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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Book Club, December 5
- Family Bowling Night with MOSH, December 8
- Special Presentation by Holocaust Survivors, December 15
- Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble Benefits Shir Hadash
- SHOP Shir Hadash Gift Cards
- New Event: Coffee House Open Mic Nights
- Photos from Lights and Miracles
- Chinese Food and Fiddler on the Roof, December 25
- Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and Butterfield’s
- Shabbat Vayigash Evening Service, December 6
Volunteer Opportunities
- Help Needed with Shir Hadash Marketing
Music Notes
- Interested in Children’s Choir?
The Rabbi’s Corner
- “Optimists All”
Education
- Education Director’s Blog
Teen News
- BBYO: Hanukkah Pot Luck Tonight
- Teen-Led Shabbat and Special Program, December 6
- “Praying with Lior” January 11
- Midwest Regional Kallah, February 14-16
Adult Ed
- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Book Club – Tonight!
Book Club will meet at 7:30 tonight,
December 5 at the home of Rebecca Rice, 3641 Bernay Drive in Northbrook. We
will be discussing The Slave by Isaac Bashevis Singer , the story of a Jewish
scholar sold into slavery in 17th
century Poland who falls in love with his gentile master's daughter. Join us today whether you have read the book
or not: we will be discussing Jewish history in Poland, the false messiah, and
Singer himself, the Yiddish author who won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Please RSVP to Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
Family Bowling Night with Men of Shir
Hadash—this Sunday!
MOSH would
like to welcome everyone to our
kickoff event this Sunday, December 8. We will have a bowling party at The Alley,
210 Green Bay Road in Highwood from 7pm - 9pm. $18 per person gets you
unlimited bowling and shoes. There will also be live music and plenty of TV's
showing the games. The Alley features a full
restaurant and bar for anyone interested. This event is open to all, not
just the boys! We hope you and your family can join us for this community
building event. Please RSVP to mosh@shir-hadash.org.
"Out of Chaos": Special
Presentation by Holocaust Survivors, December 15
Featuring our own Lillian Zoloto
Shir Hadash's
beloved Administrator, Lillian Zoloto, recently shared her experiences as a
child of the Holocaust in an anthology entitled Out of Chaos, now available
from the Northwestern University Press. On December 15, we will welcome Lillian
and three of her fellow contributors, Aaron Elster, Ida Pulach, and Marguerite
Mishkin, who will join us for readings and discussions of their personal
stories of surviving World War II -- two from Poland, two from Belgium. After
our guests share their stories, there will be the opportunity for questions
from the audience.
Please join
us on Sunday, December 15 from 10:30am to 12:00pm. This very special event is
open to members, visitors, parents, and students of our 6th and 7th grade
classes. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please
contact Emily Ascher, eddirector@shir-hadash.org.
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Benefits Shir Hadash
Come out to
support Shir Hadash and synagogue members who have generously donated their
time to raise funds for our synagogue!
Shop at Barnes & Noble, 920 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Lincolnshire,
this Sunday, December 8th from 10:00am until 3:00pm and next Sunday, December
15 from 10:00am until 8:00pm, stop by to say "Hello," and have us
wrap your B & N purchases! Whether
you need to get in a little late Hanukkah shopping, pick up a gift or two for
those celebrating Christmas, or want to take advantage of great deals for
upcoming birthdays and celebrations, this is a great way to accomplish those
tasks and support Shir Hadash at the same time.
Let's share in the spirit of the season and give Shir Hadash a great
gift!! We hope to see you this Sunday
and next at Barnes and Noble in Lincolnshire.
SHOP Shir Hadash Gift Cards – Perfect for Teachers, Mail Carriers, Everyone!
Still need
gifts for teachers and all those other folks who help you out during the year? Use
SHOP gift cards to pay for your presents, or just give the cards as gifts –
always a perfect fit! Every purchase benefits Shir Hadash, without costing you
an extra dime. Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for detailed info on
special offers, and contact Gina Zinbarg, gzinbarg@gmail.com, with any
questions.
Photos from Lights & Miracles
Last month’s
Lights & Miracles service was a tremendous way to welcome both Hanukkah and
Thanksgiving. Shir Hadash members and friends filled the room with music, dancing,
and warmth! Enjoy these photos to relive the experience, courtesy of Ernest
Schweit Photography.
Fiddler on the Roof and Chinese Food, December 25
Looking for
something to do on December 25? Come
join us for Chinese Food and a viewing of Fiddler on the Roof. We plan a good time and expect everyone to be
singing along to a great Jewish movie.
Look for an upcoming announcement and opportunity to signup online.
New Event: Coffee House Night – Open Mic
Style
We’re
excited to announce the launch of “Coffee House Night at Shir Hadash – Open Mic
Style”. This fun family event is planned for late January/early February.
Picture a laid back Saturday night with low lighting, comfortable seating,
friendly conversation, a Bake Sale with Coffee/Beverages, and the amazing
talent of our friends. EVERYONE will be
welcome to participate: any age, any talent, members, non-members, friends and
people who are just there to enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment.
To get this event
off the ground we still need a little help -- you! The event is practically all organized, but
we still need a little help… from YOU! Your baking. Your tech skills. Your set-up help. Your talent! There’s room for everyone and
we’d love to get you involved. To get a
sense of who might be interested in participating, please contact Margie Skora
at MargiePromoPro1@aol.com and put “Coffee House Talent” in the subject
line. Watch for
more details coming soon!
The
Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove or Butterfield's Restaurant in
Northbrook permanently will donate 5% of your total bill to Shir Hadash! No
flyer needed – just mention Shir Hadash when you are paying or fill out the
Shir Hadash book behind the desk. A
great way to start or end Religious school!
Creative Worship and Ritual
Shabbat Vayigash Evening Service, December
6, 7:30pm
Shir
Hadash’s new youth group chapter of BBYO leads the service and is welcomed into
the BBYO-Great Midwest Region. Come
celebrate our youth, their advisors, and regional leaders as a new era of youth
programming begins at Shir Hadash! Lauren Shook will lead the Shabbat
Children’s Program for pre-K to 2nd graders. Please bring a dessert treat to
share during our oneg Shabbat refreshments.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Needed with SH Marketing
The Marketing Committee needs help letting the public
know what’s going on at Shir Hadash! Can you help out in one of these roles?
- Flyer Designer: We are looking for one or two people to create flyers for upcoming events.
- Some desktop publishing or design experience preferred.
- Flyer designers will work with the Marketing Committee, event planner(s), and Rabbi Eitan.
- Time commitment is about two hours per month
- Public Relations Coordinator: We are looking for one or two people to follow detailed instructions to submit event announcement to online calendar listings and to submit and publish press releases.
- About 6 times per year, submit event announcements to online calendar listings
- About twice per month, submit press releases to area publications via e-mail and self-publish on online publications such as Patch.
- Time commitment is about two hours per month.
- Press Release Writer: One or two volunteers will be assigned a topic for a press release according to their availability.
- Writers will contact the subjects of the press release and write a release following detailed instructions.
- Press release writers will work with the Marketing Committee, event planner(s), Rabbi Eitan, and other interested parties.
- Time commitment is about three hours per month (about one press release each month).
Music Notes – News and Ideas from our Music Director
Religious School Music - Youth Choir
We’re looking
for students in religious school who would like to be part of Kolit, our re-forming
youth choir. If your child might be interested, please let me know at music.director@shit-hadash.org.
The Rabbi’s Corner
December 6-7, 2013 / 4 Tevet 5774
Torah - Genesis 44:18-47:27 / Haftarah - Ezekiel 37:15-28
“Optimists
All”
Dear
Friends,
I am an
optimist. For me, every cloud does have
a silver lining. Every situation, no
matter how bad or difficult, has some blessing of meaning that can come forth. Every challenge can leave us wiser and
stronger. Perhaps that’s why my middle
name is Joseph. For what I share with the Biblical Joseph is our optimism.
Here is a
young man, Joseph, whose brothers sold him into slavery. As a servant in a nobleman’s home he was
accused of a crime that he did not commit and thrown into jail. After finally being released, he met the
Pharaoh, interpreted his dreams, and was elevated to the position of Minister
of Agriculture over all of Egypt. He
stored up lots of grain so that there is plenty of food during the seven
predicted years of drought. When his
brothers came to Egypt to purchase food, Joseph kept his true identity a secret
to test whether his brothers had repented for their evil deed against him so
long ago. Joseph finally removed his Egyptian head covering and revealed
himself to his stunned brothers with the words, “I am Joseph. Does our father still live?” Moreover, he did not take revenge. Instead he told them that everything was
meant to be. He explained that all the years of degradation and torment
happened just so that he could be in a position to provide food and protection
for his family. There’s an optimist for
you! …
To read the
rest of The Rabbi’s Corner, click here to visit our website.
Education News
Check Out the Education Blog
Our
Education Director Emily Ascher shares school news, photos, and insights in her
weekly blog. Click here to see what’s new!
Teen News
BBYO, December 5 – Hanukkah Pot Luck Tonight!
BBYO members will bid farewell to Hanukkah with a
pot luck dinner tonight, December 5, from 6:30-8:00 at Shir Hadash. Join us for
latkes, pasta, and other side dishes and desserts (all kosher). We’ll have
great food and fun conversation about traditions in our families.
Teen Led Shabbat Service & Programming,
December 6
All teens
are invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6th for an hour of BBYO
programming before services. Stay for
services from 7:30 - 9:00, where we will celebrate a Global Shabbat led by our
teens and stay after services for another hour of BBYO programming.
Mark Your Calendars: “Praying With Lior”, January
11
On Saturday,
January 11 from 7:00 - 9:00, BBYO presents the film “Praying With Lior” with a
discussion to follow. Watch for details,
coming soon!
Midwest Regional Kallah, February 14 – 16
Save the
Date for the Midwest Regional Kallah for 6th-12th graders. Join teens from the
Chicago area and Michigan for a weekend of Reconstructionist living. Registration forms will be available
soon—watch for more details in future newsletters.
Adult Education
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan
Weiner-Kaplow
Thursdays,
noon-1:00pm in the Shir Hadash Kitchen/Cafe
Join Shir
Hadash members and friends for a refreshing and contemporary exploration of the
weekly Torah portion. Don’t be surprised
if archaeology, sociology, contemporary world affairs as well as law, medicine,
and business ethics enter the lively conversation as we plumb the deeper
meanings of Judaism’s core text.
Participants are encouraged to share their views, questions, and
opinions. Each month, one of the class
sessions will be devoted to the Chai Mitzvah curriculum.
Sunday Morning Adult Ed
Sunday
School isn’t just for kids! Join us this week for Torah and Philosophy at 9:45
with Fred Andes, followed by Hebrew Reading at 10:45 with Steve Lewin. For more
information, contact Fred Andes, frederic.andes@btlaw.com.
SHOP Shir Hadash
SHOP is our
congregation’s ongoing fundraiser – and the easiest way to support the shul
without spending an extra dime! Purchase giftcards through SHOP and the vendors
pay a percentage back to Shir Hadash. SHOP orders of at least $400 are now payable by
credit card, as well as annual SHOP orders. Orders can be picked up at the
synagogue office. For more information, visit our SHOP page on the website.
New Small
Denomination Cards: Limited Time Only!
Announcing a
limited run of small denomination gift cards from some of your favorite
retailers! These small denomination gift cards make thoughtful, easy gifts for
teachers, coworkers, babysitters, and all the other special people in your
life. While supplies last, the following
plastic gift cards will be available:
- Amazon.com Gift Card $10
- Barnes & Noble $5
- Pizza Hut $5
- Target $10
- Panera Bread® $5
- Walmart $10
Comfort Inn and
Gap Inc. Gift Cards now available for reload!
New Gas
Brands Available for ReloadNow:
76, Arco,
BP, Chevron/Texaco, Exxon, Mobil, and Sunoco
New ScripNow Retailers: Hotels for Winter Break Travel!
Comfort Inn,
Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay
Suites, Suburban, EconoLodge, Rodeway Inn, Ascend Collection
Bonus Contributions:
Currently Available:
- AMC – 2% through Dec. 13
- AutoZone – 1% through Dec. 13
- Bass Pro Shops – 3% through Dec. 20
- Bon Ton – 2% through Dec. 13
- Boston Market – 2% through Dec. 13
- Caribou Coffee – 1% through Dec. 13
- Cheesecake Factory – 2% through Dec. 13
- Chili’s – 2% through Dec. 13
- Coldwater Creek – 2% through Dec. 20
- Jiffy Lube – 3% through Dec. 27
- Journeys – 3% through Dec. 13
- Kmart – 2% through Dec. 13
- Landry’s – 2% through Dec. 13
- LL Bean – 2% through Dec. 13
- Lowe’s – 2% through Dec. 6
- Meijer – 1% through Dec. 13
- Red Robin – 3% through Jan. 3
- Sears – 2% through Dec. 13
- See’s Candies – 1% on $25 Card only, through Dec. 13
- Shutterfly – 2% through Dec. 13
- Smart & Final – 2% through Jan. 3
- SpaFinder – 2% through Dec. 13
- Staples – 3% through Dec. 13
- Subway – 1% through Dec. 13
- TGI Friday’s – 2% through Dec. 13
Beginning Dec . 7:
- Athleta – 2% through Dec. 20
- Banana Republic – 2% through Dec. 20
- Belk – 2% through Dec. 20
- Black Angus – 1% through Dec. 20
- Gap – 2% through Dec. 20
- Groupon – 5% on Plastic Gift Cards, 3% on eCards through Dec. 13
- Hom Depot – 1% through Dec. 13
- iTunes – 4% through Dec. 20
- JC Penney – 2% through Dec. 20
- Journeys – 3% through Dec. 13
- Old Navy – 2% through Dec. 20
- Outback Steakhouse – 2% through Dec. 20
- Petco – 1% through Dec. 20
- Piperlime – 2% through Dec. 20
- Pizzeria Uno – 2% through Jan. 3
- Red Robin – 3% through Jan. 3
- Shutterfly – 2% through Dec. 13
- Smart & Final – 2% through Jan. 3
Thanks to the
following families for participating in SHOP this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Gessner
- Edler
- Fisher-Rohde
- Lewin
- Estes-Goldman
- Idelman
- Keltner
- Anes
- Mostow
- Newman
- Herbin
- Andes
- G. Graff
- Soglin
- Singer
- Levy
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