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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Building Update
- Celebrating Summer Jewish Experiences, June 7
- Book Club Set for July 11
- Spread the Word with Shir Hadash T-Shirts
- Recap: Murder Mystery Party with JRC Youth
- May 17: Shavuot Service, Led by Havayah
- Thursday Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan
- “To Life – L’Chaim”
Community News
- Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane”
- Parent & Family Connection for LGBTQ Jews in Chicagoland
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Building Update
We have signed our general contractor contract with Housh’s
Construction Company. Construction
is beginning this week! To make room for construction, equipment from the
building will temporarily be located in two PODs located in the parking
lot. In addition, during
construction the building will be closed except for scheduled Friday night
services. All meetings other than
services will be held at the Shir Hadash office in Northbrook. It is hoped that construction will be
complete in early August, with our dedication on August 18.
Building Plans - After two town hall meetings and receiving
input from members, the buildings plans have been substantially finalized. Included in the changes was a redesign
of some classrooms, resulting in the smallest classrooms increasing in size
25%-38% from the original proposed design. This should create a comfortable and nurturing space for our
students. We thank our members for
their input. Please keep the
suggestions coming! Additional
information is available on our website at the Building FAQ.
Opportunities remain for members to continue to contribute
to the building process. This is a
very exciting time and lots of fun decisions are being made, such as:
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Final material selection for the lobby furniture and cabinetry
•
Final design and material selections for our ark
•
Classroom furniture and paint colors
•
Signage at the Dundee Road entrance
If you are interested in participating in the decision
making, please e-mail Deborah Newberger at izzyhome@aol.com or Marc Fargotstein
at marcfargo@att.net. The first interior design committee meeting has been set
for May 22 at 7pm at the home of Deborah Newberger, 1175 Carold Ct.,
Deerfield. Everyone is welcome to
come and participate.
Celebrating Jewish Summer Experiences, June 7
Do your plans for the summer include special Jewish
experiences? Maybe your kids are attending a Jewish camp, or you’re taking a family trip to Israel? If so, we want to honor you at the June 7 service! Please
email Rabbi Eitan (rabbi@shir-hadash.org) or Education Director Emily Ascher
(eddirector@shir-hadash.org) to let us know.
Save the Date: Synagogue Dedication, August 18
While making your summer plans, be sure to save the date for
the dedication of our beautiful synagogue on Sunday, August 18! Details are
still being worked out so watch future newsletters and emails for updates. If
you have any questions and/or would like to help, contact Melanie Andes
(fmandes@comcast.net) or Marc Fargotstein (marcfargo@att.net).
Book Club
The next book club will meet on Thursday, July 11 at the
home of the Zwick family, 385 Castlewood Lane in Deerfield. The book will be The
Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolam. This true story helps to give insight into the
Palestinian-Israeli conundrum. For more info about our book club, contact Meryl
Abensohn, abenkras@aol.com.
Spread the Word with Shir Hadash T-Shirts
Show off your love for Shir Hadash! White all cotton t-shirts proclaiming "Say Shalom to Our New Home" are available in
men’s, women’s and kids’ sizes for $10. To order, contact Lisa McCulloh,
847-814-2922 or jjlisamc@gmail.com.
Teen News
Recap: Teen Party with JRC
The Response Center offers many services to local teens and their families including counseling, interactive workshops, leadership
activities, substance abuse prevention and clinical services for teens. The
Response Center empowers teens to make healthy life choices. For more
information, visit www.responsecenter.org.
Creative Worship & Ritual
May 17 Service - Shavuot with our Havayah Teens
On Friday, May 17 (7:30 at the synagogue, 200 Dundee in
Wheeling) we will celebrate the Jewish festival of the Spring harvest - Shavuot
- led by our 8th grade through high school teens. Our students have been hard at work at our Havayah Monday
Jewish high school classes, studying Torah, Talmud and Jewish values. We will read the story of the Ten
Commandments from the Torah scroll.
We will honor our graduating high school seniors. There will be a
special dance tribute by Rebecca and Shoshi Rice. And, as always, there will be
singing and storytelling. Wait,
there’s more! During the oneg, Ken Wexler will present his exhibit of
photographs from Israel. Don't forget to bring something for the pot-luck oneg!
Adult Education
Lunch & Learn: Thursday Torah Study with Rabbi Eitan
Join Rabbi Eitan and fellow Shir Hadash members for an
exciting hour of Torah study, brown bag lunch, and lively discussion.
Meeting Place:
The Shir Hadash office, 3340 Dundee Road in Northbrook
Time: 12 noon - sharp
This week's portion: Numbers, Chapter 6
Discussion Topic: "Vows of Abstinence"
The Rabbi’s Corner
May 17-18, 2013 / 9 Sivan 5773
Shabbat Naso
Torah Portion: Numbers 4:21-7:89 / Haftarah Portion: Judges
13:2-25
“To Life- L'chaim”
Dear Friends,
Drinking and enjoying responsibly is one thing. Getting drunk is entirely
different. I can remember a time
as a child when seeing someone drunk and out of control was very
frightening. Later, in college
years, I can remember laughing when my friends or others were drunk. Watching them stumble around seemed so
amusing and at times hilarious.
Yet, knowing what goes on at college campuses these days regarding
irresponsibility and accidents caused by drinking doesn’t seem so funny
anymore.
Actually, nowadays, when I see someone drunk, whether a
street person, a sports fan or someone at an upscale bar or party, I feel sad. Seeing someone lost and
out of control is no longer amusing.
Seeing someone impaired to the point of missing the beauty of the moment
and even ruining it for others is troubling. Seeing someone squandering his or her sense of dignity,
integrity and pride while acting so foolishly is disheartening.
Our ancestors knew all about this. …
To read the rest of The Rabbi’s Corner, click here to visit
our website.
Community News
Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane’
Set in Vienna in 1928 and in London during the Blitzkreig, “The
Pianist of Willesden Lane” tells the true noted pianist and author Lisa Jura, as performed by
her own daughter Mona Golabek. When Lisa is sent on the Kindertransport to
London to protect her from the Nazi regime, everything about her life is
upended except her love of music and her pursuit of her dreams. Tribune Critic
Chris Jones praised the production, saying, "The simple act of Golabek
sitting down at the Steinway piano is...enough to make your mouth fall open
with a certain wonder at the way of the world." Don’t miss it!
Click here to visit the Royal George Theatre website for
more information.
Parent & Family Connection for LGBTQ Jews
Is your child gay, lesbian, transgender, queer, or
questioning? Do you want to talk to other Jewish families with LGBTQ children?
If so, join the monthly discussions with Parent & Family Connection for
LGBTQ Jews in Chicagoland. The next meeting will be held on May 20. Upcoming
topics will include: transgender youth; passing--who knows, who doesn’t know;
navigating a hetero-sexist world; healthy relationships and violence in the LGBTQ community; and conversation about creating inclusive communities.
With support from Keshet, Response provides group support
for those dealing with any stage of the coming out process. Response helps
adolescents in the Jewish and general community develop skills in
communication, decision-making and leadership necessary to deal with life’s
challenges. Response is a program of JCFS, a partner in serving our community,
supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.
SHOP Shir Hadash
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.
Purchasing SHOP gift cards helps the shul raise much needed funds without
spending any more money than you already do for your regular expenses. Orders
can be picked up at Sunday school or the Shir Hadash office.
Don't Toss That Card! Reload it.
Reloading allows you to add funds to many plastic gift cards
you previously purchased on ShopWithScrip® with ease and speed. In fact, if you
pay for your Reload order with PrestoPay™, our online payment method, before
3:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, the funds will be added to your card
overnight! For a growing number of retailers, you can add funds to your gift
card in minutes with ReloadNow™! Please remember, if you pay by check, your
reload purchase will be processed after the order is released by your
coordinator.
Remember, using ScripNow is simple: To order, visit any of the brand pages
on ShopWithScrip.com and select the ScripNow product choice.
•Order your ScripNow .
•Pay with PrestoPay™ to print your ScripNow in minutes.
•Or, pay by check to have your coordinator release your
order.
•Receive an email when your eCard is available on your
ShopWithScrip.com account.
•Click on View ScripNow from your Family Home page to view
and print your eCard.
IHOP - New ScripNow® Retailer
Current Special Offers:
Lowe's® 2% bonus 5/11 - 5/24
Caribou Coffee® 1% bonus 5/11 - 5/24
Shutterfly® 2% bonus 5/11 - 5/24
The Cheesecake Factory® 2% bonus 5/11 - 5/24
Journeys® 3% bonus 5/11 - 5/24
Sears® 2% bonus 5/18 - 5/31
Kmart® 2% bonus 5/18 - 5/31
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores® 2% bonus 5/18 - 5/31
On May 20, you can earn special rebates from dozens of your
favorite ScripNow retailers for 24 hours only beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT. To
get ready, make sure you're set up on ShopWithScrip® and are able to login to
place online orders, and sign up for PrestoPay™ if you haven't already. Please
note: PrestoPay requires 2-5 business days to verify new accounts, so sign up
today! If you have any questions, please give the Customer Support Team a call
at 1.800.727.4715 opt. 3, or send an email toglscmail@glscrip.com.
Now through May 24 (or while supplies last), a limited run
of the following plastic gift cards will be available:
Barnes & Noble $5 Gift Card
Target $10 GiftCard
Panera Bread $5 Gift Card
Walmart® is offering a savings of 10 cents a gallon on gas
purchases made when using a Walmart Gift Card, effective through July 7, 2013.
We receive an extra 5% bonus contribution on Bath & Body
Works Gift Cards until May 3rd.
More Bonus Contributions – Act Now, Bonuses End Soon!
Restaurant.com® 10% bonus until 5/17
Belk® 2% bonus until 5/17
L.L.Bean® 1% bonus until 5/17
SUBWAY® restaurants 1% bonus until 5/17
T.G.I. Friday's® 1% bonus until 5/17
Petco® 1% bonus until 5/17
iTunes® 5% bonus until 5/24
Marriot® 2% bonus
until 5/17
SpaFinder Wellness® 2% bonus until 5/31
Boston Market® 2% bonus until 5/17
Boscov's® 2% bonus until 5/17
Bon-Ton® 2% bonus until 5/17
Buca di Beppo® 2% bonus until 5/17
Saturday, May 4 through Friday, June 28, you can get a FREE
$5 T.G.I. Friday's® Bonus Bites electronic coupon simply by ordering T.G.I.
Friday's® products on ShopWithScrip.com. These coupons can be redeemed between
July 1 and August 31.
Thanks to the following families for participating in SHOP
this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Wexler
- Zweinban
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