What's Happening at a Glance
Membership and Upcoming Events
- MOSH Card Night Is Tonight!!!!!
- Annual picnic highilights and photos
- Volunteers needed for High Holiday packing and delivery
- Next book club meeting in early October
- Chicago Festival of Israeli Film outing on November 4
- Membership renewal forms are overdue
- Help Wanted: Shir Hadash-style
- We need your Shir Hadash photos!
- Send in your religious school registration forms
- Education Blog
- Outdoor adventure with Rabbi Eitan on Sunday, September 9
- Mandatory madrichim meeting on Tuesday, September 11
- Teen Advisory Board
- Upcoming b’nai mitzvah schedule
- Saturday, September 8: Celebrate Selichot Eve with a documentary about a group of cantors who returned to Poland in a journey of healing
- High Holiday Schedule in Brief
- Save the Dates: Sukkot (October 5) and Simchat Torah (October 7)
- Complete your High Holiday forms
- Torah study this Sunday, August 26
- Win-Win
- Genetic education and screening program for young adults
Membership and Upcoming Events
Men of Shir Hadash (MOSH) Card Night will be held tonight from 8 to 10 p.m., at Sandi and Lise Schleicher’s house, 2384 Dehne Road, Northbrook. RSVP to (800) 897-0533; drop-ins are OK, too! Come out and meet some other men from Shir Hadash; talk, have a drink, play some cards, eat, etc. Learn to play hearts, spades, euchre, pinochle, bridge, poker, etc. The games will change based on what everyone wants to play or learn. MOSH will be meeting the fourth Wednesday of every month from 8 to 10 p.m., so if you can’t make it this month, put us in your calendar for next month.
Annual Picnic Highlights and Photos
As always, our Shir Hadash members cooked up delicious dishes, including quinoa tabbouleh, Italian hummus, homemade vegetarian baked beans, and a variety of salads. Ask a picnicker about Chris Farahmandpour's brownie-cookies and Katie Zwick's mandel bread--everyone was talking about them! Maybe they will share their recipes (hint hint). We also made kosher s'mores, which, against all odds, were great! Join us next year for another evening of fun games, great food, and wonderful company (and hopefully some more s'mores).
Volunteers Needed for High Holiday Packing and Delivery
Once again this year, Shir Hadash will be joining with Maot Chitim of Greater Chicagoland to help them pack and deliver High Holiday food baskets for needy Jewish families all over the Chicago area. There are two different ways you can help, either packing food boxes or delivering them.
- PACKING will take place on Sunday, August 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The address of the packing has not been determined yet; once Social Action Chair Mark Lenhart knows the address, he will let all volunteers know.
- DELIVERY of food packages will take place on Sunday, September 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Buffalo Grove/Wheeling area. We will be delivering 105 food packages, which will be in large boxes weighing approximately 20 lbs. each. We deliver to several large complexes and use a rental truck to transport the boxes. Mark will provide the address of where to meet for those interested in helping deliver boxes.
Book Club to Meet in Early October
Our next book club meeting will be in early October after the High Holidays. We will be discussing The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, a historical fiction at Masada's final stand. Stay tuned for more information.
Save the Date: Chicago Festival of Israeli Film
Join Shir Hadash members to attend the Chicago Festival of Israeli Film on Sunday, November 4. We are planning to go see “My Australia” as a group event at 6 p.m. at Northbrook Court. For more information on the group outing or how to purchase tickets, please contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
Membership Renewal Forms Are Overdue
The membership renewal forms were mailed on June 28 and were due on August 15. Please call Lillian at (847) 498-8218 if you did not receive the forms.
Help Wanted, Shir Hadash-Style
In order for our congregation to remain vibrant and successful, we need you to volunteer your time and energy. The truth is, we don’t have enough people stepping forward right now to do the work that’s needed to keep our synagogue viable and functioning properly. The more people who volunteer, the less work it is for everyone. You should have received our Help Wanted classifieds via e-mail, but in case you missed it, visit our website to see what volunteer positions are open!
We Need Your Shir Hadash Photos!
As we continue to improve our website and marketing materials, we are finding that we need more great photos of our congregation—at religious school, social events, worship services, teen activities, etc. Please take a minute to look through your digital files and e-mail your best photos to photo@shir-hadash.org.
Education Update
Send in Your Religious School Registration Forms
The religious school registration forms were due on July 15. Thanks to all of you who sent your registration forms in; it helps us get a great start on the school year. If you are one of families we are waiting for, please send in the pink forms today. Please call Lillian at (847) 498-8218 if you did not receive the forms.
Education Blog
To read the latest from Education Director Emily Ascher, go to Education Updates.
Teen News
Outdoor Adventure with Rabbi Eitan
On September 9, sixth through twelfth graders will join Rabbi Eitan for campfire, stories, activities, and a cook-out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will meet at the campfire area behind the Zion Lutheran Church, 10 Deerfield Road, in Deerfield. Please RSVP by September 1 to youth@shir-hadash.org.
Mandatory Madrichim Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: Mandatory madrichim meeting, Tuesday, September 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the synagogue office. You will get all the information for the school year at this meeting. We are starting to make placements and want to accommodate your requests, so please send in your forms. You MUST let Carole Mostow know if you cannot attend by sending her an e-mail at youth@shir-hadash.org.
Teen Advisory Board
We have a few projects to work on BEFORE high holidays. Watch your e-mail for meeting details.
Creative Worship & Ritual
Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Shabbat Morning Service; we will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Michael Karb, son of Yvette & Fred Karb, 9:45 a.m., Northbrook Hilton on Milwaukee Avenue.
Saturday, September 8: Celebrate Selichot Eve with a Special and Healing Film about a Group of Cantors' Historic Journey to Poland
Join us at 7:30 at Our Lady of the Brook for an evening of reflection, study, and friends. Selichot is a brief Saturday evening service that prepares us for the work of the High Holidays. Its readings and melodies are meditative, reflective and stirring. Selichot is study. We will view an incredible Jewish documentary that explores the musical roots and connections so many have to Polish and Eastern European heritage. Selichot is camaraderie. Bring a special treat to share in our dessert refreshment buffet.
Shir Hadash is offering the following High Holiday services to members and ticket holders: Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Day 1 Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 17, 9:30 a.m. to noon; Kol Nidrei, Tuesday, September 25, 6:15 to 8: p.m.; Yom Kippur Day, Wednesday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The following High Holiday services are open to the public: Selichot; Day 2 Rosh Hashana; and several adult services on Yom Kippur: Yizkor, Adult Open Discussion, Reflection Service, Afternoon Service, and Ne’ilah. For more details or the times of the services, go to our website.
Our family services are also open to the public: Rosh Hashanah family services, Monday, September 17, 2 to 2:45 p.m.; and Yom Kippur family services, Wednesday, September 26, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Family services are geared to children grades K – 3rd grade and their families. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to our open services.
All services will be held at Our Lady of the Brook Worship Center, at 3700 Dundee Road in Northbrook.
Save the Dates: Sukkot and Simchat Torah
Complete Your High Holiday Forms
High Holiday forms have been sent out. Please fill them out and return them to the office as soon as possible. You can also find the forms on our website, or call the office if you would like another set mailed to you.
Adult Education
Torah study will be held from 10 to 11 on Sunday, August 26, in the office. The Torah portion has two themes: justice and environmental protection. Basic concepts of how Judaism values the environment are in this portion. Come join us for bagels, cream cheese, and study!
The Rabbi's Corner
August 24,25, 2012 / 7 Elul 5772
Shabbat Shoftim
Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 / Haftarah Portion: Isaiah 51:12-52:12
“Win-Win”
Dear Friends,
This week’s Torah portion includes one of the most famous lines of the Torah, “Justice, Justice shall you pursue.” According to rabbinic commentary, there are no mistakes in the Torah. So, it begs us to ask why the word ‘justice’ is repeated.
The Talmud explains that the first mention of ‘justice’ refers to the commandments and statutes of our Jewish tradition that present the correct legal approach to conduct and disputes. The second ‘justice’ is about seeking compromise and negotiated solutions between parties. An example is given to illustrate. Imagine two ships at sea trying to sail at the same time through a narrow strait. If each insists on being the first through…
To read the rest of Rabbi Eitan’s blog, visit The Rabbi's Corner.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
Community Announcements
Genetic Education and Screening Program for Young Adults
Registration opens Monday, August 20, for the Center for Jewish Genetics’ upcoming carrier screening programs for young Jewish adults. The Center offers an expanded panel of 18 disorders, including Tay-Sachs disease, Gaucher disease, and Cystic Fibrosis. Join the Center in October or December for a subsidized screening program ($180 per person), which includes an educational presentation, dinner, and screening. These tests usually cost more than $3,000! Pre-registration is required. Please contact Taryn Brickman at TarynBrickman@juf.org or visit www.jewishgenetics.org to learn more.
SHOP Shir Hadash
SHOP for School
SHOP for School with Amazon; American Eagle Outfitters; Barnes and Noble; Bed, Bath, and Beyond; Claire’s; Container Store; Dicks; Great Clips; REI; Sports Authority; Target; Walmart/Sam’s; Kohl’s; Office Depot; Office Max; Overstock.Com; and Walgreens, and Best Buy.
Annual SHOP Orders Are Now Payable By Credit Card
If every family purchases $400 a month in grocery, gas, or other cards, we can earn over $15,000. Shir Hadash believes that an inability to pay should never be a barrier to membership or education. Special consideration is given to our members when circumstances prevent them from meeting any part of their financial commitment. To offset this consideration and to make up the budgetary deficit, the Board is asking that all members consider making a monthly commitment to using shop gift cards. Purchasing SHOP gift cards helps the shul raise much needed funds without spending any more money than you already do for your regular expenses. A complete list of the many gift cards available through this program, along with the percentage the shul earns is available on our website. Orders can be picked up at Sunday school or the Shir Hadash office.
Thanks to the following families for supporting SHOP this week:
- Fern
- Newberger
- Farkas
- Herbin
- Lewe
- Sabatello
- Zwick
- M. Graff
- Edler
- Callistein
- Schleicher
- Andes
- Weiss
- G. Graff
New Retailers:
- Caribou Coffee® and
- Under Armour®
New ScripNow Retailers:
- Walmart and Sam's Club
- Aeropostale
- Best Buy
- Landry’s
- Zappos
- Morton’s Steakhouse
- Red Robin
- Marriot
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Claim Jumper
- Chart House
- Rainforest Cafe
Special Offers:
- Newest reload brand: Target
- ProtectMyID: 60% bonus contribution for Shir Hadash
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