Chicago shareholder Beverly Berneman’s served as the Judge for her synagogue’s, Shir Hadash, presentation of a mock trial of Abraham for the attempted murder of his son, Isaac, at the Northbrook Public Library in Northbrook, IL. Information regarding the presentation can be found at http://shir-hadash.org/admin/newsletters/files/july%20aug%2007%20web.pdf (lower right hand corner of second page).
Scott Krider's article "Building Sacred Spaces" was published in the June 2007 edition of the Commercial Builder/Architect (Greater Chicago Edition). The article discusses the legal issues involved in temple construction and offers practical suggestions for any owner renovating a sacred space.
