Shabbat Inspiration, Worship and Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 22, 2021 / 16 Heshvan 5782
The last time I was in Israel to visit my son, my taxi driver made a statement that was something like this: “How can you be Jewish in the United States and not support Trump?” He was not pointing a finger at me but rather was showing me our limited understanding of the other – American Jews for Jews who live in Israel and Israeli Jews for Jews who live in America.
 
I am looking forward to the program entitled Hinei Mah Tov: How Israeli and American Jews Have Viewed Each Other... and how liberal Jewish movements in Israel have made progress, faced opposition, and cooperated with Rabbi Naamah Kelman and Elan Ezrachi that will take place this coming Tuesday morning (10:30 am) and again on Wednesday evening (7:30 pm). The presenters will reflect on Israeli and American Jewry over the last 45 years, sharing how they view each other and where collaboration activities have existed. They will discuss their own journeys, relationships and roles with a focus on liberal Judaism in Israel. Attendees will participate in one of two breakout sessions on the challenges of the Reform community in Israel and on issues of Jewish peoplehood.
 
Conversations such as this can help us to understand the complexity of these two Jewish communities. Naamah and Elan are known to a number of us at Beth Emet and speak with experience and wisdom. I am proud that we will participate in this important program along with 35 other area congregations, and that it is partially sponsored by the Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities (JELLO) Fund of the Beth Emet Foundation.

Ralph and I wish you a Shabbat of ease,
Warmly

Marci Dickman
Director of Lifelong Learning
Hinei Mah Tov: How Israeli and American Jews Have Viewed Each Other... and how liberal Jewish movements in Israel have made progress, faced opposition, and cooperated. with Rabbi Naamah Kelman and Elan Ezrachi
Tuesday, October 26 at 10:30 am or Wednesday, October 27 at 7:30 pm
Elan and Naamah will reflect on their shared life journey from the viewpoints of an Israeli and an American who met 45 years ago. They will talk about what Israel and American Jewry were like when they met and how each saw the other in this context. They will discuss changes over the decades that they have been together and their respective roles and activities. They will describe the progress made by Conservative and Reform Judaism in Israel, and the collaboration between these two movements on issues of mutual concern, including with unconventional Orthodox leaders and institutions.

Two breakout sessions follow. Naamah will discuss the renaissance and challenges of Jewish life in Israel through her work as a rabbi and the dean of Hebrew Union College. Elan will focus on issues of Jewish peoplehood, Israel-Diaspora relations, and his work teaching Israelis about American Jewry.

This program is sponsored by the Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities (JELLO) Fund of the Beth Emet Foundation.
Worship Schedule

Today, October 22
6:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Challah Midrash: Karen Isaacson
Kabbalat Shabbat services will take place both online and in person for those who are fully vaccinated and have a confirmed reservation. Please fill out this form and submit no later than 2:30 pm on the Friday of services. A reminder to everyone – we are *not* using Zoom for Friday nights (including for audio).
Audio only: call 847-869-4230 and press 7
Saturday, October 23
9:30 am
Kahal Morning Service
Please register in advance. Shabbat Morning services will be livestreamed as well as in person for those who are fully vaccinated and have a confimed reservation. Please fill out the form by 2:30 on the Friday before services.
Ph: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514
Passcode: 1224

This Shabbat we will be reading:
Vayera
Torah: Gen. 21:1-22:24 p. 132
Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-37 p. 149 

Mazal Tov to Danny Horwich and Jaimie Altman on Hallie Horwich’s Kabbalat Mitzvah 

Mazal Tov to Jason Price and Mara Siler-Price on Alexandra Price’s Kabbalat Mitzvah
Sunday, October 24
9:00 am
Sunday Morning Minyan
Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 883 0113 9619 | Passcode: 075031

10:00 am
Office Hours with Karen Isaacson
Last Week's Challah Midrash
Bekki Kaplan baked these clever challot of two feet for this week’s parsha, and one of the most important verses in Torah, Lech Lecha.  God tells Abraham to lech lecha, “go yourself.” But it can also be interpreted as “go to yourself,” meaning that Abraham had to leave in order to self-actualize, to become all he could become. Another explanation offers “go by yourself,” teaching that while Abraham traveled with Sarah and his nephew Lot, he was ultimately a lonely one, leaving what was familiar to follow his beliefs and values. This took true courage. 
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Kabbalat Mitzvah
Hallie Horwich
Saturday, October 23
Parents: Danny Horwich and Jaimie Altman

Hi, my name is Hallie. I go to Marie Murphy school and am in the 7th grade. My favorite subjects are science and theater. When I'm not in school I like to read, play volleyball and field hockey and do theater. My kabbalat mitzvah project is raising money for the United Stated Holocaust Memorial. I chose that because my great-grandfather, Joe, was a survivor. I worked at raising 6,000,000 pennies- one for each Jewish person who perished in the Holocaust. I'm looking forward to my kabbalat mitzvah so I can continue on with the traditions and values that have been instilled in me through my parents and grandparents. I also look forward to helping the Jewish community around me.
Alexandra Price
Saturday, October 23
Parents:Jason Price and Mara Siler-Price

Hi, my name is Ally. I go to Evanston Township High School. My favorite subject is English. When I’m not in school I like to read books, hang out with friends, do theater, bike ride and spend time with family. My kabbalat mitzvah project is raising money for Mudlark Theater Company. I chose this project because I love to act and I want other people to have this same opportunity. I am looking forward to my kabbalat mitzvah, so that I can share all that I have learned over these past five years with my closest family and friends.
Birth:

Charlotte Wolfe, daughter of Hana Wolfe Lehmer and Owen Lehmer, was born September 14. Grandparents are Emily Nidenberg and Michael Coxhead.
Death:
 
Barbara Lupu, mother of Janice Lupu
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To access worship services virtually, please check the latest info/links on the online calendar. Please note that worship services are also posted on Facebook Live. Kabbalat Shabbat Livestream will include virtual t’filah to follow the service. If you don’t have a copy of Mishkan T’filah (siddur / prayerbook) at home for Kahal Shabbat morning services or Kabbalat Mitzvah services, you can get a free online flip book, a discounted Kindle eBook version of Mishkan T’filah, or a full Mishkan T’filah. It’s also just fine to listen in!