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What's Happening at a Glance
Membership
News and Upcoming Events
- Dedication: What a Day!
- Honey for the Holidays
- August 19-25 -- Dining for Dollars at Superdawg
- New: Parent/Kid Fantasy Football League
- Update Your Online Membership Info
- Book Club
- Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and Butterfield’s
Volunteer
Opportunities
- High Holidays Food Baskets
- Pick Your Week to Host an Oneg
- Join the ADA Benefit Committee
Creative
Worship & Ritual
- Upcoming Services
- High Holidays: Torah Portions Available
- High Holidays Schedule Online
- Lunch and Learn, TODAY, August 22
- Address on the Dedication of our New Synagogue Building
Teen News
- Teen Meeting August 26 -- Madrichim, BBYO and More!
Community
News
- “The Pianist of Willesden Lane”
SHOP Shir
Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Dedication Recap
Kol Havod to Melanie Andes and the Dedication Committee
volunteers, whose hard work pulled off a celebration that represented all sides
of Shir Hadash’s character. Thanks also to Mehran Farahmanpour, the Building
Committee, Housh Construction, and all the staff members and volunteers who made the building
ready in time for Sunday’s monumental event.
We will be compiling a keepsake album and other remembrances
of our congregation’s special day, and we would love to include your photos and
thoughts! Please email your favorite
photos to photo@shir-hadash.org. In the meantime, click here to enjoy a video of the Torahs’
journey produced by the Sun-Times's Karie Angell Luc.
Update Your Membership Info Today!
Now is the time to renew your membership for the coming
year. Please remember,
only members who have submitted all their renewal forms will be admitted to
High Holiday services, which start on September 4. Additionally, families with
bar/bat mitzvahs coming up must be members in good standing in order to have
access to the synagogue’s resources (use of the ark, books, torah, rabbi, and
of course the new building).
Click here to view the online membership area of our
website. If you haven’t received the online link for membership renewal or have
any questions, please contact the tech team at info@shir-hadash.org.
Kosher Honey for the High Holidays
It’s almost time to start
a Sweet New Year. Shir Hadash has
arranged to obtain delicious kosher honey, just in time for Rosh Hashanah. Just click here to place your
order online and have it shipped directly from the manufacturer to you or to your family and friends. Honey is a perfect New Year's
surprise for kids at college or out of town family. Funds from the honey sale
benefit Shir Hadash
.
August Dining for
Dollars: Superdawg!
How many hot dogs can you eat in a week? A LOT if it's for a good cause! During this entire week of August 19-25, come
to Superdawg in Wheeling (333 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling) or in Chicago (6363 N
Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL), present our flyer and 20% of your purchase will be
donated to Shir Hadash. Click here to
view and print the flyer; it is also available on the Shir Hadash website by
going to the Superdawg event on the Calendar. Enjoy a great meal in the fresh air and at the same time support our
community.
New: Parent/Kid Fantasy Football League
Looking for a chance to share your vast storehouse of
knowledge about fantasy football with your kids? This fall, for the first time
ever, Shir Hadash is facilitating a no-betting, fantasy football league for
school-aged kids (K-7) and their parents. This is a great opportunity for you
to spend more time with your child and to get to know other Shir Hadash
families. The league is open to boys and girls and moms and dads.
The Shir Hadash fantasy football draft will be held on
Sunday, September 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the synagogue. The league will be run
online. Depending on interest, there could be up to 12 teams in the league. For
more information or to RSVP for the draft, contact Commissioners Steve Mesirow
at slmesirow@comcast.net or Rich Siegel at rschicksiegel@comcast.net.
Book Club
The next
book for after the High Holidays will be My Russian Grandmother and Her
American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir by Meir Shalev. This is the story of a second
generation Israeli family and their grandmother battling her biggest problem
with Israel—the dirt. Watch for details of our fall meeting coming soon.
Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and
Butterfield's
Have you been to The Continental or Butterfield's
restaurants? These friendly eateries in Buffalo Grove and Northbrook are
supporting Shir Hadash with PERMANENT fundraisers. 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, Buffalo Grove, next to the Dominick’s. Butterfield's, a breakfast/lunch
restaurant, is located at 4195 Dundee Road in Northbrook -- different strip
mall, with a different Dominick's. Both are very convenient to the synagogue --
a great idea after Sunday School! Be sure to mention Shir Hadash when you are
paying your bill so we will get credit for your purchase.
Volunteer Opportunities
High
Holidays Food Baskets
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. Baskets
were packed last Sunday – thanks to all who participated!
Delivery of food packages will take place on Sunday, August
25th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Buffalo Grove/Wheeling area. If you
are interested in helping with deliveries, please contact Mark Lenhart,
social.action@shir-hadash.org as soon as possible for more information.
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!
Join the ADA Benefit Committee
We are pleased to announce that Shir Hadash will be hosting
a benefit next year in support of the American Diabetes Association. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to
become a leader within the greater Chicagoland community while supporting this
important cause.
The initial agenda and core concept for the production have
already been established. Now the team
is looking to assemble a planning committee to work on the following areas:
- Formulating a plan
- Creating a budget
- Seeking out and signing up performers, including musicians and actors
- Assembling a production team that will include stage crew, food, drinks, and production logistics
If this is
your area of interest or expertise, we would love to have you! Please contact Jeffrey Wallk (president@shir-hadash.org)
for more information.
Creative Worship & Ritual
Upcoming
Services
No services
August 23-24
Selichot
Service Saturday, August 31, 7:30pm
High
Holidays – Service Schedule
Shir Hadash
offers a full complement of services and activities for the High Holidays,
taking place at both Our Lady of the Brook in Northbrook and our synagogue in
Wheeling. Click here to view a full schedule on our website.
High
Holidays – Yom Kippur Torah Portions Available
Thanks to
everyone who has signed up as a Torah reader for the High Holidays services. We
still have openings for Torah readers or chanters for Yom Kippur afternoon.
Recent bar and bat mitzvahs would be especially welcome! 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. Please contact Fred Andes at fandes@btlaw.com or 773 354 3100.
Adult Education
Lunch &
Learn with Rabbi Eitan
The next
Lunch & Learn Torah Study will be held on August 22 at noon, in the Rabbi’s
office at the synagogue. Bring a brown bag lunch and join in for an enlivening
discussion of the week’s Torah portion.
The Rabbi's Corner
August
23-24, 2013 / 18 Elul 5773
Shabbat Ki
Tavo
Torah
Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 / Haftarah
Portion: Isaiah 60:1-22
Address on the Dedication of our New Synagogue Building
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Good afternoon, Everyone! I thank my colleague Rabbi Michael
Balinsky for your invocation. Thanks to
Congressman Schneider, Village President Argiris, and Jonathan Markowitz for
your greetings. Welcome all friends of
Shir Hadash. We are honored by your presence at our celebration.
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, tells us to recall our
ancestor’s journey from Egyptian slavery through the wilderness and to give
thanks once we have crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. In our case, we have crossed the Des Plaines
River and our Promised Land is called Wheeling, Illinois! Today is a day for recalling Shir Hadash’s
eighteen year journey since its founding in 1995 that has brought us to this
moment. This is a time for celebrating
the patience, perseverance, and hard work of our leaders and the blessings of
the Eternal One, through which we joyfully and thankfully dedicate our
synagogue home this day….
To read the rest of The Rabbi’s Corner, click here to visit
our website.
Teen News
August 26: Two Important Meetings for Our Teens
Madrichim: Mandatory meeting on Monday, August 26th from
6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m in the Shir Hadash youth lounge, 200 W. Dundee Rd,
Wheeling.
All 8th - 12th graders & their parents: Join us
on Monday, August 26th from 7:15 - 8:00 p.m. for an important meeting about our
NEW BBYO chapter. Here is a little information about BBYO:
"More Jewish Teens, More Meaningful Jewish
Experiences" - BBYO’s pluralistic movement of Jewish teens, alumni,
parents, volunteers and philanthropists will serve as the Jewish community’s
most valuable platform for delivering to the post- Bar/Bat Mitzvah audience
fun, meaningful and affordable experiences that inspire a lasting connection to
the Jewish people.
For more info on these meetings, contact Carole Mostow at
youth@shir-hadash.org.
Community News
Final Weeks: “The Pianist of Willesden Lane"
This wonderful play at the Royal George Theatre has been
extended again, but must close on September 1. 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 will be available:
- Barnes & Noble $5 Gift Card
- Target $10 GiftCard
- Panera Bread $5 Gift Card
Cracker
Barrel Old Country Store® - New ScripNow® Retailer
New Bonus Contributions
Below you'll find a list of special offers:
- Dell® 2% bonus 8/17 - 9/13
- Petco® 1% bonus 8/17 - 8/30
- Walgreens® 2% bonus 8/17 - 8/30
- Kohl's® 1% bonus 8/17 - 8/23
- Burlington Coat Factory® 1% bonus 8/17 - 8/30
- Express® 2% bonus 8/17 - 8/30
- Earn a bonus $5 iTunes ScripNow® eGift every time you order $25 or more in iTunes physical gift cards or ScripNow eCards on ShopWithScrip.com through Friday, August 30.
Thanks to
the following families for participating in Shop this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Idelman
- Estes-Goldman
- Anes
- Green
- Wexler
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