeff and Barbara Mazur
Dr. Stuart Meyer in memory of Sandy MeyerDiane and Jim Moore
Cathy NachmanLeslie Reskin Neilan
Seymour Nordenberg z”lDavid Novick
Rob and Terri OlianMartin and Carole ParkerHarrie e and Ted Perlman
Marilyn Perlman and Harry EpsteinEdgar Rose
David Rothschild and Merle BrannerInge R. RothschildHerbert H. Rozoff
Cathy and Joel SchneiderLarry Sherman z”l
Sheryl Cohen SolomonRonald and Kathy Sonenthal
Andrea and Steven TickBeth and Nathan Tross
Shirley TrossApril and Thomas VictorDean and Jody Weinberg
Arthur and Marcine WeinerCarol and Abbo Wolfe
Sylvia WolfsonJoin the North Shore Congregation Israel Legacy Circle by remembering NSCI in
your will or estate plan.
Are You Prepared as Well as You Could Be?Pre-arranging burial is part of sensible estate planning. As an NSCI congregant, you are entitled to purchase from a selection of burial spaces at Shalom Memorial Park at a substantial discount. If you are interested in planning ahead or learning more about the congregational plots, please contact Micah Singerman at Shalom Memorial Park at 847-255-3520. Be sure to mention that you are a congregant of NSCI.
SAVE THE DATE FORLEGACY SHABBAT
The North Shore Congregation Israel Legacy Circle will honor
its members at a Legacy Shabbat on Friday, July 13. NSCI Legacy Circle members will be recognized at the service and be our guests
for dinner afterwards. NSCI Legacy Circle members will receive an invitation in the mail with the details. If you would like to join the NSCI Legacy Circle and be included in this lovely event, please contact Sheryl
Cohen Solomon, Director of Development at 847-835-0724 ext. 635.
Mark Your Calendarsfor a Very Special Shabbat
on Friday, June 15
5:45 pm–NSCI’s Annual Meeting in Frank HallJoin us for hors-d’oeuvres as we vote in the 2018-2019 NSCI Board of Trustees
6:15 pm–Kabbalat Shabbat ServicesWe will bless our incoming leaders as they take on a new year of service, presentthe 2018 Volunteers of the Year Dan Kaufman, Lilli and Jim Greenebaum with
NSCI’s Kehilah award, and honor Arvey Wolke for his dedicated years ofservice to NSCI upon his retirement.
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OFFICERS:
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Perlman
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2017-2019) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diane Moore
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Wolfe (Re-Elected)
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . Eileen Sharkey Rosenfeld (New office)
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Shakno (BOT to Exec)
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Weinberg* (New to Exec)
Vice President YFCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Novick
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2017-2019) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Echt
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2018-2020) . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Wexler (BOT to Exec)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Karen Dillon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Jay Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Bob Levy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Susan Longo. . . . . . .(2018-2020) (Re-Elected)
Lynne Madorsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Jeff Mazur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Gregory Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Fran Morof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Carole Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Alan Ro man. . . . . .(2018-2020) (Re-Elected)
Lilah Shapiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
Nathan Tross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
April Victor . . . . . . .(2018-2020) (Re-Elected)
Ann Weisberg*. . . (2018-2020) (New to BOT)
Charles Winternitz . . . . . . . . . . . . (2017-2019)
*New Board Members
EX-OFFICIO: David Cohen, Brotherhood Co-President Eileen Weil, Women of NSCI Co-President Jody Weinberg, Immediate Past President
LEGAL COUNSEL: Jed Mandel
Members leaving EXEC/BOT with our thanks and gratitude: Peter DuBois, Pam Faulkner, David Iskowich, Mark Litner, Jed Mandel, Allison Rosenfeld Shanfield, Cathy Schneider
Respectfully Submitted by the Nominating Committee,Greg Miller (Chair), Doug Adler, Adam Fleischer, Tracy Hovis, Jeff Mazur, Jamie Mazursky,Julie Miller, Fran Morof, Lilah Shapiro, Charlie Winternitz
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Travel with NSCI
February 21-24, 2019
Journey with Rabbis Geffen & Daniels to America’s Deep South! Visit the Rosa Parks Museum, Voter Rights Museum, Edmund Pe us Bridge, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice & The Legacy Museum, Freedom Park, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and The Names Project—AIDS Memorial Quilt. Learn about the struggles of African Americans in the 1950s-60s, discover how the Jewish community helped to shape the Civil Rights Movement, and meet American heroes who participated in the Movement and remain commi ed to pursuing justice today.
COST:
4 in a room: $745 per person + flights | 3 in a room: $775 per person + flights | 2 in a room: $845 per person + flights Includes all meals (Friday breakfast-Sunday lunch), ground transportation, hotels (3-nights), as well as all admissions & programming costs. Participants are responsible for own flight.
Important Dates:• Information Session: June 4, 2018 at 6:00 pm–7:00 pm (Rosenthal Family Gathering Place)• Registration Deadline: November 2, 2018
Please send completed Registration Form to Lisa Goosmann—[email protected]—along with a check for $400(non-refundable deposit) made out to North Shore Congregation Israel.
• Balance Due: December 14, 2018 Please pay the remainder of your balance by December 14, 2018. Please make checks payable to North Shore Congregation
Israel. If you would prefer to pay with a credit card, please add 3% processing fee.• View our full itinerary and registration form at nsci.org/travel
Intergenerational Israel Trip
led by Rabbi Greene
Spring Break 2019
March 21-31, 2019
All ages welcome!Interested?
Contact Lisa Goosmann, [email protected]
North Shore Congregation Israel
Adult Civil Rights Journey
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The Bernice and Seymour Nordenberg
Scholar in Residence Program
presents
A W E E K E N D W I T H R A B B I D AV I D S A PE R S T E I N
Friday, June 1–Sunday, June 3, 2018
Rabbi Saperstein served our nation as the U.S. Ambassador
at Large for International Religious Freedom, carrying out
his responsibilities as the country’s chief diplomat on
religious freedom issues. Designated by NewsweekMagazine as one of America’s most influential rabbis,
Rabbi Saperstein, also an attorney, has taught seminars
on Church-State Law and Jewish Law for 35 years
at Georgetown University Law Center.
Please RSVP to Lisa Goosmann at
847-835-0724 x 627 or [email protected] we know how many to plan for ateach of these events.
Saturday, June 2 | 10:45 am
Shabbat Brunch and Lecture
JEWISH ROOTSOF
AMERICAN LAWAND POLITICS
Friday, June 1 | 6:15 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Sermon
BEING THE HANDSOF GOD: JEWISH SOCIAL
JUSTICE AT A TIME OF CRISISAND OPPORTUNITY
Sunday, June 3 | 9:30 am
Breakfast and Lecture
THE STATE OFRELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN
THE UNITED STATESAND ABROAD
Sunday, June 3 | 11:30 am
Remembrances/Reception
A GATHERINGTO CELEBRATE
SEYMOUR NORDENBERG:A LIFE WELL LIVED
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5th Grade Wedding
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Dr. Roberta Goodman
Goodman Center for Jewish Education
We concluded the 2017/2018 school year with an assembly for all students and parents. We honored our machoniks, teachers, and the retirement of Arvey Wolke.
Arvey has greeted students nearly every day for years, rain, shine, or snow. More than the greeter, Arvey is a role model to our students. Many know his story of growing up in Poland, immigrating to
the United States during the Holocaust, serving in the US military, going to law school, and finally, bringing his commitment to the Jewish people by serving his beloved NSCI. We will all miss Arvey!
As we spend the summer furiously preparing for the 2018/19 school year, we have much to be proud of that came from the school year we just completed.
Goodman Center Mission
How have we fulfilled our the Goodman Center mission?
The student outcomes we aim for are articulated in the following four “Cs”:
Content-Deepen knowledge and skills of Hebrew and Judaism
Character-Strengthen positive Jewish identity and sense of self
Community-Connect to peers, teachers, families, and congregation
Continuity-Inspire Jewish learning and living beyondthe school
In order to achieve these outcomes, our approach is:
We are hands on, experiential learning center tapping into students’ interests, talents, and ways of learning in order to motivate and engage them in Jewish learning and living. Because of that, we give students and families choices of what, how, and when they learn.
Highlights of 2017/18
1. Grants from funders outside of NSCI have contributed greatly to our culture of innovation
o Chidush (CFJE/JUF)–as one of seven congregational schools completing this process, we created a new Sunday
Jewish studies 5th/6th grade Project Based Learning experience
o Dvash (CFJE/JUF)–we implemented a new Hebrew reading program for 3rd through 6th grade based on research
o Camp@NSCI which completed its seventh year, originally a grant from the iCenter, I presented to a New York based network on Innovation in Jewish education.
2. Goodman Center Partners–raised nearly $40,000 from supporters who contribute $500 or more. Some of the funds were earmarked for scholarships and computers. The majority of the funds helped make possible Shabbat experiences, family cooking, special programs, and more.
3. Our school continues to grow with enrollment higher than two years ago, 85 new students, and 43 new families.
o Many of the new families come through our successful Youth and Family Community membership where families can try out our school and congregation paying only tuition at 1.6 the regular rate
o Many of our new families come through the relationships we have built through early engagement for families with children 0–5
4. Purim as an in-school activity.
o The 6th graders took responsibility for Jewish learning and living by organizing the Purim carnival for the first time for children 0-5 and their families as well as our students preschool through 2nd grade.
o 3rd and 4th graders participated in a Mitzvah Purim Carnival where the earned mitzvah dollars they could assign to one of three non-profits helping children here and in Israel.
5. Teacher Assessment–teachers participated in creating standards reflecting excellence in teaching here at NSCI. New teachers were assessed using these standards.
6. Goodman Center Advisory Group–a task force of the Youth and Family Community, led by Taryn Kessel and Dr. Roberta Goodman, prioritized engaging families as their action project. Four programs are planned for next year from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sundays.
Next Year
We are proud of what we have accomplished this year. We have a great foundation to grow as we plan for 2018/19.
Reflections on the School Year
Important Goodman Center
Religious School Dates:New Online Enrollment for 2018-19 is Open!
Early Bird Discount Deadline-June 15Enrollment Deadline-August 1
Questions? [email protected] Wolke
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Celebrating a Magical Karav WeekendBy Neil RiglerThe TYG just returned from the annual Elaine N. Sherman Karav weekend. For four days we discussed Torah and topics they selected, laughed and played games, worshipped in creative services, and created a caring and supportive community. Once again our teens rose to the occasion by sharing the leadership, with everyone from first-timers to seasoned veterans guiding the group at some point. This year’s theme, as selected by the participants, was “Voice and Choice.” We used this theme to discuss a range of topics from technology and the role of traditions in their lives, to questions about when we step out of ourselves to advocate
for change on a broader level. We also explored the balance between keva and kavanah, between that which is fixed and the different intentions we bring to it. The conversations were rich and meaningful, giving students the chance to explore a range of issues in a safe and supportive se ing. We were also lucky enough to have three members of our B&B (Beyond and Back) group join us as faculty-these 20-somethings are alumni of the program and gave generously of their time and energy to help create this year’s Karav magic. Big thanks to Marni Noeh, Adam Ruben, and Lena Menkes! Students also had plenty of time to learn and laugh with
Rabbis Geffen and Daniels throughout the retreat. They are dynamic and inspiring leaders and we all benefited from extended time with them! A special thanks goes out to our TYG board and especially our Rosh Karav, Isaac Freedman. His passion and love for all Karav represents resulted in a weekend that equally celebrated a concluding experience for our seniors and embraced new participants and inspired them to become the next group of leaders. The TYG year concludes with a Karav reunion dinner and the election of next year’s officers. Watch for announcements about them and key dates for next years events coming soon!
Youth and Family Community
Strollers, Stories & CelebrationsFriday, June 22 at 10:00 am
Celebrate Shabbat and Summer with your li le ones! Stories, Songs, Movement and morePark in the north lot. Questions? Contact Susan Ellenby at 847-835-0724 or [email protected]
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Adult B’nei Mitzvah Service
Eighteen diverse students ranging from ages 28 to almost 91 were called to the Torah on Shavuot morning, May 20, 2018, and taught powerfully from the Torah and their lives. We are grateful to all of the students, Rabbi Lisa Greene and Judy Weiss.
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Midday Mondays11:30 am-12:30 pmMidday Mondays this year opens the door to myriad topics–music, literature, current events–who knows! This year Midday Mondays will include mini-series taught in multi-week increments and offered at different times throughout the year. These sessions will be taught by Rabbi Greene, Rabbi Daniels, Cantor Goldstein, Dr. Goodman, Buddy Schreiber and other guest teachers.
Conversion & Jewish Law in 19th-20th Century Germanywith Roberta Schwartz
June 4 (final class in series of 4)In Germany there was significant difference in how rabbis weighed the ma er ofmixed marriage between late 19th and early 20th centuries. Roberta Schwartz will teach the above topic based upon, Pledges of Jewish Allegiance by David Ellenson and Daniel Gordis, Stanford University Press, 2012. The foundation for that subject ma er is found in exchange of correspondence between rabbis and other rabbis and communities. A hand-out on responsa (Jewish legal questions) will be emailed to students in advance of opening session.
How We Survived, a Chronology of Jewish Historywith Buddy Schreiber
June 11, 18 & 25A wise man once told Frederick the Great, “proof there is a God, in two words, the Jews.” We have been persecuted, beaten, thrown-out, defamed and yet we survived.
Upcoming Adult Education
Study the Talmud with Rabbi GeffenJune 18-August 6
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Join Rabbi Geffen as we continue the study of Tractate Brachot. All are welcome. If you want to purchase your own copy of the Talmud translation we use for the class, Koren Talmud Bavli, Berakhot by Rabbi Adin Evan-Israel Steinsaltz, you can find iton Amazon.com.
“Old age is not a defeat, but a victory, not a punishment but a privilege. . . . [Our] potential for change and growth is much greater that we are willing to admit and old age (can) be regarded not as the age of stagnation but as the age of opportunities and growth.” ~Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel~
WISE AGING... is a participant-driven program that supports living the later years of our lives with meaning, resilience, and wisdom. As facilitators, we will guide participants through reflective work that enables them to come to new understandings about their lives, their selves, and their values. Wise Aging invites people approaching their 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s to explore this chapter of life as an opportunity. We hope you will join us on this journey!
Dates: October through mid-December on alternate Wednesday morningsLocation: North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe,ILFacilitators: Bev Shurman Lavitt, LCSW and Rabbi Nina J. Mizrahi, RJE Cost: Purchase of the foundational text for the program Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit, by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal (Behrman House, June 2015)
INTERESTED? Space is limited and registration through facilitators is required.
Before July 9, 2018, contact: Bev, [email protected] or Nina, [email protected]
Inspired by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality/Sponsored by North Shore Congregational Israel
Cinema NSCIWednesday, June 6, 7:00 pm
Join fellow movie buffs to watch Apples from the Desert
Rabbi Wendi Geffen will introduce the film. No cost. Please park in the north lot and enter through the education doors.We will be meeting in the Rosenthal Family Gathering Place.Let us know you will be a ending at 847-835-0724 or [email protected]
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Tikkun Olam
Beth Emet Soup KitchenLunch & Dessert Making Tuesday, July 24
4:00 pm-5:00 pmNSCI Families: Come before class & help feed the hungry. We’ll make lunches and decorate desserts for the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen. Each family will be asked to bring items for lunch/dessert making. RSVP to Leslie Rosen, [email protected]. We will assign you specific lunch items.
Beth EmetSoup Kitchen ServingWednesday, July 25
4:00 pm–7:00 pmFamilies will cook and serve at the Beth Emet SoupKitchen in Evanston. Do this family mitzvah! Involves food shopping, cooking and serving, and welcoming Soup Kitchen guests. Children must be 7 or older. Space is limited. To sign up, contact Karen Silbar, [email protected], 847-433-5887, or Lisa Goosmann, [email protected], 847-835-0724, ext. 627.
Adult Mitzvah CorpsJoin our Adult Mitzvah Corps, where men and women congregants have fun volunteering together during the week. There is no ongoing commitment required; just feel free to join us as your time allows.
On Friday, June 8 from 10:30 am–1:00 pm, we will be volunteering at a WNSCI-sponsored Welcome Shabbat luncheon for clients of The ARK, 6450 N. California, Chicago. The ARK provides a kosher food pantry, medical, dental, job and social services assistance. At the luncheon, we will be se ing tables, serving food and assisting with a light clean up.
On Monday, July 16 from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, Adult Mitzvah Corps will be volunteering at Hadassah Resale Shop, 405 Lake Cook Rd in Deerfield. We will be sorting clothes and household items. It’s a great chance to support Hadassah, whose funds go toward medical research at Hadassah Hospital, among other wonderful endeavors. And, if you want to do some shopping on your own when we’re done, we won’tstop you.
Carpooling is available from NSCI. If you would like to volunteer at any of these events, contact Tracey Meyers at 847-242-1234.
Feed the Hungry!
On May 4, 2018 the new Executive Commi ee and General Board were installed. As the new Co-Presidents, we are honored to represent the Women of North Shore Congregation Israel. It is a privilege for us to be able to work with so many talented and enthusiastic women. We have begun planning our events for next year and it should prove to be an exciting and inspirational year for all of us. We hope that you will join us as we are hoping to provide programs that appeal to many of you. If you have any ideas, please don’t hesitate to make suggestions as we are open to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming new faces as well as enjoying the company of many familiar women.
Women of NSCI
WNSCI Installs New Board for 2018-2019
WNSCI Co-Presidents Eileen Weil & Beth Tross,and Debra Bauer, Immediate Past President
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WNSCI Judaica Gift Shop Summer HoursThe Shop will be closed for vacation from May 28–June 4.
The Shop will reopen on June 5-August 10 with our summer hours:Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Please call 847-835-4009 if you would like to set an appointment at a different time.The Shop will close again for summer vacation and our NYC Buying Trip from August 13-August 26.
We will reopen on Monday, August 27.Don’t forget-Rosh Hashanah is September 9.
Be sure to check out our beautiful selection of Honey Dishes and other Holiday items.
Executive Commi ee:Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra BauerCo-Presidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Weil and Beth TrossVP of Budget and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blythe TrillingCo-VPs of Engagement and Programs. . . . . . . . . Farzi Saed
and Frances MorofVP of Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy LitnerVP of Religious Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mimi HorowitzVP of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen DillonTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen HeifetsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen SolomonWRJ Representatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle Scheinkopf
and Judy Wexler
Non-Event Fundraiser Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erica StoneTribute Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nancy MantynbandCourtesy Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy AminoffGood and Welfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane MooreRetreat Co-Chairs . . . . . . . Peggy Rubenstein, Karen Dillon
and Lilli GreenebaumWomen’s SederCo-Chairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris Go lieb
and Susan SchenckerSisterhood Shabbat Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hav StoneSisters in the Sukkah Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra CohenBook Group Co-Chairs. . . . . Cindy Aminoff and Judy FalkHoney Sale Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara MazurMah Jongg (Weekly Game) Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . Karen KohnWomen’s Trip Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen KohnNovograd Volinsky Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecile LevySeniors Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene SandlerYES Fund Co-Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelle Scheinkopf
and Judy WexlerJudaica Shop Co-Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Kohn
and Nancy Mantynband
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Women of NSCI
The Ruthie & Bill Katz Archives
Looking Back to Our FoundingBy Ellen Katz Block
In the early “Jewish geography” of our temple, founding families brought in other families and, since there weren’t many Jewish ‘se lers’ on the North Shore in the 1920s, many of our founders were related to one another. All were members of their community with many of our archival documents reflecting they were respected and upstanding members of the community.
Our first Founding Families article in the December 2017/January 2018 Bulletin was about Alfred S. Alschuler, a founder and the architect of our first synagogue on Vernon Avenue in Glencoe. In the April 2018 Bulletin, we wrote about Alfred’s wife, Rose, a powerhouse in her own right and mentioned that her maternal grandfather, Michael Greenebaum, was
one of the earliest Jews to se le in Chicago and a founder of Chicago Sinai, our spiritual predecessor and the first Reform synagogue in the city. One of Michael’s daughters, Mary, was Rose’s mother. His brother, Elias, was the great-grandfather of our current member, Jim Greenebaum, and, also, a founder of Chicago Sinai.
Rose and Alfred S. Alschuler had five children, one of whom, Alfred S. Alschuler Jr., was an architect, like his father, and quite involved in the plans for our current synagogue.
Another of our Founding Families were Arthur M. and Alma (nee Radzneski) Adler. According to the 1940 U.S. Census, Arthur was a wholesale dealer in “Fats and Oils,” in other words, a tallow broker. He
and Alma married in 1912 and had three children, one of whom, Helene, married Alfred S. Alschuler Jr., Rose and Alfred S. Alschuler Sr.’s son.
Arthur M. and Alma Adler also had a son, Arthur M. Adler Jr., known as “Bud.” Bud married Joan Greenebaum, our current NSCI member, Jim Greenebaum’s sister. Both Arthur and Alma were very active amongst a variety of temple commi ees.
Alma’s sister, Grace, married Isadore Portis and they, too, were among our Founding Families. More to follow on our Founding Family connections.
Our thanks to Jim and Lilli Greenebaum for helping us fill in some of the blanks in NSCI’s historical records.
Please join us for our 2nd annual WNSCIMah Jongg & Canasta Game DaySunday, June 24, 2018, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at NSCI
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Mail check to: NSCI Game Day, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe IL 60022
Ques ons: Please contact Beth Tross at [email protected] or Debra Bauer at [email protected]
Proceeds help support WNSCI educa onal, cultural, social and community service outreach programs.
Please fill out the registra on form below and mail with your check payable to NSCI to: NSCI Game Day 1185 Sheridan Rd. Glencoe, IL 60022.
Join us for a day of fun and prizes! Refreshments, raffles, prizes, and more! Mah Jongg Tournament with special hands prizes. All games/all levels are welcome! Sign up as a foursome; or, if you need playing partners, we’ll match you up. Join the Mah Jongg Tournament or just play for fun.All players MUST pre-register. Each foursome, please bring your Mah Jongg set, 2018 NMJL card, and side tables (op onal). Canasta players, please bring your own cards.
REGISTRATION & BRUNCH: 11 am–Noon PLAY: Noon–3 pm RAFFLE & PRIZES: 1 pm–3 pmENTRY FEE: $45 per player, $50 at door SELECT: __Tournament __Non-compe ve __Canasta
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•The time and dates of listed events are subject to change. Please check our website, www.nsci.org or call the office, 847/835-0724 for our current event schedule.
1Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service
2Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend9:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service10:45 am Nordenberg
Scholar-in-Residence Luncheon
3Nordenberg Scholar-in-Residence Weekend9:30 am Nordenberg
Scholar-in-Residence Brotherhood Sponsored Breakfast
411:30 am Midday Monday
Conversion & Jewish Law in 19th-20th Century Germany with Roberta Schwartz
6:00 pm Adult Civil Rights Journey Information Session
5 67:00 pm Cinema NSCI
71:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
810:30 am Adult Mitzvah
Corps WNSCI-Sponsored Welcome Luncheon at The ARK
6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
99:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
10Family Promise
11Family Promise11:30 am Midday Monday
How We Survived, A Chronology of Jewish History with Buddy Schreiber
12Family Promise1:00 pm WNSCI Book
Group
13Family Promise2:00 pm Cookies From the
Heart
14Family Promise1:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
15Family Promise5:45 pm NSCI Annual
Meeting6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service
16Family Promise9:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service8:00 pm A New Orleans
Night at NSCI
17Family Promise
18Family Promise11:30 am Midday Monday
How We Survived, A Chronology of Jewish History with Buddy Schreiber
19Family Promise
20Family Promise
21Family Promise10:00 am Strollers, Stories
& Celebrations–Summer6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service7:30 pm Shabbat Meet
Up Dinner at Max and Benny’s
22Family Promise10:00 am Strollers, Stories
& Celebrations–Summer6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service7:30 pm Shabbat Meet
Up Dinner at Max and Benny’s
23Family Promise9:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
24Family Promise11:00 am WNSCI 2nd
Annual Mah Jongg & Canasta Game Day
2511:30 am Midday Monday
How We Survived, A Chronology of Jewish History with Buddy Schreiber
26 27 281:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
296:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service
309:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
A New Orleans Night at NSCI
Saturday, June 16 at 8:00 pm
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•The time and dates of listed events are subject to change. Please check our website, www.nsci.org or call the office, 847/835-0724 for our current event schedule.
1 2 3 4Building Closed – 4th of July
51:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
66:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service7:30 pm Post Kabbalat
Shabbat Concert An Evening with Young Artists from Ravinia’s Steans Institute
79:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
8 9 10 11 121:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
136:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service, Legacy Shabbat
149:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
15 16 17 18 191:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
206:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service7:30 pm Shabbat Meet
up Dinner at Max and Benny’s
219:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
22 23 244:00 pm Beth Emet Soup
Kitchen Lunch Making
254:00 pm Beth Emet Soup
Kitchen Serving
261:00 pm WNSCI Mah
Jongg Game
276:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Service
289:15 am Shabbat Minyan
Service
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Legacy Shabbat Service
Friday, July 13 at 6:15 pm
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Women of NSCI’sJUDAICA GIFT SHOP
Unique Judaica, Jewelry and Ritual ItemsB’nei Mitzvah, Baby, Wedding & Hostess Gi s
Tallitot, Yads, & Kippot
Gi Certificates ~ Gi Registry ~ Gi WrappingCredit Cards, Checks and Cash accepted
SUMMER HOURSOpen through Friday, August 10
Tuesdays & Fridays 10:00 am–1:00 pmVisit us on Park Avenue during the
Glencoe Sidewalk Sale on Friday, June 29.
For an appointment at another time,please contact the WNSCI Gi Shop 847-835-4009
or email gi [email protected]
Staffed by the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers of WNSCIAll proceeds support the Women of NSCI and the Congregation