WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Membership News and Upcoming Events
High Holiday and Book of Life Registration
Office Closures During Holidays
New! Hummus in the Hut, October 6
Save the Date! Coffee House Night, October 21
Book Club
New! Israeli Film Festival Outing, November 5
Creative Worship and Ritual
Service Schedule for Rosh Hashanah, September 21 and 22
Shabbat Morning B’nai Mitzvah Service, September 23
Upcoming: Simchat Torah Pizza Dinner and Service, October 15
Special High Holiday Memberships
Oneg Volunteers Needed -- Sign Up Today
The Rabbi’s Corner
“Our Place in History”
School News
Religious School, September 24
Madrichim Needed and Wanted
Mitzvah Project: Sports Equipment Donations Requested
Youth Activities
SHY Kickoff Event: Bowling! October 22
Adult Education
Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi, Thursdays
Social Action
Shir Hadash Delivers to Those in Need
Israel Awareness
Join the SH Israel Committee
Israeli Movie Night at SH
Ongoing Fundraisers
Don’t Forget Our Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers!
Shir Hadash Memorial Wall
Links to Fundraisers: Amazon, iGive, and More
SHOP Shir Hadash
MEMBERSHIP AND UPCOMING EVENTS
High Holiday Registration and the Book of Life
The High Holidays are here! Many of you have registered to attend our High Holiday services - thanks very much for doing so. (It makes it much easier to plan when we know how many people are coming.) If you have not gone to the High Holiday page on our website to register, please do so now.
And when you register, please remember to add the names of your departed loved ones to our Book of Life, which will be printed and distributed on Yom Kippur for the Yizkor service. If you have already registered for the Holidays, but forgotten to go onto the Book of Life page to include your names, here is the link.
As always, if you have any questions about the Holidays, just send a note to cwr@shir-hadash.org , and we will get back to you.
Office Schedule During the Holidays
Please note that the Shir Hadash office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, September 21-22 in observance of Rosh Hashanah, and on Saturday, September 30 for Yom Kippur.
New! Hummus in the Hut, October 6
Get ready for an all-new event, destined to become a Shir Hadash tradition! Hummus in the Hut combines a delicious dinner with Israeli favorites shared in the sukkah, and a friendly competition to see who makes the best hummus in our community. Preceded by a relaxed Family Shabbat service at 5:30 and followed by our regular Shabbat Evening service, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Click here for details and to RSVP for dinner.
Save the Date! “Coffee House Night– Open Mic Style” Returns October 21
Did you know that you don’t have to be a performer to enjoy Live Local Talent at our Coffee House Night events? Our Coffee House Nights are open to the community. Enjoy our cozy atmosphere, comfortable seating, hot beverages, goodies, and the amazing talent of our friends. Doors will open at 6:30pm, performances will run from 7:00pm to about 10:30pm.
- If you want to share your talent, please click here to sign up so we know who to expect and how to plan for your needs.
- Want to be part of the Coffee House Night Team? Contact Margie at MargiePromoPro1@aol.com and put “Talent,” “Baker,” or “House” in the subject line.
Mark your calendar on October 21 for a night of fantastic entertainment!
RSVP Now! WISH Goes to the Great Big Challah Bake, October 26
WISH invites all the women of Shir Hadash to join us at the Great Big Challah Bake in Northbrook on Oct 26th at 7:00pm. Registration just opened and it sells out fast -- last year we had about 40 woman from Shir Hadash attend. It was so much fun! If you “knead” to make challah, call or text Cindy Grills at (847) 409-3707 or email her at homes@cindygrills.com. Cost: $20 per baker. Register now before it is sold out! Click here for more details. (P.S. Invite a friend, it's a great experience!)
Book Club
The upcoming Book Club discussion will be on Daniel Silva's The English Assassin. This book is the first in a spy mystery trilogy revolving around the Nazis. The story involves an Israeli spy, Nazi art heists, and of course a murder. Our next meeting will be held in Deerfield in October. Exact date and details TBA. For more info, please contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com
New! Israeli Film Festival Outing, November 5
As part of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Film, Shir Hadash is sponsoring a screening of The Wedding Plan at 2:00pm on November 5 at the ArcLight Theater in The Glen. Come to the film and then join other Shir Hadashniks for refreshments at Bravo Cucina, a short walk from the theater. We currently have a block of 20 tickets for $13 -- more may become available, but at a higher price. To learn more about the film and to RSVP, click here.
“Let’s Make Our House a Home”
As promised, a survey is being prepared to ask for your input on what projects you would like to see the Board undertake to improve our building. Look for it after the Holidays and please take the time to respond to it. Let's work together to make the improvements you want.
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Rosh Hashanah Service Schedule
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 20, 7:30 to 9:30pm, at Our Lady of the Brook Worship Center (OLB), 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook
Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
September 21, 9:30 am - Noon, OLB
Rosh Hashanah Family Service
(Designed for children up to age 8)
September 21, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm, at Shir Hadash
Rosh Hashanah, Day 2
September 22, 9:30 am - Noon, Shir Hadash
Shabbat Morning B’nai Mitzvah Service, Saturday, September 23, 9:30am
We welcome Devin and Brendan Radzely to the bima.
Upcoming: Simchat Torah Service with Pizza Dinner, October 15
Join us for an evening of food, music, and dancing with our Torahs as we unroll the entire Torah scroll and read the end, then start over all the way at the beginning. During the service, we will also honor students who are new to our Sunday school. Don't miss the Mighty Shir Hadash Klezmer Band or the Affy Tapples and oneg afterward! Dinner will be served at 5:30. Can't make it for dinner? Join us for the service at 6:30. Click here to RSVP for dinner.
Guests Encouraged!
Shir Hadash welcomes participants in our High Holiday services who are not (yet!) full members. We consider these guests to be High Holiday Members, and encourage them to join in all our services from Selichot through Simchat Torah. We have two separate levels for returning guests and first-timers:
- High Holiday Members: For those who have come to our High Holiday services in the past, we offer a Holiday Membership for $250/person ($200 for seniors). They can register on our website.
- New High Holiday Members: Guests who have not been with us for previous High Holidays may be eligible for our special New High Holiday Membership rate of $54 per person. Invite your friends and family to take advantage of this opportunity by visiting our website.
If you are paying for your friends’ or family members’ Holiday Membership, you can do it at the same time when you register for yourself. Questions? Call the office at 847-498-8218.
Oneg Volunteers Needed for Services
Please sign up to help as an oneg volunteer for one of our upcoming services. It's easy: just click here to pick a date, bring a challah, and show up! You'll receive a reminder email the week before with more details. For more information, contact Sean Fisher-Rohde at oneg@shir-hadash.org.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
September 22-23, 2017 / 3 Tishrei 5778
Shabbat Ha’azinu - Shuva
Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1 - 32:52
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva
“Our Place in History”
Dear Friends,
What is our people’s place in history? As we approach Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, we must ponder our past, present, and future as a people.
Abba Eban taught this about Jewish history and purpose. “A robust sense of identity has not prevented this people from sending the repercussions of its influence far and wide into the oceans of universal history. It is when historic Israel is most persistently distinctive that its universal vocation is enlarged. The lesson of history is plain. There is no salvation or significance for the Jew except when he aims high and stands straight within his own authentic frame of values.” (My People)
This Yom Kippur, recognize and celebrate the place of the Jewish people in world history. Be inspired by our ongoing mission, to be a Light Unto the Nations – bringing compassion, kindness, justice, fairness, and love the world.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
SCHOOL NEWS
Religious School, September 24
We look forward to seeing all our students at 9:15am this Sunday. Want to learn more about the Religious School programs? Contact Geoff at 847-498-8218 or Geoff@shir-hadash.org.
Madrichim Needed and Wanted!
If you have an 8th through 12th grader who is looking for a way to earn some extra spending money, to add something great to his/her college application, or to earn some community service hours, being a madrich/a is a perfect fit for them! To apply and/or register, click here.
Mitzvah Project: Sports Equipment Donations Requested
For his mitzvah project, SH student Ryan Siegel is collecting new and gently used sports equipment for The Sports Shed, a Chicago organization that supplies equipment for thousands of young people in low-income neighborhoods of the city. Please support his project with donations in the collection barrel at Shir Hadash through October 1. To learn more about The Sports Shed and the types of items they need, click here.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
SHY Youth Group Kickoff: Bowling! October 22
This year, our SHY Youth Group will include a wider range of ages, but still keep the kids separated with their similarly-aged peers. Shir Hadash Youth (SHY) kindergarten and up are invited to bowl immediately after religious school ends on October 22, 12:45-2:15pm. Lunch and bowling will take place at Bowlero, which is just minutes from Shir Hadash. Teens and young children will be in separate areas. Parents are welcome to stay, either with your children or eating lunch at the restaurant located in a separate part of the bowling alley.
Contact Lisa Burton Radzely at sac@shir-hadash.org if you have any questions.
ADULT EDUCATION
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Thursdays
The Rabbi’s weekly Lunch and Learn conversations have resumed. Bring your lunch and discuss the week’s Torah portion every Thursday at 1:00pm. All are welcome.
SOCIAL ACTION
SH Shares Holiday Generosity
Volunteers from Shir Hadash helped deliver food baskets to local families in need in conjunction with Maot Chitim.
ISRAEL AWARENESS
Join the Israel Committee
Reach out regarding this newsletter section to Ed Rice (e.rice1@comcast.net) or Burton Kopulsky (bkopulsk@chicagobooth.edu) of the SH Israel Committee. They appreciate your feedback, ideas, and suggestions, and encourage other members to join the committee.
Israeli Movie Night at Shir Hadash, October 14
Join us for a free screening of The Green Prince, a wonderful film that was named “Best Documentary” by the Israel Film Academy and the Sundance Film Festival. It is based on the autobiography of Mosab Hassan Yousef, the eldest son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, who spied for Israel from within Hamas. The film starts at 8:00pm. Admission is free. Refreshments available by donation.
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Don’t Forget Our Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers!
The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove or 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.
Shir Hadash Memorial Wall
Having a Memorial Plaque for a loved one in Shir Hadash’s Memorial Wall ensures that Yahrzeit will be observed for them in perpetuity by our congregation.The cost for a plaque is $360. Many congregants prepay and reserve plaques.You may register for the plaque(s) through our website, or request a paper order form by calling the office (847-498-8218),
Fundraiser Information Now Available on Shul Cloud
You can help Shir Hadash at no extra cost to you by taking advantage of a variety of ongoing fundraisers, including iGive, Amazon Smile, and more. For complete details, click here.
SHOP SHIR HADASH
Fall into SHOP!
SHOP is 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. Orders can be picked up in the Shir Hadash office. For more information, email Michelle at SHOP@shir-hadash.org.
Thank you to the following families for supporting Shir Hadash with your SHOP purchases last week!
- Andes
- Fisher-Rohde
- Singer
- Fields
- Schleicher
- G. Graff
- Kalina
- Idelman
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