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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Building Update
- Book Club Tonight
- Update Your Online Membership Info
- High Holidays Guest Tickets: “180 for $18”
- Pick Your Week to Host an Oneg
- Musicians Wanted: Synagogue Dedication and High Holidays
- Ravinia Outing, July 27
- Synagogue Dedication, August 18
- Permanent Fundraiser at The Continental Restaurant
Creative Worship & Ritual
- July 15: Tisha B'Av Service
- High Holidays: Torah Portions Available
- Photos from Hot Tub Havdalah
Adult Education
- Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi, July 11
The Rabbi’s Corner
- "From Start to Finish"
Teen News
- Leadership Opportunity: Diller Fellowship
Community News
- Healing Hands Grief Support Group
- Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane”
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Building Update
Check out the banners announcing our arrival
on Dundee Road! Permanent signage is on the way. We're making great progress as we get ready for our official dedication on August 18.
Many thanks to our architect Mehran
Farahmandpour, Housh Construction, and all our committee volunteers!
Book Club, July 11
Book Club meets tonight, Thursday, July 11 at 7:30. Join us at the home of the
Zwick family, 385 Castlewood Lane in Deerfield, for a discussion of The
Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan. Whether you've finished the book or not, come be part of an engaging discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conundrum. For more info about our book club, contact Meryl
Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
Help Shir Hadash grow! We are beginning a series of “welcoming
teas” for our new members, as well as for anyone interested in learning more
about Shir Hadash. The teas will provide a relaxed opportunity for guests to
meet Rabbi Eitan and Education Director Emily Ascher. Encourage your friends to
find out what makes Shir Hadash a unique Jewish community. The first welcoming tea will be this Tuesday,
July 16 at 7:30 pm at the home of Rachel and Richard Siegel, 3821 Cindy Lane in
Glenview. The next will be in Buffalo Grove in early August. All are welcome, including
children. Please RSVP to the
Synagogue Office at 847 498 8218 or info@shir-hadash.org. For more info,
contact Sandy Weiss at sandy2weiss@gmail.com or Lynne Arons at Rzldzl122@aol.com.
New and Prospective Members Teas - Tell Your
Friends!
Help Shir Hadash grow! We are beginning a series of “welcoming
teas” for our new members, as well as for anyone interested in learning more
about Shir Hadash. The teas will provide a relaxed opportunity for guests to
meet Rabbi Eitan and Education Director Emily Ascher. Encourage your friends to
find out what makes Shir Hadash a unique Jewish community. The first welcoming tea will be this Tuesday,
July 16 at 7:30 pm at the home of Rachel and Richard Siegel, 3821 Cindy Lane in
Glenview. The next will be in Buffalo Grove in early August. All are welcome, including
children. Please RSVP to the
Synagogue Office at 847 498 8218 or info@shir-hadash.org. For more info,
contact Sandy Weiss at sandy2weiss@gmail.com or Lynne Arons at Rzldzl122@aol.com.
Update Your Membership Info Today!
Be sure to visit our new online membership
management system, hosted by ShulCloud.
We encourage you to renew your membership online ASAP so that you will
be all set for the High Holidays--Rosh Hashanah is right after Labor Day! All members should have received an email
that includes a link to your account and instructions to get you started. If
you haven’t received this email, contact Lise Schleicher and the SH Tech Team
at info@shir-hadash.org.
Tell Your Friends – High Holidays “180 for
$18” Tickets
In 2013, Shir Hadash is offering a special
promotion: “180 for $18.” Guests can purchase High Holiday tickets at the
reduced rate of $18 per ticket. We hope this will inspire new families to get
to know us and become members of our community. Some restrictions apply:
- There are only 180 tickets available for purchase at the price of $18 per ticket.
- The offer cannot be redeemed by current or past members, those who have purchased High Holiday tickets in the last five years, or those who participated in last year’s complimentary ticket program.
- All registrations must be received by August 20.
Click here to visit our website for more
information and online registration.
Pick Your Week to Host an Oneg
This year we are asking each of our families
to be Oneg & Service Host for just one service a year. This does NOT mean providing all the
refreshments for the oneg -- just
setting up, cleaning up, and greeting our guests. Multiple families can/should host the same week. While
you’re exploring the new Membership Management System on Shul Cloud, you will
find more information and a form to choose a date and sign up on the home
page. Sign up today to pick the
best date for your family!
Musicians Wanted!
We have two great opportunities for musicians
to get involved!
- The Mighty Shir Hadash Klezmorim will be playing a hora set at the synagogue dedication on August 18 (see below). If you’re interested in playing along, rehearsals will be in late July and early August. Contact Abby Edler at edlerfamily@att.net for more info.
- Musical rehearsals for High Holidays instrumentalists and singers will begin in mid-July. Adults and post b'nai mitzvah students are welcome. Contact Sandy Weiss at sandy2weiss@gmail.com.
Ravinia Outing, July 27
Join your Shir Hadash friends at Ravinia on
Saturday, July 27. The CSO is
performing, with James Conlan conducting and Lang Lang on the piano
Ravinia is not offering a group rate for this
benefit evening concert. Lawn
seats are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and free for kids through college
age. Tickets may be ordered online at Ravinia.com, at the gate on the day of
the concert, or through Shir Hadash. For the last option, contact Meryl
Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com. All sales are final. Pavilion seats are also
available for $25; please order Pavilion seats directly from Ravinia.
Please RSVP to Meryl so we know who is coming
and can plan a picnic on the lawn. Looking forward to a fun evening of music
and socializing on July 27!
Synagogue Dedication, August 18
Be sure to save the date for the dedication
of our beautiful synagogue on Sunday, August 18! We will be marching the Torahs
into the new ark – you don’t want to miss this landmark day. Details still to
come. If you have any questions and/or would like to help, contact Melanie
Andes (fmandes@comcast.net) or Marc Fargotstein (marcfargo@att.net).
Permanent Fundraiser at The Continental
Restaurant
Have you been to The Continental Restaurant
yet? This family eatery in 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! The Continental Restaurant is located at 788 S Buffalo Grove,
next to the Dominick’s.
Creative Worship & Ritual
Tisha B'Av Service – Monday, July 15 - 7:30
at Synagogue
Tisha B'Av - the Ninth of the Hebrew month of
Av - is the day on which both Temples were destroyed in ancient Jerusalem. It is a solemn day, commemorated by
many Jews through fasting. On
Monday, July 15 at 7:30 pm - at the Synagogue - we will have the first Tisha
B'Av service in our new home. We will read a special ‘haggadah’ that recounts
the destructions of the Temples in Jerusalem and other calamities that have
come to the Jewish people on this day.
The room’s lights will be dimmed, and candles lit. We’ll read excerpts
from the Book of Lamentations and join in discussion on the themes of tragedy,
destruction, and renewal. Since
it’s a fast day for many, no oneg - so no need to bring refreshments. Please join us for this powerful,
moving service.
High Holidays – Torah Portions Available
The High Holidays will be here before we know
it. We welcome you to sign up to read or chant Torah for our services. 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. 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. If you (or your son or daughter) are interested, please contact
Fred Andes at fandes@btlaw.com or 773 354 3100.
Recap: Hot Tub Havdalah
We had a terrific time at the Schleichers' last Saturday, with lots of socializing around the campfire following our Havdalah service. Many thanks to Sandi and Lise for hosting!
Adult Education
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan
Torah Study on Thursday Afternoon
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 in Northbrook
Time: 12 noon - sharp
This week's portion: Deuteronomy, Chapter
1:46-3:29
Discussion Topic: "Varying
Traditions"
The Rabbi’s Corner
July 12-13, 2013 / 6 Av 5773
Shabbat Devarim
Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 / Haftarah Portion: Isaiah
1:1-27
“From Start to Finish”
Dear Friends,
“One thing you can always know for sure… is
how something starts. The rest of
the journey and the final outcome can never be predicted.” Close friends of Dawn’s and mine shared
that wisdom with us over a dinner at their home in North Carolina. We were
trading stories about the past years of our lives. All you can know is how something starts.
As the book of Deuteronomy opens this week,
Moses begins his first of three speeches preparing the Children of Israel for
their march across the Jordan River to inherit the Land of Israel. Moses spends considerable length
reminding the people of how their journey got started and how it has played
out. He reminds them of all the
unexpected challenges that came their way, from harsh conditions and scarcity
of water to the simplicity of the food and fear of enemies. Moses recounts how they handled their
many disappointments by descending into misdeed, foolish behavior, and even
rebellion in the desert over the past forty years.
So, if we can only be sure of how a project,
journey, venture, relationship, and so many things in life start, how can we
deal with the unforeseen turns that come our way? …
To read the rest of the Rabbi’s Corner, click here.
Teen News
Leadership Opportunity: Diller Fellowship
JUF has announced that a Chicago chapter of
the Diller Teen Fellows Program is being launched this year, for rising high
school sophomores and juniors. The Diller Fellowship is a fifteen-month
leadership program for Jewish teens that empowers participants to be active,
effective leaders with strong Jewish identities and respect for pluralism.
Throughout the year, Diller fellows participate in educational workshops,
attend weekend retreats, and create and implement social service projects. The
program also includes a three-week Seminar in Israel, the Diller Teen
Leadership Congress with participants from twenty North American and Israeli
communities, and a 10-day peer exchange during which the Chicago teens will
host their Israeli peers. Click here for more information and to request an
application.
Community News
“Healing Hearts” Grief Support Group
Healing Hearts, a partnership of several
suburban congregations and Jewish funeral homes, presents a Northwest Suburban
Jewish Grief Support Group for those who have lost a parent or adult sibling in
the last 18 months. The group meets on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 at
Temple Chai, 1760 Checker Road in Long Grove. For information, contact Rosalie
Greenberger, LCSW at 224 625 2819.
Theatre Recommendation: “The Pianist of
Willesden Lane"
This wonderful play at the Royal George
Theatre has been extended again, through August 4. 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. Click here to visit the
Royal George Theatre site for
more information.
SHOP Shir Hadash
SHOP is easiest way to make donations to Shir
Hadash, without spending an extra dime! Here’s how it works: You purchase gift
certificates (Scrip) through Shir Hadash and we earn a percentage of that
purchase. Online orders and convenient pick-up options make it easy. Visit the SHOP page of our website for detailed program
information.
While supplies last, a limited run of the
following plastic gift cards is available:
* Barnes & Noble $5 Gift Card
* Target $10 GiftCard
* Panera Bread $5 Gift Card
Thanks to the following families for
participating in Shop this week:
* Zinbarg
* Schleicher
* Mostow
* M. Graff
* Goldman
* Weiner-Kaplow
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