December 2017 The Voice of Congregation Kneseth Israel · Bender, Suzy Zemel, and Jana McFarlane....

Have you ever wondered why thecalligraphy in the Torah seems toexplode with light? The rabbis talk

about it being black fire on white fire. The blackfire is the words on the parchment. The white fireis the space between the words.

Here at Congregation Kneseth Israel, weexperience this interplay of fire and wordsfrequently: When our students in Torah Schoolwrite midrash (another form of the spacesbetween the words); when our Confirmationstudents explain a text and teach me somethingnew; on a Saturday morning, during the Torahdiscussion, there is electricity in the air.

On Wednesday, December 6, we will have anotheropportunity to experience the light from words ofTorah. Sofer (scribe) Neil Yerman will be here toevaluate our Torah scrolls ahead of some repairsthat need to happen. Then, at 7:30 PM, we willgather to listen to him explain about HebrewCalligraphy and its inherent beauty. Everyparticipant will have the opportunity to takehome a Hertz Chumash for your own use.

This program is funded by the Torah Fund, inconjunction with the Saint John’s Bible Tour, andwill illustrate the differences and similaritiesbetween the calligraphy in the Torah and thecalligraphy in the Saint John’s Bible. One of thethings I learned working on this project is, that forthe ink in the Saint John’s Bible, they add a littleegg yolk, much like when we glaze challah withan egg wash. That’s what makes the ink shiny andreflect light.

The month of Kislev, this year corresponding toDecember, is all about light as the days getshorter, still we celebrate Chanukah. The rabbis ofthe Talmud argued about how to light theChanukah lights. Rabbi Shammai argued that weshould light eight candles the first night andreduce the light each night, to re-enact themiracle. Rabbi Hillel argued that we should startwith one candle on the first night and increasethe light each night, to increase our joy. The rabbissided with Hillel and that is still what we do.

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December 2017 The Voice of Congregation Kneseth Israel

RABBI MARGARET FRISCH KLEIN RICHARD JOHNSON, [email protected] [email protected]

HEATHER BAUMANN WEISER, Director of Education CKI [email protected] [email protected]

K i s l e v – T e v e t 5 7 7 8

What ways can we considerincreasing our light?• We increase our light and

reduce isolation when wevisit someone in thehospital or visit one of ourseniors who may not beable to drive.

• We increase our light when we take treats tothe Community Crisis Center or to the PoliceDepartment.

• We increase our light when we work at PADS.(There is a group of people from CKI whodoes this every month, once a month!)

• We increase our light when we share ourfestival of lights with others.

There are a number of ways to increase our joy,increase our light, as we celebrate at CKI:• There are several opportunities to shop the

Chanukah Bazaar. I know I will be there!• On December 5, join me for Java and Jews.• On December 6, join us for the special

program with Sofer Neil Yerman.• On December 10, join Barb Razowsky and

others for a public program about Chanukahat the Gail Borden Public Library.

• On December 12, we will celebrate the firstnight of Chanukah.

• On December 13, there will be specialactivities in Hebrew School.

• On December 14, Sisterhood is hosting aChanukah Party. (See page 7.)

• On December 15, there will be a specialKabbalat Shabbat service with additionalmusic.

• On December 16, there will be a specialKiddush to honor the Pitzeles. (See page 5.)

• On December 17, there will be our annualLatke Lunch (See page 8.)

• On December 18, please join the Kleins atour home for our annual ChanukahChappening. (See page 6.)

So don’t stay home—even on these dark winterdays. Join with us. Increase your light. Increaseyour joy! �

In this IssueParashat 2

Sisterhood 3

Hadassah 6

B-days/Anniv 10

Donations 10

Yahrzeits 11

Book Club 12

Fundability 14

PJY 15

Marketplace 18

Calendar BC

From the Rabbi’s Study...

CKI SAVE THE DATES

1.7 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

1.14 - PJY Israel Day

1.15 - Sisterhood Meeting

1.21 - Mahjong Marathon & Bunco

1.23 - CKI Book Club

1.31 - Tu B’Shevat

Helping Sisterhoodwas no big dill...

Thanks, guys!More fun on page 2...

mailto: [email protected]




HaKol Information

HaKol is published monthly by Congregation KnesethIsrael of Elgin, Illinois. It is sent by email or mailed to CKImembers via first class postage. Non-members whowould like to receive a printed copy may do so by for-warding a yearly donation of $18 (chai) to cover cost ofproduction and mailing. Make checks payable toCongregation Kneseth Israel.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

All material for the January issue is due NO LATER than December 15, PLEASE.All items should be emailed to: [email protected]

HaKol Editor: Jana McFarlane

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PLEASE...If there is an illness in the family or the loss of a loved one, please

call CKI at 847-741-5656 so that yourCKI family can contact you

and be of help.

How to reach the Rabbi:I am in the office at least ten hours each weekfor people to drop in to see me. Come sit andhave coffee with me. Mondays are my days off. I am in the office Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Wednesday afternoons from1:30-3:30 PM, and Thursday afternoons from2:00-6:00 PM. Call first, just in case somethinghas come up. Can’t make any of those times?Call and set another time. I’ll meet you almostanywhere, anytime. I am accessible by cell phone, 978-590-8268 orby email, [email protected].

CKI BOARD MEMBERSPRESIDENT - Dick Johnson

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT - Risa CohenTREASURER - Rich Kruth

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Charlie NeumanRECORDING SECRETARY - Gale Jacoby

CO-VPS/EDUCATION - Susan Johnson and Barb RazowskyPRESIDENT OF SISTERHOOD - Suzy ZemelPRESIDENT OF MEN’S CLUB - (Available)

RITUAL CHAIR - Barry RoseIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT - Rochelle Fosco

CKI COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSADULT EDUCATION - Jay GarlandCKI CARES - Al and Karen Bender

BYLAWS - Rachel NewbyCEMETERY - Marc Zemel

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - Heather Baumann WeiserFUNDRAISING - Robin Seigle

HAKOL EDITOR - Jana McFarlaneHOUSE - Brock FriedmanKERUV - Wanda Pitzele

MEMBERSHIP - Ken JacobyPUBLICITY - Brad BurkerRITUAL - Barry Rose

ROTH SCHOLARSHIP - Maureen ManningTIKKUN OLAM - Ken Hillman

VISION - (Available)YOUTH ACTIVITIES - Liza Bachrach

To contact, call CKI at 847-741-5656

Peg Lehman’s CKI Office Hours:Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMTuesday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PMWednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Parashat HaShavu’a: Weekly Torah Portions

Dec 2 Vayishlach – Genesis 34:1-35:15

14 Kislev Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21

Dec 9 Vayeshev – Genesis 38:1-38:30

21 Kislev Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8

Dec 16 Shabbat Mevarekhim Hahodesh /

Shabbat Chanukah

28 Kislev Miketz – Genesis 41:53-43:15

Maftir: Numbers: 7:30-35

Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7

Dec 18 Rosh Chodesh Tevet I

30 Kislev Haftarah: Numbers 28:1-15

Dec 19 Rosh Chodesh Tevet II

1 Tevet Haftarah: Numbers 28:1-15

Dec 23 Vayigash – Genesis 45:28-46:27

5 Tevet Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28

Dec 30 Vayechi – Genesis 48:1-49:26

12 Tevet Haftarah: Kings 2:1-12

Sandwich and Brownie-making Fun!

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A huge thank you, and round ofapplause go to Karen Bender, TinaWolf, Robin Seigle, and their crew

for a very successful Corned Beef/Turkeyfundraiser!

One of the honors of being SisterhoodPresident is inviting everyone to upcomingevents. Please come, have a good time at thefollowing events! More information is withinthis bulletin, or will be forthcoming soon.

Chanukah Party – December 14

Chanukah Bazaar –December 3December 10December 17

Sisterhood Meeting – January 15

Mahjong Marathon and Bunco – January 21

Jewish Movie Festival –February 3February 11February 24

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And now a word from our Corned Beef Co-Chairs:

The CKI Sisterhood’s Corned Beef LunchFundraiser was a HUGE success! With your

help, approximately 1,000 lunches and an extra110 pounds of corned beef, an extra 7 poundsof turkey, and over 100 extra pickles were sold.Thank you to everyone who purchased a lunchand promoted our sale to their family, friends,and work colleagues; that is how we reachedour phenomenal numbers. Also, thank you toall 46 of the wonderful volunteers who bakedbrownies, packed pickles, set out bags, madesandwiches, organized all those orders anddelivered lunches! We had a successful CornedBeef Lunch Sale, because of you!

Bountiful Brownie Bakers included Nancy andChuck Zimmerman, Marsha Nicholas and herlovely niece Jenny, Theresa Friedman, Ed Wolf,Ken More, Robin Seigle, Helen Neuman, JayGarland, Al Bender, Suzy Zemel, Marc Zemel,Barb Razowsky, Gareth Sitz, and JanaMcFarlane.

Perky Pickle Packers included the fun-lovingMark Seigle, Robin Seigle, Al Bender, Ed Wolf,Risa Cohen, and Anita Hornung.

StupendousSandwich Makers,who assembled andbagged sandwichesin record time,included MarcZemel, Suzy Zemel,Helen Lindow, RobinSeigle, Simon Klein,Barb Razowsky, JanaMcFarlane, MedinaGross, MaureenManning, WandaPitzele, Nancy Braus,Ed Wolf, and KathyLange.

Bouncy BagCounters and TerrificTable Movers, whoset up the tables and

all the lunch bags, then filled them with thenon-perishable items on a Sunday morning,included Suzy Zemel, Barb Razowsky, RachelNewby, Marc Zemel, Ed Wolf, Brock Friedman,Al Bender, Jay Garland, Charlie Neuman, RisaCohen, and Perry Pitzele.

Daring Delivery Drivers, led by the fabulousSue Johnson, included Wendy Shankman, AlBender, Dick Johnson, Jana McFarlane, WandaPitzele, Chuck Zimmerman, NancyZimmerman, Paul Cohen, Ron Razowsky, BarbRazowsky, Robin Seigle, Earl Sternfeld, MarcZemel, and Suzy Zemel. You got the orders towhere they needed to be, on time!

Obedient Order Fulfillers who handed outorders at CKI on Wednesday and Thursdayincluded Anita Hornung, Barb Razowsky, JulieKruskol, Jana McFarlane, Robin Seigle, NancyZimmerman, Suzy Zemel, and Wanda Pitzele.

Super Supply Shoppers included Ed Wolf, AlBender, Suzy Zemel, and Jana McFarlane.

Also, thanks to Charlie Neuman who processedall the PayPal orders, Liza Bachrach and BradBurker for their advertising efforts via emailblasts and the CKI website, Suzy Zemel andWanda Pitzele for being our mentors andadvisors, Peg Lehman for all her office help,and Susan Lehman for kashering the kitchen.

Finally, an extra special thank you to RobinSeigle who started out by heading up publicityand marketing, but soon became involved inevery aspect of the fundraiser and SandiPhelan who took all the orders, meticulouslyorganized them, and kept track of the funds.Their help was integral to the success of thefundraiser!

The danger in listing volunteers is thatsomeone might get left out. If your name isn’there, we apologize profusely. It does not meanthat your help was not truly appreciated (it justmeans that we have horrible memories). Comenext year and let us get it right!

– Karen Bender and Tina Wolf Sisterhood Fundraising Co-VPs

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On the following page you will find abrand new form for usage of our

synagogue kitchen, but it is also intended forany event, on our grounds or elsewhere, that isbeing sponsored by CKI.

You might be wondering why this form wascreated. We have had occasions when therehas been more than one group of peoplewanting to use the kitchen at the same time.There is nothing more frustrating than comingprepared to work, and finding someonealready has the kitchen. This form will besubmitted to Peg in our office, and will begiven to Susan, our kitchen helper. In thekitchen, on a big calendar, Susan will keep

track of all requests. This way, there should notbe any conflict.

The enclosed form is to assist you in preparingfor your event, including thinking ahead as towhen you will need the kitchen, who will setup for the event, as well as who will clean up.

This form should not take long to fill out. Werespectfully ask all of you to keep this in mindfor any upcoming event. It is already posted toour website under Kitchen, and is alsoavailable in the office.

We encourage all members to utilize ourkitchen. That is why it is there. If you areunfamiliar and/or uncomfortable on how to

Using the CKI Kitchen

respectfully use our kosher kitchen, do notworry. It is much simpler than you might think.If training is needed before working within ourkitchen, it will not take very long. For assistancein learning our kitchen, please contact JanaMcFarlane, Sisterhood’s Kitchen Chair; RisaCohen, Executive Vice President, CKI; or RabbiMargaret.

Should you have any questions about the form,or kitchen, please do not hesitate to contacteither of us.

Risa Cohen at [email protected], or Jana McFarlane, at [email protected].

Sisterhood News

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Event and Kitchen Usage Form

08/17

Any person or activity that uses the kitchen please complete the following:

1. Event:

2. Date of event:

3. Person filling out this form:

4. Person responsible for: 1. Cooking and/or preparation:

2. Set up, including creating trays of uncooked food, putting out flowers, set up in social hall or whichever room is being utilized:

3. Cleaning, which includes: clearing, wash, dry and put dishes away, clear and clean counters, make sure the trash and recycling are in the bins, clean sink and drain. If any leftover food is to be kept, it must first be labeled with the current date for the refrigerator or freezer:

4. Details of any cooking/preparation: 5. The estimated number of times that access to the kitchen is needed: 6. Date(s) requested for usage of the kitchen:

Thank you for your assistance. *Any food items that are brought in require labels marked with the event and the date. **Any clean up that has to be done after the event, due to lack of clean up after your function, will require a minimum fee of $25. ***This form must be filled out and given to Peg prior to your event. Peg’s email: [email protected] Phone number at CKI: 847-741-5656 CKI’s Fax number: 847-741-5924

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Perry and Wanda are leaving us...

Yes, it's true. After 30 years of leadership and dedication to our community, they are moving to Cincinnati!

Join us as we say good-bye and thank you to the Pitzeles.

Shabbat Service Saturday, December 16, 9:30 AM.

Kiddush lunch in their honor to follow.

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Twenty five years ago, Dr. BatshevaKerem and Dr. Eitan Kerem mappedthe genetic mutation profile ofcystic fibrosis among differentJewish ethnic groups in Israel. Sincethen, life expectancy for individualswith cystic fibrosis has shifteddramatically, thanks in part to theirmedical and genetic research andongoing commitment to fighting the disease.These Israeli doctors, long married, representtwo of the world’s major cystic fibrosisresearch centers: the Hadassah MedicalOrganization and Hebrew University. Today,the Kerems’ research serves as a map for thegenetic counseling many Jewish couplesundergo before having children.

UNDERSTANDING JEWISH RISKS

Cystic fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease, causes athick mucus buildup in the lungs and otherorgans that leads to breathing difficulty andincreases susceptibility to life-threateninginfections. More than 10 million Americanscarry a faulty CF gene, many unknowingly.

Thanks to the Doctors Kerem, weknow that for Ashkenazi Jews, there’sa 1 in 24 chance of being a carrier,while for Sephardi/Mizrahi Jews it’s a1 in 26 chance. If two people whocarry the mutated gene have a child,the child has a 1 in 4 chance ofhaving cystic fibrosis. In the 1980s,when the Kerems made their

breakthrough, CF patients generally didn’tsurvive their teens. Today in the United States,where more than 30,000 people are living withcystic fibrosis, the median life expectancy ofsomeone with CF is 37. Roughly 1,000 newcases are diagnosed each year, most by age 2.

A VISIONARY & BRIDGE BUILDER

A well-published research leader in cysticfibrosis medicine, Dr. Eitan Kerem’s life’s workhas focused on developing drug therapies thathelp CF patients overcome genetic mutations.Currently head of the Division of Pediatrics atthe Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), hefounded the Center for Children with ChronicDiseases at Hadassah Mt. Scopus.

NEW THERAPIES, LONGER LIVES

Cystic fibrosis mutations occur in the CFTRgene, short for cystic fibrosis transmembraneconductance regulator. This fall, Dr. Kerem willlead a new HMO clinical trial on a drug thatinstructs cells to avoid mutation. In April, Dr.Kerem met with positive results in a phase IIclinical trial for a drug that produces enzymesto make CF patients’ mucus less viscous.

NEW FRONTIERS: THE NEXT 25 YEARS

As we recognize the progress made in the past25 years, Kerem has a clear vision of what wecan achieve in the next 25 years: Nothing shortof a cure for the disease. But is that realistic?“There is a good chance,” he says, “that within25 years we will have what we need to cureour CF patients.”

For Dr. Kerem and the Hadassah MedicalOrganization, that’s just the beginning. “Thetrue breakthrough in confronting CF,” says Dr.Kerem, “will only occur when everyone withthis disease, no matter where he or she lives,can expect to achieve a normal life expectancyand quality of life.”

Hadassah Doctor Brings New Hope to Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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To RSVP and learn all the details, email Rabbi Klein at [email protected]

or call her at (978) 590-8268.

Congregation Kneseth Israel’s Men’s Club Presents

an Alter Cooker Production

LATKE LUNCHTIME BANQUET

Real Potatoes Cooked by Real Men Sunday, December 17, at 12:00 Noon

(Suggested minimum donation)

Adult Fressers: $9.00 Student Fressers: $5.00

Children: Kindergarten and younger: Free (but remember, no running!)

Gourmet meal includes kosher hot dog, relish tray, drink, dessert, one-of-a-kind Entertainment, and of course all the yum-yum, that’s-good-eatin’, rib-stickin’ potato latkes you can eat.

As always, 3% of proceeds will be donated to MAZON to help feed the hungry nationally.

This year, please bring one non-perishable food item per person to help the Elgin Food Pantry.

Want to help? . . . No special skills or experience necessary!! Contact Peg in the office and let her know, at [email protected]

Please reserve your latkes no later than DECEMBER 10! Seating is limited! Mail or drop off this form, with check payable to “CKI Men’s Club” to the CKI office by Sunday, December 10. Late reservations may not be accepted.

Yes! Count us in! We want latkes! Now! Name____________________________________ # ______adults _____students ____small children $_______ enclosed _____waist size (before latkes)

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Generous Donations

GENERAL FUNDDonations

Douglas BakleyFor repair of folding wall

Robin CoyneTzedakah Free Will Offering

Rebecca SchachterIn memory of Henry Lehman, Susan's fatherand Peg’s father-in-law

Bill & Jana McFarlaneSusan & Jerry Goozh

In honor of Zimmerman’s 50th weddinganniversary and Robin Coyne’s recovery

Susan & Jerry Goozh

CLARA WECHTER EDUCATION FUNDTo Jacob Bromet, congratulations on yourBar Mitzvah

Dick & Sue JohnsonRon & Barb Razowsky

To Jim, Peg, and Susan Lehman, in memoryof your father


To Charles & Nancy Zimmerman, in honor ofyour 50th wedding anniversary


To Paul & Risa Cohen, mazel tov on the B’naiMitzvot of your grandchildren


To Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein, in memoryof your special friend, Nori Odoi

Dick & Sue JohnsonTo Ed and Tina Wolf, In honor of Matt’s marriage

Dick & Sue Johnson

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn honor of Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah

The Bromet familyIn honor of Zimmerman’s 50th anniversary

Paul & Risa Cohen

R’FUAH SH’LEIMAH – GET WELL

May G-d have mercy upon you and others whoare ill among the people of Israel.

Special Funds

The following funds are available for your generousdonations:

Clara Wechter Education Fund – Supports TorahSchool and Adult Education

General Fund – For multi-purpose use

Jerome & Lillian Roth Scholarship Fund – (See thePresident)

Memorial Plaques – $300

Prairie Jewish Youth – Support for programs for oursynagogue youth

Prayer Book Fund – Siddur is $36; Chumash is $60

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund – Needs decided by Rabbi

Seltzer Music & Cultural Arts Endowment Fund – Jewish cultural enrichment programs

Simon C. & Ruth L. Kaplan Torah Fund – Repair of Torah scrolls

Sisterhood – Support our women’s group to maintain the kitchen and other projects

Sisterhood Flower Fund – Pulpit flowers

Sisterhood Vision Fund – Large-type Siddur $50

Tree of Life – Leaf is $100; Rock is $1,000.

Major Gifts – $5,000 and up. (See the President)

December Birthdays

December Anniversaries

13 Philip & Deborah Arendt

16 Earl & Deborah Sternfeld

17 Charles & Nancy Zimmerman

18 Nancy & Harvey Braus

21 Michael & Debby Poper

23 Stuart & Lisa Kravis

31 Scott & Peggy Zonis

2 Abigail Friedman

3 Norman Agins

3 Randi Miller

7 Rachel Bloomberg

8 Graciela-Gonzalez Greenman

9 Laurie Winner

11 Aaron Schwartz

15 Yuna Garland

17 Benjamin Schillmoeller

18 Bryan Kruskol

18 Ken Jacoby

19 Robin Seigle

21 Lee Berger

23 Michael Finger

25 Leonard Winner

29 Deborah Arendt

29 David Barrash

30 Nikki Berger

31 Julie Kruskol

31 Marc Zemel

Brad BurkerRon BursteinRobin CoyneNina FinnStuart HymenSimon KleinWanda Pitzele

Debby PoperRon RazowskyDavid SitzGareth SitzMarcy Cohen TremmelSherry Wiesman

Shop through the CKI website!!...AND use your Amazon Fundabilitycertificate! See form in this issue.

(Tell your friends, too!)

Java and JewsHave you wondered about Judaism? Have a question you need answered?

Like to learn a little of the weekly Torah portion? Curious about Jewish

responses to issues of the day? Join Rabbi Margaret Frisch Klein for a cup of joe

(or other beverage or snack).

Tuesday: December 5, 2017

Arabica Café, 59 Douglas Ave, Elgin, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Blue Box Café, 176 Chicago St, Elgin, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Starbucks, 338 Randall Rd, South Elgin, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Good conversation, good coffee, good community.

It’s Back!

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Yahrzeits

We recall with loving memory those whose yahrzeits are commemorated during the coming weeks, and those whose names are read in the Synagogue at Friday evening and Saturday morning Shabbatservices during the month of December. It is appropriate for members of their families to be present when these names are read.

Actual Date Dates ofObserved Service Name



Dec. 1 Dec. 1 & 2 Hyman Bobrow

Dec. 1 Dec. 1 & 2 Jacob Grobart

Dec. 1 Dec. 1 & 2 Sylvia Hymen*

Dec. 2 Dec. 1 & 2 Dr. Joseph Bachrach*

Dec. 2 Dec. 1 & 2 Adolph Frisch

Dec. 2 Dec. 1 & 2 Joseph Silins*

Dec. 3 Dec. 1 & 2 Sam Micky Burstein*

Dec. 3 Dec. 1 & 2 Elaine Gerchikov

Dec. 3 Dec. 1 & 2 Abraham Goldstein

Dec. 3 Dec. 1 & 2 Adeline Kohlhagen

Dec. 4 Dec. 1 & 2 Margaret Agins

Dec. 4 Dec. 1 & 2 Arthur Knopoff

Dec. 5 Dec. 1 & 2 Abraham Zonis

Dec. 5 Dec. 1 & 2 Miriam Zonis

Dec. 7 Dec. 1 & 2 Maurice Burstein*

Dec. 8 Dec. 8 & 9 Augusta Hass

Dec. 8 Dec. 8 & 9 Irving Spitzer

Dec. 8 Dec. 8 & 9 Clara D. Wechter*

Dec. 11 Dec. 8 & 9 Eileen Gross

Dec. 13 Dec. 8 & 9 Dulce Mann

Dec. 13 Dec. 8 & 9 Paul Maring*

Dec. 13 Dec. 8 & 9 Rose Schwartz*

Dec. 14 Dec. 8 & 9 Florence Rubenstein

Dec. 15 Dec. 15 & 16 Zalman Yegergarn

Dec. 16 Dec. 15 & 16 Lora Seigle*

Dec. 18 Dec. 15 & 16 Bessie Wiener

Dec. 20 Dec. 15 & 16 Nancy Mariasis Ashcraft*

Dec. 20 Dec. 15 & 16 Ann Jacoby

Dec. 21 Dec. 15 & 16 Celia Raskin

Dec. 21 Dec. 15 & 16 Renee Wielk

Dec. 23 Dec 22 & 23 Sylvia Leavitt

Dec. 23 Dec 22 & 23 Rachel Polis*

Dec. 23 Dec 22 & 23 Jerome Silverberg

Dec. 24 Dec 22 & 23 Lillian Grosken

Dec. 24 Dec 22 & 23 Beatrice Wohl Shatzkin*

Dec. 25 Dec 22 & 23 Joyce Kofkin

Dec. 26 Dec 22 & 23 Sarah Hymovitz*

Dec. 27 Dec 22 & 23 Foster Poper*

Dec. 29 Dec. 29 & 30 Erika Lindow*

Dec. 31 Dec. 29 & 30 Leo Neuman

Dec. 31 Dec. 29 & 30 Julie Venetianer

Jan. 2 Dec. 29 & 30 Lillian Salk Stein*

Jan. 3 Dec. 29 & 30 Maurice Davis

Jan. 3 Dec. 29 & 30 Henry Grosken

There are two dates listed above on our yahrzeit list. The first is theactual date of the yahrzeit, and memorial candles should be lit onthe preceding evening. The second are the days of the services atwhich the name is read. An asterisk after a name indicates that a plaqueis affixed to the Memorial Tablet.

NOTE: Shabbat ends one (1) hour after

candlelighting time on Saturday night.

KINDLE THE SHABBAT ...and HAVDALAH CANDLESFri Dec 1..................4:04 PM Sat Dec 2 ................5:11 PMFri Dec 8..................4:03 PM Sat Dec 9 ................5:11 PMFri Dec 15 ...............4:04 PM Sat Dec 16..............5:12 PMFri Dec 22 ...............4:07 PM Sat Dec 23..............5:16 PMFri Dec 29 ...............4:12 PM Sat Dec 30..............5:21 PM

Did you know that JVS CAREER MOVES (Jewish Vocational Service) providesa range of services for congregants looking for employment,

career changes, or re-entering the job market!Services include: CAREER COUNSELING, RESUME REVIEWS, WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING, INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES.

JVS refers qualified job candidates, at no cost to employers throughout metropolitan Chicago.

Offices located in CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM, CHICAGO and SKOKIEFor further information or to schedule an appointment call:

855-463-6587

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Book Author Date Hostess Leader The Rabbi’s Cat

Joann Sfar Tuesday, September 12

Risa Cohen Risa

Roots Schmoots: Journeys Among Jews

Howard Jacobson Tuesday, October 24

Karen Bender

The Bridge Ladies

Betsy Lerner Tuesday, November 28

Suzy Zemel Margaret

John Lennon and the Jews

Ze’ev Maghen Tuesday, December 19

CKI/Rochelle

Leaving Lucy Pear

Anna Solomon Tuesday, January 23

Sherry Wiesman

Game of Queens: A Novel of Vashti and Esther

India Edghill Tuesday, February 20

Gareth Sitz

Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Irin Carmon and Iris Knizhnik

Tuesday, March 20

Location TBD/Barb Njus

Barb N.

Violins of the Holocaust

James A. Grymes Tuesday, April 24

Suzy Zemel

The Ritual Bath

Faye Kellerman Tuesday, May 22

Sue Johnson Sue J.

The Weight of Ink

Rachel Kadish Tuesday, June 26

Barb Razowsky

CKI Cookbook POTLUCK/BOOK SELECTION

Tuesday, July 24

Nancy Zimmerman

Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books

Aaron Lansky August-TBD TBD

Tentative Book Club Schedule 2017-2018

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Sundays, December , 1 , and 1 . 9:30 AM–Noon

Where? CKI, 330 Division, Elgin, of course!

Any questions? Contact Tina Wolf, [email protected], Sue Johnson, johnson @ .com, Barb Razowsky, [email protected]

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CKI under the leadership of Lila Chavez. See thephotos! The class will culminate with a littleperformance at the Prairie Jewish YouthHanukkah Party on Sunday, December 10, at4:00 PM, at CKI! Sign your kids up for the Party!

Please mark your calendars and join us atthe following events. And don’t forget toRSVP online athttp://prairiejewishyouth.weebly.com/

PJY/JSC Hanukkah Party! –Sunday, December 104:00 to 5:30 PM

Open to 8th–12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited.See flyer.

PJY JSC Israel Day! –Sunday, January 144:00 to 6:00 PM

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Mitzvah Day!

Nine PJY kids participated in a Mitzvah Dayat Pushing the Envelope Farm in Geneva.

They harvested kale, prepared a white beankale salad with tahini dressing and a pastasalad, which was donated, to the Elgin CrisisCenter. The kids learned about organic vs.non-organic, local vs. non-local and abouteating seasonally. And they learned these factsabout how the Elgin Crisis Center helped thecommunity in 2017:

1,341 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED 34,724EMERGENCY MEALS

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Building community Embracing diversity Meaningful observanceLifelong learning

December 20171 Shabbat Service 7:30 PM

2 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM

3 Torah School 9:00 AMChanukah Bazaar 9:30 AM

5 Java and Jews Arabica Café, 59 Douglas Ave, Elgin 8:00 AMBlue Box Café, 176 Chicago St, Elgin 11:30 AM

Starbucks, 338 Randall Road, South Elgin 5:00 PM

6 Hebrew School 5:30 PMTorah Scroll Program with Sofer Neil Yerman 7:00 PMPJY Make Music 7:00 PM

8 Shabbat Service / School ServiceOneg sponsored by Gareth & Paul Sitz 7:30 PM


10 Order Fundability CertificatesTorah School – J Rocks 9:00 AMChanukah Bazaar 9:30 AMPJY JSC Chanukah Party 4:00 PM

12 Chanukah: 1 CandleClosed CKI Board Meeting 7:00 PM

13 First Day of ChanukahChanukah: 2 CandlesHebrew School 5:30 PM

14 Chanukah: 3 CandlesSisterhood Chanukah Party 7:00 PM

15 HaKol Submissions DueChanukah: 4 CandlesShabbat Service 7:30 PM

16 Shabbat Service 9:30 AMKiddush lunch in honor of the PitzelesChanukah: 5 Candles

17 Pick Up Fundability CertificatesTorah School 9:00 AMChanukah Bazaar 9:30 AMLatke Lunch sponsored by Men’s Club NoonChanukah: 6 Candles

18 Chanukah: 7 Candles

19 Chanukah: 8 CandlesCKI Book Club 7:00 PM

20 8th Day of ChanukahHebrew School 5:30 PM

22 Shabbat Service 7:30 PM

23 Shabbat ServiceKiddush sponsored by Risa & Paul Cohen 9:30 AM

24 No Torah School – Winter Break

25 Office Closed

27 No Hebrew School – Winter Break

29 Shabbat Service 7:30 PM


31 No Torah School – Winter Break

Shabbat Services: Friday evenings 7:30 PMSaturday mornings 9:30 AM

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