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Posted on February 12, 2024

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POSTED ON February 13, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Lyla Gray, daughter of Laura and Matthew Gray, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the marriage of their daughter Pamela Renee to Michael Schultz, son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Stacey Price on the passing of her father, Arno Filerman.
The Carey family on the passing of Marlene Carey.
Lael Edelstein on the passing of her mother, Marlene Edelstein.

POSTED ON February 6, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Isaac Wynes, son of Lesley and Jeremy Wynes, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Bob Berger on his birthday and the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Jodi and David Gimbel on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Abigail Paige Rubinstein, proud parents are Madeline and Roni Rubinstein.
Philip and Doreen Feitelberg on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Mort Steinberg on his birthday and 67th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Aviva Waitz on the passing of her father, Marc Katz.

POSTED ON January 30, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Merle Rosenfeld on her special birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Karen Kesner on the loss of her brother, Mitchell Ross Weisberg.
Rabbi David Weiss on the loss of his brother, Howard Weiss.

POSTED ON January 23, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Laurel and Barry Abramowicz on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Leia Esther Gibbs. Proud parents are Ashley and Josh Gibbs and brother Dean.
Rebekah Nemirow on her 14th birthday and 1st anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.
Abby Silberman on her 14th birthday.

POSTED ON January 16, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jane Alden Shira Senescu on her 8th brithday celebrated on January 6th!. Proud grandparents are Stuart & Marlene Senescu.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Sylvia Pachter on the loss of her sister, Edith Altman Rashewsky.

POSTED ON January 9, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Leo Cohen, son of Lindsay and Brian Cohen, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Jonathan Friedman on his 80th birthday.
Eileen and Ron Goldberg on the birth of their grandson, Junot Ellis Goldberg Peralta, son of Rachel and Bryan Peralta, born December 23, 2024.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Hazzan Jacob Sandler on the passing of his grandfather, Leonard Sandler.
Linda Gottlieb on the loss of her sister, Dr. Gail Beyer.

POSTED ON January 2, 2025

CONDOLENCES TO:

James Fisch on the passing of his wife, Rochelle Fisch.

POSTED ON December 26, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Madeleine and David Solomon on the birth of their granddaughter.

POSTED ON December 19, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sam Shanes on his 81st birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Alan Gandelman on the passing of his mother, Marilyn Gandelman Weinstein.
Helaine Resinck on the passing of her husband, Howard Resnick.
Marcia Zakroff on the passing of her mother, Jacqueline Zakroff.

POSTED ON December 12, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Erica Schwab on the 33rd anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.
Ari Schwab on the 5th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Kitah Vav for leading the entire Junior Congregation service this morning.
David Pickard, who has been appointed to the International General Board for USY as Social Action/Tikkun Olam Chair in Highland Park, IL.

POSTED ON December 5, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Hazel Lynn, daughter of Tracy and Eric Lynn, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

POSTED ON November 27, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mayer Stiebel for making Aliyah in the next few months.
David Schwartz for his 84th birthday and anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Richard and Janice Small on their 37th wedding anniversary.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Larry Pachter, on the passing of his father Sidney B Pachter, and to Sylvia Pachter on the passing of her husband, Sidney B Pachter.
The family of Hedy Sered on her passing.
Reuben Warshawsky on the passing of his father, Jay Warshawsky.
Keith Shapiro on the passing of his mother, Lorraine Shapiro.

POSTED ON November 21, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Richard Gross on his 73rd birthday,
Ari Schwab on his birthday.
Erica Schwab on her birthday.
Molly and Zev Tovian on the birth of their son, Ari Gal Tovian. Proud grandparents are Amy and John McKaig and Merle and Steven Tovian.

POSTED ON November 14, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Betsy Katz on her 82nd birthday.
Sheldon Rosenfeld on his 90th birthday.
Steven Horak and Lenna Silberman Scott on the birth of their granddaughter. Daughter of Ahron and Meirav Schwartzmessing. Great granddaughter of Margaret and Alan Silberman.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Sheldon Rosenfeld on the passing of his sister Lorraine Asarch.

POSTED ON November 7, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Margaret Silberman on her 80th birthday.

David Gross and family on the passing of his father, Mark Gross.
Josh and Katy Silvers on the passing of their son, Biruk Silvers.

POSTED ON October 31, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the auf ruf of their daughter Pamela Hochwert to Michael Schultz, son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz.
Hazzan Jenna Greenberg on her birthday
Elizabeth Ury on her Hebrew birthday.
Shael Siegel on his 92nd birthday.

POSTED ON October 23, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rhoda Levine on her 100th birthday.
Jane Adler on the 37th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah at Beth El.
MARY CHANNON, YINAM COHEN, and RAMONA CHOOS, for being honored at Simchat Torah services! May you continue to go from strength to strength. Mazel tov!

POSTED ON October 16, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rachel Kamin on her 50th birthday.
Jan and Brian Channon on their 40th wedding anniversary.
Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the marriage of their son Ross Becker, to Sonali Yvonne, daughter of Dr. Miran and Yasmin Salgado.

POSTED ON October 10, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michelle Fetea, Beth El’s Events Coordinator, on her birthday!

CONDOLENCES TO:

Joel Steinberg and Family on the passing of his father, Neil Steinberg.

POSTED ON October 2, 2024

CONDOLENCES TO:

Suzanne Pinzur on the passing of her husband, Robert Pinzur.
Dr. Robert Ruderman on the passing of his mother, Lois May Ruderman.

POSTED ON September 26, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sam Smiley, son of Jill and Jeremy Smiley, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Mira Temkin on her 73rd birthday.
Julie and Mark Gerstein on the marriage of their son Evan Benjamin to Ali Nicole Farr, daughter of Debbie Farr and Robert Farr.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of Glen Bernfield on his passing.

POSTED ON September 19, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael Millenson on the 58th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Dylan Poll, son of Allyson and Ryan Poll, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Michael Katz on his 82nd birthday.

POSTED ON September 12, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jeff and Beth Grafstein on the birth of their granddaughter, Sydney Nora, daughter of Britt Karp and Jake Grafstein, born August 31. Mazal Tov to extended family aunt and uncle Kate and Josh Rosenberg, cousin Charlie Rosenberg, as well as proud great-grandmother, Annette Grafstein.
Micah Natenshon, son of Debra and Adam Natenshon, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Grandpa Lou Natenshon and Saba Alan Brodsky’s 83 birthdays and 2nd Bar Mitzvahs
Gabi Natenshon high school graduation and 5th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah
Adam Natenshon’s 35th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, and Zachary’s inspiring davening.
Laurel and Barry Abramowicz on the birth of their granddaughter, Leia Esther Gibbs. Proud parents are Ashley and Josh Gibbs.
Marlene and Seth Halpern on the birth of their granddaughter, Joni Maya Caminer. Proud parents are Emily and Mitchell Caminer.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Nehama Levy-Weller on the passing of her father, Sandy Weller.

POSTED ON September 5, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jodi and David Gimbel on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Nora Elle Kapadia.
Marcy Freeman in honor of her 60th birthday.
Mary and Ben Channon on their 15th wedding anniversary.
Ben Channon on the 27th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Jeff and Beth Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter, Dahlia Meira, daughter of Rabbi Sofia Zway and Rabbi Brett Kopin, born August 23. Additional Mazal Tov to extended family aunt and uncle Samantha and Yoni Silverman, cousins Noa and Elan Silverman, as well as proud great-grandmother, Myrna Kopin.

POSTED ON August 29, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Micah Steinberg, son of Laura Patterson and Joel Steinberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Sid and Sylvia Pachter on their 72nd wedding anniversary.
Mary Channon on her 40th birthday.

The Patterson and Steinberg Family on the loss of their sister-in-law, Jennifer Manzelli Patterson.

POSTED ON August 22, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jackie Rubinoff, daughter of Rochelle and Earl Rubinoff, and Harry Orenstein, son of Leslie and David Orenstein, on their Auf Ruf.
Rochelle and Earl Rubinoff on their 36th wedding anniversary.
Mort and Miriam Steinberg on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Sarah Shanes, daughter of Diane and Daniel Shanes, and Zachary Cohen, son of Anita and Steven ^(z”l)Cohen on their Auf Ruf.
Harrison Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, grandson of Barbara Freeman, married Anna Warshay, daughter of Ida Benson and Nathanial Warshay, July 7, 2024.

Andrew and Joelle Swatez Freeman on the birth of their daughter, Mira Charlotte (מירה אשירה), August 5. Proud grandparents, Marcy and Rob Freeman, Proud great grandmother, Barbara Freeman.

POSTED ON August 15, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mark Mosk on his 55th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of Pearl Zaid on her passing.
The family of Phyllis Silverman on her passing.
Dr. Robert Greenstein on the passing of his wife, Maxine Greenstein.

POSTED ON August 1st, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jodi and David Gimbel on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Nora Elie Kapadia. Proud parents are Jessica and Elan Kapadia.
Matan Ginsberg on his 10th birthday.
Ken Levin on his 87^th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Glen Bernfield on the passing of his wife, Sondra Bernfield.

POSTED ON July 25, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sara and Steve Coven on the birth of their granddaughter, and Sheldon and Merle Rosenfeld on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Yakira Lev.
Ira and Elise Frost on the birth of their grandson, and Eenie Frost on the birth of her great-grandson, Franklin Werner Santana.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Rita Buckman on the passing of her husband, Jerry Buckman.

POSTED ON July 18, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ken Saffir and David Eisenberg on celebrating their 75th birthdays and 65 years of friendship. David is also celebrating 71,000+ lifetime miles run.
Sam Smith, son of Judy L and Michael Smith, who married Ali Stone, daughter of Debbie Garten and Gary Stone, on July 14th.
Leslye Whittman on her 50th birthday.
Adam Glazer on his 60th birthday.
Scott Topal, Jordan Shapiro and Nate Wellek for being selected to the 2024 JUF 36 Under 36 list! Click here to read more.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Barbara Field and Family on the passing of her husband, Lawrence Field.
James Seidenberg and Family and Laura Freedman and Family and on the passing of their father and grandfather, Mel Seidenberg.

POSTED ON July 11, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Judy Miller in honor of her birthday.
Jessica Dlugie, daughter of Joyce and David Dlugie and Nate Wellek, son of Liz and Jeff Wellek, on their Auf Ruf.
Steven Sacks, son of Susan and Marc Sacks, and Annie Glasser, daughter of Sharon Jaffe and Jim Glasser, on their recent wedding last weekend.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Laura and Rabbi Alex Freedman on the passing of her grandfather, Mel Seidenberg.

POSTED ON July 4, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eli Krumbein on his 98th birthday.
JoAnne Blumberg on the birth of her granddaughter. Proud parents are Peri and Scott Babendir.
Barbara Blumberg on the birth of her great-granddaughter.
Mayer Stiebel on his birthday.

POSTED ON June 27, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi David and Judy Weiss on their 55th wedding anniversary.
JoAnne Blumberg on her Bat Mitzvah anniversary.

POSTED ON June 20, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Gerald Lasin on the 75th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Betsy and Michael Katz on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Steven Blitzstein on his 40th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Ellen Lavin on the passing of her brother, William Shapiro.

POSTED ON June 11, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Lorelai Lindon who will be on the 2024-2025 USY International Exec Board as the Social Action and Tikkun Olam (SATO) Vice President!
We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes this year!

Steve Lampert, son of Suzie & Mark Lampert, who got married to Cori Sloan, daughter of Marcia & Marc Sloan, on June 1st.

Sam Smiley, My Family Story International Winner!

CONDOLENCES TO:

Roni Cohen and family for the passing of his beloved mother Idalee cohen.

POSTED ON June 6, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Isaac Reinsdorf, son of Holly and Jonathan Reinsdorf, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Tayor and Logan Bierman on their baby naming.
Tome and Matt Travers on their baby naming.
Alan Gandelman on the birth of his granddaughter, Chloe Jane Gandelman. Proud parents are Steph and Eddie Gandelman
Richard Zelin on his 70th birthday and 57th Bar Mitzvah anniversary.
Michael and Sharon Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Malka Hadassah Rosenberg. Proud parents are Marissa and Jonathan Rosenberg.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Marla Grossberg and Michele Rubin on the passing of their mother, Merle Friedman.
The Family of Herbert Rosen on his passing.
The Family of Marline Massarik on her passing.

POSTED ON May 30, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Adam Patinkin and Megan Michael on their Auf Ruf.
Barbara and Michael Salberg on celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this week.

Max Feldman, son of Eva and Jeffrey Feldman, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Michael Froy and family on the passing of his sister, Marci Froy.

POSTED ON May 23, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jacob Drumm, son of Ali and Michael Drumm, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Aaron and Ellen Krumbein on their 36th wedding anniversary.
Ron Goldberg on the 57th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Yehuda Cohen and family on the passing of his father and our congregant, Rabbi Burton Cohen.

POSTED ON May 16, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

-Dylan Buzin, son of Melissa and Samuel Buzin, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah
-Steven Sacks, son of Susan and Marc Sacks and Annie Glasser, daughter of Sharon Jaffe and JIm Glasser on their Auf Ruf
-Rabbi Schwab on his birthday.
-Ellen Krumbein on her 65th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

– Sue Levine, Pam Redfield and Cindy Herman on the passing of their mother, Betty Lichter

POSTED ON May 9, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Maya Good, daughter of Yael Rajstein and Seth Good, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Robert Schnitzer, son of Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer and Sarah Cohen, daughter of Devorah and Arnie Cohen on their Auf Ruf.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of Ronald Sharlach on his passing.

POSTED ON May 2, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ellen Lavin on her 79th birthday.
Benjamin Apter, son of Leslie and Greg Apter and Chloe Scherer, daughter of Paul Scherer and the late Diane Scherer, on their Auf Ruf.
Danielle Doppelt, daughter of Ellen and Robert Doppelt and Corey Levin, son of Sheri and Alan Jolcover, on their Auf Ruf.
Happy 65^th birthday on 5/3 to Bob Doppelt.
Happy 65^th birthday on 5/5 to Alan Jolcover.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Josh Silvers on the passing of his father, Earl Silvers.
Adam Glazer on the passing of his mother, Deborah Glazer.
Paulette Margulies on the passing of her brother, Roger Rubin.

POSTED ON April 18, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Leah Spellberg, daughter of Audra Kaplan and Alan Spellberg and Jeremy Brown, son of Robin Greenhouse and Kyle Brown on their Auf Ruf.
Maya Schondorf, daughter of Sivan and Mark Schondorf, on her 13th birthday and her Bat Mitzvah last year in Israel.
Bruce Greenpahn on his 75th birthday.
Lean Brajer on her 48th birthday and Bat Mitzvah anniversary.
Matt Scott Gray on his 45th birthday.
Ellie Goldsmith on her 21st birthday.
Judith Kaufman on her 76^th birthday.

POSTED ON April 11, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Steven Lampert, son of Mark and Suzanne Lampert, and Cori Sloan, daughter of Marc and Marcia Sloan on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

POSTED ON April 4, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Larry Goldsmith on his 70th birthday.
Alexa Boorstein, daughter of Gail and Brian Boorstein and Allen Levy, son of Carol and John Levy, on their Auf Ruf
Sadie Sher, daughter of Heather and Benjamin Sher, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Hazzan Jacob Sandler on his 30th birthday.

POSTED ON MARCH 28, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Samuel Smith, son of Judy and Michael Smith, and Ali Stone, daughter of Debbie Garten and Gary Stone, on their Auf Ruf.

POSTED ON MARCH 20, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Laura Patterson on her birthday.
Emma Arnold, daughter of Candace and Daniel Arnold, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Naomi Wexler and Family on the passing of her father, Herman Wexler.The Family of Sheila Olshansky on her passing.

POSTED ON MARCH 14, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Andie Lawrence, daughter of Samantha Amdursky and Marc Lawrence, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Stuart Cohen and family on the passing of his wife, Rolly Cohen.Steven Hefter and family on the passing of his father, Harry Hefter.
Jamie Jacobsohn and family on the passing of his mother, Myra Jacobsohn.
Carol Lazarus and family on the passing of her mother, Ruth Strauss.

POSTED ON MARCH 7, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Aidan Burack and Sam Smiley, winners of “My Family Story Project.”

Dylan Weininger, son of Jennifer Weininger and Noah Weininger, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Maureen Chaikin and family on the passing of her mother, Helen Rosenberg.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eliana Humes, daughter of Caryl and Jefford Humes on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Matt Pestine on his Man of the Year award.Lorelai Lindon on her Youth of the Year award.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Ramona Choos and family on the passing of her son, Lance Choos.Judith Coren and family on the passing of her husband, Arthur Coren.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 22, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eli Pearl, son of Danielle and Jonathan Pearl, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Bradley Feinberg on his 50th birthday.Jefford Humes on his 46th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Lasky and Brajer families on the loss of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Roslyn Dobkin.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Hailey Blumberg, daughter of Stephanie and Ryan Blumberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Thomas “T.J” Gordon and Family on the passing of his father, Jonathan Richard Gordon.
Jennifer Wasserman on the passing of her mother, Susan Farber.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mary and Jerry Kaltman on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Rebecca Weissman and David Kaltman.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2024

CONDOLENCES TO:

Louis Paster and family on the passing of his brother, Harrison Paster.Gayle Shapiro and family on the passing of her brother, Martin Joseph.Rochelle Foxman and family on the passing of her brother, Mike Rosen.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

June Back Frydman on her birthday.
Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the engagement of their daughter Pamela to Michael Schultz son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz. Racquel Hochwert, grandmother.

POSTED ON JANUARY 25, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Abigal Silberman, daughter of Jodie and Mark Silberman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rob Freeman on his birthday.Matt Pestine and Jamie Glass-Pestine on the engagement of their daughter Sidney Glass to Scott Krugel, son of Erica and Gary Krugel.
Jori Brajer on his 54^th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Mike Berke and family on the passing of his mother, Idelle Berke.

POSTED ON JANUARY 18, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Anne and Matthew Doppelt on the birth of their daughter, Bea Houser and to big sister Moonie Rae and to proud grandparents Ellen and Bob Doppelt.
Galit Goldenberg, daughter of Nami and David Goldenberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Darryl Temkin on his 75th birthday.
Sid Pachter on his 92nd birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Maryl Dayan on the passing of her father, Wallace Ginsberg.
Basia Retsky on the passing of her mother, Bernice Oliff.
Steven Naumann and family on the passing of his brother, Michael Naumann.

POSTED ON JANUARY 11, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Steve and Wendy Abrams on the birth of their grandson Noah Gabriel. Proud parents are Josh and Gabi Abrams.
Rebekah Nemirow, daughter of Allison and Adam Nemirow, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Lisa Warren and Family on the passing of her father, Marvin Bilfeld.

POSTED ON JANUARY 4, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Len and Bobbie Tenner on their 85th birthdays.

POSTED ON DECEMBER 28, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sam Shanes on his 80th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Amy Gerstein and Family on the passing of her sister, Cathy Kahn.

POSTED ON DECEMBER 21, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Steve and Merle Tovian on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Rachel and Jason Greenberg.

CONDOLENCES TO:
Regina Rosenstein and Family on the passing of her husband, Sheldon Rosenstein.
The Family of Elaine Berger on her passing.

POSTED ON DECEMBER 14, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rachel Leibovitz and Howard Foster on the baby naming of their daughter, Aviva Hope Foster.
Maya Chiswick, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Julie Dann and Family on the passing of her sister, Debra Dann Kay.
The family of Joyce Pollack on her passing.

POSTED ON DECEMBER 7, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Noah Ripes, son of Ronit and Daniel Ripes, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Jane Shira Senescu on her 7th Birthday. Proud grandparents are Stuart & Marlene Senescu.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Isla Green, daughter of Era and Ben Green, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Ari Schwab on the 4th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Erica Schwab on the 32nd anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.
Erin and Jon Gordon for their new baby born Eden Rayah. Proud grandparents are Mindy and Jeff Gordon and Ellen and Bob Doppelt and great grandparents are Abby and Larry Block! Such a Beth El baby!!
Dr. Alexis Braverman and Charlie Gandelman on the birth of their son.
Alan Gandelman on the birth of his grandson.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Dr. Joel Retsky and Family on the passing of his mother, Batya Retsky.Sandra Raizes on the passing of her brother, George Cohon.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jordan Meyers, son of Marni Futterman and Evan Meyers on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Richard and Janice Small on their 36th wedding anniversary.
Lawrence and Susan Silberman on the birth of their grandson Reid Shane Silberman. Proud parents are Kyle and Daryl Silberman.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jerry and Annette Blumberg on their 50th wedding anniversary.Marla Hand and James Nyeste on their 40th wedding anniversary and on Jim’s birthday.Elizabeth Ury on her 62nd birthday.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael and Barbara Salberg on the wedding of their son Max to Erin Kazarian.

Harrison Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, on his engagement to Anna Warshay.
Sheldon Rosenfeld on his 89th birthday.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023

CONDOLENCES TO:

Shirley Bornstein, Scott Bornstein and family on the passing of their son and brother, Ian Bornstein.Ruth Stern and family on the passing of her husband, Frank Stern.

POSTED ON OCTOBER 26, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ari Smith, son of Michelle Wasserman and David Smith, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Zachary Warren, son of Lisa and Todd Warren and Danielle Parmacek, daughter of Jacki and Eric Parmacek on their auf ruf.Yael Rajstein and Scott Drucker on the birth of their son, Liam Jose Drucker.Dr. David and Rabbi Ora Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Mila Rose. Proud parents are Mark Schnitzer and Jamie Cooper.Mitch and Karen Kopin and Myrna Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Dara. Proud parents are Melissa and Sam Levenback.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of Frances Altman on her passingAdam Guetzow and Family on the passing of his father, Eugene Guetzow

POSTED ON OCTOBER 19, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jack Srour, son of Lisa and Danny Srour, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Nina and Mark Gaines on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Tamara Meg Friedman. Proud parents are Jill andDavid Friedman.Sheldon and Merle Rosenfeld on their 27th anniversary.Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Yakir Dov Stern.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Judith Dolins and family on the loss of her sister, Ruth Colby.Marc Fine and family on the loss of his father, Albert Fine.

POSTED ON OCTOBER 12, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ruthie Plankar, daughter of Shayna and Dennis Plankar, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Rachel Kamin on her 49th birthday
Evan Kamin on the first anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Gerald Goodman’s family on his passing.

POSTED ON OCTOBER 5, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Alan Silberman on his Bar Mitzvah Sheini.
Zachary Brajer on his 14th birthday.

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Our three Simchat Torah honorees:Erica Lindon – Kol HaNearimDana Atlas – Kalat TorahMark Gaines– Hatan Beresheet

Madeline Goone, daughter of Kim Levy and Jordan Mark on their auf ruf.
Michael Katz on his 81st birthday and 68th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Abby and Larry Block on their 66^th wedding anniversary
Larry Block on the 75^th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah
Larry Block on the 45^th year as founder, manager and principal cellist of the Highland Park Strings

CONDOLENCES TO:

David Lasky and Family on the passing of his sister Caron Knopoff
Samantha Lichtman and Family on the passing of her mother Hannah Helman

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Walker Leeb, son of Jori and Daniel Leeb, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

David Schwartz and family on the passing of his wife, Renee Hirsch.

POSTED ON AUGUST 31, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Beckett Shifrin, son of Chari and Aaron Shifrin, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Sidney and Sylvia Pachter on their 71st wedding anniversary.
David Rosenberg and Carolyn Kangavari on their auf ruf.
Jerry and Adriene Lasin on the marriage of their granddaughter, Maya Rosen to Erez Bleicher.
Helaine Liebman, daughter of Sarah and Richard Liebman, and Joshua London, son of Ellen and Jeffrey London, on their auf ruf.

POSTED ON AUGUST 24, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Julia and Mark Gerstein on the engagement of their son, Evan Benjamin to Ali Nicole Farr, daughter of Debbie Farr and Bob Farr.
Dalia Heftman, daughter of Michele and Jeffery Heftman, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.
Seth Halpern on his 60th birthday.
Fran Alpert on her 87th birthday.
Judy Berkeley on her 50th birthday.
Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the engagement of their son, Ross Becker Hochwert to Sonali Yvonne Salgado, daughter of Dr. Miran and Yasmin Salgado.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Simon Halfin and family on the passing of his mother, Myra Halfin.
Mary Channon and family on the loss of her mother, Barrie Rhea Hibdon.

POSTED ON AUGUST 17, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Aaron Zelin, son of Judith Hirsch Zelin and Richard Zelin and Erika Jerwick, daughter of Ilene and Jeff Jerwick on their auf ruf and upcoming wedding.
Sarah Shanes, daughter of Diane and Daniel Shanes, on her engagement to Zach Cohen.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Ned Zallik and family on the passing of his brother, Dennis Rosen.
Bill Gertz and family on the passing of his brother David Julius Gertz.
The family of Dolly Nast on her passing.

POSTED ON AUGUST 10, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rachel Small, daughter of Michael and Sheila Small and Dave Tramonte, son of Anthony and Cindy Tramonte, on their auf ruf.
Larry Pachter and Sandy Starkman on their 43rd wedding anniversary.
Madeline Solomon on her 75th birthday.

POSTED ON AUGUST 3, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eleanor Weingardt on her birthday.
Larry and Ellen Goldstein on the birth of their grandson, Benjamin Michael Goldstein. Parents are Jamie Worsek and Jay Goldstein.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Dov Kahana and Family on the passing of his wife, Eileen Kahana.
Joyce Dlugie and Family on the passing of her father, Arthur Zeinfeld.

POSTED ON JULY 27, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rebecca Fivel, daughter of Judy and David Fivel, on her upcoming wedding in September to Daniel Dexter and their Auf Ruf on Saturday, August 29.

POSTED ON JULY 20, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Danny Hochberg, Melanie Axelrod, and Jamie Hendler for being selected to this year’s 36 Under 36.

Read their full profile here: The JUF Magazine

CONDOLENCES TO:

Josh Atlas and Family on the passing of his father, Marshall Atlas.
Kerana Kraft and Family on the passing of her husband, Avram Kraft.

POSTED ON JULY 6, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Marlene Halpern on her 60th birthday.
Jordan Kravitz and Danielle Perle on their Auf Ruf.
Eugene and Renee Goldfarb on their 50th wedding anniversary.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Mark Kardon and Family on the passing of his mother, Dorothy Kardon.

POSTED ON JUNE 29, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eli Krumbein on his 97th birthday.

POSTED ON JUNE 22, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mallory Cohen and Brad Lipton on their wedding and the birth of their child Syler Cohen Lipton. Proud grandparents are Mark and Marla Cohen.

POSTED ON JUNE 15, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ronit & Danny Ripes, on the celebration of their 20 year anniversary!
Terry Grossberg on his 60th birthday.
Paulette Margulies on her 80th birthday.

POSTED ON JUNE 8, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Irene Savine on her birthday.
Rachel Leibowitz and Howard Foster of the birth of their daughter, Aviva Hope Foster.
Marcy and Ken Levin on their 55^th wedding anniversary.
Shael and Myrna Siegel on their 65^th wedding anniversary.

POSTED ON JUNE 1, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Maya Schondorf on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah this week in Israel.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Debbie and Ira Rosenberg, Sheldon and Dawn Lavin, and Amy Chaimson and family on the loss of Sheldon Lavin, beloved father and grandfather
Cecille Silver and Family on the loss of her husband Mike Silver.

POSTED ON MAY 25, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on their 40th anniversary.

Coral Kaufman, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.

Jonah Kaufman, on the commemoration of his bar mitzvah.

Vered Hankin Kaufman and Jeremy Kaufman, on the B’nai Mitzvot celebration of their children Coral and Jonah Kaufman.
Deanna Joy and Morry Sable, on their 45th Wedding Anniversary.

Jake Ephraim, Ryan Lederer and Eli Simmons on their graduation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. All three were fraternity brothers in the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity.

Avram Pachter for being one USY Alumni’s Double Chai Honorees. Honoring 36 outstanding Alumni Aged 36 or Under. Avram is currently the USY Director of Business Operations.

POSTED ON MAY 18, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rocky and Earl Rubinoff on the birth of their grandson, Ben Sydney Bortz. Proud parents are Amy and Ricky Bortz.
Susan Millner on her birthday.
Sarah Fischel, daughter of Phyllis Fischel, on her engagement to James Schondelmeier and their Auf Ruf.
Andrew Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, and Joelle Swatez on their engagement and Auf Ruf.
Jay Levine on his birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Shane Greenstein (Ranna Rozenfeld) and Family on the passing of his father Morey Greenstein.

POSTED ON MAY 11, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Aaron Krumbein on his Bar Mitzvah anniversary.
William Caplan, son of Amanda and Donald Caplan, on becoming Bar Mitzvah.

POSTED ON MAY 4, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jessica Lansing, on her engagement to Kenny Cohen.
Elizabeth Ury on her Master’s from Spertus.
Beth Wigoda on her birthday.
Barbara and David Lansing on the engagement of their daughter Jessica to Kenny Cohen, son of Nancy and Harvey Cohen.
Mia Berke, daughter of Lisa Cooper and Michael Berke, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rebecca Weininger, who works on behalf of survivors of survivors of domestic violence.

“I am fortunate enough to work on behalf of survivors of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The goal of my practice is to move each survivor who comes to the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic closer to their independence. Domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking do not discriminate against socioeconomic status or religion or ethnicity or gender identity and every client deserves to be heard and accepted and deserves zealous advocacy based on unconditional belief in their story. I am honored to be recognized with the Purple Ribbon Award Legal Advocate of the Year 2022-2023 and will go right back to the work that fulfills me and is my privilege to do every day.”

CONDOLENCES TO:

Steven Kessler and Family on the loss of his brother, David Bruce Kessler.

POSTED ON APRIL 27, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Alex Fox, son of Debbie and Joe Fox, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Our 8^th graders who traveled to Israel with IsraelNow in March. We recognize Blake Atlas, Austin Blumberg, Jonathan Faust, Mason Jacobson, Reese Lindon, Lexi Rosenthal and Levi Rosenthal and can’t wait to hear about their trip!

Bobbie and Jeffrey Kwall on the birth of their twin grandchildren, baby boy and baby girl Hill. Proud parents are Shanna and Andrew Hill.
Arnie Kamen on his 90th birthday.
Rachel Leibowitz and Howard Foster on their anniversary.
Joyce Kamen’s 85th birthday.
Ron and Eileen Goldberg on their 40th wedding anniversary.
Ellie Goldsmith on her 20th birthday.
Lorelai Lindon who was voted to be the incoming CHUSY regional president.
Mia Feinberg who was voted to be the incoming CHUSY Communications vice president.
Richard Rabinowitz on his 60th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Rod (Marilyn) Slutzky and Family on the passing of his sister Toby Anne Walanka.

POSTED ON APRIL 20, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Melanie and Seth Pawlow on the birth of their daughter, Kendall Mara Pawlow and to her grandparents, Laurel and Barry Abramowicz.
Daniel Posner, on his upcoming Bar Mitzvah.

POSTED ON APRIL 11, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Serena Savine, daughter of Irene and Gary Savine, on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah.

POSTED ON APRIL 4, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mazel tov to Brad Pickard in honor of his birthday.

POSTED ON MARCH 30, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

The 8^thgraders in our community who traveled to Israel this past February and those who are currently in Israel with IsraelNow. We are so excited for all those who were a part of this program and can’t wait to hear about their trips!

Micah Humes, Julia Block, Leo Sher, Blake Atlas, Austin Blumberg, Jonathan Faust, Mason Jacobson, Reese Lindon, Lexi Rosenthal, Levi Rosenthal.

POSTED ON MARCH 23, 2023

CONDOLENCES TO:

Jane Mordini and Family on the passing of her mother, Susan Solmar.
Franci Kind and Family on the passing of her father, Gary Elkins.

POSTED ON MARCH 16, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jan and Brian Channon on the birth of their new grandson Theodore Cooper Channon. Proud parents are Daniel Channon and Sarah Ford.
Noa Weinstein, daughter of Danielle and Brian Weinstein, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rachel Greenbaum on her 85th birthday.
Barbara Stern, for the birth of her great grandson Israel Mayer Kupchik.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Hahamy/Salberg and Naon Families on the passing of their father, Benny Hahamy.
The Zisook, Rosen and Goldsher Families on the passing of their father Edmond Newton Zisook.

POSTED ON MARCH 9, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael Levin on his 70^th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Bornstein family, on the loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather Bernard Bornstein.
Samuel Shanes on the loss of his wife, Irene Shanes.
Daniel (Diane) Shanes on the loss of their mother, Irene Shanes.

POSTED ON MARCH 2, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Micah Natenshon and Rebekah Nemirow, winners of My Family Story this year.

CONDOLENCES TO:

David Hirschfield and family, and to the Cohen Family, on the loss of their beloved, uncle, great-uncle, father and grandfather, Benjamin “Buddy” Cohen, our congregant and a Beth El Trustee.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Earl and Rocky Rubinoff on the engagement of their daughter Jackie to Harry Orenstein, son of David and Leslie Orenstein.
Mark and Nina Gaines on the birth of their granddaughter, Tamara Meg Friedman.
Jill and David Friedman for the birth of their daughter Tamara Meg Friedman.
Zev and Avi Friedman, sons of Jill and David, and brothers of Tamara Meg Friedman.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Gail (Andrew) Brown and family and Jordan Feiger (Margalit Tocher) and family on the loss of Harry Feiger, beloved father, grandfather and uncle.
Frances Rabinowitz and family on the passing of Joel Rabinowitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ellen and Robert Doppelt on the engagement of their daughter, Dani Doppelt to Corey Levin.

Noa Minkus on becoming Bat Mitzvah

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POSTED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Darryl Temkin on the 61st anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Mort Steinberg on the 65th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Lorelai Lindon, the new CHUSY SATO Vice President! Lorelai is a current BEANS USY board member, and is an active member of our teen community. We are so excited for her as she begins this role with CHUSY and are excited for the social action programs and Tikun Olam (fundraising) events she has planned!

CONDOLENCES TO:

Dawn Sidney and Family on the passing of her mother, Judith Sidney
David Fishbaum and Family on the passing of his father, Morris Fishbaum.
Calvin Eisenberg and Family on the passing of his brother, Sheldon Eisenberg.

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POSTED ON FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Linda Clark on her 71st birthday.
Karen and Michael Kesner on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Lee Katz.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Elizabeth Cohen and Family on the loss of her father Jo D Isaacson.
Barry Gross and Family on the loss of his mother, Alice Gross.

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POSTED ON JANUARY 26, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Noa and Miri Schwab, daughters of Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab, on becoming B’not Mitzvah

Jori Brajer on his birthday aliyah.

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POSTED ON JANUARY 19, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Beth Shapiro Kopin on her 65th birthday.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Joe Adler on the passing of his sister Yael Oesterreicher-Zmora.
Rocky Rubinoff and Family on the passing of her brother, Louis Newman.
The Turner Family on the passing of Amos Turner.

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POSTED ON JANUARY 12, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi Ora Schnitzer on her Bat Mitzvah anniversary.
Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter Riley Jane Jones
Ruby Maxine Schnitzer on her 1^st birthday
Robert Schnitzer and Sara Cohen on their engagement
Happy 90^th birthday to Pearl Zaid

CONDOLENCES TO:

Marci (Keith) Shapiro, Layne (John) O’Connor, Stacey (Lorin) Sandler, on the passing of their mother Rochelle Baum.

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POSTED ON DECEMBER 29, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Beckerman family, on the passing of Bernice Beckerman.
Rabbi David Small, Michael and family, on the passing of their mother Sarah Leah Small.
Kleinerman family, on the passing of David Kleinerman.
Ann Leslie Nadler and family, on the passing of her husband Melvin Nadler.

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POSTED ON DECEMBER 22, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jay and Mindy Sterns on the birth of their grandson.
Elior Baruch, son of Hazzan Jenna Greenberg and Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

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POSTED ON DECEMBER 15, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Alicia Vinocur (our Beth El High School Programming Director) on her engagement to Ben Fooden.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Mark Roter and Family on the passing of his mother, Phyllis Roter.

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POSTED ON DECEMBER 8, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Martin Rosenthal and Robyn Newman on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of Joyce Bernstein on her passing.

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POSTED ON DECEMBER 1, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Zachary Rosenberg, son of Pamela and Jonathan Rosenberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Darien (Terri) Cohen on the passing of his brother, Ronan Cohen.

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POSTED ON NOVEMBER 23, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Aiden and Kira Feinberg, on their B’nai Mitzvah in Israel.
Brad and Eve Feinberg, proud parents of Aiden and Kira.

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POSTED ON NOVEMBER 17, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sheldon Rosenfeld on his 88^th birthday.
Ellie Levy, daughter of Marissa and Lawrence Levy, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Amy Chaimson and Family on the passing of her husband, Bradley Chaimson.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jaclyn Wynes, daughter of Lesley and Jeremy Wynes, on her Bat Mitzvah.

Dana Levin and Aaron Zell on their Aufruf.
Michelle Reisin and Jared Heller on their Aufruf.
Steve and Sara Coven on the birth of their grandson, Avyatar Simcha Ostrow.
Shoshana and Josh Ostrow on the birth of their son, Avyatar Simcha Ostrow.
Avi Coven and Arielle Housmann on their engagement.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Cindy and Marty Pinsky and Family on the passing of their son, Sam Pinsky.
The Family of Ruth Geiderman on her passing.

POSTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Zachary Brajer, son of Leah and Jori Brajer, on becoming Bar Mitzvah.

Shael Siegel on his 90^th birthday.
Yinam Cohen on his birthday.

POSTED ON OCTOBER 27, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Samantha Lipnick, daughter of Sheryl and Stuart Lipnick, on her Bat Mitzvah.

CONDOLENCES TO:

Yolanda Schachter and family on the loss of, Martin Schachter, beloved husband and father.
Ira Ury and Family on the passing of his father, Robert Ury.
The family of Susan Saper on her passing.

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POSTED ON OCTOBER 20, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld on the birth of their great grandson, Evyatar Simcha Ostrow.
Madelyn Wasserman, daughter of Lori and Matthew Wasserman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah (Mincha Service)
Betsy and Michael Katz on their 80^th birthdays.
Cindy Shekhtman on the birth of her granddaughter Malka Elisheva Shekhtman. Proud parents are Louis and Rachel Tiferet. Mazel tov to big brother Asher Aaron.
Ari Coven and Ariela Housman on their engagement.
Rachel and Michael Kamin, on their son Evan’s Bar Mitzvah.
Evan Kamin, on his Bar Mitzvah.

Our Simchat Torah Honors 2022:

Hatan Torah – Aaron Krumbein

Hatan Bereshit – Mary Ellen Bowers Goldsmith

Kol Nearim – Holly Reinsdorf

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POSTED ON OCTOBER 6, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Sara and Steve Coven on the birth of their grandson.
Eli Cohen on his Bar Mitzvah.

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POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mira Temkin on her 71^st birthday.
David Shapiro and Lori Stark on their 36 wedding anniversary.
Gerry Kaplan on the marriage of her grandson Ben Kaplan to Melissa Adler.

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POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi Schwab on the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Melissa Weinberg, daughter of Joanie and Barry Weinberg, and Austin Lerner, son of Robyn Cohen and Jay Lerner, on their Aufruf.
Leora Sherman, daughter of Fran and Jonathan Sherman, and Gavin Ross, son of Laurie Content, on their Aufruf.
Julie Rheinstrom, daughter of Jori Saks and Stephen Rheinstrom and Joshua Fattal, son of Thea Wieseltier and Isaac Fattal, on their Aufruf.
Miriam Hirschfield, daughter of Michelle and Jack Hirschfield, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Adam Rudolph, son of Miriam and Mike Rudolph, and Joseph Shermaria Pipco, son of Esther and Marcos Shemaria Pipco, on their Auf Ruf.

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POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mollie and Matt Levin on the birth of their twins, Alana Leigh and Zoe Emunah.
Mark and Sandra Levin on the birth of their grandchildren, Alana Leigh and Zoe Emunah.
Bobbi and Jeff Kwall on the birth of their granddaughter, Kaia Madison.
Miranda Smerling and Jason Gaines on their engagement.
Stephanie and Michael Smerling, Jan Gaines and Andrew Kenoe, for the engagement of their children Miranda Smerling and Jason Gaines.

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POSTED ON AUGUST 25, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jan and Brian Channon on the birth of their granddaughter.
Justin and Lauren Hefter, son and daughter-in-law of Steve and Janice Hefter had a baby boy.

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POSTED ON AUGUST 11, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Harriet (Joseph) Resnick and Rodney Richter on the passing of their father, Maurice Samuel Richter.

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POSTED ON AUGUST 11, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi Charles and Deborah Dobrusin on the birth of their grandchild Zev Asher Dobrusin.Proud parents are Sam and Shai Dobrusin.

Elliott Solomon on his 75^th birthday.

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POSTED ON AUGUST 04, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael and Barbara Salberg for their son engagement Max Salberg to Erin Kazarian.
Max Salberg for his engagement to Erin Kazarian.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Adina Allen on the birth of their baby girl Jona Liba Allen.
Reuben and Tami Warshawsky on the birth of their granddaughter.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Paul Sherman, son of Fran and Jonathan Sherman and Kerry Honan on their Auf Ruf.
Rachel and Mike Kamin on their 20^th wedding anniversary.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

– Susan and Marc Sacks on the wedding of their son Joshua to Tess Glassman-Kaufman

– Eugene and Renee Goldfarb on their 49^th wedding anniversary, who were married at NSS Beth El

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CONDOLENCES TO:

Kory Goldenberg and family on the loss of Leonard Goldenberg, beloved father, grandfather and husband
Andrew (Lauren) Mitzenmacher and family on the loss of our congregant, Katherine Mitzenmacher, beloved mother and grandmother
Debbie (Mark) Schneiderman and family on the loss of Jerome Sperber, beloved father, grandfather and husband

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Eli Krumbein in honor of his birthday and the birth of his great-grandchildren
Peri and Scott Babendir on the birth of their daughter, Eliana Rachel Babendir
JoAnne Blumberg on the birth of her granddaughter, Eliana Rachel Babendir
Barbara Blumberg on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Eliana Rachel Babendi
Melanie Axelrod on the birth of her niece, Eliana Rachel Babendir

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Cheryl and Ted Banks on the engagement of their daughter, Mimi Banks to Michael Brombart.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Michael Pollack who married on June 11th, 2022 to Ellen Robinson. Son of Susan and Mark Pollack.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ellen and Aaron Krumbein on the birth of their grandson, Ezra Benyamin.

Proud parents are Rachel Krumbein Siegal and Todd Siegal.

Proud great-grandfather is Eli Krumbein and great-aunt and great-uncle are Judy and Philip Stein.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mallory Chernof Cohen for her engagement to Brad Lipton

Marla Chernof Cohen and Mark P. Cohen for their daughter engagement Mallory Chernof Cohen to Brad Lipton

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Allison Levin and Max Affrunit on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Amy Levin on the birth of her niece, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Betty Ann Levin on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Stephen Levin on the birth of his granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Debora and Michael Pinzur on the birth of their grandson, Oliver Jacob Pinzur. Proud parents are Devra and Noah Pinzur

Gerald Lasin on his 86^th birthday and the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah

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CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, June 11 Phoebe Berkowitz

Phoebe Berkowitz, daughter of Yael Mirelman and Pere Berkowitz, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, June 11

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POSTED ON June 2, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Calvin Eisenberg and family on the loss of our congregant, Lana Eisenberg, beloved mother and grandmother

POSTED ON May 26, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, May 28 Sage Whittman

Sage Whittman, daughter of Leslye and Brian Whittman, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 28
Elliot and Anne Rossen on the engagement of their daughter, Chloe, to Clay Miller

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POSTED ON May 19, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Mark (Jodie) Mosk and family on the loss of Joseph Mosk, beloved father and grandfather
Frankie Lee Zand and family on the loss of Richard I. Zand, beloved son, father and brother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, May 21, Kourtnie Halperin

Kourtnie Halperin, daughter of Todd and Melissa Halperin, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 21
Rinna and Eric Maletsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Aidyn Tess Maletsky

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POSTED ON May 12, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Steve (Susie) Kessler and family on the loss of Doris Kessler, beloved mother and grandmother
Michael (Stephanie) Smerling and family on the loss of Rae (Ginger) Smerling, beloved mother and grandmother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, May 14, Jana Schmidt

Jana Schmidt, daughter of Jennifer and Paul Schmidt, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 14
Sarah and Scott Topal on the birth of their son
Marcie and Rick Eskin on the birth of their granddaughter, Elisheva Yonah Eskin

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POSTED ON May 5, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Ina Schaffer, Victoria Schaffer (Gregory Vainstock) and family on the loss of Morrie Schaffer, beloved husband, father and grandfather
The Family of Aaron Klein on the loss of their beloved father and grandfather
Donna (David) Fischer and family on the loss of Melvin Rabatsky, beloved father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, May 7 Sam Viner

: Bat Mitzvah, Mincha, May 7 Julia Herz

Sam Viner, son of Anya and Victor Viner, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, May 7
Julia Herz, daughter of Jennifer and Josh Herz, becoming a bat mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, May 7
Debra and Barry Kravitz on the engagement of their son, Jordan, to Danielle Perle
Ellie and Andras Sevi on the birth of their son
Stephanie and Michael Smerling on the birth of their grandson

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POSTED ON April 27, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Family of Howard Turner on the loss of their beloved father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Gerry Kaplan on the birth of her great-grandson
Gerry Kaplan on the engagement of her grandson, Ben Kaplan, to Melissa Adler

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POSTED ON April 21, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Herb Lippitz and family on the loss of, Fran Scully, beloved wife, mother, step-mother and grandmother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Rebecca Jacobson on her special birthday
Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Riley Jane Jones.
Marcie and Rick Eskin on the birth of their granddaughter

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POSTED ON April 14, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Shana and Jason Domash on the birth of their son, Miles Henry Domash and to grandparents, Stacey and Mark Sternberg

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POSTED ON April 7,2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Alan Gandelman and family on the loss of, Nancy Gandelman, beloved mother and grandmother
Ilana (Adam) Spector and family on the loss of Rosalee “Rosie” Weinstock Bamberger, beloved mother and grandmother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Janet and Gary Resnick on the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca, to Brad Ader
Hazzan Jacob Sandler on his birthday
Leah Brajer on her birthday

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POSTED ON March 31, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Fran Sherman on her 60th birthday
Rachel Greenbaum on her 84th birthday

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POSTED ON March 24, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of Shirley Schuster on the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Marcy and Rob Freeman on the engagement of their son, Andrew, to Joelle Swatez

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POSTED ON March 16, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Stuart (Sheryl) Lipnick and family on the loss of Stanley Lipnick, beloved father, grandfather and husband

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Josh Sacks (son of Marc and Susan Sacks) and Tess Glassman-Kaufman on their upcoming marriage
Gerry Kaplan on the birth of her great-grandson

: Beckett Shifrin

: Alex Fox

Each year, students in the Vav Class of the Cohen Religious School, participate in the My Family Story Project. This year’s winners are Alex Fox and Beckett Shifrin. Their work will be submitted for competition at the Anu Museum’s Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf International Competition. If one of the student’s work is chosen, they are flown to Israel to participate in the exhibit with their work and that of other students all over the world!

Four Beth El Members Awarded HP Character Counts Pillar Award
Come celebrate these four amazing women who are recipients of the City of Highland Park’s 2022 Character Counts Pillar Award on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm.

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POSTED ON March 10, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, March 12 Azzi Green

: Mincha, Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, March 12 Eden Deutch

: Mincha, Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, March 12 Joseph Deutch

Azzi Green, son of Era and Ben Green, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, March 12
Eden Deutch, daughter of Jennifer and Todd Deutch, becoming a bat mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, March 12
Joseph Deutch, son of Jennifer and Todd Deutch, becoming a bar mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, March 12

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POSTED ON March 3, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of our congregant, Selman Hoffman, for the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother

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POSTED ON February 24, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Myrna (Shael) Siegel and family on the loss of Madeline Shiffman, beloved sister

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POSTED ON February 17, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Naomi Holtzman and family on the loss of Arthur M. Holtzman, beloved husband, father, and grandfather
Timna and Steven Sheffey and family on the loss of Orli Sarah Sheffey, beloved daughter, sister and granddaughter
Drina and Michael Nadler and family on the loss of David Henri Nadler, beloved son, brother, husband and father

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, February 19 Gabriella Goldstein

Gabriella Goldstein, daughter of Dr. Andrea Goldstein and Eric Goldstein, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, February 19

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POSTED ON February 10, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Lenore Blum and family on the loss of Melvin Blum, beloved husband, father, and grandfather

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POSTED ON February 3, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Keith (Deena) Pascal on the loss of Robert A. Pascal, beloved father, grandfather and husband

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, February 5 Jonathan Faust

: Art Work by Lilach Schrag

Jonathan Faust, son of Marcie and Derek Faust, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, February 5
Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the birth of their grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman
Racquel Hochwert on the birth of her great-grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is delighted to announce Naturally opening on February 5, 2022 featuring works by Judith Roston Freilich and NSS Beth El member, Lilach Schrag. Fascinated by forces of nature and mind, Judith Roston Freilich and Lilach Schrag examine, each in her own way, essence, energy, and evolution. With images and materials drawn from both her natural and domestic environment, Lilach Schrag uses organic found objects, fabric, paper, enamel, and acrylic paints, charcoal, graphite, threads, pins, and staples in making large-scale energy-packed paintings with epic figures and creatures transforming into each other and into vegetation. Layered, camouflaged, and not immediately identified, they convey a sense of awe, urgency, determination, and vulnerability. The natural materials rich with texture, meaning, and previous life sends Schrag on a fantastic flight, and at the same time keeping her grounded in this physical world. For more information, go to https://uima-chicago.org/events/2022/2/5/naturally-opening-reception

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POSTED ON January 27, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Brian (Gail) Boorstein and family on the loss of, Ronald L. Boorstein, beloved father, grandfather and brother
Elizabeth (David) Copeland on the loss of, Edward Samuel Elins, beloved father, grandfather, and husband
The family of our congregant, Dr. Gil Bogen, beloved father, grandfather, husband and brother
The family of Rabbi Ruben Saferstein, a long-time rabbi of our sister congregation in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Special Announcement:

On Shabbat Mishpatim, Jan. 29, Team Torah’s “Back-to-Shul Challenge: Everyone Reads Torah!,” reached its goal of having 100 members of the Beth El family read Torah during the current Jewish year. The Team Torah committee chair, Michael Millenson, would like to thank all the staff and volunteers who were part of the committee and contributed to this wonderful success: Melanie Axelrod, Hazzan Barbara Barnett, JoAnne Blumberg, Mary Channon, Ali Drumm, Marla Grossberg, Rebecca Jacobson, Erica Lindon, Debra Natenshon, Shayna Plankar, Hazzan Jacob Sandler, Steve Sheffey and Sarah Topal. Special thanks for pitching in to Alicia Gejman, Ellen Krumbein, Abby Lasky and Rabbis Michael Schwab and Alex Freedman.

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POSTED ON January 20, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jamie Cooper and Mark Schnitzer on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Maxine Schnitzer
Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Ruby Maxine Schnitzer
Darryl Temkin’s 60th anniversary of his bar mitzvah
Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Simcha Kupchik

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POSTED ON January 13, 2022

CONDOLENCES TO:

Adam (Leslie) Glazer and family on the loss of, Victor M. Glazer, beloved father, grandfather and husband

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, January 15 Liana Schwab

Liana Schwab, daughter of Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, January 15
Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the birth of their grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman
Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Simcha Kupchik

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POSTED ON January 6, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ellie Goone, daughter of Kim Levy, and Jordan Bender on their upcoming wedding

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POSTED ON December 30, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of our congregant, Irvina Warren

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POSTED ON December 23, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Todd (Lisa) Warren and family on the loss of, Michael Warren, beloved father, grandfather and husband

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Marissa and Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg on the birth of their daughter, Zelda Lielle Rosenberg and to big sister, Golda
Sharon and Dr. Michael Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Zelda Lielle Rosenberg

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POSTED ON December 16, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, December 18 Levi Rosenthal

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, December 18 Lexi Rosenthal

Levi Rosenthal, son of Martin Rosenthal and Cantor Jodi Rosenthal z’l”, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, December 18
Lexi Rosenthal, daughter of Martin Rosenthal and Cantor Jodi Rosenthal z’l”, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, December 18
Katie and Matt Doscher on the birth of their daughter, Julia Elle Doscher, and to big brothers Gabbey and Noah
Suzanne and Donald Horwitz on the birth of their granddaughter, Sloane Dot Bradley

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POSTED ON December 9, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, December 11 Reese Lindon

: Our mezuzah from Beth El! Samantha and Michael Bilow

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Reese Lindon, daughter of Erica and Zach Lindon on becoming a bat mitzvah, Shabbat, December 11
Thank you to Beth El for our mezuzah! Samantha and Michael Bilow
Bob and Roberta Goldman on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Michael Goldman. Proud parents are Sam and Allyson Goldman

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POSTED ON December 2, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Ira (Sandra) Rosenthal and family on the loss of Leah Rosenthal, beloved mother and grandmother
Carol (Dr. Michael) Rosenberg and family on the loss of Leon Gurny, beloved father, grandfather, and husband
Suzanne (Don) Horwitz and family on the loss of Rochelle Claire Miller, beloved sister and aunt

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POSTED ON November 25, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Susan Hoseman and family on the loss of Daniel Hoseman, beloved husband, father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Janice and Rick Small on the occasion of their wedding anniversary
Mayer Channon on the occasion of his 3rd birthday

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POSTED ON November 18, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Richard Rosenfield and family on the loss of Barbara Rosenfield, beloved wife, mother and grandmother
Family of Leonard Sherman, beloved father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, November 20 Jack Reinsdorf

Jack Reinsdorf, son of Holly and Jonathan Reinsdorf, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat November 20
Debbi and Ira Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Elana Margo Freedman, daughter of Shauna and Daniel Freedman

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POSTED ON November 11, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Rachel Russo and family on the loss of Saul Silverstein, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather
Danielle Weinstein and family on the loss of Marvin Raymond Litt, beloved husband, father and grandfather
Nancy Lerner and family on the loss of her step-father, Selwyn (Shlomo) Zun, beloved husband, father, step-father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, November 13 Mason Jacobson

: Easton Central featuring Beth El poets

Mason Jacobson, son of Dr. Rebecca and Brian Jacobson, Shabbat November 13
We are pleased to announce that the following Beth El poets, prose writers and visual artists have had their work published in the 20^th Anniversary Edition of East on Central, a Journal of Arts and Letters from Highland Park, Illinois. Mazel Tov to writers Julie Isaacson, Betsy Katz, Judith MK Kaufman, Rochelle Rubinoff, Sandra K. Strauss, Lynn Weitz, and Judith Bernstein plus visual artist Suzanne Horwitz. The journal may be purchased online at www.eastoncentral.org or at Sunset Foods and The Art Center of Highland Park.

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POSTED ON November 4, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mary and Jerry Kaltman, on the marriage of their son, Dr. David Kaltman, to Rebecca Weissman

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POSTED ON October 28, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Iona Wishner Levenfeld and family on the loss of Milton A. Levenfeld, beloved husband, father and grandfather
Katy Silvers and family on the loss of Gale Rothner, beloved mother and grandmother
Lori Stark and family on the loss of Valerie Lois Stark, beloved mother and grandmother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 30 Aidan Stoltze

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 30 Sam Stoltze

Aidan Stoltze, daughter of Alexis and Barry Stoltze, on becoming a bat mitzvah, October 30
Sam Stoltze, son of Alexis and Barry Stoltze, on becoming a bar mitzvah, October 30
Fran and Steve Shapiro on the birth of their granddaughter, Rebecca Hannah Garfinkel
Welcome the 97th Grand Aleph S’gan, Ben Berkeley (son of Judy and Stephen Berkeley) hailing from BBYO Great Midwest Region! In his free time, you can often find Ben on Twitter, playing the piano, going to the beach, or listening to music. Ben is super passionate about fantasy football, learning from others, and combating anti-Semitism. When he’s not doing backflips on the trampoline, he’s enjoying his favorite snacks of goldfish, popcorn, and fruit snacks. We’re excited to have Ben’s passion and enthusiasm on the team and can’t wait to see all the amazing things he accomplishes during his term. Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter (@AZASgan) to stay up to date with all things programming in BBYO. Congrats Ben! #MeetTheIBoard #ShabbatShalom

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POSTED ON October 21, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Roberta Wexler and family on the loss of Richard Wexler, beloved husband, father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Nancy and Richard Becker on the birth of their granddaughter, Sydney Jenna Pevtsov!
Rebecca and Zach Garrett on the birth of their son, Simon Jack Garrett!
Karen and Scott Bieber on the birth of their grandson, Simon Jack Garrett!
Eenie Frost on the birth of her great-grandson, Daniel George Frost!
Skip Frost on the birth of his grandson, Daniel George Frost!
Mary Ellen Bowers (Larry Goldsmith) on the engagement of her daughter Kerry Doyle Bowers to Michael Wulff!

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POSTED ON October 14, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 16 Austin Blumberg

Austin Blumberg, son of Stephanie and Ryan Blumberg on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 16!
Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld on their 25th wedding anniversary!

October 14, 2021, 6pm – 8 pm: Miracles of Hadassah, a special event honoring Marlene Kaplan. The event will take place in-person at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood and will also be offered via livestream.

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POSTED ON October 6, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Hattie Weininger turning 2 October 8

Blake Atlas, daughter of Dana and Joshua Atlas on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 9
Hattie Weininger on her 2nd birthday!
Anne and Matthew Doppelt on the birth of their daughter, Moonie Doppelt!
Ellen and Robert Doppelt on the birth of their granddaughter, Moonie Doppelt!
Dr. Alexis and Charlie Gandelman on the birth of their son!
Nancy and Alan Gandelman on the birth of their grandson!

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POSTED ON September 30, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Hedy Sered and family on the loss of Dr. Melvin Sered, beloved husband, father and grandfather
Chuck Kahalnik and family on the loss of Phillip Kahalnik, beloved father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 2 Zachary Natenshon

Zachary Natenshon, son of Debra and Adam Natenshon on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 2
Michael Bilow (son of Sharon and Dr. Paul Bilow) and Samantha Wyman on their upcoming wedding

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POSTED ON September 23, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Michael (Laura) Minkus and family on the loff of Robert Minkus, beloved father and grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 25 Leo Sher

Leo Sher, son of Heather and Benjamin Sher, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 25
Mira Temkin on her 70th birthday!
Daniel William Channon and Sara Pearl Ford on their upcoming marriage!

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POSTED ON September 17, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Karen and Michael Kesner on the birth of their granddaughter, Goldie Ava Kesner!

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POSTED ON September 9, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Gila Bronner on the upcoming marriage of her son, Benjamin Bronner to Danielle Voloshin
Cindy and Ned Zallik on the upcoming marriage of their son, Ethan Zallik, to Dr. Leslie Cohen
Michael Katz on the 66th anniversary of his bar mitzvah

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POSTED ON September 2, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Hazzan Larry Goller and Amalia, Davida and Julia Goller on the loss of Harvey Goller, beloved brother and uncle

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 4 Lauren Smiley

Lauren Smiley, daughter of Jenna and David Smiley, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 4
Linda and Steven Feinstein on the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Melissa Feinstein, to Joshua Berns, son of Elyse and Scott Berns
Sandy Starkman on the 50th anniversary of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Rachel Smiley on the 4th anniversary of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah

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POSTED ON August 26, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

The Family of Yadelle Sklare, beloved mother and grandmother
Tracy Fisher and family on the loss of Ronald Michael Cooper, beloved step-father and step-grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, August 28 Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon, son of Terri and Thomas Gordon on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat August 28

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POSTED ON August 19, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

David (Sheryl) Perlman and family on the loss of, William Perlman, beloved brother and uncle
Mayer Stiebel, Susan (Dan) Groner, Cynthia Madansky, Noreen (David) Ohcana, Michel Madanky (Travis Mowbray) on the loss of Cara Madansky-Stiebel, beloved wife and mother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat August 21 Jordan Blaustein

Jordan Blaustein, son of Chantal and Ron Blaustein on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat August 21

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POSTED ON August 5, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Mayer Stiebel, Susan (Dan) Groner, Cynthia Madansky, Noreen (David) Ohcana, Michel Madanky (Travis Mowbray) on the loss of Cara Madansky-Stiebel, beloved wife and mother

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Erin Doppelt, daughter of Ellen and Robert Doppelt, and Jon Gordon, son of Mindy and Jeff Gordon, on their marriage!
Jason Sable on his 40th birthday!
Maurice Sable on his 80th birthday!
Jason and Melissa Sable on their 18th wedding anniversary!
Alana Elaine Sable on her 4th birthday!
Melissa Sable on her 41st birthday!
Larry Weiner on his 80th birthday!

The Beth El Men’s Club softball team has their first playoff game this Sunday, August 8th at 11:35 am at Techny Fields, 1750 Techny Road in Northbrook. Come out and cheer on the Beth El Men’s Club! At their final regular season game last Sunday, they beat the first place team, Northbrook’s Temple Beth El. They finished the regular season 5-3 , one game out of first. Way to go!

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POSTED ON JULY 29, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

David (Barbara) Rozenfeld, Deborah (Rabbi Charles) Dobrusin, Ellen (Milford Schwartz) Rozenfeld, Jon (Jill Korey) Rozenfeld, Ranna (Shane Greenstein) Rozenfeld, Herman Wexler and family on the loss of Betty F. Rozenfeld, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister-in-law
Jeffrey (Lisa) Trotter and family on the loss of Elaine Trotter, beloved mother and grandmother
Elizabeth and David Copeland and family on the loss of, Rebecca Copeland, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Debra and Adam Natenshon on their 18th wedding anniversary!
Michael Salberg on his 65th Birthday!

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POSTED ON JULY 15, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Elizabeth and David Copeland and family on the loss of, Rebecca Copeland, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Debra and Adam Natenshon on their 18th wedding anniversary!
Michael Salberg on his 65th Birthday!

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POSTED ON JULY 15, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of Leah “Toby” Schwartz, on the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother
Elizabeth and David Copeland and family on the loss of, Rebecca Copeland, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Wishing Frances Rabinowitz a very Happy 91st Birthday
Wishing Joel Rabinowitz a very Happy 96th Birthday
Mazel tov to Marlene & Seth Halpern on the engagement of their daughter, Emily Halpern, to Mitchell Caminer
Mazel tov to Dr. Leslie Cohen (daughter of Barb Cohen) and Ethan Zallik (son of Cindy and Dr. Ned Zallik), on their upcoming wedding
Mazel tov to Dr. Robert and Maxine Greenstein on their 62nd wedding anniversary
Mazel tov to Misa Reznik and Allison Zabelin-Reznik on the birth of their baby boy on July 8

Tune in Sunday night, July 18th, at 8:00pm CST on ABC, Jeopardy! champion and Beth El religious and high school graduate Michael Bilow (son of Sharon and Paul Bilow) will be a contestant on the trivia game show, The Chase. He is one of three prey being pursued by one of the best trivia experts in the world.

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POSTED ON JULY 8, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Dan (Lori) Gross and family on the loss of, Millis Gross, beloved mother and grandmother
Hilda Stern Reingold and family on the loss of, Arnold Reingold, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mazel tov to Hazzan Barbara and Philip Barnett on their 40th wedding anniversary!
Wishing Lisa Rosenkranz a very Happy Birthday!
Wishing Gary Savine a very Happy 50th Birthday!
Mazel tov to Katie and Spenser Solis on the birth of their child, Shai Solis, on June 30th!

POSTED ON JUNE 29, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Fran Alpert and family on the loss of, Bernard “Bernie” Alpert, beloved husband, father and grandfather
Jonathan (Holly) Reinsdorf and family on the loss of, Martyl Reinsdorf, beloved mother, grandmother and wife
Hilda Stern Reingold and family on the loss of, Arnold Reingold, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Wishing Gerald Goodman a very Happy 100th Birthday!
Wishing Eli Krumbein a very Happy 95th Birthday!

POSTED ON JUNE 23, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Sara (Michael) Sher and family on the loss of Helen Romer Brown, beloved mother and grandmother, on June 21

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mazel tov to Jackie Pinsler Levine and Jay Levine on their 42nd wedding anniversary!
Wishing Mayer Stiebel a very Happy 90th Birthday!
Mazel tov to Betsy and Michael Katz on their wedding anniversary!

POSTED ON JUNE 16, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Mazel tov to Victoria Schaffer and Greg Vainstock on their marriage, May 27. And to Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock, for a job well done as her mother’s flower girl!
Wishing Ina Schaffer a very Happy 75th Birthday. The wedding of her daughter, Victoria Schaffer to Greg Vainstock, was her surprise birthday present!
Mazel tov to Beth and Jeff Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter on June 17. Proud parents are Brianna and Gabi Kopin.

GREETINGS FROM ISRAEL:

: NSS Beth El appears on United Synagogue plaque

: Rabbi Kurtz in front of JNF plaque

Rabbi Kurtz and Bryna at the JNF Limonim Forest in Tzvat. Rabbi Kurtz remembering when we planted the grove and wanting to share with our community.

POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Marilyn Lewis and Family on the loss of Raymond “Ray” Lewis, beloved husband, father and grandfather, on June 4

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

: Bar Mitzvah: William Hirschfield, Shabbat June 12

: Lindsey, David, Mikela, and Brody Ross

: Shoshana, Matt, Elliot and Ezra Gordon

: Greg, Victoria, & Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock

Mazel tov to William Hirschfield, son of Michelle and Jack Hirschfield, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on June 12
Mazel tov to Mindy Block Gordon and Jeff Gordon on the birth of their second grandson, Erza Benjamin Gordon, on May 21. Proud parents are Shoshana and Matt Gordon and proud big brother is, Elliott Gordon.
Mazel tov to Abby and Larry Block on the birth of their second great-grandson, Erza Benjamin Gordon, on May 21.
Mazel tov to Lindsey Goldstein Ross and David Ross and Mikaela the birth of their son and brother, Brody Zev Ross.
Mazel tov to Eileen and Dr. Paul Goldstein the birth of their grandson, Brody Zev Ross.
Mazel tov to Victoria Schaffer and Greg Vainstock on their marriage, May 27. And to Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock, for a job well done as her mother’s flower girl!
Wishing Ina Schaffer a very Happy 75th Birthday. The wedding of her daughter, Victoria Schaffer to Greg Vainstock, was her surprise birthday present!

Posted on June 29, 2021

CONDOLENCES TO:

Fran Alpert and family on the loss of, Bernard “Bernie” Alpert, beloved husband, father and grandfather
Jonathan (Holly) Reinsdorf and family on the loss of, Martyl Reinsdorf, beloved mother, grandmother and wife

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Wishing Gerald Goodman a very Happy 100th Birthday!
Wishing Eli Krumbein a very Happy 95th Birthday!

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