WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Religious School Families: Meet Our New Director of Lifelong Learning, June 7
- Bring Your Rummage Donations to the Meet & Greet
- Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Outing, June 7
- New! Search Underway for Executive Director
- Solar Panel Capital Campaign
- Yoga, June 10
- Book Club, June 11
Creative Worship and Ritual
- This Week’s Services
- Friday Family Program with Hot Dogs and S'Mores
- Shabbat Evening Service -- Being Thankful
- Shabbat Morning Service with Bat Mitzvah
- Next Week -- Shabbat Speaker Series Welcomes Dean Sluyter.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Help Needed for June 7 Meet & Greet
- Interfaith Council 5K Walk to Fight Community Hunger, June 28
- Rummage Sale, July 31 and August 2
The Rabbi’s Corner
- "Being There"
Education
- Ta'am Israel Information Session, June 10 in Wilmette
Teen News
- Madrichim: Final Day of School, May 31
- Volunteers Needed for Religious School Meet & Greet, June 7
- Upcoming Ra’am Elections Tonight! June 4
- Ra'am Chapter Sleepover, June 11-12
Adult Education
- Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi, Tuesdays
Donations
Ongoing Fundraisers
- Help Shir Hadash Earn Free Donations with iGive
- Fundraising Opportunity with Amazon Smile
- Samuel I. Andes Scholarship Fund
- Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers: The Continental and Butterfield’s
SHOP Shir Hadash
MEMBERSHIP AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Three Big Events on June 7!
Religious School Meet & Greet for the New SH Director of Lifelong Learning, June 7
Shir Hadash will be holding a Baruch Habah -- a welcome gathering -- to introduce our Religious School community to our new Director of Lifelong Learning, Rabbi Scott “Seeg” Segal. All our families are invited to come to an informal reception at Shir Hadash on Sunday, June 7 from 10:00am to noon, and to bring along their friends who might be interested in learning more about Shir Hadash's Religious School. There will be fun activities and surprises for kids, so be sure to bring them along! Enjoy refreshments, get to know other school families, and chat with Rabbi Segal about future plans for our school. Pre-registration is not necessary, but if you are planning to come please click here to let us know -- we have to be sure there's enough ice cream!
Bring Your Rummage Donations to the Meet & Greet!
June 7 is also a great time to drop off your gently used, much loved, hard-to-part-with goods for our upcoming Rummage Sale. Our smiling volunteers will be happy to take your donations off your hands to help make our 2015 sale a rousing success. Please see "Volunteer Opportunities" below to learn more about how you can help!
Bring Your Rummage Donations to the Meet & Greet!
June 7 is also a great time to drop off your gently used, much loved, hard-to-part-with goods for our upcoming Rummage Sale. Our smiling volunteers will be happy to take your donations off your hands to help make our 2015 sale a rousing success. Please see "Volunteer Opportunities" below to learn more about how you can help!
SH Baseball Outing to Schaumburg Boomers, June 7
June 7 will be Shir Hadash Day at the Schaumburg Boomers! Beginning at 1:00pm, friends and family of all ages are welcome for a day of fun at the Schaumburg Boomers minor league baseball stadium. Tickets are just $10! Click here for registration and direct payment on Shul Cloud. For more information, contact Stuart Aizenberg, stuartaizenberg@gmail.com.
New! Search Underway for Executive Director
Now that we have had our building for two years and are growing our membership, Shir Hadash is looking for an Executive Director to help us continue our success. The job posting is available on JewishJobs.com. If you know anyone you think is qualified, please send us a referral!
Solar Panel Capital Campaign
Summer's coming -- Help Shir Hadash catch some rays! We are excited to announce that the synagogue will be installing a 120K watt solar panel system on our roof, which will save us over $15,000 per year and also support our values of environmental responsibility. We can use your help to make our synagogue more green! To learn more and to make a donation, visit our website.
New! Search Underway for Executive Director
Now that we have had our building for two years and are growing our membership, Shir Hadash is looking for an Executive Director to help us continue our success. The job posting is available on JewishJobs.com. If you know anyone you think is qualified, please send us a referral!
Solar Panel Capital Campaign
Summer's coming -- Help Shir Hadash catch some rays! We are excited to announce that the synagogue will be installing a 120K watt solar panel system on our roof, which will save us over $15,000 per year and also support our values of environmental responsibility. We can use your help to make our synagogue more green! To learn more and to make a donation, visit our website.
Yoga, June 10
Yoga at Shir Hadash now meets every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm. We have a fabulous certified yoga instructor who modifies the class for all levels, from yoga first-timers to advanced. Everyone over 12 years of age is welcome. Please bring a yoga mat. For more information, contact Joanne Litman at jolitman@gmail.com.Book Club, June 11
Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 at the home off Sandy Weiss, 2144 Walters Avenue in Northbrook. We will discuss What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, a collection of short stories by Nathan Englander. For more information, contact Meryl Abensohn, abenkras@aol.com.
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
This Week’s Services
Friday, June 5
Once again it's a First Friday, and that means we have two Friday services!
Family Service -- We start our evening at 5:30pm with a relaxed dinner for our families with young children up to grade 3. (Their older siblings are of course welcome to join us.) The menu this week: Kosher Hot Dogs, followed by delicious s'mores! Then at 6:00pm, Rabbi Eitan and Lauren Shook will lead a fun program that will include Shabbat prayers, story, song, and dance. Following the program we will have refreshments and a Shabbat activity. It would help us to know how many people to expect for food planning, so please RSVP to fandes@btlaw.com.
Shabbat Evening Service -- at 7:30pm, we start our general service to which anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a special theme based on this week's Torah portion: We find the Israelites heading toward the Promised Land, and what are they doing? Appreciating what God has done for them? No...they're complaining. How do we learn, in our time, to better appreciate the blessings all around us? During the service, we will explore how to be more grateful for what we have. Don't miss it -- and please don't forget to bring treats for the oneg.
Saturday, June 6
Shabbat Morning Service -- at 9:30, we will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Isabella Grills. All are welcome to participate in the service.
Upcoming Services -- Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, June 12
Our Shabbat Speaker Series welcomes Dean Sluyter, who will have a presentation about "Inner Calm."
Saturday, June 13
Our Shabbat Morning Service will include adult b'nai mitzvahs for four of our members! Watch for more details in next week's newsletter.
Friday, June 5
Once again it's a First Friday, and that means we have two Friday services!
Family Service -- We start our evening at 5:30pm with a relaxed dinner for our families with young children up to grade 3. (Their older siblings are of course welcome to join us.) The menu this week: Kosher Hot Dogs, followed by delicious s'mores! Then at 6:00pm, Rabbi Eitan and Lauren Shook will lead a fun program that will include Shabbat prayers, story, song, and dance. Following the program we will have refreshments and a Shabbat activity. It would help us to know how many people to expect for food planning, so please RSVP to fandes@btlaw.com.
Shabbat Evening Service -- at 7:30pm, we start our general service to which anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a special theme based on this week's Torah portion: We find the Israelites heading toward the Promised Land, and what are they doing? Appreciating what God has done for them? No...they're complaining. How do we learn, in our time, to better appreciate the blessings all around us? During the service, we will explore how to be more grateful for what we have. Don't miss it -- and please don't forget to bring treats for the oneg.
Saturday, June 6
Shabbat Morning Service -- at 9:30, we will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Isabella Grills. All are welcome to participate in the service.
Upcoming Services -- Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, June 12
Our Shabbat Speaker Series welcomes Dean Sluyter, who will have a presentation about "Inner Calm."
Saturday, June 13
Our Shabbat Morning Service will include adult b'nai mitzvahs for four of our members! Watch for more details in next week's newsletter.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Help Needed for Meet & Greet with Rabbi Seeg, June 7
We hope to have a great turnout for our exciting welcome event with Rabbi Seeg, and we could use your help to make it a success! Please contact Rachel Siegel, rachelschicksiegel@gmail.com, if you can pitch in with any of the following:
Interfaith Council 5K to Fight Community Hunger, June 28
We hope to have a great turnout for our exciting welcome event with Rabbi Seeg, and we could use your help to make it a success! Please contact Rachel Siegel, rachelschicksiegel@gmail.com, if you can pitch in with any of the following:
- "Coffee Shop Flyer Brigade" -- Volunteers needed ASAP to hang our event flyer at area coffee shops and restaurants
- Children's Activity Supervisors -- Helpers needed during the event (Sunday, June 7, 10am to noon). Activities may include sidewalk chalk art, bocce, potato sack races, frisbee games, art projects, etc. Teens are very welcome to volunteer.
Interfaith Council 5K to Fight Community Hunger, June 28
The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council will hold “iWalk” on June 28, a 5K fundraiser to fight hunger in our local communities. Participants will walk from St. Mary’s Parish in Buffalo Grove to Hope Lutheran Church, enjoy refreshments, and then walk back. No entry fees required – donations will be accepted to help stock local food pantries. Walk registration begins at 1:15, and the actual event starts at 2:15. For more information, contact nwsuburbaninterfaith@gmail.com or talk to Shir Hadash’s council representative, Marla Callistein, at marlandan@yahoo.com.
Rummage Sale, July 31 and August 2
The Rummage Sale is back, bigger and better! This year, we are going to try to do a two-day sale on Friday, July 31 and Sunday, August 2. To make this a success, we need 100% participation from our members. We are asking for two hours from every household over the course of this project – that is on any of the seven different sorting, set up, or sale days. Last year we raised almost $2500 in one day with one-third of our membership actively participating, and we want to beat that this year.
Remember, fundraising like this helps us keep our dues down and provide more programming for everyone! Of course, we also need good quality rummage –click here to see a list of what we are looking for and a form to sign up for a work shift here. Questions? Contact Lise Schleicher at info@shir-hadash.org.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
June 5-6, 2015 / 19 Sivan 5775
Shabbat Beha’alotecha
Torah: Numbers 8:1 - 12:16 / Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14 - 4:7
“Being There”
Dear Friends,
This week’s Torah portion includes a curious incident that
has invited speculation and interpretation for millennia. As the Children of Israel are making their
way to the Promised Land, one day Miriam and Aaron make a public protest
against Moses because of his marriage to a Cushite woman. That’s it.
That’s the story. Beyond that, we
have no idea what it’s about.
Some interpreters suggest that Miriam and Aaron were upset
that Moses’ wife, Tziporah, was not a Hebrew and would have preferred that he
marry a woman from amongst the Children of Israel. Were they raising the banner of
intermarriage? Other interpreters suggest
that they were upset because Tziporah had dark skin. Perhaps this is a story of biblical racism.
Were personal family politics afoot?
Consider an interpretation by Jacob ben Isaac Ashkenazi, the
author of Tzeinah u-reinah, a Medieval commentary on Judaism written especially
for women. Askenazi explains that Miriam
and Aaron’s complaint against Moses stems from Moses’ treatment of his
wife. Perhaps they overheard Moses tell
Tziporah that he was so occupied with his work on behalf of the community that
he had no time for her and the children.
They could have concluded that Moses was neglecting his family and thus
became concerned for Tziporah’s well being.
Instead of embarrassing Moses in public, Ashkenazi suggests that they
were reproaching him so that he would be more responsive to his family.
Sound familiar – being so busy that we have no time for our
families?...
To read the rest of The Rabbi's Corner, or view past entries in his blog, please visit our website.
EDUCATION
All our current and prospective families are encouraged to come by next Sunday, June 7, to meet our new Director of Lifelong Learning, Scott "Rabbi Seeg" Segal. Scroll back up to the top of this newsletter for complete details.
Ta'am Yisrael Information Night, June 10 in Wilmette
Ta'am Yisrael, CJFE's Israel Experience Week for 8th graders, is holding an information for its 2016 trip on June 10. If you are going into 8th grade (or are the parent of a rising 8th grader) be sure to come to learn about this outstanding opportunity!
Where: Beth Hillel Congregation B'nai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette
When: Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm
Click here for event registration and more information.
Ta'am Yisrael Information Night, June 10 in Wilmette
Ta'am Yisrael, CJFE's Israel Experience Week for 8th graders, is holding an information for its 2016 trip on June 10. If you are going into 8th grade (or are the parent of a rising 8th grader) be sure to come to learn about this outstanding opportunity!
Where: Beth Hillel Congregation B'nai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette
When: Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm
Click here for event registration and more information.
TEEN NEWS
The Religious School is holding a welcome gathering for our new Director of Lifelong Learning, Rabbi Scott Segal, on June 7 from 10:00am to noon. We really need some teen volunteers to help with games (like the Purim Carnival) and also to help with the Ice Cream Sundae Bar as tasters or servers (you can do both!) Yes, we know you might have finals, but if you want a little study break this is a great and fun way to be involved for an hour or two. Contact Rachel Schick Siegel, rschicksiegel@gmail.com, to volunteer or ask questions. Thanks!
Ra’am BBYO Events – Mark Your Calendars!
Fall Term Elections, June 4
Elections are tonight, starting at 7:00pm. The Declarations Packet Deadline has passed, but if you are still interested in running for the Board, you can attend elections and run from the floor. Even if you're not running, please come to vote and support your fellow brother Alephs and sister BBGs!
Ra'am Chapter End of Year Sleepover, June 11-12
It's our big year-end celebration at Shir Hadash! It'll be such a fun night of bonding and saying goodbye to our seniors. You don't want to miss this one! The sleepover starts with dinner at 6:00pm Thursday and ends with breakfast on Friday morning. Please RSVP either by email or Facebook.
Elections are tonight, starting at 7:00pm. The Declarations Packet Deadline has passed, but if you are still interested in running for the Board, you can attend elections and run from the floor. Even if you're not running, please come to vote and support your fellow brother Alephs and sister BBGs!
Ra'am Chapter End of Year Sleepover, June 11-12
It's our big year-end celebration at Shir Hadash! It'll be such a fun night of bonding and saying goodbye to our seniors. You don't want to miss this one! The sleepover starts with dinner at 6:00pm Thursday and ends with breakfast on Friday morning. Please RSVP either by email or Facebook.
Please sign up for Ra’am’s Remind 101 group! It’s a super easy way for you to get quick updates about chapter events. All you have to do is text @raambbyo to 81010 and you’re good!
ADULT EDUCATION
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
All are invited to join Shir Hadash members and friends for a refreshing and contemporary exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We meet at noon on Tuesdays in the conference room.
DONATIONS
To the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Julie and Rod Berthold, in honor of Zoe's Bat Mitzvah
To the General Fund
Barbara and Sherwin Katz, in honor of Mickey Herbin's Bat Mitzvah
Julie and Rod Berthold, in honor of Zoe's Bat Mitzvah
To the General Fund
Barbara and Sherwin Katz, in honor of Mickey Herbin's Bat Mitzvah
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
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.
Amazon Smile Fundraising Option
Shir Hadash is now registered with the Amazon Smile fundraising program. Just go to smile.amazon.com, search for Shir Hadash (be sure to select the one in Wheeling), and from then on 0.5% of your purchases will automatically be donated to Shir Hadash at no cost to you! Note that this works in conjunction with iGive (see below) and allows for double-dipping: if you go to Amazon through iGive.com or the iGive button, SH will get money from both Amazon and iGive. And to triple-dip, just pay for your purchases with a SHOP Amazon gift card! Happy Shopping!
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
SHOP for Summer!
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.
Low Denomination Gift Cards are Back!
We have a limited number of special small denomination gift cards available, perfect for teacher gifts and graduation parties! The following cards will be available:
• Albertsons and Supervalu $10
• Amazon.com Gift Cards $10
• AMC Theatres® $10
• Applebee's $10
• CVS/pharmacy $10
• Groupon $10
• IHOP $10
• Meijer $10
• Outback $10
• Panera Bread® $5
• Pizza Hut $5
• Regal Entertainment Group $10
• Starbucks $5 Teacher Card
• Target $10
Bonus Offers Now Available:
AMC Theaters: 5% til June 12
Bass Pro Shops: 4% til June 12
Cabela’s: 3% til June 12
Meijer Illinois Grand Opening Bonus: 4% on physical cards between May 16 and August 28.
Bonus Offers Beginning June 6:
Buca di Beppo: 2% June 6-19
Home Depot: 1% June 6-12
Bonus Offers Beginning June 6:
Buca di Beppo: 2% June 6-19
Home Depot: 1% June 6-12
Six Flags Tickets Available
Please note, Six Flags® tickets are once again available to order. Tickets cost $44.25 and award a 7% rebate. Tickets ordered now are valid through the 2015 season only, expiring on 12/31/15.
Darden Restaurants and Shell want to pick up the tab for your summer fun! Place an order including at least$50 in Darden gift cards or ScripNow eCards and at leasat $25 in Shell gift cards or ReloadNow from June 6-12, and you'll be entered in a drawing to be reimbursed for the cost of your order up to $250! Darden Restaurant cards can be used at Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Yard House, and Red Lobster. Click here for terms and conditions.
Darden Restaurants and Shell want to pick up the tab for your summer fun! Place an order including at least$50 in Darden gift cards or ScripNow eCards and at leasat $25 in Shell gift cards or ReloadNow from June 6-12, and you'll be entered in a drawing to be reimbursed for the cost of your order up to $250! Darden Restaurant cards can be used at Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Yard House, and Red Lobster. Click here for terms and conditions.
The Summer schedule for Customer Support at Great Lakes Scrip, one of our Shop vendors, begins on Friday, May 29. Their hours will be 8:00am - 4:00pm Eastern Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am - 12:00pm Eastern on Fridays. They will resume their normal schedule on Tuesday, September 8.
Thanks to the following families for participating in SHOP this week:
- Zinbarg
- Schleicher
- Weiss
- Fisher-Rohde
- Simon
- Weiner-Kaplow
- Newman
- Shinsky
- Andes
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