Welcome to Shabbat Parshat Noach at Anshe Sholom B’nai lsrael Congregation

November 4 – 5, 2016 / 4 Cheshvan 5777

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

SCHEDULE FOR SHABBAT

Friday, November 4 Light Candles 5:22 PM Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv 5:25 PM

Saturday, November 5 Shacharit with sermon by Rabbi Wolkenfeld 9:00 AM A Window for the Ark Youth Tefillah Groups (see inside for details) 10:30 AM Class with Rabbi Wolkenfeld 12:30 PM Community & Community Standards: Halakhah in a Diverse Jewish World Daf Yomi and Parsha Discussion with Dr. Leonard Kranzler 12:30 PM Mincha followed by Shalosh Seudot 5:10 PM Shabbat ends, Havdalah at shul 6:21 PM

Repeat Evening Sh’ma: November 4, after 6:23 PM Latest time to recite Morning Sh’ma: November 5, 10:01 AM

Daily Services: November 6 – 11 Please Note: Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

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 4:20 PM

Late Nite Ma’ariv-only Minyan: Monday through Thursday 9:00 PM

Welcome to our newest members, Adam Pershan & Serena Covkin, Joseph & Rebecca Silverstein, and Sarah Raff, who have joined our ASBI community.

Thank you to everyone who has co-sponsored this week’s Kiddush in memory of Burton Levenson, a”h.

Michael Leib, Michael & Neera Kaufman, Mateo Aceves & Ilana Borzak, Adam & Jen Levine, Daniel Wachter & Annie Grossman-Wachter, Yoni Philipp, Maureen Bismark, Cortney & Jonathan Cope, Tzvi Robinson, Eytan & Alison Fox, Adam & Libby Smoler, Florina & Oren Dekalo, Richard Tresley, David & Shoshana Fain, Rabbi Asher & Rachel Lopatin, The Passman Family, Aliza Barsky, Bart Lazar, Aaron Zivic & Aliza Stein, Herb Eiseman, Arthur Palmer & Pam Gellen, Jonathan Rosenblatt & Naomi Kruger, The Jankelovics Family, Linda Kahn, Judith Wolf, Ross & Julie Weisman, David Harris, Debbie

Schwartz & Jim Faier, Alan Skidelsky, Iris & Adam Gafni-Kane, Robert Lifson, Emily & Sholom Sandalow, Arnold & Batia Clevs, Paul & Linda Saiger, Anonymous, Ali & Alex Grange, Rona Heifetz, Naomi Berkove, Dale Cohen, Daniel Rosenberg - "may his neshama have an Aliyah," Isi Dunietz,

Jonathan Eskreis-Winkler & Tali Winkler, Ashlyn & Daniel Gorlin, Shai Shemesh, The Ash Family, Ash Zarkowsky & Chai Wilensky, Scott & Wendy Newberger, and Nechemia & Margalit Segal

Readings for Shabbat Parshat Noach Torah: Haftorah:

Bereshit 6:9-11:32 Isaiah 54:1-55:5

Hertz: Page 26 Hertz: Page 41

Kaplan: Page 26 Kaplan: Page 1054

Stone: Page 30 Stone: Page 1131

ANSHE SHOLOM TRIBUTES

Aliyah Alan Hepker

Alan Skidelsky Marcel Theboul

In Honor Happy birthday to Michael Newberger, from the Aaronsons

Refuah Sheleimah Julia & Donald Aaronson for Linda Kahn & Norm Levitz

Donations received after November 2 will be listed in next week's bulletin. Many thanks for these generous donations.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazal tov to the Jankelovics family on the Bat Mitzvah of Maayan Jankelovics, to be celebrated next Shabbat, November 12, at ASBI. May she go from strength to strength! Late Nite Ma’ariv-Only Minyan: Can’t make it to minyan after the time change? We’ll resume our Late Nite Ma’ariv-Only Minyan, Monday through Thursday nights at 9:00 PM, starting on Monday, November 7. The Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah is seeking new mikvah attendants for our beautiful and welcoming communal mikvah. We will be running a training session in the coming weeks. If you are a married woman who can volunteer at least one night a month to give back to our community, please email sarawolkenfeld@gmail.com. Birnbaum Machzorim: If you would like to take home any Birnbaum Machzorim to keep, please contact shul@asbi.org. Thank you to this week’s volunteer Tot Shabbat Leader, Aviva Pickman, and volunteer readers, Jonathan Eskreis-Winkler, Richard Tresley, Josh Levine, Morris Cohen & Ezra Landman-Feigelson.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH ASBI

Stay updated on the status of the Eruv at twitter.com/lakefronteruv. To set up an appointment with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, 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, email mikvah.asbi@gmail.com at

least 48 hours in advance. Get Social with ASBI: “Like” ASBI’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/asbichicago and search

“ASBI Congregation” at YouTube.com.

Burton Levenson, a"h Thank you all of the co-sponsors this week who have sponsored kiddush in memory of our member Burton Levenson. And thank you to all those who signed up to learn mishnah in his memory. During kiddush we will make a siyum in honor of Burt's memory and at 12:15, after everyone has had a

chance to eat a bit, we will gather to share brief memories of this beloved and unique member of our community.

UPCOMING DINNERS

Young Professionals Thanksgiving Dinner Friday, November 18

After a season of American debate and divisiveness, let's remember that

we have a lot to be thankful for in America. Join the ASBI YP community for a night of schmoozing, celebrating, and eating t(of)urkey.

Kabbalat Shabbat 4:15 PM Dinner 5:15 PM

Followed by an Oneg

ASBI Members: $15 per person | Non-Members: $18 per person Please RSVP and pay at asbi.org by Monday, November 14.

ASBI Members: Log into your account to redeem your member discount.

Please note: a limited number of seats may be available after November 14, but be sure to register early because the price increases to $20 on Tuesday, November 15. If you have

any dietary restrictions, please note them on the registration page.

Registration is required to attend. The ASBI Young Professionals Committee organizes Shabbat dinners and social events for young adults in their 20's and 30's.

Milt’s Dinner with Eli Beer at ASBI Friday, November 11, 5:45 PM

Join Eli Beer at ASBI next Friday for a dinner catered by Milt's. Eli Beer, a veteran medic and the Founder and President of United Hatzalah, is transforming the delivery of

emergency medical response in Israel and around the world. By pioneering new GPS technologies, innovative equipment, tand more, United Hatzalah has dramatically reduced

response times to those in need—from 10-12 minutes to 3 minutes or less, saving lives.

Eli was born in Israel, where he witnessed his first terror attack at the age of seven. This traumatic experience, coupled with his desire to help save people, encouraged him to

become a volunteer medic. With 25 years of life-saving experience, he has responded to civil, wartime, and terror-related incidents. Beer has been a featured speaker at TEDMED

and the AIPAC 2015 National Conference and was the recipient of the 2010 Social Entrepreneur for Israel Awards from the Schwab Foundation, the 2011 Presidential Award

for Volunteerism in Israel, and the 2016 Humanitarian Values Award. For more information visit IsraelRescue.org.

Register by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 9 at asbi.org.

Subsidized pricing is available for the first 30 registrants. $40 per person thereafter. Members: $20 | Non-Members: $35

UPCOMING EVENTS

Israel Movie Night “The House of Rothschild” (1934)

Monday, November 21, 7:00 PM at ASBI

George Arliss plays Nathan Rothschild, the head of a family of celebrated 19th century Jewish bankers. Despite the anti-Semitic efforts of a powerful politico (Boris Karloff), Rothschild moves in the best European social circles. He is ultimately knighted for his services to the English crown, which include the financing of the Duke of Wellington's battle against Napoleon at Waterloo.

Designed in part as an attack against the burgeoning anti-Semitism movement in Hitler's Germany, “House of Rothschild” was ironically exploited by Nazi functionary Joseph Goebbels, who redubbed and re-edited the film to serve as anti-Jewish propaganda. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

Pizza, pop, popcorn, and chips will be served. Sponsored by the Israel Committee.

$99,700 of $152,000 goal

Amount Pledged

YOM KIPPUR APPEAL 5777

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Yom Kippur Appeal! If you haven’t yet made your pledge, now is the time to do so! Please return the YKA card you received in the mail to the shul, or visit asbi.org/yka to make your donation.

The levels are as follows: $180 - Chai Supporter

$360 - Yom Tov Supporter

$720 - Aidah (Congregation) Supporter

$1,800 - B’nai Israel Supporter

$3,600 - Aitz Chaim Supporter

$5,000 - Malach (Angel) Supporter

$10,000+ - Merkava (Holy Chariot) Supporter

Your YKA Gift Could Have Twice the Impact! If your employer matches donations to a charitable organization, contact office@asbi.org to see

if you can double your tax-deductible contribution to ASBI!

Israel in the Present Tense Saturday, November 19

The ASBI Israel Committee introduces a new monthly program, ISRAEL IN THE PRESENT TENSE, which will cover topics not usually reported in the news media and other outlets. Join us on November 19 for our first program, on the topic of American-Israel relations

under the new President with speaker will be Richard Baehr. Baehr is the co-founder and chief political correspondent for the website americanthinker.com, and his articles have

appeared in publications that include the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, and the Chicago Tribune.

The half hour presentation and Q&A will be in the main sanctuary at 12:30 PM following Kiddush. Light refreshments will be provided.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

This fall, spend your Sunday mornings in shul! November 13 | November 20 | November 27

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Everyone is invited!

Talmud for Adults with Sara Wolkenfeld Mishnah for Children (Ages 8—12) with Rabbi Wolkenfeld

Join us for davening at 8:30 AM and stay for Talmud for adults and Mishnah for kids (and hot chocolate!). For parents with children ages 1 through 7, babysitting will be available from 9:30 to 10:30 AM for a fee of $5 per child, by registration only. Register your child for babysitting at asbi.org.

Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older Adults The Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older Adults is a collaborative effort

among Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel, Anshe Emet Synagogue, CJE SeniorLife, Emanuel Congregation & Temple Sholom of Chicago. Visit CJE SeniorLife at

cje.net to learn about their comprehensive network of programs and services.

Tuesday, November 8, 1:00 PM at ASBI “STAMP Out Prescription Drug Misuse:

Making the Best Use of Your Medicines”

with Nina Henry from JCFS

Shabbat Afternoon Family Learning at ASBI Saturday, November 19, 3:00 PM

Israeli Shelichim Tammy & Yisrael Tsadok are back for 2016-2017. Join us for the first Family Learning session of the year this month!

Children K through 5th grade and their families are invited to spend Shabbat afternoon together for communal learning. Snacks will be provided.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

BEIT MIDRASH WEDNESDAYS Join us at ASBI for a series of accessible and thought-provoking

shiurim. Snacks will be provided. All classes 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Three-Part Series with Rabbi Yona Reiss: “Law in the Shadow of Tragedy: The Halakhic Response to September 11th”

11/9 - Week 1: The Resolution of the 9-11 Agunah Cases 11/16 - Week 2: Shiva, Burial and Chalitza in the aftermath of September 11th Monday, 11/28 - Week 3: Kohanim at Ground Zero and at the 9-11 Memorial Museum

Rabbi Yona Reiss is Av Beth Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council. A noted Torah scholar, attorney, and jurist, Rabbi Reiss is a summa cum laude graduate of Yeshiva College (YU) and went on to receive his law degree from Yale Law School, where he was senior editor of the Law Journal. He received rabbinic ordination from RIETS, where he also earned the distinction of Yadin Yadin. Rabbi Reiss served as director of the Beth Din of America from 1998 to 2008. A frequent writer on a variety of topics relating to both Jewish and secular law, he has published widely in Jewish publications, as well as in the Wall Street Journal and New York Law Journal.

Three-Part Series with Rabbi Wolkenfeld: “Torah & Torah Scholars”

12/7 - Week I: Rabbi Chaim Brisker 12/14 - Week II: Rabbi Yitzchak Herzog 12/21 - Week III: Dr. Deena Zimmerman and Malka Peterkovsky

Three-Part Series with Professor Malka Simkovich: “Modern Discovery of Ancient Jewish Texts”

1/18 - Week 1: The Modern “Rediscovery” of the Cairo Genizah and the Story of Solomon Schechter 1/25 - Week 2: The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Fifty-Year Publication Process

2/1 - Week 3: The Ancient Jewish Texts of Greek Orthodox Monasteries

Dr. Malka Simkovich is a visiting instructor of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union. She earned an MA degree in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University and a BA in Bible Studies and Music Theory from Stern College of Yeshiva University. She recently completed a doctorate at Brandeis University, where she studied Second Temple Judaism, early Rabbinic literature, and early Christian literature. Dr. Simkovich also works as an editorial assistant for the Harvard Theological Review.

Lunchtime Shiur with Rabbi Wolkenfeld Monday, November 7, 1:00 PM

29 East Madison, Suite 1805

On Monday, November 7, Rabbi Wolkenfeld will give a lunchtime shiur downtown, at the office of Marc Geller. The shiur will be followed by mincha and a short d’var torah. We hope you can take a break from your day and join!

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

November 12 Lech Lecha

Taken

November 19 Vayera

Taken

November 26 Chayei Sara

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 Leaf Tree of Life

Large Leaf Tree of Life

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 Summer Akers

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 without notice.

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

Gan (ages 3-JK) 10:30 AM in JCC Lower Gym with Tara Holden, assisted by Sidonia Ohringer

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

Na’areinu (3rd-5th grade) 10:30 AM in JCC Room 203 with Matthew Gurevitz

Tefillah Off the Deep End (6th-7th grade) 10:30 AM in the Beit Midrash with Daniela Garzon

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