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Beth El Celebrating 65 Years

The Highland Park synagogue will host its annual fundraiser Sunday, April 28, in celebration of its 65th anniversary.

Highland Park's North Suburban Synagogue Beth El will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its temple and the 25th anniversary of its leader, Rabbi Vernon Kurtz, with a gala fundraiser, "A Night of Dreams," at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28.

The event will include entertainment by the Chicagoland Jewish High School Jazz Band; the a cappella group Listen Up; a sit-down dinner by Danzinger Kosher Catering; silent auction; and a video to honor Rabbi Kurtz. It will also be the debut event to get a copy of Rabbi Kurtz's forthcoming book, Encountering Torah: Reflections on the Weekly Portion.

Learn more at www.nssbethel.org.

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