Welcome to Shabbat Nachamu, Parshat Vaetchanan

at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation August 19 – 20, 2016 / 16 Av 5776

540 West Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657 • (773) 248-9200 • www.asbi.org

SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT

Friday, August 19 Light Candles 7:26 PM Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 7:30 PM Young Professionals Dinner (by reservation only) 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 20 Shacharit with sermon by David Fain 9:00 AM The Ideal Relationship with G-d: Moving from Fear to Reverence Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Daf Yomi & Parsha Discussion with Dr. Leonard Kranzler 12:30 PM Class with David Fain 6:25 PM Internalizing Love and Reverence Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 7:10 PM Shabbat ends, Havdalah at shul 8:24 PM

Repeat Evening Sh’ma: August 19, after 8:28 PM Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: August 20, 9:28 AM

Thank you to our August & September Birthday/Anniversary/Special Occasion Kiddush Co-Sponsors:

Camila & Matthew Altman for their anniversary

The Passman Family, in honor of the 60th anniversary of David's Bar Mitzvah, here at Anshe Sholom

Happy one-year Anniversary, Rachel! I couldn't have asked for anything more during our Shana Rishona! Love, Josh

Paul & Linda Saiger in honor of their 44th anniversary & Happy Birthday wishes to Avi and Maury Saiger

The Sprague family in honor of Stuart's Birthday

Daily Services: August 21 – 26 Shacharit:

Sunday 8:30 AM Monday & Thursday 6:45 AM Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM

Join Rabbi Wolkenfeld and the minyanaires for Daf Yomi, the synchronized study of one Talmudic page each day, every weekday morning after Shacharit.

Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv: Sunday through Friday 7:20 PM

Readings for Shabbat Nachamu, Parshat Vaetchanan

Torah: Haftorah:

Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Isaiah 40:1-26

Hertz: Page 755 Hertz: Page 776

Kaplan: Page 884 Kaplan: Page 1224

Stone: Page 958 Stone: Page 1196

JPS Commentators: Page 26

ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES

Aliyah Anonymous

Stephen Goldberg

In Honor Maya Lentz in gratitude to the ASBI community for welcoming me and making

Lakeview my home for the past six years. Thank you!

Donations received after August 17 will be listed in next week's bulletin.

Many thanks for these generous donations.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal tov to the Raviv family on the Bar Mitzvah of Eytan Raviv, to be celebrated next Shabbat, August 27, at ASBI. May he go from strength to strength! Thank you to Jeremy Elkins for sponsoring drinks for this month’s Young Professionals Dinner in Honor of Adam and Rivki visiting Lakeview for Shabbos. Birnbaum Machzorim: Our new Koren Machzorim are arriving soon! If you would like to take home any Birnbaum Machzorim to keep, please contact shul@asbi.org. Available Benchers: We have extra benchers that are available in a box on the table in the lobby. Please feel free to take what you need. Stay updated on the status of the Eruv at twitter.com/lakefronteruv. To set up an appointment with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, please email shul@asbi.org. If there is something urgent that you need to discuss with him, please call his cell phone at 917-621-5678. Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: To make an appointment, please email mikvah.asbi@gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance.

CONNECT WITH ASBI ONLINE!

“Like” ASBI’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/asbichicago & search “ASBI Congregation” on

YouTube to stay updated on the latest from ASBI.

HAPPENING THIS SHABBAT

Join us for our final Dessert in the Park

with ASBI of Summer 2016!

Shabbat afternoon, August 20, 4:00 PM

at Margaret Donahue Park: 1230 W. School St.

Friends, couples, families - everybody is invited!

Meet with other ASBI members and enjoy a Shabbat

afternoon outside. Bring blankets to sit on and cards,

Frisbees, or other games.

Everyone is encouraged to bring parve desserts that are nut-

free and conform to the ASBI Community Kashrut Standards.

PLEASE NOTE: If it is raining, the program is canceled.

This Shabbat, we welcome former member David Fain back to ASBI. He will deliver the sermon Shabbat morning (“The Ideal Relationship

with G-d: Moving from Fear to Reverence”), and teach a Shabbat afternoon shiur: “Internalizing Love and Reverence.”

David is a third-year Rabbinical student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. He is originally from Hamden, Connecticut. After studying in the Pardes Educators Program in Jerusalem, he lived in Lakeview for three years and attended ASBI. He now lives in Riverdale, New York with his wife and son and is grateful for the opportunity to come back to Chicago and learn Torah together.

HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS

High Holiday ticket forms are now available!

1. YOU MUST SUBMIT A TICKET REQUEST FORM OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS. Tickets are required for everyone attending High Holiday services at ASBI. Due to the high volume of ticket requests, all requests—for either open or assigned seating—MUST be made by submitting a ticket request form. Please DO NOT call the shul office to make a ticket request over the phone.

2. BE IN GOOD STANDING BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST. We cannot process your request until you are in good standing. This means that at least half of your membership dues have been paid and you have no previous outstanding balances, or you have initiated a payment plan. If you need to request an adjusted dues amount, please fill out a Dues Adjustment Form (asbi.org/duesadjustment) and make at least a partial payment so that you can be in good standing.

3. CHOOSE THE CORRECT FORM AND SUBMIT IT BEFORE 4:00 PM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Links to all of the forms can be found at asbi.org/holidays. All forms can be filled out online, or you can download a PDF version of the form. Paper forms are available in the ASBI lobby. ASBI Members: please note that there are separate forms for open seating and assigned seating.

4. QUESTIONS? Learn more about High Holiday tickets, assigned seating, guest tickets, and more, at asbi.org/holidays. If you still have questions, please email shul@asbi.org.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

KOREN MACHZORIM IN 5777

ASBI is replacing our aging Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur machzorim with the machzorim that were published just a few years ago by Koren Publishers in Jerusalem, featuring the translation and commentary of former British chief rabbi, Rabbi Dr. Lord Jonathan Sacks. Koren's machzor enables English-speaking worshippers to connect in new ways to one of Judaism's oldest books. We invite you to honor your friends and loved ones and to support the spiritual life of the shul by dedicating one or more machzorim sets, or making a donation towards the purchase of machzorim.

Visit asbi.org/mahzor-5777.html to participate or learn more. This is a special opportunity to make an investment into the spiritual future of our congregation, as these new machzorim will be a tool for our prayers for years to come. Rosh Hashanah starts October 2, so be sure to make your dedication soon!

Volunteer with Maot Chitim As the holidays approach, Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in putting together an ASBI group to work together, contact David Schwartz at programs@asbi.org. Or, if you’d like to volunteer on your own, contact Maot Chitim directly at 847-674-3224 or info@maotchitim.org.

Packaging Food – Sunday, September 18 Volunteers are needed to assemble boxes and to put non-perishable food items in the packages. All warehouse volunteers must be at least 12 years old.

Food Delivery – Sunday, September 25 Drivers are needed with trucks to deliver to multiple addresses in the city and suburbs, or driving a car, minivan or SUV to deliver to individuals and/or homes. Anyone and everyone, including singles and families with small children (no age restrictions), is invited to help out with the delivery of the packages.

UPCOMING EVENTS Mizmor Shir: Festive Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv for Shabbat Mevarchim Participate and be moved by Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv next Shabbat (and on the Friday night of every Shabbat Mevarchim), with added singing, added spirit, and added inspiration. Sparkling wine and cookies will send you out the door in

good spirits to spread the Shabbat joy!

ASBI MEMBERSHIP DUES If you haven’t already, now is the time to make arrangements for your yearly membership dues! To be in good standing, you must pay at least half of your

membership dues, initiate a payment plan, or submit a Dues Adjustment Form (asbi.org/duesadjustment).

Log into your account at asbi.org to see your balance, make quick and easy online payments, or set up a payment plan. To log in, click the gray "Login" button at the top of the screen. If you have never logged in, or forgot your password, click "Login" and then the "forgot password" link-all members

already have an account set up. If you are still unable to log in, email shul@asbi.org.

Don’t forget! When you’re logged into your account you can also view our online Membership Directory and add a picture to your family’s listing!

Women’s Leyning & Learning September 3, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at ASBI

Rosh Chodesh Elul

Join us for Women’s Mincha at 4:00 PM, followed by an early Women’s Se’udah Shlishit and a conversation about Sight and Insight.

To prepare: Read any relevant text—religious or secular—directly or indirectly related to

the month of Elul, its significance, rituals, teachings, etc. All contributions to the conversation are encouraged, but feel free to just

come, listen, learn… and sing!

Questions? Email Timna@hurwich.org.

Please review the following chart and let the office know if you would like either to read Torah or to sponsor or co-sponsor a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudot. We’ll be happy to help with the arrangements.

DATE KIDDUSH SHALOSH SEUDOT TORAH PORTION HAFTORAH

August 27 Eikev; Shabbat Mevarchim

Taken Taken

September 3 Re’eh; Rosh Chodesh Elul

Taken Taken Taken

September 10 Shoftim

Taken Taken Taken

Celebrate your own, your child’s, or a loved one’s birthday/anniversary/milestone by sponsoring or co-sponsoring a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudot.

You may co-sponsor a Kiddush by contributing a smaller amount.

Many menu and pricing options are available. Please call the shul office for details at 773-248-9200 or email office@asbi.org.

Kiddush Sponsorship Shalosh Seudot Sponsorship Coffee Bar Sponsorship

Starting at $950 Starting at $118 $118 for 1 month

New Siddur/ Chumash

Small Tree of Life Leaf

Large Tree of Life Leaf

Stone Tree of Life

Memorial Plaque

Koren Mahzor Set

$54 $180 $360 $1,080 $680 $100

Dedication Opportunities Honor your loved ones with a dedication plaque or book plate.

Prayer for the United States and Its Government based on "deSola Pool Siddur"

God on high, bless this our country, the United States of America, and all who dwell therein. Bless the constituted officers of government of this land. Set into their hearts the spirit of wisdom and understanding to

uphold peace and freedom.

Security—If you see something, say something. Alan Hepker: (847) 980-5630

Youth Tefillah Groups

Babysitting Services (for children ages 1 through 7 only) with Mollie Raab

9:30 AM until Kiddush in the ASBI Playroom Kiddush until 12:30 PM in JCC Lower Gym

Group leaders and babysitter are subject to change.

Tot Shabbat (children 2 and under, with a parent) 10:45 AM in the Social Hall with Tracey Meyers

Gan Shabbat (ages 3-JK) 10:30 AM in the JCC Lower Gym with Sarah Raff, assisted by Sidonia Ohringer

Yeladeinu (K-2nd grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 204 with Maya Lentz

Na’areinu (3rd-5th grade) 10:30 AM in the JCC Room 104 with Ben Dorfman

Tefillah Off the Deep End (6th -7th grade) Summer break

Steve Miller Hayley Leventhal Barbara Pjetrushi David Schwartz

Executive Director Executive Assistant Custodian Director of Family Education & Programming

office@asbi.org shul@asbi.org programs@asbi.org

Rabbi David Wolkenfeld RabbiW@asbi.org

OFFICERS – 2015-2016 / 5776-5777

President – Jeremy Treister Immediate Past President – Rabbi Paul Saiger Vice President - Ways and Means – Ross Weisman Vice President - House – Margalit Segal Vice President - Membership – Danielle Gershon Vice President - Ritual – Dr. Ira Halper Vice President - Education – Ahuva Wiesenfeld Vice President - Financial – Asher Zarkowsky Recording Secretary – Ruth Lipman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2015-2016 / 5776-5777

Dr. Stuart Sprague - Chair Julia Aaronson Beverly Agdern

Elyce Bader Linda Cohen

Herbert Eiseman Aaron Feigelson

Steve Feiger Eytan Fox

Ashlyn Gorlin Seth Greenberg

David Harris Toby Heizler

Ira King Michael Leib

Jules Levenson Norman Levitz Jennifer Loeb

Ava Madoff Michael Newberger

Scott Newberger Jacques Aaron Preis

Linda Saiger Rabbi Melvin Shapiro

Alan Skidelsky Adam Smoler

Andrew Weprin

ASBI COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS

Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah: mikvah.asbi@gmail.com

Dedications and Donations

Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation is indebted to Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, a”h, for his generosity to the synagogue and to the Marovitz Scholarship Fund.

The George Kranzler Library of Judaic Classics is donated in loving memory of Mr. George Kranzler by the Kranzler and Saltzman families.

The Learning Center was dedicated on 29 Av 5761 in memory of Rose and Dr. Abe Aaronson who inspired us in learning and charity.

There is a sense of wholeness and artistic integrity in our sanctuary, thanks to our beautiful stained-glass windows on the east wall, dedicated in memory of Bernard Preis, a”h.

The windows on the south wall are dedicated in memory of George Friedman, a”h.

The Louis A. Lerner Institute of Torah Texts sponsors all the Torah text classes at ASBI.

Chesed: Linda Saiger & Sara Wolkenfeld Mikvah: Ruth Lipman Education: Ahuva Wiesenfeld Ritual: Dr. Ira Halper Family: Jennifer Loeb Security: Peggy Kaz Hospitality: David Eisenstein Social Action: Irene Lehrer Sandalow Israel: Herbert Eiseman Young Professionals: Ann Levenson, Kiddush: Beverly Agdern Ava Madoff & Rachel Schwartz

Gabbai: Dr. Josh Ehrlich Gabbaiyot: Karli Salinger & Judith Wolf