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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Building Update
- Improved Website
- New Permanent Fundraiser at The Continental Restaurant
- Fundraising Committee: Contest Entries and Volunteers Needed
- High Holidays Musicians Wanted
- Book Club, July 11
- Save the Date: Synagogue Dedication, August 18
- Spread the Word with Shir Hadash T-Shirts
Teen News
- Teen Initiatives: Library and Facebook Group
Creative Worship & Ritual
- Photos from June 7 “Send-off" Service
- Next Service, June 21
- Preview of Upcoming Services
- High Holidays: Torah Portions Available
Adult Education
- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan: No Class on June 13
Community News
- Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane”
- More Theatre Ideas: “The Invasion of Skokie”
- JCFS Response Workshop: “The Coming Out Process”
- Jewish Federation Donations for Oklahoma Disaster Relief
Donations
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Building Update
Visit Our New and Improved Website
If you haven't visited our website lately, click here to check it out. We’ve upgraded all the great website features you love with a
bold, colorful design, including lots of photos of our Shir Hadash community in
action. Many thanks to Josh Wallk for designing our new online home and
transitioning over the content, and also to Jeff Wallk and Rachel Schick Siegel
for their long hours of work.
New Permanent Fundraiser at The Continental Restaurant
The Continental Restaurant (788 S. Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo
Grove) is participating with Shir Hadash in a PERMANENT fundraiser. They will donate 5% of any bill from
Shir Hadash members any day of the week and no flyer is necessary! Just tell
them you are from Shir Hadash when you are paying the bill. They have a book
behind the counter and you will be asked to write down what was spent. The Continental's sign is kind of hard
to see, but it is located next to the Dominick’s in the strip mall at the
Northwest corner of Buffalo Grove Rd and Dundee. The food is good and it is very close to our building. Tell your friends and family!
Last Call for Contest Entries; Volunteers Needed
The Fundraising Committee is looking for a creative
name/slogan for our new Restaurant Fundraising initiative. Under this program, restaurants
volunteer to donate a portion of the proceeds from Shir Hadash members on a
specified day during a month. So far we have had very successful events at Roti in Northbrook and Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove, in addition to our new support from The Continental (see above). We plan on
having one restaurant a month. So
send your suggestions for a fun name that conveys the combination of food, fun
and fundraising. Send suggestions
to Glenn Graff at nflsunday@aol.com with the word Fundraising in the subject
line. The winner will receive a
gift card from SHOP Shir Hadash.
And if you like picking the occasional restaurant or helping plan a
party or other event, or you are just bubbling over with fundraising ideas, let
Glenn know. The Fundraising
Committee is looking both for ideas and for additional members to join us in
planning some FUNdraising.
Musicians Wanted for High Holidays
Calling High Holiday singers and instrumentalists! Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Musical rehearsals for High Holidays
will begin in mid-July. Adults and post b'nai mitzvah students are
welcome. Contact Sandy Weiss at
sandy2weiss@gmail.com.
Book Club
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).
Spread the Word with Shir Hadash T-Shirts
Show off your love for Shir Hadash! White, 100% 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
New Teen Initiatives: Library and Facebook Group
We are trying to gauge interest in building a teen library
in our synagogue. Teen intern, Dan Roiter, is spearheading the research for this
project. He would love to get in contact with the students to directly ask them
what type of media and texts they would want in a library. We are also looking
into the possibility of organizing a moderated, closed Facebook group for all
the Shir Hadash teens. This will allow the students to stay in touch over the
summer and into college, facilitate communication, and build a sense of
community amongst the Shir Hadash teens. We could also talk about their library
“wish list” on this Facebook group as well. Please let Dan know how best to reach you: phone or
e-mail. Contact him at dan.roiter@shir-hadash.org.
Creative Worship & Ritual
Our June 7 Shabbat service included special blessings for
those who will be traveling to Jewish summer camp or to Israel itself. Safe
travels to all – we look forward to hearing about your experiences when you
return!
Next Service: June 21
Friday, June 21 (7:30) at Synagogue
Ma Tovu - Hope and Inspiration
When the prophet Bilam blessed the Children of Israel with
the words ‘Ma Tovu – How good,’ instead of cursing them as he intended, our
ancestors got a lucky break. We face difficulty and setback all the time. What does our Jewish tradition tell us
about how to ‘keep on keeping on?’
We’ll pass the microphone and those who wish can share stories of hope
and promise to inspire each other through the rough spots of our life
journeys. We'll start the service
with a naming ceremony for Brody James Oukrust, grandson of member Helene
Weiner.
In honor of the importance of ‘Ma Tovu’ in our tradition,
you are encouraged to bring oneg treats that incorporate tofu. (OK, couldn't resist that one....) If you can't find one, bring something
that gives you hope in tough times - yes, Jewish comfort food. See you Friday!
Preview of Upcoming Services: More Details to Come
Saturday, June 29 - 9:30 at Skokie Lagoons Parking Lot
Shabbat Morning Service and Bike Ride to the Botanic Garden
NO Service on Friday, July 5
Saturday, July 6 - Time TBD at Schleicher Home
Hot Tub, Havdalah and S'Mores, Oh My!
Monday, July 15 - 7:30 at Synagogue
Tisha B'Av Service
High Holidays – Torah Portions Available
Hard to believe, but the High Holidays will be here before we know it - less than
three months away. So it's time for
us to ramp up our planning , and one very important element is to assign Torah
portions for reading or chanting.
We already have some parts assigned to folks who have done Torah before,
but there are still parts available.
We have a particular need for readers or chanters on Rosh Hashanah Day 2
and Yom Kippur afternoon, but we do have a few slots still available on Rosh
Hashanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur morning.
We are especially interested in having recent bar and bat mitzvahs come
up and chant Torah. If you
volunteer, we will e-mail to you an MP3 of the Rabbi chanting the portion, plus
a written copy of the portion in Hebrew and English. You also can get help from
the Rabbi and Dawn in getting ready to chant. So if you (or your son or daughter) are interested, please
let Fred Andes know. If you have
any questions, please feel free to contact Fred, at fandes@btlaw.com or 773 354
3100. Thanks - we look forward to
seeing you all at High Holidays, and before!
Adult Education
Lunch & Learn: Thursday Torah Study with Rabbi Eitan
Rabbi Eitan is out of town this week, so there will be no
Thursday Torah Study on June 13. Watch next week’s newsletter for details on
next week’s discussion topic.
Community News
Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane’
Now playing at the Royal George Theatre through July 7
Set in Vienna in 1928 and in London during the Blitzkreig,
“The Pianist of Willesden Lane” tells the true story of 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. The play’s run has been extended through July 7 – don’t miss it!
Click here to visit the Royal George Theatre site for more
information.
More Theatre Ideas: “The Invasion of Skokie”
The ShPieL Equity Performance Group presents “The Invasion
of Skokie”, now through June 23 at the Mayer Kaplan JCC. The play addresses the tension of the an individual’s coming
up against forces larger than him or her – in this case, the conflict between
the free speech rights of a neo-Nazi group and the emotional trauma suffered by
Holocaust survivors when the group planned a march in Skokie in the 1970s. Click here for more information.
JCFS Response Workshop: The Coming Out Process" on June 17
What does an LGBTQ teen deal with when they come out? What
do parents and family members deal with when a child comes out to them? How do
we as parents then navigate "coming out" to other family members and
communities we belong to? Response, the teen service of Jewish Child and Family
Services, presents a discussion group to address these challenges.
Monday, June 17th
7:00pm-8:30pm
JCFS Luftig Building: 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie.
RSVP to Rachel Marro, rachelmarro@jcfs.org,
224-625-2946. Click here for more information.
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago continues to
accept donations to help those impacted by the devastating tornadoes that have
ripped through the Oklahoma City area, killing and injuring scores of people
and destroying homes, schools and places of business. The Federation’s Oklahoma
Tornado Relief Fund was opened within a day of the massive May 20 storm that
destroyed much of Moore, OK, and nearby areas, killing 24. Eleven days later, a
series of twisters struck the state again, killing at least 18 and causing
further injuries and damage.
Chicagoans may contribute online at www.juf.org/relief, by
calling (312) 444-2869, or by sending a check to the Jewish Federation Oklahoma
Tornado Relief Fund, Room 3022, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606. The Chicago
Federation will absorb all administrative costs, ensuring that 100% of all
donations go directly to aid those most grievously affected.
Donations
To the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund:
Marc Fargotstein, in memory of his father Manuel
Fargotstein.
To the Building Fund:
MOSH (Men of Shir Hadash), Melanie and Fred Andes, and Mira
and Neil Zweiban who hosted White Sox game trip.
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.
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
June Special Offers:
- Chili's Grill & Bar® is celebrating the release of their new $50 gift card with an extra treat! For a limited time, every $50 Chili's gift card ordered will receive a FREE Kids Meal coupon. Please note: this offer is valid only for the new $50 gift card, and not for any other denomination or ScripNow®. Offer valid 6/3/13 through 6/30/13.
- 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.
- 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.
- AutoZone® 1% bonus 6/1 - 6/21
- AMC Theatres® 2% bonus 6/1 - 6/14
- Cabela's® 2% bonus 6/1 - 6/14
Thanks to the following families for participating in Shop
this week:
• Zinbarg
• Schleicher
• Zweiban
• G.
Graff
• Callistein
• Farahmandpour
• Fargotstein
• Idelman
• Soglin
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