What's Happening at a Glance
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| A Persian dish called Ashe Reshte will be prepared at the cooking class |
Membership and Upcoming Events
- Saturday, November 10: Persian cooking class
- Sunday, November 11: Soup Kitchen
- Wednesday, December 5: Next book group
- PTO Brainstorming Session this Sunday, November 11
- Upcoming school schedule
- Lost and Found: Brass chai paperweight
- Madrichim meeting this Sunday, November 11
- Sunday, November 11: Help shop for kids in need
- Kallah! Midwest Regional Retreat February 15 to 17
- Friday, November 16: Family Torah Service Led by Grades 4 to 7
- Friday, December 7: Lights & Miracles
- Thursday, November 8: Lunch and Learn
- Sunday, November 11: Torah class
- Business & Peace
- See our interim High Holiday music director in concert November 18
- Docent training at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
- Genetic education and screening program for young adults
- Holiday SHOP orders of at least $400 are now payable by credit card
Membership and Upcoming Events
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| Kuku is one of the dishes that will be prepared at the Persian cooking class |
Have you ever had the culinary joy of eating Persian food? Then come to this class and not only enjoy the wonderful flavors of Persian food but roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare it. This class will be taught by Forouz and will be held at Forouz's home, 4261 Hilltop Road, Long Grove, on Saturday November 10, at 4 p.m. The cost will be $10 per person. This will be an adult class. Help with clean up will be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP by Thursday as Forouz will shop on Friday. Please bring payment (cash or checks) to the class. If you have any questions or to register, please contact Melanie Andes at (847) 913-9198 or fmandes@comcast.net.
Soup Kitchen on November 11
The Social Action Committee needs your help. On Sunday, November 11, we will be preparing, cooking, and serving more than 80 meals to needy individuals at the St Paul's Lutheran Church soup kitchen, 1004 Greenwood Street, Evanston. This date will require volunteers to be available from 1:30 to 4 p.m. We need a minimum of 25 volunteers, that's about 10-12 families.
Each family will be responsible for bringing an entrée that will feed 15 to 20 individuals, 1 gallon milk, 1 gallon orange juice, 1 large bag frozen mixed vegetables, 1 large bag of fruit (oranges, bananas, etc.) and dessert. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mark Lenhart before November 1 at social.action@shir-hadash.org. Mark will be able to share more specific details with those families who will be participating in this worthwhile event.
There is no age limit to volunteer, but from past experience, kids should be at least 6 years old to fully participate. This is a great chance to get your family involved in helping those less fortunate in our community. Mark can also be reached at (847) 478-1544 or mjlenhart@comcast.net.
December Book Club Meets Wednesday, December 5
Our book club will meet on Wednesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Stacy Laner, 1047 Shambliss Court, Buffalo Grove. We will be reading It Happened in Italy: Untold Stories of How the People in Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust by Elizabeth Bettina. This is a fascinating and inspiring true story only recently coming to light. For more information or to RSVP, contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
Film Outing Wrapup
Shir Hadash was well represented on Sunday at the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema. Fifty seven of our members saw the movie “My Australia.” Many thanks to Deidre Berkowitz for all of her hard work in organizing this event.
Education Update
Want to be a part of a group of parents (or grandparents, friends, or other) of Shir Hadash students whose mission is to improve and enrich the educational, social, and individual experiences of our children, parents, and teachers? Would you like to work towards the goal of enhancing the Shir Hadash community, both at school and away from school? Please join us at 12 p.m. this Sunday, November 11, when we will discuss ways to support our school community and begin planning the year ahead (think Purim carnival).
Upcoming School Schedule
- Sunday, November 11: PTO brainstorming meeting, Hellenic, 12 to 12:30 p.m.
- November 16: Shabbat Services led by grades 4 through 7, LCHS
- November 18: First Parent Teacher Organization Meeting, noon to 12:30 p.m., Hellenic
- November 19: Havayah (8th through 12th grades)
- November 26: No School
- Friday, March 1, 2013: Shabbat services will be led by grades K through 3
- Friday, May 17, 2013: Shabbat services will be led by our Havayah
Lights and Miracles: Your Child Will Be Performing on December 7
All of our religious school students are currently working on being an active part of our Lights and Miracles service. Gan Yeladim through second graders have choreographed their own dance accompaniment to a song that Rabbi Eitan has been teaching the school. The older students are choreographing the movement to a Woody Guthrie Chanukah song. Please plan to attend. The service will be held on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m., at LCHS. Latkes and donuts will be served!
Lost and Found: Brass Chai Paperweight
Lost and Found: Brass Chai Paperweight
We found a heavy brass chai paperweight in lovely pouch at Hellenic. Please call Emily to claim it.
Teen News
Madrichim Meeting this Sunday, November 11
The madrichim are meeting this Sunday, November 11, from 8:40 to 9 am at Hellenic in the fifth grade classroom (next to the office). We will assess the year so far and make any adjustments necessary. Donuts will be served! See you early Sunday morning.
Sunday, November 11: Help Shop for Kids in Need
On Sunday, November 11, we have a few spaces left for shoppers to meet us at the Target store in Glenview on Willow Road for about 1.5-2 hours. The event will take place from 1:30 to approximately 3:30 p.m. We will be shopping for specific requests from children in the care of Jewish Children and Family Services. We will use funds given to JCFS through Jewish United Funds’s Chanukah Coat Club project…so literally, we just need shoppers. This is a GREAT project for teens (and families too). You must RSVP to youth@shir-hadash.org if you wish to join us. Please let me know how many family members plan to attend in your RSVP.
Kallah! Midwest Regional Retreat February 15 to 17
Planning is underway for the 2013 No'ar Hadash Midwest Youth Kallah, which will be held from February 15 to 17, 2013, at a NEW location. This year, Shir Hadash 6th to 12th graders will share a great weekend with teens from other Reconstructionist congregations at the Perlman Retreat Center at Camp Beber in Wisconsin. Watch the newsletter and your mailbox for registration materials, which will be available mid-November.
Creative Worship & Ritual
Last Friday night, November 2, we dedicated our beautiful new wooden Torah ark hand crafted by Kami Farahmandpour in memory of his father Isaac Farahmandpour.
Friday, November 16: Family Torah Service Led by Grades 4-7
Join us for a family service evening led by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders. Our students have been hard at work at religious school learning their prayers and tonight they will recite them in a real service. Then we will read the story of the brothers Jacob and Esau from the Torah scroll. Singing and storytelling will round out our service. Finally join us for an incredible pot-luck oneg celebration of treats and refreshments.
Save the Date: Lights & Miracles on December 7
Adult Education
- Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi: Thursday, November 8, noon to 1 p.m., Shir Hadash office
- Torah Class: Sunday, November 11, 9:30 to 10:20, Hellenic American Academy. In this portion, Sarah passes away, Isaac meets Rebecca, and Abraham has a bunch more children that we never learned about. For more information, please contact Fred Andes (fandes@btlaw.com).
The Rabbi's Corner
October 9-10, 2012 / 25 Heshvan 5773
Shabbat Chayei Sarah
Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 / Haftarah Portion: I Kings 1:1-31
“Business and Peace”
Dear Friends,
What is the purpose of business? Why do we engage in buying and selling? In this week’s Torah portion, Abraham asks the local Hittites to sell him a cave in which to bury his beloved Sarah. Knowing Abraham’s high status as a tribal leader, they offer to give a cave to him. Yet, Abraham insists on buying the cave called Machpelah at full price so that he will have complete and clear title. The price is arranged with the owner Ephron the Hittite and the four hundred shekels of silver are exchanged. Abraham then takes possession and buries his dead. This cave is the first piece of land purchased by the Hebrew people in Canaan. According to the Torah, Sarah, Abraham, Rebecca, Isaac, Leah and Jacob are buried there. It is still a sacred site to the Jewish people, located in the city of Hebron – in the disputed territories just south of Jerusalem.
This story introduces the topic of Jewish views on proper business practices. Our tradition teaches that business must be conducted with honesty and fairness. Weights and measures must not be falsified. One is not allowed to cheat the other….
To read the rest of Rabbi Eitan’s blog, visit The Rabbi's Corner.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
Community Announcements
See Our Interim High Holiday Music Director in Concert
Are you a fan of our interim High Holiday Music Director Benjamin Rivera? You can see his music group, "Chicago a capella," perform at a special concert November 18 at Beth Hillel B'nai Emunah in Wilmette. For more information, check out this flyer.
Docent Training at the Illinois Holocaust Musuem
Docents should meet the following criteria: 18 years of age or older; have an interest in the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights; possess strong public speaking abilities; can commit to a six-day training; enjoy working with students of all ages (8-18); capable of physical activity, including standing for long periods; and can commit to 2-3 tours per week, especially between February and May and in the morning hours.
If you are interested in applying to be a docent, here are the important dates:
- December 5, 2012: Final applications due
- Early February 2014: Prospective docent interviews
- Late February 2013: Acceptance letters mailed
- June 2014: Docent training program begins. Sessions: June 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12
Genetic Education and Screening Program for Young Adults
Registration is now open for the Center for Jewish Genetics’ 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.
Donations
- Beth Martin Klauba
SHOP Shir Hadash
Holiday SHOP orders of at least $400 are now payable by credit card. Annual SHOP orders are also payable by credit card. If every family purchases $400 a month in grocery, gas, or other cards, we can earn more than $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.
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