President’s Corner

Check in here to get the latest word on our major accomplishments, upcoming events, and your opportunities to participate and contribute from our Men’s Club President Ron Rabinowitz.

Onward to Thanksgiving With Gratitude!

It’s hard to believe I’m already writing the November article. Didn’t we just celebrate the High Holidays? Time really does fly when you’re surrounded by community, tradition, and a calendar full of wonderful events!

I hope your 5787 is off to a sweet and meaningful start. Yom Kippur has come and gone, and I hope the fast provided everyone with a meaningful opportunity for reflection, renewal, and connection.

We were thrilled to once again build our beautiful Sukkah this year. A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to help! Building the Sukkah is always a labor of love for the Men’s Club, and we’d love to have even more of you join us next year.

Looking Ahead to November

We have some great programs coming up this month, so mark your calendars and join us!

Sunday, November 15 — Breakfast & Speaker

We’re excited to welcome Randy Merkin back to Congregation Beth Shalom!

Randy was unable to join us for our Kickoff Dinner, so we’re especially happy to have him back with us this month. Come enjoy a great breakfast, good conversation, and an interesting program.

Sunday, November 22 — Breakfast & Speaker: Antisemitism

Join us for another great morning of breakfast, conversation, and an important discussion covering antisemitism in Chicagoland, Israel following the U.S. and Israeli elections, and the battle in Springfield.

Wednesday, November 25 — Erev Thanksgiving Program

Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready for a great evening of fun, laughter, and community. The event is open to everyone, so don’t miss it!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Men’s Club and Congregation Beth Shalom. Our goal is simple: to build community, share some laughs, enjoy great programs, and create lasting memories together.

I hope to see you at one—or all—of our upcoming events!

Ron Rabinowitz

CBS Men’s Club President