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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
Tonight! Event Ideas Needed! Programming
Planning Session, October 23
New! Young Frankenstein Movie Night,
November 1
Group Outing
to Chicago Festival of Jewish Cinema, November 8
Coffee House
Night – Open Mic Style! November 15
Accompanists Wanted for Coffee House Night
Shir Hadash
Summer Family Trip to Israel, June 2015
Meditation
Group Forming
Looking for
Mahjong Players
Yoga Classes
Forming
Shir Hadash
Sunday Schmear
Creative Worship and Ritual
No Shabbat
Services This Week
Simchat
Torah Highlights
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Plan
Our February Gala
SHOP Needs
You
PADS Shelter
Food Donations Needed, November 4
Soup Kitchen
Help Needed, November 9
The Rabbi’s Corner
"Vote, Vote, Vote!"
Teen News
BBYO
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Convention, October 24-26
Teen Night
at Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, November 5
November
Save the Dates
Adult Education
Crash Course
in Jewish History, October
Lunch and
Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Tuesdays
Sunday
Morning Adult Ed Classes
Community Events
“Midwest
Goes Mideast” Benefit for Deerfield High School Orchestra Israel Trip, Oct. 28
Ongoing Fundraisers
Help Shir
Hadash Earn Free Donations with iGive
Samuel I.
Andes Scholarship Fund
Permanent
Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and Butterfield’s
SHOP Shir Hadash
Membership and Upcoming Events
Tonight!
Event Ideas Needed! Program Planning Session, October 23
Our
Programming Committee wants to hear from you! What kinds of activities and
events would you like to do at Shir Hadash?
- What types of adult education classes would interest you?
- Do you like to play canasta, bridge, or bingo?
- Would you like a quilting group or perhaps a drum circle?
- Would you like to go to the movies, the Marriott Theater, the Chicago Botanic Gardens?
- How about a Lunch Bunch, a Dinner Group or a Shabbat Dinner group?
Join us for
a planning meeting at the synagogue on Thursday,
October 23 at 7:30pm. Bring your ideas and suggestions! To RSVP or share questions or comments,
please contact Melanie Andes and Rebecca Rice at programming@shir-hadash.org.
New! Young
Frankenstein Movie Night, November 1
It’s the
right time of year for the funniest monster movie of all time – Young Frankenstein,
written and directed by the legendary Mel Brooks. Join your Shir Hadash friends
for a movie party from 6:30 to 9:00pm on Saturday, November 1. Bring your kids
in their Halloween costumes – the best costumes will win prizes! Popcorn,
drinks, and World’s Finest Chocolate will be available for purchase. Admission
will be $4 for adults ($5 for non-members) and $2 for kids ages 12 and under
($3 for non-members). All proceeds benefit the Shir Hadash Religious School.
Check out our flyer on the website.
Group Outing to Chicago Festival of Israeli
Cinema at Northbrook Court, November 8
Join us for
a screening of the award-winning film Magic
Men at Northbrook Court’s AMC Theater on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00pm.
The story follows a Greek-Israeli Holocaust survivor and his Hasidic rapper
son, estranged for many years, as they embark on a road trip to find the old
magician who saved the father’s life during WWII. The screening will feature a
special appearance by co-director Guy Nattiv. After the movie, we’ll gather for
coffee and dessert at Prairie Grass Café to discuss the film and schmooze. The
film is part of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema which runs from October 29 to November 9.
We have sold
out our block of tickets, but tickets may be available through at the
Northbrook Court AMC theater or the Festival Website. It’s all open seating, so buy a
ticket, sit with us at the movie, and join us at the restaurant for dessert.
Please let Rebecca Rice know if you are planning to come:email r.rice1@comcast.net.
See you at the movies!
Coffee House Night – Open Mic Style, November
15
Our next
exciting “Coffee House Night - Open Mic Style” is Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Doors open
at 6:30pm; event runs until 10:00ish.
A successful
event depends on you – Can’t wait to see you all there!
Coffee House Night – Accompanist Wanted
APB: We’re
looking for a Performer/Accompanist to support vocalists interested in performing at the Coffee House
Night - Open Mic Style on Saturday, November 15. Of course, we hope your
talents will also be a featured act at the Coffee House Night. Please contact
Margie at MargiePromoPro1@aol.com for more info.
Shir Hadash Family Summer Trip to Israel,
June 2015
If you’ve
been considering a visit to Israel, here’s the perfect opportunity! Rabbi Eitan
and Dawn Weiner-Kaplow will lead a family tour of comprehensive sightseeing
from June 16 to 26, 2015. The trip will include visits to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv,
Haifa, Galilee, and a wide range of ancient and modern sites. The package
includes airfare, hotel, motor coach transportation, excursions, and much more.
Visit our website for a detailed package flyer and itinerary, or contact Dawn at
dweinerkaplow@sbcglobal.net.
Get your Sunday Schmear at Shir Hadash
What to do
while the kids are in Religious School?
Looking for fun on Sunday mornings?
Hungry while waiting for adult education to start? Come hang out with your fellow Shir
Hadashnicks and have coffee and a bagel 'n schmear. Spend some fun time with your friends, bring
a newspaper, or just have a relaxing morning with a cup of Joe. All coffee and bagels proceeds benefit the
Synagogue. And if you would be
interested in helping assist with the coffee and bagel once a month, please let
us know by emailing nflsunday1966@gmail.com.
Please put “Bagels” in the subject line.
Yoga Classes Forming
Interested
in improving your mind and body through yoga classes at Shir Hadash? Email jolitman@gmail.com if you are
interested in learning more. Please
indicate if you are interested in classes during the day, night or either one.
Meditation Group Forming
Are you
interested in learning about how meditation can add to your life? Do you have experience in meditation that you
would be willing to share? We have
members looking for other members to meditate with and with whom they can
exchange meditation experiences. If you
are interested in learning more about meditation at Shir Hadash, please email
rzinbarg@northwestern.edu.
Looking for Mahjong Players!
Shir Hadash
is starting Mahjong games at the Synagogue.
If you are interested in playing, email programming@shir-hadash.org. Please include information about times when
you are available to play and whether you are a new or experienced player. Also, if anyone has an extra folding card
table they could donate for Mahjong and other games, please send an email.
Creative Worship and Ritual
No Shabbat Services this Week
We have no
scheduled for services October 24-25. Enjoy Shabbat with your family, and feel
free to join us for adult ed classes on Sunday morning. See below for more
information.
Simchat Torah Highlights
We had an
outstanding turnout for our celebration of Simchat Torah on Friday, October 17.
It’s always inspiring to see the Torah scrolls unwound in all their glory.
Several of the students from our current bar/bat mitzvah class were present and
had the opportunity to stand next to the portion they will read at their
services. Everyone sang and dance to the music of our own Shir Hadash Mighty
Klezmorim, and enjoyed treats of the season at our oneg. It was a spectacular
end to the holidays. Enjoy the photos!
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Plan our February Gala
Our Annual
Shir Hadash Gala, scheduled for February 7, 2015 at Pinstripes, will be extra
special this year – we are honoring Rabbi Eitan on his 20th
anniversary as spiritual leader of our congregation! The planning process is
underway, and we would love to have your involvement in any of the committees
that interest you. Click here to learn more about the variety of options available. Your participation will
help make it a night to remember – for Rabbi Eitan, and everyone!
SHOP Needs You!
Our ongoing,
and vital, SHOP Shir Hadash fundraiser needs volunteers to staff our table at
Sunday School. It’s an easy job and a great chance to schmooze with other Shir
Hadashniks! Can you spare one Sunday morning to help – just one – from 9:00 to
12:30? Click here to sign up for a day of your choice on Shul Cloud, or contact
Gina Zinbarg, gzinbarg@sbcglobal.net, for more info.
PADS Homeless Shelter Food Donations
Needed, November 4
Once again
we have the opportunity to provide food for our homeless neighbors in
need. The local PADS shelter, located at
Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove, has assigned us the
following items:
- Main Dish (to serve 12-15)
- Salad (to serve 12-15)
- Vegetable Dish (to serve 12-15)
- Dessert
- Fresh Fruit - 15 pieces (will be put in sack lunches)
- Two Gallons of Milk
- Two Gallons of Apple or Orange Juice
- Two pounds of sliced meat for sandwiches,
- Two pounds of sliced cheese for sandwiches.
All food
should be dropped off by 6:00pm on November 4th. More specific guidelines will be shared with
those who sign up. Please contact Suzanne Wexler, volunteer@shir-hadash.org, to
let her know what you’re able to contribute. Thank you!
Soup Kitchen Help Needed, November 9
On Sunday,
November 9, we will be preparing, cooking and serving over 90 meals for needy
individuals at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church soup kitchen in Evanston. This event will require volunteers to be
available from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. We need
a minimum of 25 volunteers; that's about 10-12 families. There is no age limit
to volunteer, but from past experience, kids should be at least six years old to
fully participate.
Each family
will be responsible for bringing an entrée that will feed 15 to 20 individuals, one gallon milk, one gallon orange juice, one large bag frozen mixed vegetables, one large bag of fruit (oranges, bananas, etc.) and dessert.
If you are
interested in helping, please contact Mark Lenhart, mjlenhart@comcast.net,
before November 1. More information will be sent to all volunteers
approximately one week before the November 9th date. Thank you in advance for
your support!
The Rabbi’s Corner
October
24-25, 2014 / 1 Cheshvan 5775
Shabbat
Noach
Torah –
Genesis 6:9-11:32 / Haftarah – Isaiah 54:1-55:5
“Vote, Vote,
Vote”
Dear
Friends,
In last
week’s Torah portion, Adam ate the apple, God found out, and Adam hid saying,
“It wasn’t my fault.”
In this
week’s portion, Noah was told about the upcoming flood that would destroy the
world, and he quietly built an ark to save his family, some animals, and
himself.
In next
week’s portion, Abraham will learn of the impending annihilation of Sodom and
Gemorah, and he will voice an opinion and push back. Abraham will argue with God to save the
cities if there should be 50 or 45 or 30 or 20 or even 10 righteous individuals
present.
Adam
concealed himself. Noah went along with
the program. Abraham spoke up. Thus, our tradition honors Abraham, the
founder of our Jewish tradition, because he argued and was willing to confront
even God in his pursuit of justice.
Abraham voted! …
To read The Rabbi’s Corner in its entirety, please click here.
Education
Religious School
Shir
Hadash’s wonderful religious school is off to a great start for the new year! Click here for detailed school information in Education Director Emily Ascher’s blog.
Teen News
Ra’am BBYO Fundraiser Yields Generous
Donation for Shir Hadash
On October
19th, Ra'am BBYO #5399 presented a $300 gift to the Sir Hadash Executive Committee. This gift included funds that were raised during our bowling event in March (pictured). Representing the Ra'am
Board were Mira Horwitz, Hannah Allen, MacKenzie Michaels and Natalie McCulloh.
Ra'am Chapter #5399 President, Mira Horwitz noted that the chapter voted
unanimously to offer the gift to Shir Hadash. Shir Hadash President Glenn Graff
commented, "It is very exciting to see the Shir Hadash youth transforming
into leaders through the Shir Hadash BBYO chapter. Their contribution to Shir Hadash is deeply
appreciated."
Teen Night at Chicago Festival of Israeli
Cinema, November 5
BBYO, in
partnership with several other Jewish youth organizations, will present “Teen
Night” at the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema at Northbrook Court’s AMC
Theater. For just $5, teens can see up
to three outstanding movies by Israeli filmmakers! The first presentation
starts at 4:00pm. Click here for more information and registration.
November Save the Dates!
We have lots
of great events planned for November. Mark your calendars and watch for more
details coming soon!
- November 7: Teen Global Shabbat at Shir Hadash
- November 10: Ra’am BBYO Board Meeting at 6:30p, followed by Teen Hangout at 7:30.
- November 12: Mini Golf with Shabak
- November 19: “Mockingjay” Film Pre-Release Event at Northbrook Court AMC
Adult Education
Crash Course in Jewish History – Continues
October 19
Sundays this
fall, 11:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
- October 26
- November 2, 9, and 23
- December 7 & 14
Topic for
October 26 – “Jewish Life in the Medieval Islamic World” with Dr. Liebling
Join Rabbi
Eitan Weiner-Kaplow and Dr. David Liebling for a journey through four thousand
years of Jewish history in our free, eight part lecture series. Crash Course in
Jewish History participants receive a free Companion Guide to Jewish History
and timelines to help them follow the key dates and events that have shaped
both Jewish and world history. This survey course enables participants to
develop an appreciation for the richness of their Jewish heritage throughout
the millennia, and will inspire interest in further exploration of their own
Jewish experience. This program is presented in conjunction with the National
Jewish Outreach Project. Click here for details.
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan
Weiner-Kaplow – Now on Tuesdays!
Join Shir
Hadash members and friends for a refreshing and contemporary exploration of the
weekly Torah portion. This fall, we have
a new day and location: We now meet at noon on Tuesdays in the conference room.
All are welcome.
Sunday Morning Adult Ed
Our Torah
Study & Jewish Philosophy class, led by Fred Andes, takes place on Sunday
mornings. Meet at the synagogue from 9:45 to 10:45 for coffee and engaging
discussion topics. All are welcome.
Community Events
Benefit Concert for Deerfield High School
Orchestra Israel Trip, October 28
On Tuesday,
October 28 at 7:30pm, the Deerfield High School Orchestra and Barrington Youth
Orchestra will collaborate with guest artists to present the "Midwest Goes
Mideast Benefit Concert." Proceeds will support the orchestras’ upcoming
trip to Israel, lowering tour costs for participants and establishing a
scholarship fund for those who would not otherwise be able to go. Tickets are
available online for a tax-deductible donation of any amount. Please visit the event website for full information and to make a
donation. Your donation receipt will
serve as your ticket to enter. There will be a reception from 7:00-7:30pm where
Middle Eastern food will be served provided by the Mizrahi Grill and
entertainment will be provided by the DHS Jazz Band. Food will also be served during intermission.
Donations
General Fund
Ra’am BBYO
Chapter
Capital Campaign Fund
Lise and
Sandi Schleicher, in memory of Joel Nagel
Ongoing Fundraisers
Help Shir Hadash Earn Free Donations with
iGive
You can help
Shir Hadash every time you shop online – the iGive Button makes it simple!
iGive is a free and easy way to support the shul. Average shoppers using iGive raise between
$30 and $100 a year for their causes. There are 1480 online retailers helping
to make donations happen through iGive.
Click here
to learn more and join iGive. If you have questions, contact Sandi Schleicher, finance@shir-hadash.org.
Scholarship Fund
We are
grateful to everyone who has contributed to the Samuel I. Andes Scholarship
Fund, a need-based fund for children whose families cannot afford to pay for
their Jewish education at Shir Hadash. Melanie and Fred Andes have created this
fund in memory of Fred’s great-uncle Samuel I. Andes and have graciously
offered to match all donations to the fund up to $11,000.00. Click here to donate online or mail in your check made out to Shir Hadash with
“Scholarship” written in the memo line. Thank you!
Don’t Forget Our Permanent Restaurant
Fundraisers!
The
Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove and Butterfield’s Restaurant in
Northbrook 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.
SHOP Shir Hadash
Fall into SHOP!
SHOP is our
congregation’s ongoing fundraiser – and the easiest way to support the shul
without spending an extra dime! Purchase gift cards 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.
SHOP
Needs Your Help!
Please sign up to staff the
SHOP table for a Sunday morning. It's easy, fun, and a huge help to our dedicated SHOP team! Full details in the “Volunteer Opportunities” section above.
Yard House Gift Card Change:
The Yard House $25 gift card will no longer be available to order. Instead, the
Darden® Restaurants gift card is accepted at all Yard House locations.
The Home Depot® is offering a 1% bonus contribution from Saturday,
October 25 through Friday, October 31. Customers who purchase The Home Depot
Gift Cards or ScripNow® eCards during this time will receive a 5% contribution
instead of the standard 4%.
Bonuses
Available Now:
- Boscov’s – 2% Oct 11 to Oct 24
- California Pizza Kitchen – 5% October 18 to 31
- Destination Maternity – 3% October 18 to 31
- Domino’s Pizza – 2% October 18 to 31
- JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts – 2% October 18 to 31
- LL Bean – 1% Oct 11 to Oct 24
Thanks
to the following families for participating in SHOP this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Weiner-Kaplow
- Welish
- Graff
- Edler
- Green
- Herbin
- Ascher
- Simon
- Grills
- Friedman
- Hester
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