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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- This Saturday! Coffee House – Open Mic Night, January 25
- NEW! SHOP Seminar, January 22 or 26
- Blood Drive, February 2
- NEW! Singles Cooking Class and Shabbat Dinner, February 14
- Save the Date: Shir Hadash Gala, February 22
- Support the Gala with Silent Auction Donations
- NEW! Check Out What’s New on Shir-Hadash.org
- Book Club, February 25
- Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and Butterfield’s
Creative Worship and Ritual
- No Shabbat Services at Shir Hadash this week
Music Notes
- Purim’s Coming – Join Our Spiel!
- Youth Choir Begins February 2
- Be Part of Lahaka (Adult Choir)
Education
- Visit the Education Director’s Blog
Teen News
- BBYO Board Meeting, February 6
- Midwest Regional Kallah, February 14-16 -- Registration due TODAY, January 23
Adult Ed
- The Book of Esther Interfaith Class
- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Coffee House Night – Open Mic Style!
January 25
It’s time
for “Coffee House Night at Shir Hadash – Open Mic Style”!! Join us this Saturday night, January 25 from 7:00 to 10:00pm for an evening of entertainment. Got
talent? Whether you’ve made an advance reservation or not, we want you to have
your time in the spotlight. EVERYONE is
welcome to participate: any age, any
talent, member or nonmember, and of course, we need an audience. Please come at 6:30 on Saturday, January 25th
to sign-in on the performance list, tune your instruments, exercise your voice
and do your final preparation before Coffee House Night starts. Talent
will have about 10-12 minutes on stage or up to three tunes. Come and be part of Coffee House Night. Be part of the audience, be part of the
talent, be one of the amazing bakers…..be part of this inaugural event at our
synagogue! Looking forward to seeing you
on Saturday to enjoy a laid back evening with low lighting, comfortable
seating, friendly conversation, a Bake Sale with Coffee/Beverages, and the
amazing talent of our friends. If you
want more information, please contact Margie at MargiePromoPro1@aol.com and put
“Coffee House” in the subject line.
NEW! SHOP Seminar, January 22 or 26
Did you know
that you can participate in Shir Hadash’s primary fundraiser, SHOP, from the
comfort of your home computer? If you need help getting started, Lise
Schleicher will lead a beginner’s workshop on Wednesday, January 22 at 7:30pm and Sunday, January 26 at 9:30am. Lise will cover:
- the basics of SHOP
- how the online system works
- how to register to buy scrip online (ShopWithScrip)
- how to set up to pay for scrip online (PrestoPay)
- how to refill your gift cards (Reload)
- how to get scrip instantly (ScripNow)
Each class
is will run for 60 to 90 minutes, and the same content will be covered each
time. Please bring along your own laptop if possible. RSVPs to
treasurer@shir-hadash.org would be appreciated.
(Can’t make
it to a class? Check out the SHOP page on the Shir Hadash website for detailed
instructions to online SHOPping.)
Blood Drive, February 2
LifeSource
will be at Shir Hadash on Sunday, February 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for
a blood donation drive. The recent extreme weather conditions have prompted a
significant decline in donations at all of LifeSource’s donor centers, so
participation is more important than ever. Each pint of blood donated helps
save three lives!
To schedule
your appointment with LifeSource go to www.lifesource.org and use sponsor code
528B. Alternatively, you can email Mark Lenhart at mjlenhart@comcast.net, or
register on the sign-up sheet in the Shir Hadash lobby during Sunday School
hours. If you have any specific medical
questions, please call LifeSource at 877-543-3768 or 800-486-0680. Thank you
for participating in this critical effort!
Save the Date: “Living the Chai Life” Shir
Hadash Gala and Silent Auction, February 22
Support Our Gala with Silent Auction
Donations or Sponsorships
Make our
Gala a success by contributing silent auction items or becoming a Gala
Sponsor. If you have a quality items to
donate, have a business with goods or services, or would be willing to purchase
a gift card we could include in the silent auction, please make a tax
deductible donation or consider asking your favorite businesses to donate an
item. Sponsorship opportunities (which include a number of tickets) are also
available. All proceeds go to Shir
Hadash, and every bit helps. Contract Glenn Graff at fundraising@shir-hadash.org
for more information.
What’s New on Shir-Hadash.org
Our website
is constantly being enhanced and improved with helpful info! Take a minute to
explore some of our new features that enable you to:
- Sign up for Coffee House Open Mic Night
- Check out a list of the Gala’s exciting silent auction offerings, and buy your tickets
- Learn how to participate in SHOP online
- View the Shul’s wishlist for equipment we need
- Reserve a room at the Shul for any event
- And more!
Plus,
we are looking to add things to the website that members want. Ask and ye shall
receive! Questions and ideas can be sent to info@shir-hadash.org.
Book Club, February 25
Our next
selection will be Second Person Singular by Sayed Kashua. The book is a story
of identity, following two Israeli Arabs who are trying to define themselves in
modern day Jerusalem. We will discuss this novel at our next meeting, to be
held at the home of Melanie Andes on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30. For more
information, please contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
Hungry Before or After Religious School (or
Anytime)?
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
No Shabbat Service on January 24
Enjoy
Shabbat with your family, and plan to join us for services on January 31.
Upcoming: “So What’s a Reconstructionist
Anyway? Come Learn!” January 31, 7:30
Next Friday
is a fifth Friday, so we have a Learner’s Service! We will have a regular service, but we’ll
stop periodically to do something unusual: we will talk about the prayers, so
we can understand what we’re reading – and why we read it. In doing that, we’ll talk about the special
aspects of our Reconstructionist prayer book, and how Recon – and its prayer
book – differ from Conservative, Reform and Orthodox. If you’d like to know how to explain to your
friends what Shir Hadash is all about, and why we do things a little
differently, this is the service to attend.
Plus, we have great onegs – and don’t forget to bring something!
Music Notes – News and Ideas from our Music Director
Purim's Coming-Share Your Inner
Thespian/Comedian/Singer/Dancer/Techie/Gleek
Purim starts
Saturday night, March 15. Rehearsals will be starting soon for our Purim
shpiel. Only a minimal commitment is needed, we promise. If you like to sing,
act, write parody, or enjoy making other people laugh, come join our crew of
merrymakers for this year's Purim shpiel. We need not only performers, but
writers, instrumentalists, and help with costumes, scenery, etc. Sometimes,
being part of the Purim shpiel is more fun than watching it! Why not give it a
try? If you're interested, contact Adrian Durlester or Rabbi Eitan.
Rehearsals for Youth Choir Start February 2
Does your
child like to sing? Encourage them to be part of the Youth Choir (aka Kolit.)
We will be meeting to rehearse the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 8:45am.
Singers, drummers, guitarists, pianists, clarinetists, horn players,
instrumentalists of all kinds are welcome. For more information contact Mr. D.
Lahaka (Adult Choir)
Our adult
choir, Lahaka, will be meeting regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of
every month at 7:30pm. If you like to sing and be part of a warm, friendly,
fun-loving group, come join us. For more
information contact Mr. D.
Education
Visit the Education Director’s Blog
Education
Director Emily Ascher’s blog has loads of pictures and news about everything
happening at Religious School. Click here to see it all.
Teen News
BBYO
Board
Members: see you at our next Board meeting, Thursday, February 6 at 7:00pm at
Shir Hadash.
Midwest Regional Kallah, February 14 – 16
NOTE:
Registration MUST be received by Today, Thursday, January 23!
It’s almost
time 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 are now available; contact
Carole Mostow at youth@shir-hadash.org if you would like one emailed to you.
Adult Education
The Book of Esther – An Interfaith Class
Our
examination of the Book of Esther is on a brief hiatus while Rabbi Eitan is out
of town. We will resume classes on February 4 and continue every Tuesday at
9:30 am through the end of February. Led by Rabbi Eitan and Our Lady of the
Brook’s Deacon Peery Duderstadt, “The Book of Esther: Yours, Mine and Ours”
offers an in-depth examination of the story of Esther from both Jewish and
Catholic perspectives. All classes are at Shir Hadash, and newcomers are
welcome. Click here to register.
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan
Weiner-Kaplow
Due to the
Rabbi’s travel schedule, there will be no lunch and learn sessions on January
22 or 29. In February, join Shir Hadash members and friends for a refreshing
and contemporary exploration of the weekly Torah portion. This informal group meets on Thursdays from
noon to 1:00 in the Shir Hadash Kitchen/Café. All are welcome.
Sunday Morning Adult Ed
We hope you
will join us 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.
Community Events
Response
The next
monthly meeting of the JCFS Response group for parents and families of LGBT
teens and young adults will be Monday, January 27 from 7-8:30pm at 9304 Skokie
Blvd, Skokie. For more information, visit
www.responsecenter.org, or contact Rachel Marro at RachelMarro@jcfs.org or
224-625-2946.
Chicago A Capella Presents “Melodic
Migrations”, February 15
The Chicago
A Capella vocal ensemble presents “Melodic Migrations: Global Jewish Music” on
Saturday, February 15. This new program shines a spotlight on emotionally
powerful and beautiful Jewish a cappella music from around the world, including
South Africa, Canada, Europe and elsewhere. Benjamin Rivera, who has served as
Shir Hadash’s High Holidays music director in the past, is a member of this
excellent ensemble. The concert will be held at 7:30pm at the Nichols Concert Hall, 1690 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Click here to visit the
event website,
or contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com for more information.
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 or at Sunday school. For more information, visit our SHOP page on the website.
Bonus Contributions available now:
- Subway – 1% Jan. 18 to Jan. 31
- Shutterfly – 2% Jan. 18 to Feb. 7
Bonus
Contributions beginning Jan. 25:
- 1-800 Flowers – 2% Jan. 25 to Feb. 7
- Caribou Coffee – 1% Jan. 25 to Feb. 7
- Home Depot – 1% Jan. 25 to Jan. 31
- Restaurant.com – 10% Jan. 25 to Feb. 21
- See’s Candies – 1% Bonus on $25 card only, Jan. 25 to Feb. 7
TGI Friday’s Bonus Bites: Get a FREE $5 TGI Fridays Bonus Bites
electronic coupon simply by order TGI Fridays products on ShopWithScript.com
redeemable between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2014.
Thanks to the
following families for participating in SHOP this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Friedman
- Weiss
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