From the editor

Happy New year! The secular New Year is a time for resolutions. According to a Journal of Clinical Psychology study way back in 2002, the top ten New Year’s resolution are:

· Lose Weight

· Getting Organized

· Spend Less, Save More

· Enjoy Life to the Fullest

· Staying Fit and Healthy

· Learn Something Exciting

· Quit Smoking

· Help Others in Their Dreams

· Fall in Love

· Spend More Time with Family

It probably hasn’t changed too much in the past decade. However, there is something inherently unJewish about these common New Year’s resolutions. Nine out of ten of them are self-focused - about making oneself and one’s place in life better. Self-improvement is important, but it’s not necessarily sufficient in the Jewish world. We are supposed to make the world better. Being Jewish means constantly wearing an “other” filter. It’s looking at the world from the outside in. We see this filter in our prayers. A common sound heard during a worship service is “nu”. “Nu” is a Hebrew suffix which means “our”. We don’t pray for ourselves as individuals, we pray for and as a community. So why not take that same approach in our resolutions?

This month’s Kehilat haKodesh is about resolving to repair the world. Let’s change our focus. Let’s make the world a better place this year. And, if we happen to shed a few pounds, save some money, or get in shape along the way, that’s an added bonus.

Brad Kolar, Editor

Welcome new members!

Scott Abrams

Mazel Tov!

April Scheiner, daughter of Sara and Paul Scheiner, has been honored as Distinguished Woman of the Year (Madison, WI) for her volunteer work at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

From The Desk Of The Rabbi

“Stop taking selfies (enough is enough)” -- This is one of the suggestions that I found on a website proposing New Year Resolutions for “20-Somethings”. Other “20-Something” New Year Resolution recommendations include “stop eating all of your meals in bed (those greasy pizza stains are difficult to get out)” and “go out on an actual date”. Along with these were the usual resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, and spend more time with one’s family. But none of the 25 proposals for New Year’s Resolutions for “20-Somethings” included anything about helping others in need or doing something to improve the world.

When it comes to making New Year’s Resolutions, the well known adage of Hillel comes to mind – “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” I may need to resolve to lose weight, get more organized, or exercise more. If I do not take care of my own health and life, then who will? Taking care of oneself is an important Jewish value. Having been created in G-d’s image, we must take care of ourselves, body and soul. Of course, if we only think of ourselves, what are we? We are being selfish. An equally important Jewish value is to take care of others. When we see a person in need, we must not just stand by and watch. Our Jewish values instruct us to lend a helping hand to the poor and to others who are in need.

At Congregation Beth Shalom, most of us do pay attention to both of these important aspects of living. Of course, we can always do a bit more, but most adults are pretty good at taking care of themselves and contributing to the general welfare of society through tsedaka and deeds of loving kindness. We are pretty good at teaching our children these values as well. Attending to our spiritual life is another story. This is one area of life that I would like to see more attention paid in our community.

So, here are 10 recommendations for New Year’s Resolutions especially for readers of this column:

1) Resolve to light Shabbat candles.

2) Resolve to attend a worship service once a month.

3) Recite the Shema Yisrael before going to bed and upon wakening in the morning.

4) Bake or buy a Challah for Friday night dinner.

5) Learn to say Kiddush over a cup of wine on Friday night.

6) Turn off the television for a period of time and spend that time with your family on Shabbat.

7) Read a Jewish book on the Sabbath.

8) Read the Torah portion of the week in its English translation.

9) Resolve to listen to Jewish music at home.

10) Read your children Bible stories.

All of these resolutions are easy to keep. No matter how many you choose to follow, stick to your resolution and be proud. When you go back and reflect on them in January 2016, you will realize that the changes you made have brought you and your family closer to Jewish life.

A Note from the Cantor

Happy Secular New Year!

The secular new year is a bonus. I can start over. Again. It's a second chance worth taking. Promises, expectations, and hope for change at Rosh HaShana can be be reviewed and renewed for 2015.

Those practical spiritual tools employed at Rosh HaShana, Tefilla/prayer, Tzedakah/sharing, and Teshuvah/forgiveness, can top my list of New Year's Resolutions in 2015.

My daily spiritual prayer practice impacts my actions as an individual and as a social being. I am part of a Tzadakah Collective. As a long time member of Am Chai, a 40 year old Havurah, we collectively decide where to give Tzedakah. Timing is important to us. During Elul, the month before Rosh HaShana, the Am Chai Tzedakah Collective assembles a comprehensive list of charities that members of Am Chai want to support. Some charities are Jewish. Many are not. Members have built homes in Ethiopia. So some of us donate to African causes. Others have a relationship with weavers in Guatemala. They weave beautiful colorful kippot. They also have received our support. Local and international Jewish charities as well as progressive Israeli organizations working for social justice receive significant support from our collective. Each year we donate thousands of dollars to organizations and individuals who seek creative solutions in the arts, local agriculture, and social change here and abroad.

The power of our collective is based on principles and finances. Everyone can suggest new Tzadakah opportunities. It's fun to listen to new ideas for giving. Whether supporting Growing Home in Chicago or Neve Shalom in Israel, the process is meaningful.

The Tzadakah collective is important to me because I know that my contributions have a real financial impact. My values are shared with my friends. The cut off time for all donations is around Sukot/Simkhat Torah, the time when the 'doors' are closed, two full weeks past Ne'ila.

It's important for me to connect with cycle of the Jewish calendar. The darkness of December is brightened by the delicate lights of Hanuka. Tu B'Shvat promises that Spring will bloom soon even as the almond trees blossom in Israel.

I'm not sure if those funny hats or the blaring horns of the secular New Year originated with yarmulkes and the blast of shofar at Rosh HaShana. But both New Years offer the same spiritual and practical opportunities for change through Tefilla/prayer, Teshuvah/forgiveness and Tzadakah/sharing. These are tools for action--personal and communal.

Each day we can begin again. Each year is a new opportunity for hope and growth. Reb Nakhman of Bratzlav (a Hasisic Master from the 18th century) tells us to spend one hour a day in deep reflection. The remaining 23 hours should be spent in joy and laughter.

Share it.

Happy healthy secular New Year.

With peace and blessings, שלום וברכה Shalom Uv'racha,

Cantor Hasha Musha Perman

2015 Woman of Valor Awarded to Raye Isenberg

Raye Isenberg has been selected the “ 2015 Woman of Valor” award for DuPage-Will Hadassah’s Annual Harriet G. Katz Memorial Event. She will be honored on February 1, 2015 at 11:30 A.M. at the Hyatt in Lisle, 1400 Corporetum Drive, Lisle, IL. The admission to the brunch will be $50.

This award is granted to a person who has made contributions to Hadassah and the Jewish community at large. Raye has been a member of DuPage-Will Hadassah for 40 years. During this time she has been Program Chair and on the Jewish Education committee. She has attended 2 National conventions and 3 Regional ones. She has presented programs at the Chapter and Regional level. She initiated the first Chapter Hadassah Shabbot service at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Within the community at large she was a founding member of Congregation Beth Shalom. She has been on many boards of the synagogue holding positions such at Religious Chair, on the first Rabbi search committee, for 15 years she has been on the ritual committee. She helped in the fundraising for the first and second buildings which house the synagogue. Raye served on the committee to set up the guidelines for the only Jewish cemetery in DuPage County.

Raye has been active in Adult education at Congregation Beth Shalom. Currently she is on the leadership team that developed the Hartman Institute program called “iEngage”. It has been so successful, she is now planning the sequel course which will be offered in 2016. Besides Hadassah, Raye is a member of NCJW.

Locally, Raye has been a professional clinical social worker and co-founded ,with her husband, Sheldon, a well regarded clinical counseling practice in Naperville. Her career lasted 40 years until she recently retired.

Raye also has served on the Naperville Century Walk committee for the last 5 years. This committee selected artist to create public art for Naperville.

Raye resides in Naperville with her husband, sons, Josh and Ariel, their wives and 4 grandchildren.

For more information about Hadassah or the MEM brunch please contact, Diana Schneidman at 630.771.9605 or dianalink@netzero.com .

Religious School News

As I am sitting and writing this newsletter article, it is very quiet at CBS. There are a few people coming in and out of the building. Hopefully most of our families are taking time during the winter break to refresh themselves and enjoying vacations, family time or just kicking back and reading, enjoying the city and resting. I look forward to seeing rested students and relaxed parents on Tuesday, January 6 when students return to classes.

As soon as Religious School resumes on Sunday, January 9, so does Dine and Discuss which meets from 11:00-12:30 in the library with R’av Yo at the helm. This class is for SO (students only) so none of us older folk are invited this time.

Rabbi Rudolph and I are looking forward to participating in the four week 6th Grade Family B’nai Mitzvah Program beginning on January 25 at 10:45 A.M. This is a change from our original calendar. There will not be a B’nai Mitzvah program on Sunday, February 1 due to the Family Retreat. There will be regularly scheduled classes on February 1. We will resume the Family B’Nai Mitzvah Program on Sunday, February 8 at 10:45 AM. There will be a family pizza lunch following class on the 8th so that everyone can stay and get to know one another better. Please let me know how many from your family will be attending so I can order appropriately. Siblings are invited.

On January 25th, from 10:45-12:45, the 5th graders and their families will delve deeper into the meaning of Havdalah and become artists. They will learn about the Kabbalists of S’fat and create their own wooden Havdalah set to use at home.

Our 6th graders did an awesome job chanting Torah on December 20. Their soft voices were wonderful to the ears and the hearts of all who were in the sanctuary. Yasher koach to the students and to Ms. Tobachman.

You should have your child’s progress report in your mailbox by the end of the month. Please be watching for it.

Sixth graders after they chanted Torah (not pictured is Justin Whiteside)

Mitzvah Project Help Needed

Please join me in knitting and crocheting scarves to be given to participants and helpers in the 2015 Special Olympics Games for the State of Indiana. We can get together to knit and crochet or you can do this project on your own. Scarves will be given to the participants and to those who will be helping them. Since some of us sent our scarves to Indiana last year, they contacted me asking for our help again this year. The colors this year are royal blue, bright red and bright yellow. The scarves must have all three colors. You can use any brand yarn you want but it must be washable. There are many free patterns online. Every scarf made, brings incredible pride to each athlete. If you have any questions or need more patterns, please call me at 630-961-1818.

Barb Bernstein

Library news

Resolving To Repair the World In the CBS Library

by Carol Medor for the CBS Library Committee

Anyone taking the editor’s resolution suggestion, or resolving on their own to work toward repairing the world in the coming year, should visit the Congregation Beth Shalom Library for both the religious underpinnings and some practical advice for the endeavor. Go to the section of the shelves with the #600s in the Classification System for Libraries of Judaica (“The Jewish Community: Society and the Arts”), specifically the #645’s (“Jewish Economic Institutions and Behavior”), the #650’s (“Social Conditions and Problems”), and the #660’s (“The Jews in the World Order”).

One might, for instance, pick up Creating an Ethical Jewish Life by Dr. Byron L. Sherwin and Dr. Seymour J. Cohen. Amazon.com quotes from the introduction, which says: “It is the human task to complete God’s unfinished artistic masterpiece—the human person.” Amazon elaborates: “The classic texts of Jewish ethical literature—works little-known to most of us—are now readily available for personal study. This one-of-a-kind book brings the genre of Jewish ethical literature from its origins in the ancient and medieval worlds, straight into our 21st-century lives. An invitation into a history rich with wisdom and guidance, Creating an Ethical Jewish Life offers traditional texts, clear explanations, and ways for us to use them in our lives….With expertise and passion, Sherwin and Cohen show us how these unusual texts not only inform—but can transform our lives.”

Another choice with practical implications might be Jews, Money, and Social Responsibility by Lawrence Bush and Jeffrey Dekro. Amazon.com comments: “Jews, Money and Social Responsibility is a lively discussion of socially responsible shopping, investment and philanthropy from an American Jewish perspective. The authors explore Judaism’s teachings on economics, wealth, individual responsibility and community to develop a contemporary ethic of money and society. Their work offers a unifying vision of economic life that can sanctify and heal ourselves and our world.”

For a very specific and practical application of repairing the world, one can consult Visiting the Sick by Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD. ArtScroll.com says: “The Sages teach that visiting the sick is one of the mitzvos that offer benefit in both this world and the World to Come…Rabbi Glatt's research, sources and pastoral experience, combined with his 25 years of bedside wisdom as a practicing physician will benefit anyone visiting or dealing with someone ill or recuperating…every individual will gain an understanding of how to properly perform this life-enhancing mitzvah. We all pray that illness be banished from the earth, but until that blessed day arrives, this is a book that everyone should have.”

There are many ways to repair the world and make Tikkun Olam a reality. The books highlighted here, as well as many other works, are available in the CBS Library to help members to repair the world.

Darshei Shalom (formerly DSP) Greeter Program Needs Volunteers

The title DSP has been recently changed to reflect the warm and welcoming way we greet arrivals at CBS, an approach which also helps keep our building and the people within it as safe and secure as possible. Darshei Shalom translates as Greeters or Communicators, and more literally Seekers of Peace and Wholeness. Each participating individual is a Darshan (as versus the previous DSP designation). Since CBS is the House of Shalom, Darshei Shalom has a very specific tie to our congregation.

Serving as a Darshan means you represent CBS as our greeter...our communicator...and our preacher of peace and wholeness. What a mitzvah, how great an honor! Preparation involves viewing a twelve minute video at your convenience. Please consider volunteering to be a Darshan when you get the call!

In the Wink of an Eye

People have been making New Year’s Resolutions since time began. Ok, so that may not actually be true but bear with me. This month I’ve delved back into some well-known bible stories and unearthed some resolutions made by well-known figures.

Noah

Noah and his wife needed a good vacation, so on New Year’s Eve 2,999 BCE he resolved to go on a cruise. Unable to find a good pet sitter they took their animals with them. All was well until bad weather caused terrible flooding. “Next year you should resolve to take more notice of the weather forecast,” said his wife.

Joseph

Joseph resolved to start a new career as a clothing designer. However his coats of many colors were not popular and the business dissolved when the Israelites admitted they did not like the way they looked. However, it turned out to be a good year for the family after his brother Reuben invented a highly sought after new sandwich.

Abraham

Abraham felt somewhat guilty after trying to sacrifice his son Isaac. In 3,000 BCE he resolved to patch things up by finding him a wife. He posted Isaac’s profile on Match.Com. Isaac was angry at his father’s meddling until Rebekah sent him a message.

Esther

After partying like it was 1999 BCE, Esther resolved that this was the year she would become queen. Her wish came true when the King ditched his wife Vashti for her. Esther was so happy she put on silly clothes, hid behind a mask and rattled a gregor which is how we still celebrate the festival of Purim to this day.

Moses

In 2589 BCE Moses resolved to invent the computer. He wasn’t entirely successful but he did come up not one but two tablets.

Daniel

When Daniel resolved to work with animals, he had no idea he was entering a lion’s den. When he removed a thorn from one of the lion’s paws he knew he would be safe, although that’s another tale.

Renewal of Spirit

1968 was a terrifying year. My husband, Russell, and I lived with our infant son and toddler daughter on the 12th floor of a small high-rise in Hyde Park (Chicago). Early in that year, as the war in Vietnam was getting worse, President Lyndon Johnson announced that he was not going to run for a second term. Four days later Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Very shortly after that the West Side of Chicago was aflame in catastrophic rioting, which left 11 people dead and dozens wounded. We could see the smoke and flames from our living room window.

Several months later Robert Kennedy was also assassinated. Toward the end of August, the 1968 Democratic convention, which was taking place about seven miles north of where we lived, erupted with clashes between anti-war protesters and the Chicago police. Someone was murdered on our block.

Chaos and violence seemed to surround my very young family.

One day during that summer I was standing outside our building with my children, after a walk. Sigurd, a good friend of ours, rode up on his bicycle, on his way home from tutoring some children in a nearby community. We talked a little. At the time, I knew nothing at all about working for social justice. I had never heard of tikkun olam. So many people had serious grievances about poverty, racism, and the war. “What can I do to help,” I asked him.

“Help yourself first,” he responded, and took off to go home.

I was puzzled. In time I realized that he meant to focus close to home, to work on making my nuclear and extended family more harmonious; to insist on honesty and justice, compassion and dignity in all of my dealings. Start at the level where my behavior would make the most difference.

What each of us do in each encounter with other people is rarely the stuff of headlines, or even of footnotes; but as we treat all of the people in our lives with the same consideration that we hope for ourselves, we help to calm the anxiety and fear all around us. The domain of most of our lives is fairly small, but it is not trivial. The ripples from our behavior reach out and influence others in ways we may never know, but those ripples are not trivial either.

What I hope for myself in this coming year is that less and less of my energy is used coddling my ego, and more and more of my energy is available to spread healing in ways that I now know, into this battered world of ours.

JUF Right Start Grant

Families who are sending the first child in their family to a Jewish preschool are eligible for the JUF Right Start grant. This grant is not based on need. It provides vouchers toward tuition in the following amounts:

· $500 for a child who attends 2 days per week

· $1,000 for a child who attends 3 days per week

· $1,500 for a child who attends 4 days per week

Please go to the following link for more information on the generous program: http://www.juf.org/rightstart/default.aspx

A very special community is born with every class that starts out together in our preschool. The children form bonds that are based in caring, kindness and sharing as they learn and grow together. Please come and visit one of our classrooms to see this wonderful program in action. I am happy to answer any questions you may have at peg.kolar@napershalom.org. The Gan Yeladim ELC is licensed by DCFS. We look forward to welcoming your child into the Gan Family!

Eighth Grade Trip To Israel

Announcement Text: Ta-am Yisrael, "A Taste of Israel" is an 8th Grade Israel experience open to all 8th graders in the Chicagoland area. It is a program sponsored by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. We have three 8th graders signed up for the trip already, and are looking for more who would like to go. Further information https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=127098 or speak to Rabbi Rudolph.

Israeli Dance Group

COME JOIN US:

When: Monday evenings, 7:00 to 8:45, with a catch up session by request at 6:15.

Where: The CBS social hall (space permitting; sometimes we meet in the lobby).

Next few classes: January 28th, February 4, 11, 18 and 25th. We meet every Monday unless otherwise announced.

Open to the public - For security reasons we ask that anyone new to the group call the synagogue office once, and give your name and telephone number to Dorothy at the synagogue office number below:

Congregation Beth Shalom

772 West 5th Avenue Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 961-1818

Please note that the synagogue office is only open until 2:00 on Mondays so please be sure to call early in the day.

Group leaders: Diane (dtoby@comcast.net) and Brian (bhtoby@comcast.net). Partner Dance Consultant: Jeff Subeck

REMEMBER:

• All ages, genders, and religions are welcome to come our friendly, flexible, and easygoing group.

• You don't have to be Israeli or Jewish to love Israeli dance--you just have to move to--- and hopefully be moved by--- beautiful Israeli music.

• We are sympathetic to sports injuries and help people make accommodations to the dances as best we can, but please: be sure to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes (sneakers).

• The fee is free for synagogue members; $1.00 donation appreciated.

• Non-members fee is $1.00

CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES:

• We now have a 6:30 "catch-up" class for people who have never done Israeli dance and want to learn the basic steps before joining our group. This class is also an opportunity for our regular dancers to catch up on dances they missed. We require that people call or email us the Sunday before the class, if they want us to come at 6:30--so far, people have been using the time.

• Our class had a Chanukah party and a New Years party, and enjoyed the food, singing, prayers, shmoozing, and dancing!

• On January 1st, one of our newest members accompanied us to the Milwaukee Israeli dance group's New Years dance party, at their JCC in Milwaukee. We had a blast, and we were proud of our new student, who joined right in!

• We continue to focus on partner skills and safe dancing, thanks to our partner dance consultant Jeff Subeck. We are proud to be the only Israeli dance group in Illinois that rotates partners so that no one is without a partner.

ParnossahWorksChicago: A New Employment Website for Personalized Job Assistance

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) announces the launch of ParnossahWorksChicago.org, a new free job search website accessible by Chicago area job seekers and employers. A unique job

posting board, ParnossahWorksChicago.org caters to local jobs at all professional levels, offering a wide range of resumes and open positions to ensure a productive and mutually beneficial search. Unlike any other job posting website, qualified candidates are screened by an experienced, highly trained JVS career counselor.

The website offers an alternative to large, overwhelming job boards, with JVS staff providing confidential services to both candidates and employers to attain a strong match. The job posting board gives individuals access to job opportunities and employment assistance, while offering a venue for employers to find pre-screened candidates to fill their open positions. The site, free to both employees and employers, is made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation’s J-HELP Initiative. Additional features include: job search tools and strategies, relevant resources, a calendar listing topical workshops and special events and opportunities to sign up for job campaign services.

riginally developed by F E G S Health and Human Services System in New York to serve unemployed and underemployed Jews in their area, ParnossahWorks is operating successfully in Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Toronto, Minneapolis and Atlanta. “With everyone from senior executives, middle managers, to young professionals and recent college graduates being affected by the current economic turmoil, this is an opportunity for members of the Jewish community to connect and help one another,” said Rose Dessau, Supervisor, JVS Employment Services.

In addition to ParnossahWorks, JVS provides job campaign assistance through the Jewish Employment Network (JEN) offering networking opportunities, career counseling and cutting-edge job search strategies for people looking to be competitive in a tough market. JVS career counselors provide support and help keep clients motivated and on track throughout the job search process. Evening roundtables, ongoing groups and targeted workshops along with a client list-serve complement individual sessions with a counselor. The Jewish Employment Network is a partnership of Jewish Vocational Service, the Chicago Board of Rabbis, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and affiliated congregations.

For more information on ParnossahWorksChicago.org call 312-673-3437 or e-mail parnossahworks@jvschicago.org.

Ongoing Programs and Activities

CBS Cemetery:

Congregation Beth Shalom owns a section in the Naperville Cemetery containing a number of gravesites.

Prices as of October 15, 2014 1 are:

Members: $1,500 per gravesite

Nonmembers: $2,000 per gravesite

Copies of the Congregation Cemetery Regulations are available from the Congregation office or Mark Greenberg/Gene Parker, Chairs of the Cemetery Committee.

For information on site selection and purchase, please contact Gene Parker (630 357 5047) or Mark Greenberg (630 579 8157).

Calling all torah chanters: “The Bible should be read in public, and made understood to its hearers in musical and sweet tones––and those who read the Torah without tune, show disregard for it, and its vital values and laws.” (The Talmud, 1st Century C.E.). Calling all post-Bar or Bat Mitzvah Teens who would like to inspire the younger Bnai Mitzvah students and keep their Torah Trope skills sharp! Calling all Adults who once chanted Torah and have run out of “lein” excuses! Did you know that we chant Torah at every Shabbat morning service? The Torah was meant to be sung, and we sing it! Join our growing “Legion of Leiners.” We will help you brush up your skills, give you plenty of time to prepare, and provide you with a portion to learn and chant that is manageable for you. Remember: You don’t have to be a Maven to do a Mitzvah! Your honor awaits! Contact Bernie Newman at (630) 357-4544 or banewman22@aol.com

CBS Collegiate Connection

We would like to stay connected with your student at college, and remind them that we at CBS are still thinking of them. In the past we have sent a few encouraging notes a year, as well as a small gift. Please pass on your student's address at college to Melanie Greenberg at greenberg.melanie@gmail.com.

ELC Cubbies: Please Note: The cubbies in front of the Early Learning Center (ELC) preschool classroom are for ELC use ONLY! Please do not place anything in these cubbies. All materials that you wish to distribute such as flyers for upcoming events, etc., must be pre-approved by ELC Director Barb Bernstein. Barb can be contacted at 630.961.1818 or at morah2345@gmail.com. Any materials found in the cubbies that have not been approved will be removed and immediately discarded. Thank you for your cooperation.

Junior Congregation: If you are looking for an easy and fun way to celebrate Shabbat and learn Shabbat morning prayers, then come and check out Junior Congregation.

This student- led service (with adult supervision) allows children the opportunity to be the gabbi, lead prayers in English or Hebrew, and take a part in “Sedra Scenes” performances - great practice in public speaking and preparation for Bnei Mitzvot. This service is targeted for children who can read English and are beginning to learn Hebrew. Students in first grade and above may attend without an adult, though adults are welcome, space permitting.

Junior Congregation begins at 10:30 a.m. in the youth lounge and lasts approximately one hour, followed by Kiddish. Please pick up your child no later than 12:00 p.m. as the synagogue closes after services. Please let us know if you’d be interested in hosting a Kiddish for this service.

Please contact Eileen Gelblat (630-355-7916 or eileen@gelblat.org) or Nadene Eisner (deme5678@gmail.com ) for more information.

Library: The library is open when the synagogue is open.

Monday and Friday: 9-2,

Tuesday, Wednesday. & Thursday 9-5,

Sundays When Religious School is in Session

For more information about our library, volunteering your time your time or writing book reviews, please call Gerry Mendelssohn at 630-416-2195

Lunchtime study group: Join us for our lively and popular weekly lunchtime adult study group, on Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in the youth lounge of the Congregation, led by our Rabbi, Marc Rudolph. The subjects of study are traditional Jewish texts (in English).

Whether you can come regularly or only drop-in occasionally, join us for the energizing discussions and the joy of learning. You don't need to have been present from the beginning of this topic to join-in whenever you can.

Bernie Newman 630-357-4544 or banewman22@aol.com.

Monthly Meditation: The Sages used to meditate an hour before services to prepare themselves for prayer. On the fourth Friday of the month you can do the same at 7:15 pm in the Library, with Jewish Meditation Teacher Yonah Klem. Yonah will give a brief teaching and then we will meditate about 20 minutes. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome.

Calendar of Key Events in January

Thu Jan 1

New Year's Day

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Jan 2

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service

Sat Jan 3

9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library

10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary

8:15pm – 9:15pm:NO Mincha/Havdalah

Sun Jan 4

8:00am:No Religious School

Mon Jan 5

7:00pm – 8:45pm:Israeli Dance at CBS (click here for important registration information) - For security reasons, new members must call the synagogue and register prior to 2:00 on the day of the event (630-961-1818)

Tue Jan 6

4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6

Thu Jan 8

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Jan 9

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Birthday/Anniversary Celebration

Sat Jan 10

9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library

10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary

10:30am – 11:30am:Junior Congregation

8:15pm – 9:15pm:NO Mincha/Havdalah

Sun Jan 11

8:30am:Java Nagila

8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4

10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10

11:00am – 12:30pm:CBS iEngage Class - Social Hall

11:00am – 12:30pm:Dine & Discuss

12:45pm – 2:45pm:Shevet Achim Grades 7-8

Mon Jan 12

7:00pm – 8:30pm:CBS iEngage Class

Tue Jan 13

4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6

7:00pm – 10:00pm:CBS Board Mtg This event has invited guests.

Thu Jan 15

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Jan 16

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service-Shabbat Shira This recurring event has been changed and is no longer part of a series.

Sat Jan 17

9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library

10:00am – 11:00am:Tot Shabbat

10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary

5:00pm – 10:00pm:Progressive Dinner

8:15pm – 9:15pm:NO Mincha/Havdalah

Sun Jan 18

8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4

10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10

11:00am – 12:30pm:Dine & Discuss

Mon Jan 19

Martin Luther King Day

Tue Jan 20

4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6

5:00pm – 6:00pm:B'Nai Mitzvah Roundtable

Wed Jan 21

7:00pm – 8:00pm:Maccabi Games Meeting

Thu Jan 22

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Jan 23

11:30am – 12:45pm:Shabbat Shalom Hey

7:15pm – 7:45pm:Monthly Meditation - Congregation Beth Shalom Library

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service

Sat Jan 24

9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library

Sun Jan 25

8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4

10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10

10:45am – 12:45pm:5th Grade Family Havdalah Program

10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty - 8th Grade

11:00am – 12:30pm:Dine & Discuss

12:45pm – 2:45pm:Rosh Hodesh (Gr 6-8)

Mon Jan 26

7:00pm – 8:30pm:CBS iEngage Class

Tue Jan 27

4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6

Thu Jan 29

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Jan 30

Family Retreat Weekend

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service

Sat Jan 31

Family Retreat Weekend

9:00am – 10:00am:Torah Study - CBS Library

10:00am – 12:00pm:Shabbat Worship - Sanctuary

8:15pm – 9:15pm:NO Mincha/Havdalah

Sun Feb 1

Family Retreat Weekend

8:30am – 10:25am:Religious School - PreK-4

10:45am – 12:45pm:Religious School - Grades 5-10

10:45am – 12:45pm:Judaism and Urban Poverty - 8th Grade

10:45am – 12:45pm:6th Gr Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prgrm (Parents & Students)

11:00am – 12:30pm:CBS iEngage Class - Social Hall

11:00am – 12:30pm:Dine & Discuss

Mon Feb 2

Tue Feb 3

4:30pm – 6:15pm:Religious School - Grade 3 - 6

4:30pm – 6:15pm:6th Gr Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prgrm (Students Only) This recurring event has been changed and is no longer part of a series.

7:30pm – 8:30pm:Avodah Committee

Thu Feb 5

11:30am – 12:30pm:Thursday Study Group - CBS Library

Fri Feb 6

6:30pm – 7:00pm:Family Service

8:00pm – 9:00pm:Shabbat Service

For the most up-to-date information, see www.napershalom.org. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, please check with Sue Prousa to ensure that the building/room is available.

Donations

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Susan and Michael Remson in memory of Yetta Remson

Sue Morss and Family in memory of Lester Morss

Larry Pearlman in memory of Barbara Pearlman

Diane Sherry in memory of Daniel Sherry

Myron and Gail Sonkin in memory of Weston Bryce Sonkin

Larry Gryziak in memory of Daniel Joseph Gryziak

Paul Abelson in memory of Israel Ben Abelson

Paul Abelson in memory of Ida Abelson

Rochelle Novins in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of my grandson, Alex

Adrienne and Herb Golinkin in memory of Abraham Golinkin

Adrienne and Herb Golinkin in memory of Abraham Winetsky

RELIGIOUS FUND

Susan Ganden sending get well wishes to Sara Scheiner

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Barb and Chuck Lipkin in memory of Zena Friedman

Barb and Chuck Lipkin in memory of Meyer Friedman

Lauren Jackson in memory of Ronald Simon

BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND

Aaron Lazar in memory of Ruth Granick and Len Lazar

Sue Morss and Family in memory of Lester Morss

EARLY CHILDHOOD ED FUND

Lynn and Ralph Kallmann in memory of Cathleen Coughlin

TORAH FUND

Rochelle Novins in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of my grandson, Alex

CULTURAL ARTS FUND

Sima Petri, Toni Petri and

Carlos Loza in memory of Larry Petri

Bernie and Alice Silverman in memory of Lillian Melchior

Bernie and Alice Silverman in memory of Stuart Fidler

Rochelle Novins in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of my grandson, Alex

GENERAL FUND

Pete and Sue Levine in memory of Louis and Helen Levine

Myra Blatt in memory of David Blatt

Charles Berk in memory of Edward Berk

The Tischler Family in memory of Max Tischler

Bob Fisher in memory of Miriam Fisher

Elizabeth Gutenkauf

Gail Z. Farr

Thursday Night Men's Group with thanks

LIBRARY

Eliot Landau in memory of Rabbi Isadore Landau

Eliot Landau in memory of Bernard Landau

Make a Donation

In Memory

JANUARY 2 & 3

Jennie Greenspon Jill Holtzman Larson 3-Jan-15 Tevet 12, 5775

Ruth Oswold Robert Kalinsky 3-Jan-15 Tevet 12, 5775

Ray Roggenbuck Diane Vojcek 3-Jan-15 Tevet 12, 5775

Marcy Epstein Wolff Thomas Wolff 3-Jan-15 Tevet 12, 5775

Esther Cohen Claire Lunardini 4-Jan-15 Tevet 13, 5775

Louis Meyers Chad Ganden 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Louis Meyers Emily Ganden 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Louis Meyers Susan Ganden 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Louis Meyers Karen Rosenberg 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Bertrand Howard Rosenberg Jill Kapson 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Sam Rosens Phyllis Eisenberg 6-Jan-15 Tevet 15, 5775

Sara Rachlin Rhodes Ira Dolin 8-Jan-15 Tevet 17, 5775

Myron S. Sigale Keith Sigale 8-Jan-15 Tevet 17, 5775

Elizabeth Leah Hyman Lloyd Hyman 9-Jan-15 Tevet 18, 5775

Evelyn Isoe Mark Isoe 9-Jan-15 Tevet 18, 5775

Bernard Landau Eliot Landau 9-Jan-15 Tevet 18, 5775

Bernard Landau Susan Landau-Van Dyke 9-Jan-15 Tevet 18, 5775

JANUARY 9 & 10

Hyman W Naster NonMember Not Found 10-Jan-15 Tevet 19, 5775

Roslyn Weiss Rick Weiss 10-Jan-15 Tevet 19, 5775

Tiberio Grosz Alberto Grosz 11-Jan-15 Tevet 20, 5775

Esther G. Hirsch Joni Blackman 11-Jan-15 Tevet 20, 5775

Max Tischler Jonathan Tischler 11-Jan-15 Tevet 20, 5775

Sophie Abelson Alene Mangino 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Jacqueline Brodsky Sharon Glass 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Barbara Pearlman Larry Pearlman 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Barbara Smith Tustin Carol Keeth 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Barbara Smith Tustin Scott Smith 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Betty Wolff Thomas Wolff 12-Jan-15 Tevet 21, 5775

Miriam H Fisher Bob Fisher 13-Jan-15 Tevet 22, 5775

Helen Zolotar Sperling Marc Sperling 13-Jan-15 Tevet 22, 5775

Verlie Anderson Ruth Ann Edelman 14-Jan-15 Tevet 23, 5775

Harold Fee Heather Fee 14-Jan-15 Tevet 23, 5775

Cecile Stern David Stern 14-Jan-15 Tevet 23, 5775

David Blatt Myra Blatt 15-Jan-15 Tevet 24, 5775

David Blatt Robin Leckinger 15-Jan-15 Tevet 24, 5775

Zena Friedman Barbara Lipkin 15-Jan-15 Tevet 24, 5775

Bobbye Sarasohn Nancy Sohn 15-Jan-15 Tevet 24, 5775

Nathan Blumenfeld Adrienne Golinkin 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Nathan Blumenfeld Norman Golinkin 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Nathan Blumenfeld Selena Rochlis 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Hyman Garvin Russ Karlins 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Lillian Melchoir Bernie Silverman 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

George Meyler Kathleen Hyman 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Sophie Moss Herbert Golinkin 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Sophie Moss Norman Golinkin 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Sophie Moss Selena Rochlis 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

Weston Bryce Sonkin Myron and Gail Sonkin 16-Jan-15 Tevet 25, 5775

JANUARY 16 & 17

Julius Berman Rebecca Hoover 17-Jan-15 Tevet 26, 5775

Gerald Blumberg Jeffrey Shapiro 17-Jan-15 Tevet 26, 5775

Leib Abramovich Frieda Chernobrov 18-Jan-15 Tevet 27, 5775

Sydonia Goodstein Jeffrey Shapiro 18-Jan-15 Tevet 27, 5775

Rose Shepell Trudy Lythberg 18-Jan-15 Tevet 27, 5775

Ronald Simon Lauren Jackson 18-Jan-15 Tevet 27, 5775

Margaret Goldstein Vida Goldstein 20-Jan-15 Tevet 29, 5775

Leo Hayum Wendy Gross 20-Jan-15 Tevet 29, 5775

Doreen Miner Robin Frisch 20-Jan-15 Tevet 29, 5775

Janice E Aranoff Charles Aranoff 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Lawrence Farber Beverly Schwartz 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Edward A. Krajecki Robert Jankowski 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Yetta R Remson Susan and Michael Remson 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Ida Ganden Spanglet Chad Ganden 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Ida Ganden Spanglet Emily Ganden 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Ida Ganden Spanglet Susan Ganden 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Ida Ganden Spanglet Karen Rosenberg 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

John E Young John Young 21-Jan-15 Shevat 1, 5775

Solomon Ovadia Michael Schwartz 22-Jan-15 Shevat 2, 5775

Stu Schwartz Seymour and Marilyn Bloom 22-Jan-15 Shevat 2, 5775

Jeff Wolkowitz Robin Frisch 22-Jan-15 Shevat 2, 5775

Joseph Hartman Morton Hartman 23-Jan-15 Shevat 3, 5775

Erich Segal Jeffrey Shapiro 23-Jan-15 Shevat 3, 5775

JANUARY 23 & 24

Meyer Friedman Barbara Lipkin 24-Jan-15 Shevat 4, 5775

Sherman Rootberg Ilene Gilson 24-Jan-15 Shevat 4, 5775

Franklin Simon Nita Barshefsky 24-Jan-15 Shevat 4, 5775

Lena Mozer Paul and Cindy Levy 25-Jan-15 Shevat 5, 5775

Susan Cantele Rebecca Hoover 26-Jan-15 Shevat 6, 5775

Julius Freedman Pauline Lifton 26-Jan-15 Shevat 6, 5775

Julius Freedman Judi Newman 26-Jan-15 Shevat 6, 5775

Beverly Goodman Mark Goodman 26-Jan-15 Shevat 6, 5775

Murray Karoll Scott Karoll 26-Jan-15 Shevat 6, 5775

Helen Doukas Phil Doukas 27-Jan-15 Shevat 7, 5775

Alan Lifton Pauline Lifton 27-Jan-15 Shevat 7, 5775

Alan Lifton Judi Newman 27-Jan-15 Shevat 7, 5775

Liba Abramovich Frieda Chernobrov 28-Jan-15 Shevat 8, 5775

Jennifer's Donor Selena Rochlis 29-Jan-15 Shevat 9, 5775

Stuart Michael Fidler Alice Silverman 29-Jan-15 Shevat 9, 5775

Florence Klein Marshall Richard Marshall 29-Jan-15 Shevat 9, 5775

Jo Ann Panzer Francine Navakas 29-Jan-15 Shevat 9, 5775

Israel Ben Abelson Paul Abelson 30-Jan-15 Shevat 10, 5775

Edward A. Kramen Ken Kramen 30-Jan-15 Shevat 10, 5775

Rabbi Isadore Landau Eliot Landau 30-Jan-15 Shevat 10, 5775

JANUARY 30 & 31

Allen Bloom Seymour Bloom 31-Jan-15 Shevat 11, 5775

Roberta Levitt Laurie Winkelman 31-Jan-15 Shevat 11, 5775

Eva Golinkin Herbert Golinkin 1-Feb-15 Shevat 12, 5775

Eva Golinkin Norman Golinkin 1-Feb-15 Shevat 12, 5775

Eva Golinkin Selena Rochlis 1-Feb-15 Shevat 12, 5775

Daniel Joseph Gryziak Larry Gryziak 3-Feb-15 Shevat 14, 5775

Abraham Marks Joel Marks 3-Feb-15 Shevat 14, 5775

LaVerne Rundle Lynn Kallmann 3-Feb-15 Shevat 14, 5775

Judith Yesnick Robert Lisberg 3-Feb-15 Shevat 14, 5775

Melvin Chargo Sheryl Geltner 4-Feb-15 Shevat 15, 5775

Dan Sherry Diane Sherry 4-Feb-15 Shevat 15, 5775

Dr. Jay Rober Novins Kara Novins 5-Feb-15 Shevat 16, 5775

Todd D. Keeth Ronald Keeth 6-Feb-15 Shevat 17, 5775

John Klem Russ Klem 6-Feb-15 Shevat 17, 5775

* A yahrzeit light in the synagogue is lit

May their memories be for a blessing

Board of Directors and Committees

Position	Name	Contact
President	Chris Igo	cbspresident@napershalom.org
VP Administration	Stephan Chriqui	admin@napershalom.org
VP Member Services	Melanie Greenberg	memberservices@napershalom.org
VP Membership	Jill Lexier and Cynthia Summers	membership@napershalom.org
VP Education	Karen Zatz	education@napershalom.org
VP Finance	Gary Frisch	finance@napershalom.org
VP Development	Sam Kroll and Hilary Decent	development@napershalom.org
VP Religious Practices	Joel Marks	religiouspractice@napershalom.org
Secretary	Robin Frisch	secretary@napershalom.org
Treasurer	Susan Karoll	cbstreasurer@napershalom.org
Director at Large	Mike Rabin	dal1@napershalom.org
Director at Large	Josh Zirin	dal2@napershalom.org
Past President	Jeff Rest	pastpres@napershalom.org

Position	Name	Contact
Adult Education	Jill Lexier	adulted@napershalom.org
B'nai Mitzvah Invitations	Trudy Lythberg	tel:630-961-1818
Building/Catering	Stephan Chriqui	vpadministration@napershalom.org
Cemetery	Mark Greenbergy Gene Parker	cemetery@napershalom.org
Chesed	Bob Fisher Terrie Stainman Carole Kerr	gemilut@napershalom.org
Cultural Arts	Linda Gaines	culturalarts@napershalom.org
Facilities	Stephan Chriqui	vpadministration@napershalom.org
Gift Shop	Lauren Gaither Jill Greenwood	giftshop@napershalom.org
Landscaping	Stephan Chriqui	vpadministration@napershalom.org
Library	Gerry Mendelssohn	library@napershalom.org
Newsletter	Brad Kolar	newsletter@napershalom.org
Oneg Committee	Paula Fraser	oneg@napershalom.org
Religious School	Fran Kraemer, Kim Sharon	schoolboardchair@napershalom.org
Tikkun Olam	Mimi Qunell	community@napershalom.org
Worship/Pulpit Committee	Russ Klem	worship@napershalom.org

	Frequency	Purpose	Submission Deadline	Submit to
Web-site	Ongoing	General information about CBS, Oneg sign up, donation and building information, emergency announcements, ELC/Religious school closings, and most up-to-date calendar.	On-going	websiteinfo@napershalom.org
Digest/ Announcements	Weekly Thursday/ Friday	Events coming in the next two weeks, “Save the date” notifications for major events.	Wednesday of the week that announcement is to be read	announcements@napershalom.org
Special digests	Once or twice per month	Time-sensitive or urgent matters such as Shiva information, special meetings, and other notifications	As needed – note: the digest is the primary weekly vehicle. Special Digests will be saved for exceptional events (at the discretion of the office manager or VP Member Services) so that we do not bombard members with too many emails.	sprousa@napershalom.org
Newsletter	Monthly	Human interest stories about Congregation Beth Shalom members. General information about upcoming (more than one month away) programs. Monthly calendar.	The 25^th of the preceding month (e.g., March 25^th for submissions for April). This is a firm cut-off date.	newsletter@napershalom.org