WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- New! Billy Kaplan and "Shabbat Sweet" Return, November 20
- Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, November 22
- New Member Dinner Brings Community Together
- New! Announcing the First Shir Hadash Cookbook -- and Top Chef Event!
- Plan Ahead for Hanukkah -- with SHOP!
- Hanukkah Candles Available at Shir Hadash
- Book Club -- New Selection
Creative Worship and Ritual
- This Week: Shabbat Morning Bat Mitzvah Service, November 14
The Rabbi’s Corner
- "Sibling Rivalry"
- Soup Kitchen, November 15
- Help Needed for Interfaith Thanksgiving Event, November 22
- New! Lunch and Learn with the Rabbis Resumes on Thursdays
- Sunday School, November 15
- New! Join the School Advisory Committee, November 15
- Havayah Returns for High Schoolers, November 16
- Learn About Camp JRF, November 15
- Adult Ed Continues on Sunday Mornings
- Sunday Morning Specials -- Bagels, Coffee, and Football on TV!
- November Events for Ra'am BBYO
- Save the Dates for BBYO GMR Events
- BBYO International Convention -- Registration is Open
- Hands On Hanukkah, November 29
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
Don’t miss
our special musical Shabbat event on Friday, November 20 at 7:30pm. Billy
Kaplan’s “Shabbat Sweet” is an original contemporary journey of music, reading,
and prayer. Performers will include musicians and singers from both the Jewish
Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC) and Shir Hadash. “Shabbat Sweet” is a
Friday night service that blends ancient Jewish prayers with original melodies
by JRC musician and youth leader Billy Kaplan. The lively, soulful melodies
have a freshness that manages to seem familiar to many.
The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council, of which Shir Hadash is a member congregation, will present an engaging and welcoming Thanksgiving event. Join clergy from local houses of worship, including our own Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow, as they share music, thoughts, and prayers of thanksgiving, blessing, and peace. The celebration will be held at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, beginning at 7:00pm. Free admission; please bring a donation of non-perishable food or paper goods for local food banks.
New Member Dinner Brings Community Together
Plan Ahead for Hanukkah -- with SHOP Gift Cards
Hanukkah starts December 6! You know you’ll be giving out lots of gift cards in December – and when you buy them from SHOP, you help Shir Hadash without paying a penny more. Plan ahead and start SHOPping now! Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for current SHOP special bonuses.
New Member Dinner Brings Community Together
Thanks to everyone that attended the New Member dinner last
weekend! It was a lot of fun and a great night for meeting new members and
making new friends! Thanks also to everyone that helped with the set up and
clean up! Your assistance was greatly appreciated.
New! Announcing the 1st Ever Shir Hadash Cookbook…and “Top Chef”
Inspired Event!
We are going to publish the first ever Shir Hadash cookbook in Spring
2016, and we need your recipes! We want our cookbook to reflect our diverse
membership, so please submit your family favorites, Sephardic specialties,
gluten-free recipes, etc.
The cookbook will be
professionally published and contain special pages of interest, a table of
contents, an index, helpful cooking hints, and recipe category dividers. Please
submit three to five of your favorite recipes. We will strive to include at
least one of your recipes. Recipes are due by December 21, 2015. Visit our website at www.shir-hadash.org for details.
In conjunction with the cookbook
publication, we will be holding a “Top Chef”-style event on Saturday, April 9,
where congregants will prepare and bring their dishes, and attendees will taste
each dish and select the winning dish in each category. Mark your calendar!
Hanukkah Candles Available at Shir Hadash
Our annual candle sale begins this week. They will be available at Friday night services and during Religious School. Get ready for the holiday and help Shir Hadash at the same time!
Book Club
This Shir Hadash
Book Club met on November 4 to discuss "All the Light We Cannot See"
by Anthony Doerr. 13 members and non-members discussed this amazing tale of
France in WWII through the "eyes" of a blind girl and Germany as seen
by an ingenious young radio technician. Besides an enlightening discussion of
the book, we had a historical perspective offered by David Liebling on D-Day
and the Battle of Normandy, which
added to our understanding. Thank you Susan Grossman for your kind hospitality
and for accommodating our last-minute location change.
Our next meeting will be in January to discuss "A
Backpack, A Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir” by Lev Golinkin. This is
the Spertus One Book/ One Community selection for 2015. The date and location
is TBA. For more information, contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com.
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
This Week's Services
- No Shabbat Evening Service November 13
- Enjoy celebrating Shabbat with your famiily
- Shabbat Morning Bat Mitzvah Service November 14, 9:30am
- We will welcome Ella Burke to the Bima as our Bat Mitzvah. All are invited to participate in the service.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
November 13-14, 2015 / 2 Kislev 5776
Torah: Genesis 25:19 - 28:9 / Haftarah: Malachi 1:1 - 2:7
“Sibling Rivalry”
Dear Friends,
What is the source of sibling rivalry? This is the question that Rabbi Lord Jonathan
Sacks explored when he spoke at the 92nd Street Y in New York on Sunday
evening. As a sponsoring synagogue of
the program, we at Shir Hadash had the great honor of watching a live simulcast
of the event.
In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob and Esau are born and
set out on a lifetime of sibling rivalry - from selling the birthright to
stealing the blessing of the first-born and beyond. Rabbi Sacks asks, what is the source of
sibling rivalry in this and so many other stories throughout the Hebrew Bible
and sacred texts of other religions?
For Rabbi Sacks, the rivalry derives from our jealousy and
envy of the other. When we need what the
other brother has, in order to get it, we must strive with and overcome
him. According to Sacks, the jealousy
and envy makes sense only when what we want and need is in limited supply. Instead of sharing, the brothers fight in
order to have it all. The rivalry grows
beyond the Biblical stories and quickly becomes the engine of competition and
often violence between the sibling religions of Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam. What the religions are fighting about is God’s love and attention. Each religion needs to declare that it is the
true religion and that God has chosen it and rejected the other. Yet, Sacks
challenges us to ask whether God’s love is finite? Is God’s love limited? Of course, not. Thus, it makes no sense to
fight each other in order to gain God’s attention and love. God’s compassion and support is there for
everyone.
So let’s start reading the texts differently. Instead of vying for God’s love, let us share
and support each other. Let us see
everyone as created in the image of God and bearing God’s blessing. Let us be a light of tolerance, understanding
and wisdom. Let us grow from the sibling
rivalry of the Bible and modern religions and emerge into a new age of sharing,
cooperation, and love amongst all who live on earth.
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Soup Kitchen Help Needed, November 15
On Sunday, November 15, Shir Hadash 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 4:30pm. We need a minimum of 25 volunteers (about 10-12 families). There is no age limit to volunteer, but from past experience kids should be at least six years old to participate.
Each family will be responsible for bringing an entrée that will feed 10 to 15 people; one gallon of milk; one large bag of frozen mixed vegetables; one large bag of fruit (oranges, bananas, apples, etc) and dessert.
If you are interested, please email Mark Lenhart at mjlenhart@comcast.net by November 1. More information will be sent to volunteers about one week before the event. Thanks for supporting this much needed and appreciated effort!
Help Needed for Interfaith Thanksgiving Event, November 22
Shir Hadash is playing a critical role in the upcoming Northwest Suburban Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, on Sunday November 22nd from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Shir Hadash, along with Hope Lutheran Church, will be sharing the "hospitality" responsibilities, setting up, serving at an oneg and cleaning up for the estimated 1000-1100 people we expect to attend. Rabbi Eitan will be participating in the service as well.
How you can help:
- We need seven volunteers from 5:00-7:-00pm before the service on November 22 for set up, and seven volunteers from 7:30-9:30 for serving and clean-up.
- Food for the oneg: (bakery items, packages of cookies, donuts, coffee cake, etc.) to be dropped off at the synagogue the morning of November 22 before 2:00 pm or at the home of Marla Callistein, 1209 Hazel Ave. in Deerfield.
If you would like to sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities, please click here and add your name to the sign-up sheet.
EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lunch & Learn with the Rabbis Resumes
on Thursdays
Rabbis Eitan
Weiner-Kaplow & Scott Segal invite Shir Hadash members and friends to a 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. We’ll meet on Thursdays from noon
to 1:00pm. Pack a lunch and join us!
We look forward to seeing our students at parents at 9:00am for Z'man Kehilah.
New! Join the School Advisory Committee, November 15
Do you care about Shir Hadash’s
Sunday School? Be part of our School Advisory Committee! One Sunday each month,
any and all interested folks will get together from 9:15-10 a.m. to share
ideas, raise questions, address concerns, and learn more about our Sunday
school program. This is a great
opportunity to get involved, meet some good people, have fun and help the
school.
Our first meeting is this Sunday,
November 15, at 9:15am. If you have any questions, or if you would like to be
involved but cannot make the first meting, please contact Lisa Burton Radzely
at shirhadashsac@gmail.com or Rabbi Seeg at learning@shir-hadash.org.
Learn About Camp JRF, November 15
Havayah Returns for High Schoolers, November 16
We are excited to announce the launch of a new year for our Havayah program for post-b'nai mitzvah students! Our 8th-12th graders meet on one Monday evening a month to share dinner, hang out, pray, and learn with Rabbis Eitan and Seeg. This year's curriculum will include "Basic DIY Skills of Jewish Living" and "Sex, Drugs, and Judaism: Taking On Tough Topics," as well as a special College-Bound program for our graduating seniors. Throughout the year there will also be cultural, tikkun olam (repairing the world), social, and educational extras that will give students unique and fun opportunities to “do Jewish.” To sign up, click here. For more info, contact Rabbi Seeg at learning@shir-hadash.org.
On November 15, a representative from the camp will be at Shir Hadash to give a presentation about the camp for our students and then will hold a special meeting just for parents. The general presentation will be from 11:30-11:55 and then the parent meeting will be from Noon-12:30. This is a great chance to find out about a fantastic camp and to have answered any questions you may have. Please plan to come to hear about this awesome opportunity for our students.
Havayah Returns for High Schoolers, November 16
We are excited to announce the launch of a new year for our Havayah program for post-b'nai mitzvah students! Our 8th-12th graders meet on one Monday evening a month to share dinner, hang out, pray, and learn with Rabbis Eitan and Seeg. This year's curriculum will include "Basic DIY Skills of Jewish Living" and "Sex, Drugs, and Judaism: Taking On Tough Topics," as well as a special College-Bound program for our graduating seniors. Throughout the year there will also be cultural, tikkun olam (repairing the world), social, and educational extras that will give students unique and fun opportunities to “do Jewish.” To sign up, click here. For more info, contact Rabbi Seeg at learning@shir-hadash.org.
Adult Education Classes on Sunday
Adult Ed is back on Sunday mornings at Shir Hadash! This year we have two of the regular favorites and then a new class especially for parents. The schedule for the day looks like this:
9:30-10:30 Torah Study/Modern Jewish Philosophy with Fred Andes
10:30-11:15 Adult Hebrew Reading with Steve Lewin
11:15-12:25 Jewish Spiritual Parenting: Raising a Mentsch with Rabbi Seeg and Rabbi Eitan
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For more info about any of these adult ed programs, contact Rabbi Seeg at learning@shir-hadash.org.
Bagels and Coffee on Sunday Mornings
Each Sunday that we have Religious School, coffee and bagels are available in the lobby for purchase. President Glenn Graff and some Board members are usually around to discuss all things Shir Hadash. Stop in and sit and chat with your fellow Shir Hadashniks and enjoy the mornings!
Football Games on TV before Religious School Pickup
It's warm inside and the TV's on! When you're picking up the kids from Sunday School, come into our multipurpose room and watch the first 25 minutes of the Bears game.
It's warm inside and the TV's on! When you're picking up the kids from Sunday School, come into our multipurpose room and watch the first 25 minutes of the Bears game.
TEEN NEWS
November Events for Ra’am BBYO
Monday, November 16: Feed My Starving Children
Plan to join us for this amazing experience. Sign up information to follow.
Monday, November 30- Chapter Dinner @ Shir Hadash
Wednesday, November 18: Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 at Northbrook Court
A sneak preview of the exciting conclusion to the Hunger Games Saga! Open to all Jewish teens in grades 6-12. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00. Click here to register for tickets.
A sneak preview of the exciting conclusion to the Hunger Games Saga! Open to all Jewish teens in grades 6-12. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:00. Click here to register for tickets.
BBYO International Convention – Registration is Open Now
BBYO’s International Convention Registration has opened and over 2,400 teens are currently registered including 80+ from GMR! The dates are February 10-15, 2016. If you registered for IC, more information will be coming out shortly about the waitlist and other details. If you haven’t registered yet and want to join us in Baltimore, visit www.bbyo.org/azabbgic for more info!DONATIONS
To the General Fund
- Chana Sulpar, with thanks to the following people for all they do: Rabbi Eitan, Rabbi Seeg, Geoff Prass, Lise & Sandi Schleicher, Fred & Melanie Andes, Glenn Graff, Carrie Matt, Mehran Farahmandpour, Lisa Settler, Alan & Jen Bernover, Gina Zinbarg, Lynne Arons, Nadine Goldman, Julie Wellisch, and Lillian Zoloto.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
New! Hands-On Hanukkah, November
29
The Northwest Suburban Collaborative is once again sponsoring Hands-On
Hanukkah at Barnes & Noble, Deer Park, on Sunday, November 29 from 10:00am
to 1:00pm. This Hanukkah celebration is open to all, with activities geared to
young children. Shir Hadash is participating in this event, with songleading by
Rabbi Eitan and facepainting by Lynne Arons.
Even if you can’t attend the event, please plan on shopping at Barnes
& Noble’s Deer Park store anytime on November 29. The Northwest
Suburban Collaborative will receive a portion of the proceeds from purchases
made that day. Please let them know you are members of one of the
sponsoring organizations! The Northwest Suburban Collaborative is made up of
Congregation Beth Judea, Congregation Or Shalom, Shir Hadash Synagogue, Temple
Chai, JCC Chicago, Big Tent Judaism and The Jewish United Fund.
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.
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! Remember, 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. 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.
Bonuses Now Available
Journeys -- 3% Bonus til November 13
Restaurant.com -- 15% Bonus til November 20
Bonuses Starting November 14
American Express -- 1% Bonus November 14-20
Shutterfly -- 2% Bonus November 14 to December 4
Journeys -- 3% Bonus til November 13
Restaurant.com -- 15% Bonus til November 20
Bonuses Starting November 14
American Express -- 1% Bonus November 14-20
Shutterfly -- 2% Bonus November 14 to December 4
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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! The wrappers are available in a pack of 10 for $2, with a 10% non-profit contribution, and each pack includes 10 different seasonal designs.
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