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12 | February 15, 2018 | The wilmette beacon news
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Portion of rummage sale
proceeds donated to charity
Alexa Burnell
Freelance Reporter
Karen Thirman manages the book sales at the Beth
Hillel rummage sale last month in Wilmette. photos by
Alexa Burnell/22nd Century Media
Kids and adults enjoy the book section of the sale.
Shoppers got more than
they bargained for at the
Beth Hillel B’nai Enumah
annual rummage sale, on
Jan. 14 and 15, discovering
that the dollars spent
went to numerous charitable
missions, brightening
the lives of those in need.
Proceeds earned are
donated to the sisterhood
committee, who use a
portion of the earnings to
purchase Thanksgiving
baskets for over 20 local
families who have fallen
on hard times. Remaining
funds are also used to host
Hanukkah luncheons for
local senior centers.
The sale has been a significant
part of the synagogue’s
history, and many
involved explained that it
began over 50 years ago,
first held in member’s
homes.
“I had a two-car garage
and lived nearby, so I was
originally asked to host
the rummage sale and was
happy to do so,” Bernice
Bossov said. “From there,
other families also hosted
the sale, until it finally
moved to the synagogue,
and it has been held here
ever since. It’s a wonderful
tradition that benefits
so many.”
Elly Rousso explained
that she has been involved
in organizing the sale since
1980, noting how the entire
process runs like a
well-oiled machine, thanks
to the effort of rummage
sale leaders.
“The rummage sale has
grown over the years and
continues to run smoothly
each year,” Rousso said.
“Everyone knows their
roles, allowing us to gather,
sort and display all the
items within a two-week
time period, which is
pretty quick. I really enjoy
being part of the rummage
sale because it brings
people, from all walks of
life, to [Beth Hillel B’nai
Enumah]. I enjoy meeting
all the people who walk
through our doors. I also
want to give credit to our
rummage sale chair, Adrienne
Schaye, who did so
much for this years; event,
only to miss due to the
flu.”
From start to finish, the
day is run by 50 volunteers,
who sort, organize
and display hundreds of
items from home goods
and housewares to kids
clothing and toys. Cashier
Joan Meyers said that
clothing was a big seller at
this year’s sale.
“Every year I work the
cash register and I really
enjoy it,” Meyers said.
“The rummage sale is a
tradition so many of us
look forward too. This
year, I’ve really noticed
how clothing has been
very popular. People seem
to really enjoy the boutique,
where shoppers
find our higher end items.
Men’s clothing has also
been a big hit.”
Books too were a popular
seller, bringing joy to
volunteer Karen Thirman.
“Our book sales have
been great this year,” she
said. Nothing makes me
happier than knowing so
many families can experience
the joy a good book
can bring, for so little cost
here at our rummage sale.”