the voice of congregation kneseth israel · heather baumann tratt, director of education cki office...
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August? It hardly seems summerhas begun, but here we are. Manypreparations are underway for
the coming fall. The choir has been rehearsing.The school has a new Education Director. Newprograms are in being put in place. It has beena very busy summer.
August, for me, represents the culmination ofmy fellowship with American Jewish WorldService. From August 2-August 10, I will be inGuatemala with 12 other rabbis from across theUS. For two years we have studied togetherabout Judaism, social justice, and the reductionof poverty and violence.
American Jewish World Service works in 19countries delivering much needed supportthrough local organizations. See www.ajws.org.All of those countries are considered the Global
members. This gives us a netgain of seven members aswe have also lost eightmembers. Why did theyleave? Four moved, onepassed away, one left in adispute about monies owed,and two lost interest.Building an institution thatkeeps everyone’s interest is agoal and by and large wehave been successful. We won’t stop aiming for 100% retention.
In addition to a net gain of members, we havehad a net gain of full paying members as well.This is important to state due to a persistentrumor that we have increased membership by“giving away the store.” We should notconfuse our willingness to negotiate a fair feewith every family for some desperate attemptto pad the books. It doesn’t happen. It doesn’tneed to happen.
330 Division Street
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Ph: 847.741.5656
Fax: 847.741.5924
www.ckielgin.org
August 2015 The Voice of Congregation Kneseth Israel
RABBI MARGARET FRISCH KLEIN DR. JOE ROSENFELD, [email protected] [email protected]
HEATHER BAUMANN TRATT, Director of Education CKI [email protected] [email protected]
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In this IssueBat Mitzvah 3Adult Ed 3Book Club 3Parashat 5Sisterhood 5Torah School 5PJ Youth 7Fundability 8Yahrtzeiten 10Birthdays 11Donations 11Tikkun Olam 12Marketplace 15Calendar BC
CKI SAVE THE DATES 09.05 - Selichot Service, 8:00 PM
09.10 - Sisterhood Meeting
09.11 - Friday Shabbat Services resume;New tablecloth reveal at oneg
09.13 - Torah School resumesErev Rosh Hashanah
09.14 - Rosh Hashanah I/Tashlich
09.15 - Rosh Hashanah II
09.16 - Hebrew School resumes
09.20 - Kever Avot at Bluff City CemeteryPJ Youth Kick off
09.22 - Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre
09.23 - Yom Kippur/Break-the-Fast
09.27 - Men’s Club: Sukkah Set UpErev Sukkot
09.29 - Ladies’ Night in the Sukkah: Wine, Chocolate, & More!
Progress to Date –Maintaining a Community
Below is the text of my speech givenat the Installation Dinner that was held on June 14,2015. Due to its length, it will be divided across twoeditions of HaKol.
I stood here two years ago talking about howfortunate I was to be coming into thePresidency of CKI after the incredibly hard anddifficult work done my immediatepredecessors, Barb Maring and Rochelle Fosco.I am here today to tell you about the progresswe have made in the past few years due to thehard work and support of everyone in thisroom.
First, we negotiated the Rabbi’s contract fivemonths early, and we are good for anotherthree years. I mention this first because a goodRabbi makes all of the other things I will speakof possible. We are blessed to have an excellentRabbi.
In the past year we have added fifteen new
President’s Message
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From the Rabbi’s Study...
South, what we used to call the Third World orthe Developing World.
Why am I doing this? Aren’t there things wecould be doing—should be doing—locally?You bet. As I said in the last HaKol, quotingPirke Avot, “Ours is not to finish the task,neither are we free to ignore it.” AmericanJewish World Service is a compellingorganization. It is effective because it partnerswith local organizations and doesn’t try tore-invent the wheel in each country it works.
What it has learned is that in order to reducepoverty and deliver critical services to thosewho need them most, people need to reduceviolence—especially against women andgirls. This approach dovetails with my workwith the Community Crisis Center and with
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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].
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 September issue is due NO LATERthan August 14, PLEASE.All items should be emailed to: [email protected]
HaKol Editor: Jana McFarlaneAdvertising Manager: Ron Razowsky
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CKI BOARD MEMBERSPRESIDENT - Dr. Joe Rosenfeld
TREASURER - Rich KruthFINANCIAL SECRETARY - Dick JohnsonRECORDING SECRETARY - Gale JacobyCo-VPs/Education - Susan Johnson and
Barb RazowskyVP/Sisterhood - Suzy Zemel
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT - Rochelle Fosco
CKI COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSADULT EDUCATION - Gale JacobyBIKUR CHOLIM - Anita Hornung
BYLAWS - (available)CEMETERY - Marc Zemel
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - Heather Baumann TrattFUNDRAISING - Robin Seigle
HAKOL EDITOR - Jana McFarlaneHOUSE - Dan MarshallKERUV - Wanda Pitzele
MEMBERSHIP/PUBLICITY - Brad BurkerRITUAL - Paul Glaser
TIKKUN OLAM - Elise KleinmanVISION - Gale Jacoby
YOUTH ACTIVITIES - Elise Kleinman
To contact, call CKI at 847-741-5656
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.
In the past three years, the number of studentsin our religious school has increased fromfourteen students three years ago, totwenty-seven last year, to forty this year. Inaddition, the synagogue, with a matching grantfrom the Seigle Family Foundation, raisednearly $10,000.00 to create a computer lab thatmakes possible a self-directed Hebrewlanguage program that can be accessed fromhome; and the purchase of new furniture, whiteboards, and a monitor.
We have had a Minyan every Saturday for thepast two years and every Friday night for thepast year. These have been bolstered bydelicious Onegs and Kiddishes. In addition,there has been significant lay leadership atservices. People are coming, enjoying, staying,and learning.
Between Friday night, Saturday morning, andSunday morning, over half of our membership(unduplicated numbers) is in the building. Thisdoes not take into account weekends whenthere is some special event or two occurring.
The projects from the Capital ImprovementCampaign continue. This was a major fundraising effort that occurred before I wasPresident and raised more than $200,000.00. Inthe past three years we have upgraded thekitchen; redone the main hallway; replaced allof the windows; replaced the sewer system(twice); added new doors; redecorated theback entrance way; rebuilt the parking lot andretaining walls; and updated the electricalsystem. As I write this article we are replacing
President’s Message(cont’d from page 1)
From the Rabbi’s Study...(cont’d from page 1)
In our effort to offer more transparency and toencourage more participation, the CKI Boardnow makes our upcoming meeting agendasavailable on our website as a downloadable PDF. Please go to:www.ckielgin.org/board-meeting-agenda.html
and repairing the front sidewalks and railings.This will be followed by addressinglandscaping issues.
In addition, we raised additional funds to makeone of our bathrooms accessible, and we willbe working on making the other bathroomaccessible as well.
We have improved both internal and externalcommunications. We have an “award winning”website and newsletter that are both justwonderful. We post the Board agenda beforethe board meetings, and we send out almostdaily “Blasts” to keep our membershipinformed.
We have conducted an incredible amount ofTikkun Olam Activities. We have collected morefood during the annual food drives than anyother congregation of any faith or size in thearea. In addition, we have had toiletry drives;provided volunteers for PADS; worked withHabitat for Humanity; collected schoolsupplies; and participated in a summer lunchprogram. In addition, our Sisterhood Gift shopdisplays a large selection of Fair Trade items.
Our B’nai Mitzvah students have alsoperformed acts of Tikkun Olam. They have builta garden (which is still functioning) for thehungry; collected school supplies; supportedAlzheimer’s and ALS research; and collecteditems for homeless animals.
This ends part one of the talk I gave at theinstallation celebration. Please continue readingin next month’s issue of HaKol. �
the 16th Circuit Court Faith Committee onDomestic Violence, which I now chair.
My hope was that by learning from AmericanJewish World Service, and by completing theWellstone Training about organizing, I wouldlearn skills that translate to building our owncommunity, right here in Elgin. That has beentrue.
We have increased our visibility by increasingthe organizations we at CKI partner with theElgin Police Department, the Elgin CooperativeMinistry, the Coalition of Elgin ReligiousLeaders, the U46 Clergy Council, the 16thCircuit Court, US Representative Peter Roskam,and State Representative Anna Moeller.Together, we have a better chance of making adifference in what seem to be intractableproblems both here and in those 19 countriesAJWS works in.
It is impossible to predict entirely what I willgain while I am in Guatemala. Deepeningconnections and friendships with the people Iam traveling with. A broader understanding ofa part of the world I knew little about. A bettergrasp on grassroots organizations andorganizing. And coffee. And chocolate. Andmore Fair Trade Judaica. (I am going with twoGuatemalan made kippot, one from ourSisterhood gift shop that I bought on my demoweekend!) I am sure that there will be stories totell when I return.
While I am out-of-town, out of the country,there will be rabbinic coverage. If you have anemergency, please be in touch with ourpresident, Dr. Joe Rosenfeld who will know whoto contact and how to get me as well.
And while this is part of my professionaldevelopment, I want to say thank you to thecongregation for allowing me to have thisexperience. It has been a fabulous opportunitywhich has enriched my life and my rabbinate. I believe it has enriched the congregation’s as well.
On a side note, I am delighted that so manypeople have been sponsoring oneg Shabbatand Kiddushes for all sorts of reasons, includingcelebrations of simchas. Simon has a milestonebirthday in August. We will be celebrating inthe congregation on August 22 with a special,sponsored Kiddush. Please join us.
Jews Around the World: Guatemala
Jewish presence in Guatemala dates back tothe Spanish, and then Mexican, Inquisition.There were many Conversos, people who wereforced to convert to Christianity. However, thebulk of the Guatemalan Jewish populationwere of German Jewish descent. Today, theapproximately 900 Jews living in Guatemala areSephardi, German, and Eastern Europeandescent, mostly in Guatemala City (where I willspend the bulk of the time). There are threesynagogues, including a Conservative one and
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Bat Mitzvah
Aliyah Maxy Kraviswill be called to theTorah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 29,
2015. Aliyah will be an 8th grade student atKenyon Woods Middle School. She loves to docompetitive cheerleading and spend time withfamily and friends. Sharing this special occasionwith Aliyah are her proud parents Stuart andLisa, and her brothers Spencer, Trevor, and Ari.Also sharing this wonderful day are hergrandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Something Aliyah has learned from her Jewisheducation is that it takes work and dedicationto become a Bat Mitzvah.
We invite you to share in our joy
as our daughter Aliyah
becomes a Bat Mitzvah on August 29, 2015.
Please join us for a Kiddush
following services.
Lisa and Stuart Kravis
BB oo oo kk CC ll uu bbPlease join us for our next Book Club event on
Wednesday, August 26, at
7:00 PM, at the home of
Karen Bender, 2840
Waterfront Ave, Algonquin.
We will be discussing
The History of Loveby Nicole Krauss
For more information,
please contact Karen
Bender at
Everyone is welcome!
Adult Education
At CKI, lifelong learning is one of the pillars towhich we are dedicated. It adds substance andspiritual meaning to our lives.
Please watch your emails and HaKol, or go towww.ckielgin.org, for details, or contact thesynagogue office at 847-741-5656.
Ongoing ProgramsAdult HebrewAdult B’nai MitzvahConversion ClassesKiddush Round TableRosh Hodesh GroupChai Mitzvah
Holiday StudySelichotPassover-Fast of the First BornShavuotHolocaust CommemorationKristallnachtYom Hashoah
Special EventsTaste of LimmudGuest Speakers
a Reform one, where my colleague, Rabbi ElliottBaskin, will be leading services at the Reformcongregation on the Shabbat before the grouparrives. Other organizations include B’nai Brith,Wizo, and two youth groups, Maccabi andGuafty, part of the Reform Movement NFTY. Thecommunity has a strong Zionist bent, andGuatemala is responsible for two firsts in Israelhistory. It was the first Latin American countryto recognize Israel in 1948 and the first countryto open an embassy in Jerusalem.
Every country has its own haroset recipe. Wefound this one in Hadassah Magazine and triedit this year. http://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2008/04/02/feature-like-haroset-hot/ A littlespicy for me, but yummy.
Life Long Learning:
As I begin my second three year contract, I amalways reminded of our congregation’s visionstatement as I walk into our social hall. One ofthose planks is Life Long Learning. It issomething I am totally committed to—and thetrip to Guatemala is one way I fulfill that on apersonal level.
Our Hebrew School continues to grow. When Iarrived we had just 17 students; now we are atapproximately 39. That is in no small measuredue to the hard work of our many volunteers,including Sue Johnson and Barb Razowksy, theVPs of Education, Suzy Zemel and the JudaismRocks committee, the teachers, the parents, andNina Finn. I am delighted to welcome HeatherTratt to our professional team and look forwardto partnering with her. She brings an expertisein early childhood education and she isbursting with energy and ideas. Having anexcellent Hebrew School is a clear marketingpoint for the synagogue and one of the ways togrow the shul. So tell your friends and bringthem to the CKI picnic on August 16.
But life long learning doesn’t stop at Bar Mitzvah.It is life long. We have added a substantialnumber of adult education opportunities, andthey are listed elsewhere. I am delighted tointroduce two new programs. The first is calledChai Mitzvah (www.chaimitzvah.org). I havealready registered us as a synagogue. This is aprogram ideal for smaller synagogues. There isa core curriculum which we will gather once amonth to work on together and then individualprojects—exactly what you want to learn? Youwant to learn Talmud? Great. How aboutstudying for your adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah?Perfect. Want to learn to lead Musaf? We can dothat, too. You have something else in mind? Noproblem. You and I will meet and figure outhow to get you the tools and materials youneed. When we gather as a group once amonth, we will also talk about social action andritual observance. In nine months, as they say,you will “Grow your Judaism.” And in theprocess we will grow as a community. I am
From the Rabbi’s Study...(cont’d from page 2)
really excited about this new opportunity, so letme know if you would like to start with us andwe will find a convenient time for the firstsession.
Finally, Simon serves on the board ofLimmudChicago. Save the datenow—November 7 and 8. There will most likelybe over 100, 55-minute presentations about awide range of Jewish topics. Last year wasfabulous. LimmudChicago will be coming outhere to do a Taste of Limmud to whet ourappetite. We are just waiting to confirm dates. �
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IT’S TIME AGAIN FOR CKI’S ANNUALROSH HASHANAH (NEW YEAR) GREETING CARD
FOR 5776New Year’s greetings are a simple, long-standing tradition. The CKI Rosh Hashanah greeting card is an easy and special way to wish all of our congregants a Happy and Healthy New Year while saving its memberstime, energy, and cost! How efficient!
If you would like to be included in our greeting, please fill out the formbelow and return it no later than August 24.
Please check your choice: Examples:
Name ($6.00) ______ Suzy ZemelMr. and Mrs. ($12.00) _____ Mr. and Mrs. Marc Zemel, or
Suzy and Marc ZemelMr. and Mrs. and family ($18.00) ____ Zemel Family, or
Suzy and Marc Zemel and Family
Name(s) as you would like them to appear on the card:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amount enclosed: $________________(Extra donations are always accepted.)Donations are payable to “CKI Sisterhood.”
Questions??? Contact Jana McFarlane at 630-464-6429 [email protected]
Send donations to:“CKI Greeting Card”c/o Jana McFarlane4 Ash CourtStreamwood, IL 60107
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Torah School News
We are very pleased to introduce to you ournew Director of Education. We would like
to thank everyone for their vision and hardwork.
Heather Baumann Tratt
BA ElementaryEducation,
M.Ed Early ChildhoodSpecial Education,
Certificate of AdvancedStudies, EducationLeadership
Heather comes to us with extensiveexperience. She honed her early childhoodeducation career expertise as preschooldirector at the Mayer Kaplan JCC in Skokie,teaching early childhood special education inDes Plaines, and overseeing the programs atKeshet. Heather is also an adjunct facultymember at Oakton Community College in theEarly Childhood Education Department whereshe has taught the courses “The ExceptionalChild” and “Child Growth and Development.”
Excellent credentials and experience were whatfirst attracted us to Heather. She has a BA inElementary Education from National LouisUniversity, a Master of Education in EarlyChildhood Special Education from ElmhurstCollege, and a Certificate of Advanced Studies,
Some people talk about the lazy,hazy days of summer. Others saythat in summertime the living is
easy. Those people have not seen ourSisterhood!
As the new president of Sisterhood, I am veryexcited about our board, and the goals we haveset for this upcoming year. What do you needto know? Basically, we are a fun, enthusiastic,dedicated group that assists in many functionsof our synagogue. Additionally, we care aboutthe local community. For example, currently weare collecting feminine hygiene products forthe Elgin Community Crisis Center. Feel free todrop these off at your convenience. We are alsoasking people to try to remember to bringthem in for various events, especially thosesponsored by Sisterhood.
I want to thank Programming VPs, MarcyCohen-Tremmel and Sue Johnson for planningour fun-filled “field trip” to dinner at Duke’s AleHouse and Color Me Mine pottery. This was afun-filled evening. We are planning to havemore fun-filled events as the year progresses.
Tammy Marsala and Tina Wolf are our VPs forMembership and are the financial secretaries.They have created a new two-sidedmembership survey. Please fill this in andreturn it to Tina. We are very interested in whatyou think, your areas of interest, as well as areas
Sisterhood News
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High Holiday Child CareBabysitting services will be available for the High Holidaysbetween the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on September 14(the first day of Rosh Hashanah) and September 23 (YomKippur).
If you would like to take advantage of these services, PLEASECONTACT TINA WOLF at 630-377-1287 or [email protected] SEPTEMBER 7.
When responding, please include your child/children’s:Name(s)Age(s)Your phone #Date(s) of attendanceList of food allergies (snacks will be provided)
Though a fee is not required, all donations to offset the cost of the sitter and snacks will be greatly appreciated. This canbe sent to Tina c/o the synagogue. (Please do not pay duringthe holidays.)
Wanted: High Holiday
Flower AngelsSisterhood is seeking out
“angels” who will contribute
toward providing beautiful
bimah flower arrangements for
the High Holy Days.
No amount is too small.
Please send checks made out to
Cong. Kneseth Israel Sisterhood
along with a note stating that
your contribution is to go toward
the Flower Fund.
Education Leadership from National LouisUniversity.
Heather is looking forward to meetingeveryone, saying, “I have been very impressedwith the staff and the programming at CKI. I amsuper excited to get to know the families andchildren, and I hope everyone will stop by andintroduce themselves!"
Sue Johnson & Barb RazowskyVice-Presidents of Education
Parashat HaShavu’a: Weekly Torah Portions
Aug 1 Shabbat Nahamu –16 Av Va’et-channan – Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25
Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26
Aug 8 Ekev – Deuteronomy 9:4-10:1123 Av Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3
Aug 15 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Elul 1–30 Av Re’eh – Deuteronomy 12:29-14:29
Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24, 23
Aug 16 Rosh Chodesh Elul 21 Elul Numbers 28:1-15
Aug 22 Shofetim – Deuteronomy 18:6-19:137 Elul Haftarah: Isaiah 51-12-52:12
Aug 29 Ki tetse – Deuteronomy 23:8-24:1314 Elul Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 + 54:11-55:5
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For our Tie-Dye, Hot Dog, and Bonfire Shabbaton June 12, we had eleven awesome kidsattend: 2 from FVJN, 1 from CKI, 5 from TBI, 2from Am Chai, and 1 unaffiliated. It was hostedby the May family, and staffed by Nikki Zeoli,Zach Kohn and Isaac Marshall. Our JuniorStaffer was Megan Placko
Upcoming Events:
LazerMaxx in Elgin
Sunday, August 2, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Open to all Jewish 5th graders through HighSchoolers.
$25.00/person - Early Bird Discount if you RSVP& PAY in advance online!
$30.00/person - Regular Price at the door.
Price includes two 30-minute laser games, 20arcade tokens, pizza, and soda.
NOTE: Bring extra money if you want to purchaseadditional arcade tokens.
Drop off and pick up at LazerMaxx941 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 847-429-1900
RSVP ONLINE, or email [email protected]
Check out Prairie Jewish Youth at: http://www.ckielgin.org/youth-groups.html
Thanks,Liza Bachrach & Elise Kleinman, CKI Youth Co-Chairs
Pushing theEnvelope Farm
May 31
of expertise. While we are currently working onpreliminary planning, we really need input fromyou! It is our intention to take this informationas input for future planning. Sisterhood iswhatever you want it to be. We encourage ALLof you to come and check us out, and arealways welcome at our general meetings andevents. Thank you in advance for sending in thesurveys as well as your Sisterhood dues.
Our Hospitality VPs, Lynn Glaser and BarbRazowsky, have met and already are thinkingabout our traditional Apples and Honey forErev Rosh HaShanah, Breaking of the Fast forYom Kippur, New Members’ Shabbat, Ladies inthe Sukkah, and our Opening Meeting, whichwill be a brunch on October 25.
Our Fundraising VPs, Jodi Sheba and WandaPitzele, have gotten into their jobs. It is nevertoo early to begin prep for our famous,traditional corned beef lunch in November!(More will follow at a later date about thisdelectable project.) Currently we have JanaMcFarlane working on the New Years Greeting.
Sisterhood News (cont’d from page 5)
PJY Tie-Dye, Hot Dog, and Bonfire Shabbat on June 12
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Yahrtzeiten
We recall with loving memory those whose yahrtzeiten 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 May. It is appropriate for members of their families to be present whenthese names are read.
Actual Date Dates ofObserved Service Name
Actual Date Dates ofObserved Service Name
Actual Date Dates ofObserved Service Name
Aug 01 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Charles Cohen*Aug 01 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Morris Puklin*Aug 02 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Jenny Dermer*Aug 02 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Elsie Esther Fischer*Aug 03 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Joseph HillmanAug 04 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Joseph Sable*Aug 05 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Max HirschAug 05 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Max Rosengarden*Aug 06 Jul 31 & Aug 1 Simon C. Kaplan*Aug 7 Aug 7 & 8 Harry Berman*Aug 7 Aug 7 & 8 Albert Weisner*Aug 8 Aug 7 & 8 Anna Shankerman*Aug 8 Aug 7 & 8 Dorothy Fern WeinerAug 9 Aug 7 & 8 Sylvia Bernstein*Aug 9 Aug 7 & 8 Ruth Hornung*Aug 9 Aug 7 & 8 George Zucker*Aug 10 Aug 7 & 8 Tillie Finger*Aug 10 Aug 7 & 8 Morris ThomasAug 12 Aug 7 & 8 Harry Sievers*Aug 13 Aug 7 & 8 Mecca CarpenterAug 13 Aug 7 & 8 Jacob Jacobson*Aug 13 Aug 7 & 8 Benjamin Rodman*Aug 14 Aug 14 & 15 John WeisgerberAug 15 Aug 14 & 15 Rose Marks*
Aug 15 Aug 14 & 15 Kate PondelAug 16 Aug 14 & 15 Fania ChitmanAug 16 Aug 14 & 15 Dora Mariasis*Aug 16 Aug 14 & 15 Maureen (Renie) Poper*Aug 16 Aug 14 & 15 Rubin RaskinAug 16 Aug 14 & 15 Claire RobbinsAug 17 Aug 14 & 15 Leo Schaffner*Aug 18 Aug 14 & 15 Esther Poper*Aug 19 Aug 14 & 15 Myrl CohenAug 19 Aug 14 & 15 Rachel RosenbergAug 19 Aug 14 & 15 Myron ZuckermanAug 20 Aug 14 & 15 Jeanette Panimon Gilles*Aug 20 Aug 14 & 15 Meyer Kagen*Aug 20 Aug 14 & 15 George Lascoe*Aug 21 Aug 21 & 22 Rose Ableman*Aug 21 Aug 21 & 22 Charles Theodore LevinAug 21 Aug 21 & 22 Herman Loeb*Aug 21 Aug 21 & 22 Pierce Richberg*Aug 21 Aug 21 & 22 Miriam ZuckermanAug 23 Aug 21 & 22 Minnie Noon Dato*Aug 23 Aug 21 & 22 Esther RabenAug 23 Aug 21 & 22 Eve RosenfeldAug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Louis Kaplan*Aug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Howard Milton Meyers*
Aug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Dora Eisner Mittledorf*Aug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Max Neustadt*Aug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Samuel Resnick*Aug 25 Aug 21 & 22 Theodore Salstone*Aug 26 Aug 21 & 22 Henry Lipofsky*Aug 26 Aug 21 & 22 Werner Tuteur*Aug 27 Aug 21 & 22 Bessie Lipofsky*Aug 27 Aug 21 & 22 Sara B. Meyers*Aug 27 Aug 21 & 22 Bernard Gustav Troy*Aug 27 Aug 21 & 22 Gussie Tempkin Wohl*Aug 28 Aug 28 & 29 Dinah FishmanAug 28 Aug 28 & 29 Morris Silins*Aug 28 Aug 28 & 29 Yetta WolfinsohnAug 29 Aug 28 & 29 Elias AronAug 29 Aug 28 & 29 Louis H. Epstein*Aug 29 Aug 28 & 29 Dr. Nathan S. Fox*Aug 29 Aug 28 & 29 Daniel Gombiner*Aug 29 Aug 28 & 29 Victor MarsalaAug 30 Aug 28 & 29 William Joseph Gordon*Aug 30 Aug 28 & 29 Belle Kantrowitz*Aug 30 Aug 28 & 29 Daniel Wohl Mayshar*Aug 30 Aug 28 & 29 Gishe Beila ShermanAug 31 Aug 28 & 29 Ida GrossAug 31 Aug 28 & 29 Joseph Mell*Sep 1 Aug 28 & 29 Harold EagelsSep 2 Aug 28 & 29 Lou RaphaelsonSep 3 Aug 28 & 29 Sarah Hold Klein*
There are two dates listed above on our yahrtzeit list. The first is theactual date of the yahrtzeit, 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 CANDLES
Fri July 31 ...............7:54 PM Sat Aug 1 ................9:23 PM
Fri Aug 7 .................7:45 PM Sat Aug 8 ................9:14 PM
Fri Aug 14...............7:36 PM Sat Aug 15..............9:04 PM
Fri Aug 21...............7:25 PM Sat Aug 22..............8:54 PM
Fri Aug 28...............7:14 PM Sat Aug 29..............8:43 PM
On Friday night, September 11, we will have aspecial kiddush to unveil the tablecloths from
our CKI fundraiser.A group of women have been working for monthsto embroider all the signatures, and we are veryexcited to show off our hard work to everyone.Hope you can join us to celebrate! We're thrilled wehave raised over $1,300 with this fundraiser!
Thank you,Robin Seigle, Fundraising Chair
Fundraising – New Tablecloths Ready!!
15 pounds of lettuce from the CKI community garden. We calculated that is90 servings of fresh salad! Food for Greater Elgin was delighted. MichelleFrampton, the director, was thrilled to receive fresh produce. (More on Tikkun Olam/Social Action on page 12.)
For information about ordering a leaf or rock,which is a permanent fixture at CKI, contact Robin Seigle at [email protected] or 847-426-8426.
BUY A LEAF OR A ROCK NOW! Celebrate the season, and help CKI, with the
purchase of a leaf or rock.
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Generous Donations
CLARA WECHTER EDUCATION FUNDTo Jacob Atkins— Congratulations on yourBar MitzvahSue & Dick JohnsonNina Finn
To Jacob Gantz— Congratulations on yourBar MitzvahSue & Dick JohnsonNina Finn
To Gareth Sitz—For a speedy recoverySue & Dick Johnson
CAPITAL DRIVE –BATHROOM UPGRADE FUNDIn honor of Karen & Al Bender’s birthdaysSuzy & Marc Zemel
in honor of Risa Cohen retiringSuzy & Marc Zemel
R’FUAH SH’LEIMAH – GET WELL
May G-d have mercy upon you and others whoare ill among the people of Israel.
August Birthdays
1 Stewart Levin
2 Jerry Goldstein
2 Aliyah Kravis
3 Shaun Bonner
4 Barbara Maring
5 David Haft
6 Robert Levine
6 Leah Schillmoeller
8 Shane Bonner
9 Norma Hass
9 David Schillmoeller
9 Rachel Schillmoeller
10 Josh Poper
12 Rob Klein
14 Wanda Pitzele
15 Bernie Miller
16 Stephen Tremmel
20 Jana McFarlane
20 Samuel Meisgeier
20 Aiden Rockwood
21 Jacob Sheba
22 Dan Modes
24 Simon Klein
24 Sherry Wiesman
26 Lisa Gerlach
29 Rob Gerlach
30 Amy Klein
August Anniversaries
6 Stewart & Joanne Levin
7 Edward & Tina Wolf
9 Paul & Lynn Glaser
11 Rob & Melissa Gerlach
17 Michael Gantz & Judy Rubenstein-Gantz
22 Michael & Marsha Schwartz
23 Eric-Jan M. Ginder & Lisa Wohl
25 Leonard & Laurie Winner
26 Daniel & Anaïs Bowring
30 Herbert & Medina Gross
30 Henry & Ethel Schillmoeller
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
Lee Miller Book Fund – New books for Library
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)
Brad BurkerDavid GoodmanWanda PitzeleRon Razowsky
David SitzGareth SitzMarcy Cohen-TremmelSherry Wiesman
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Torah School beginsSunday, August 30.
Don't forget to registeryour children.
Forms are available on the CKIwebsite or by calling the office,
847-741-5656
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Yes! We are coming to the Break-the-Fast! Family name: ________________________________________ Number attending: ________
We’d like to help defray the cost!! Please make check payable to Amt enclosed $____________ Congregation Kneseth Israel Sisterhood and send to:
Barb Razowsky, 625 Wood Ridge Court, Elgin, IL 60123
CKI Sisterhood, once again, is sponsoring the annual Break-the-Fast Dairy Dinner. In order tobetter plan this event, we are asking that you RSVP as soon as possible. No one will beturned away, but your reservation will help us continue this tradition with accuracy. Asuggested donation of $10.00 per person would be greatly appreciated to help defray thecost of this yearly event.
Dairy Break-the-Fast • Wednesday, September 23
�PLEASE RSVP TO: [email protected] MAIL DONATIONS BY TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
On Yom Kippur, we remember our deardeparted in prayer, and pledge charitable
offerings in their honor.
It has been the tradition in our Congregation topublish a Memorial Booklet which isdistributed on Yom Kippur at the time of theYizkor Service. In this booklet, we list the namesof our departed loved ones as a tribute to theirmemory.
We hope that you will take this opportunity tomemorialize your loved ones by including theirnames in the Memorial Booklet.
All members should have received either a blankform or a form listing your names from lastyear. Please return the form to CKI as soon aspossible, but no later than Friday, September 7.Your enclosed offering, which will be muchneeded help to maintain the Synagogue andReligious School, is greatly appreciated. If youneed a blank form or have any questions,please call Karen Bender at 847-658-2309 oremail [email protected].
Memorial Booklet
Despite the heat, our crew worked hard and we had another successful and fun Build Day. The four bedroom home that we worked on today is near completion—the family closes
on July 31.
We painted the entire first floor and doors and trim in the basement.
Thanks to all our hard workers: Simon Klein, Rabbi Margaret Klein, Robin Seigle, Mark Seigle, JoeRosenfeld, Rich Kruth, Dan Marshall, Ken More, Dick Johnson, and Ali Irelan.
Also thanks to Katie Irelan for helping to make lunch, and I know the crew would like to thankme for making a late afternoon run to DQ for Dilly Bars.
We had a great time and we look forward to next year.
Thank you again,Elise Kleinman, Social Action Chair
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T he Elgin Chapter of Hadassah is sponsoring its annual sale of kosher one-pound round challahs
(plain or raisin) for the new year, on Wednesday, September 9.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
Your order will be available for pickup at CKI on Wednesday, September 9, between Noon and
7:00 PM, or at other times by arrangement.
Please mail your orders to HADASSAH, c/o Charles Zimmerman, P.O. Box 5866, Elgin, IL 60121.
Payment must be received by September 1. Any questions? Please call Nancy at (847) 828-6090 or
send an email to [email protected]. Checks should be made out to Hadassah.
I would like to order: __________Plain challah(s) @ $5.50 each = ________
__________Raisin challah(s) @ $5.75 each = ________
Total $________
Name______________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________
Check enclosed: Check #________ Amt__________________ (Payable to Hadassah. Please do not send cash.)
Please mail your orders to:HADASSAHc/o Charles ZimmermanP.O. Box 5866Elgin, IL 60121Payment must be received by September 1.
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This is a fundraiser with terrific cost and timesaving benefits for all of us! Instead ofspending the time and money preparing cardsto send to fellow friends within thecongregation, this beautiful card is sent to allcongregants. Please be sure to send in the formand donation to Jana so that your names canbe added. It is a beautiful way to share the joyof the holiday!
This is just a little peek of what is currentlyhappening within Sisterhood. What can youlook forward to in the future? Did you knowthat Sisterhood is a great place to developfriendships and to have fun? Did you know thatthrough Sisterhood, not only do friendshipsdevelop, but also these bonds grow strongerand deeper? It is through “rubbing our elbowstogether” while having fun, and assisting withvarious projects this all happens. What can youdo if you have a busy schedule? Let’s say youhave an hour every now and then to volunteerand/or to come to events. No problem, we willbe happy to see you for that hour, and you willbe glad you participated! If you are onlyavailable once in a while, but not all the time,that too is ok! Come when you can. We will behappy to see you.
This is OUR SISTERHOOD. Like any otherorganization, it takes everyone to make it asuccess. Please help us maintain the activitiesthat Sisterhood is responsible for, and help us
help ourselves. Please do not feel like you haveto make huge commitments of time. Just dowhat you can. You will be glad that you did! Ifall of us do this, we can make beautiful thingshappen. I can’t wait to see what we willcollectively create!
We do lots of things “behind the scenes,” whichhelp keep everything flow smoothly. For example:
• Kiddushes and onegs are organized bySisterhood. Please consider hosting aKiddush and/or oneg by yourself, or with afriend. For more information, pleasecontact Elise Kleinman.
• Do you need a babysitter for during theHigh Holidays? Please see moreinformation about this within the bulletin,and contact Tina Wolf.
• Sisterhood is responsible for the flowers onthe bimah, Apples and Honey for RoshHaShanah, babysitting for during the HighHolidays, and the Break-the-Fast at theconclusion of Yom Kippur. These are alllovely traditions, but frankly, it takes a gooddeal of time and financial responsibility forthese to happen. Please let Lynn Glaserand/or Barb Razowsky know that you areable to help with some of these activities.Please consider being a High Holiday angelto help defray the costs.
As your Sisterhood President, I am interested inyour ideas. Please contact me [email protected], or at 847-464-2959, toshare your thoughts. I look forward to workingwith all of you!
– Suzy Zemel
NOTE: If you ever need a ride to an event, let usknow and we will help find you a lift.
Sisterhood News (cont’d from page 7)
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sponsored events:
Wed., Sept. 23: Break-the-Fast(See form on p.12)
Tues., Sept. 29: Ladies in the Hut for Chocolate, Wine,
and Fun!
Fri., Oct. 16: A Celebration ofFall: Family Dinner followed bythe New Member Shabbat
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August 20151 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM
2 PJ Youth at LazerMaxx 2:00 PM
3 CKI Board Meeting 7:00 PM
4 Choir Practice 7:00 PM
5 Staffing lunch program at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (HTLC) 11:30 AM
8 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM
9 Men’s Club Golf Outing, Geneva 11:15 AM
10 Order Fundability CertificatesPADS
11 Choir Practice 7:00 PM
12 Staffing lunch program at HTLC 11:30 AM
14 HAKOL SUBMISSIONS DUEShabbat on the Road: The Johnson’s Residence 6:30 PM
15 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM
16 CKI PICNICPrimrose Farm, St. Charles Noon-3:00 PM
17 Pick up Fundability CertificatesProject Uplift Craft 2:00 PM
18 Choir Practice 7:00 PM
22 Shabbat Service 9:30 AM
25 Choir Practice 7:00 PM
26 Book Club at the home of Karen Bender 7:00 PM
29 Shabbat ServiceAliyah Kravis Bat Mitzvah 9:15 AM
31 Calendar Meeting 7:00 PM
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Shabbat Services: Saturday mornings 9:30 am