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What’s Happening at a Glance
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Group Outing to Chicago Festival of Jewish Cinema, November 8
- New Member Dinner, November 15
- Coffee House Night – Open Mic Style! November 15
- Accompanists Wanted for Coffee House Night
- Meditation Group Starts November 15
- New! Chico's SH Shopping Day, November 16
- Jewish National Fund Community Dessert Reception, November 16
- New! Meet Up Day, November 20
- New! Coming Soon, Chess Club
- Save the Date! Annual Gala at Pinstripes, February 7
- “Young Frankenstein” Movie Night Recap
- Book Club
- Shir Hadash Summer Family Trip to Israel, June 2015
- Shir Hadash Sunday Schmear and Starbucks Coffee
Creative Worship and Ritual
- This Week’s Services:
- Tot Shabbat, Friday November 7 at 6:15pm
- Shabbat Evening Service, Friday November 7 at 7:30pm
- Upcoming Services:
- Shabbat Evening, Friday November 21 at 7:30
- Shabbat Morning and Bar Mitzvah, Saturday November 22 at 9:30
Volunteer Opportunities
- SHOP Needs You
- Thank you to PADS Shelter Volunteers
- Soup Kitchen Help Needed, November 9
- “Helping Hands at Hawthorn,” November 9
- Holiday Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble Deerfield Square and Old Orchard
The Rabbi’s Corner
- “The Sins of Sodom and Gemorah”
Teen News
- Global Shabbat, November 7
- Madrichim, November 9
- Sneak Preview Screening of Mockingjay Part 1, November 19
- More November Events for Teens!
Adult Education
- Crash Course in Jewish History, November 9
- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Tuesdays
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes
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
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 of 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: r.rice1@comcast.net.
See you at the movies!
New Member Dinner, November 15
Welcome new
Shir Hadash members! You are cordially invited to the New Members’ Dinner on
November 15, 5:30pm at the Synagogue.
Come have dinner with your fellow new members, and then stay for the
entertainment at Open Mic Night! Registration will be available on the website
shortly.
Coffee House Night – Open Mic Style, November
15
Attention
Talent and Bakers! Please sign in through our website so we have an idea of who you are. A
successful event depends on you. So far,
we have only heard from a couple of people. The big day is only a couple of
weeks away and we need your help!
“Coffee
House Night - Open Mic Style” is Saturday, November 15, 2014. Doors open at 6:30; the event runs until
10:00ish Please click the link to sign
up for talent, baking, tech, and general help with the event. Thank you!
Can’t wait to see you all there!
Coffee House Night – Accompanist Needed
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, 2014. 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.
Meditation Group Starts November 15
Are you
interested in learning about how meditation can add to your life? Our new SH
meditation group will have its first meeting on November 15 at 2:00pm at the
synagogue. 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.
New! Chico's
Shopping Day on Sunday, November 16
Looking to
add some glamour to your holiday season?
How about saving on fashionable Fall clearance items – while helping
Shir Hadash at the same time?
Shir Hadash
Shopping Day at Chico's in Lincolnshire Commons (970 Milwaukee Avenue, Suite H,
in Lincolnshire) is a fun and fashion-forward way to support the
synagogue! Join your friends on Sunday,
November 16, from 10:00am to noon, when Chico's opens early for you to view and
purchase selections from Chico's stunning pre-Holiday line (as well as
already-reduced gems from the Fall line)!
Chico's will generously contribute 10% of purchases to Shir Hadash! Have a coupon or other special offer from
Chico's? No problem! You reap the savings and Shir Hadash still
earns 10%! Can't make it to Chico's
before noon on the 16th? The Chico's
Lincolnshire team will graciously contribute 10% of purchases made all day on
November 16th - just remember to mention "Shir Hadash" when you
check-out. Can't make it on Sunday the
16th? Shop Chico's Lincolnshire from
Thursday, November 13th through Saturday, November 15th, put your selections on
hold for purchase on the 16th, and Shir Hadash will still earn a 10%
contribution!*
Jewish National Fund Community Dessert
Reception, November 16
Interested
in learning more about Israel's relations with its neighbors and other world
powers? Come hear from Professor
Jonathan Adelman of the Korbel School of International Studies at the
University of Denver on November 16.
The event is at 7:00pm at Congregation Beth Judea - Route 83 and
Hilltop, Long Grove. Shir Hadash is a
co-sponsor of this event. Register
on-line at jnf.org/dessert or at 847-656-8880.
New! Meet-Up
Day, November 20
Do you work
alone and/or at home? Do you long for some
company during your work day? Then drop in at Shir Hadash for our new Meet Up
Day.
Meet Up Day
will be held on the Third Thursday of Every Month from 10am-2:30pm. The first
Meet Up Day will be on Thursday November 20. Bring your laptops and enjoy
working in the company of other people. Registration is not required but we would like to have an idea of how many
people to expect. If you have
any questions and/or want to let us know that you are coming, contact Melanie
Andes, fmandes@comcast.net.
New! Coming
Soon, Chess Club
Chess Club
will meet weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30pm. All skill levels are welcome. Keep
watching the newsletter and your emails for the start date. If you have any
questions contact Rebecca Rice, r.rice1@comcast.net.
Save the Date -- Annual Gala at Pinstripes,
February 7
When you’re
planning your 2015 calendar, be sure to reserve February 7 from 7:00 to 11:00pm
for the Annual Shir Hadash Gala! This year’s celebration will be extra special
as we honor Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow on his 20th anniversary with
our congregation. The party will include silent auction items, a “Heads or
Tails” raffle, a delicious dinner, and entertainment by Felix & Fingers
Dueling Pianos. Watch for your invitation coming in December! If you would like
to be involved in planning this exciting event, please click here for more
information.
“Young Frankenstein” Movie Night Recap
On Saturday November 1st, Shir Hadash held a fun showing of the comedy classic Young Frankenstein. After all the laughing was done, a costume contest was held and Devin Radzely won the contest and a gift card. Congratulations Devin!
Book Club
We had a
spectacular turnout of 20 people at our Book Club meeting this month. We
discussed My Promised Land by Avi
Shavit, an Israeli journalist and columnist. There were many differing opinions
voiced and a truly amazing, animated discussion was generated. As Saul Bellow
said, “If you want everyone to love you, don’t discuss Israeli politics!” Thanks to Wendy and Burton Kopulsky for
graciously hosting such a large group.
The next
Book Club selection will be Pictures from
the Past by Deby Eisenberg. Our meeting will be held the second week of
January. Watch future editions of the newsletter for more details
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 and Starbucks 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 delicious cup of Starbucks coffee. 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.
Creative Worship and Ritual
This Week’s Services
Tot Shabbat, Friday November 7, 6:15pm
This special
service is for kids age six and under, and their families. Rabbi Eitan and Lauren Shook will lead a
lively service that includes the Shabbat prayers along with story, song, and
dance. It’s an interactive Shabbat experience not to be missed! Following the
service, we will come together for refreshments and a Shabbat activity with
Lauren. Please bring treats to share at the oneg.
Shabbat Evening Service, Friday November 7,
7:30pm
Our theme
for this week is: "What do the Rabbis Teach Us about Bringing Peace to the
World?" We talked on the High
Holidays about the lack of peace in the world today. Well, our great sages understood what it was
like to live in a world filled with conflict and worry. They have a lot to teach us today about how to
make peace, even with adversaries whose views are diametrically opposed to
ours. Join us for a “Beit Midrash – House of Study” service, during which we
will explore classic rabbinic texts about making peace in a world of strife. And - of course - please bring something to
share at the oneg. See you Friday night!
Upcoming Services
- Shabbat Evening Service, Friday, November 21, 7:30pm
- Shabbat Morning Service and Bar Mitzvah, Saturday, November 22, 9:30am
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Thanks to our PADS Homeless Shelter Volunteers!
Many thanks
to everyone who donated food on November 4 to support the PADS Homeless Shelter
in Buffalo Grove! Your help makes a significant difference in the lives of our
neighbors in need.
We have an
upcoming opportunity to volunteer for PADS again on Tuesday, December 2.
There will be donations of food needed again as well as the opportunity
for seven people to volunteer on-site for the dinner shift, from 6:30-9:00pm at
the PADS shelter at Kingswood Methodist Church.
More information will be coming shortly.
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, ASAP.
Thank you in advance for your support!
"Helping Hands at Hawthorn" Project, November
9
Here’s a
wonderful opportunity to participate in “Helping Hands at Hawthorn” on Sunday,
November 9 from 9:30am to noon. Shir Hadash volunteers will help host a tables
where kids coming to the Hawthorn mall in Vernon Hills will make “Life Support”
cups for parents of children staying overnight at Lutheran General Hospital. We
will supply the cups, decorations, and sample size shampoo, toothpaste and body
wash to put inside.
Shir Hadash
will be joined by three other synagogues, JCC, Big Tent Judaism, and JUF for
this project. We need two or three people to help set up the table at 9:30,
help children decorate and pack the cups, and then take down the table and
clean up. Easy and fun! If you’d like to be involved, please contact Lynne
Arons at 847 732 7001 or Rzldzl122@aol.com.
Holiday Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Deerfield Square and Old Orchard
Does the
mere mention of "Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel" or "Chestnuts
roasting on an open fire" make you tingle with excitement, yearning to
beat a path to the nearest mall? Here’s a
wonderful way to immerse yourself in the merry madness of the season and do a
mitzvah as well: Help raise funds for
Shir Hadash by wrapping gift purchases at Barnes and Noble's Deerfield Square
and Old Orchard locations.
We'll be
wrapping at two Barnes & Noble locations:
- Deerfield Square, 728 North Waukegan Road in Deerfield on Sunday, November 30, and Sunday, December 14, from 3:00 until 8:00pm both days (volunteers can register for 2 1/2 hour shifts: 3:00 - 5:30 PM and 5:30 - 8:00 PM).
- Old Orchard, 55 Old Orchard Center in Skokie on Sunday, November 30, Sunday, December 7, and Sunday, December 14, from 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM all three days (volunteers can register for 3 1/4 hour shifts: 9:00 - 12:15 PM and 12:15 - 3:30 PM). We'll "wrap-up" at Old Orchard on Tuesday, December 23, from 3:30 - 10:00 PM (volunteers can register for 3 1/4 hour shifts: 3:30 - 6:45 PM and 6:45 - 10:00 PM).
This is a
great way to get in the spirit of the season and raise funds for Shir
Hadash! Please sign-up for a shift (or
two or more) by clicking here. http://sh.shulcloud.com/event/gift-wrapping-at-barnes--noble-deerfield-square.html
Questions? Contact Carrie Matt by phone at 702-219-6584 or by email at
fundraising@shir-hadash.org .
The Rabbi’s Corner
November 7-8, 2014 / 15 Heshvan 5775
Shabbat Vayera
Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 / Haftarah Portion: II
Kings 4:1-37
“The Sins of Sodom and Gemorah”
Dear
Friends,
What were
the sins of Sodom and Gemorah? Why did
all the people merit complete and utter destruction? Rabbi Harvey Fields listed the six sins for
which the people would be punished:
1) They
refused to share their wealth and abundant riches with others.
2) They made
fun of those in need and deliberately made their lives more miserable.
3) They
refused to care for the sick, aid the poor, help the needy, or offer
hospitality to the immigrant or stranger in their midst.
4) Their
leaders were so greedy and selfish that they made cruelty a public policy.
5) They went
so far as to punish their own citizens who reached out to feed the hungry or
provide shelter to the homeless.
6) Their
judges practiced dishonesty and robbery, and their courts offered no fair treatment
for victims of oppression or injustice.
While these
offenses certainly merited punishment, was immediate obliteration
required. Why weren’t the people given a
chance to repent? Jonah gave the people
of Nineveh a chance to repent. The
prophets cry out incessantly for the people to change their ways. Why not here?
To read our
archives of The Rabbi’s Corner, please click here.
Education
Religious School
There are
lots of exciting developments happening in Shir Hadash’s religious school.
Click here to read Education Director Emily Ascher’s blog “Drash Hadash.”
Teen News
Global Shabbat, November 7
All 8th-12th
graders are invited to attend a unique Shabbat experience at Shir Hadash from
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. We will hold a short Shabbat service followed by a Skype
visit with some Israeli teens, finishing the evening with a murder mystery
program & reflection.
Madrichim, November 9
We will have
a Meeting and Training Session this Sunday, November 9, at 8:40 a.m. Bagels and cream cheese will be served.
Contact Carole, youth@shir-hadash.org,if you cannot attend the meeting.
Sneak Preview Screening of Mockingjay Part 1, November 19
BBYO Great
Midwest Region, in partnership with Diller Teen Fellows, JCC Chicago/Camp
Chi/Maccabi, Jewish Student Connection, Jewish Community Relations Council,
JUF/JF of Metropolitan Chicago, and NFTY, is excited to announce that tickets
are now on sale for our The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 1 exclusive premieres in Chicago and Northbrook! The
premieres are open to all Jewish teens in grades 6-12 (and parents, especially
if students are under the age of 13!)
Details are
below, click on the links to register! Tickets are limited, purchase yours now!
November 19,
2014
Doors open
at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00pm
Northbrook
Court AMC 14
November 20,
2014
Doors open
at 7:00pm, movie starts at 8:00pm
Webster 11
All attendees must bring at least two non-perishable
canned food items to donate for admission to the movie! They will be
donated to our partners, The ARK and the Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service
Center. You may arrive at the theater at the times described above. Please
check-in at the registration desk, drop off your cans, and head into the
theater! The first 50 people to bring 15 or more cans of food will get to sit
in our VIP seating section- a good seat guaranteed!
More November Events for Teens!
- Contact Carole (youth@shir-hadash.org) for info about these additional teen events coming up soon! November 10: Ra’am BBYO Board Meeting at 6:30p, followed by Teen Hangout at 7:30.
- November 12: Mini Golf with Shabak
Adult Education
Crash Course in Jewish History
Sundays this
fall, 11:15 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
November 9
and 23
December 7 and
14
Topic for November 9 – “Jewish Life in the
Medieval European World”
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.
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
To help
families in financial need pay for their children’s Jewish education at Shir
Hadash, Melanie and Fred Andes created the Samuel I Andes Scholarship Fund in
memory of Fred’s great-uncle 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.
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. Full details in the “Volunteer Opportunities” section above.
Get Low Denomination Gift
Cards While They Last! Starting in November, we will have a limited number of
the following, special, small denomination gift cards available, just in time
for the holidays!
- Amazon.com Gift Cards $10
- AMC Theatres® $10
- Barnes & Noble $5
- CVS/pharmacy $10
- Groupon $10
- Meijer $10
- Outback $10
- Panera Bread® $5
- Pizza Hut $5
- Regal Entertainment Group $10
- Target $10
- Starbucks $5
- Walmart $5
Bonuses
Available Now:
- Journeys – 3% til November 14
- Meijer – 1% til November 28
- Red Robin – 2% til November 14
- Restaurant.com – 15% til November 28
Bonuses
Available Beginning November 8:
- Bath and Body Works – 5% November 8 – 21
- Bon Ton – 2% November 8 – 21
- Boston Market – 2% November 8 – 21
- Cabela’s – 3% November 8 – 21
- Hallmark – 2% November 8 – 21
- Payless – 1% November 8 – 21
Gift Card Holiday Wrappers
Back in Stock
We have a colorful collection
of gift card holiday wrappers back in stock and available for ordering. These
colorful pre-cut glossy wrappers fold up to wrap your gift card in a fun,
festive package. It even gives you space to leave a name, gift card amount, and
a little note!
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eGift cards to pay for their own Chili's Party Platter Feasts, and ten second
prize winners will receive a $100 Chili's eGift card. This is your chance to
make holiday entertaining easy! Click here for the official rules.
Thanks
to the following families for participating in SHOP this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Weiner-Kaplow
- Andes
- M. Graff
- Callistein
- Simon
- Idelman
- Farahmandpour
- Fargotstein
- G. Graff
- Mostow
- Singer
- Sharpe
- Estes-Goldman
- Friedman
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