WHAT’S
HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Membership News and Upcoming Events
- Today! WISH Hamentaschen Bake,
February 22
- Purim Comedy Night for Adults, February 24
- Purim Carnival, February 25
- Volunteers Needed for Purim
- Mac-n-Cheese Grogger Drive for Food Pantry,
Through February 25
- Please Respond! Capital Improvement
Survey
- Book Club, March 15
Creative Worship and Ritual
- No Shabbat Services February 23
- Special Shared Shabbat Service at JRC,
March 2
- Oneg Volunteers Needed -- Sign Up Today
The Rabbi’s Corner
- “The Power of Light”
School News
- Religious School and Purim Carnival on
February 25
Youth Activities
- New! Shir Hadash Youth Outing to Rockin’ Jump, March 11
Adult Education
- Bagel Breakfast Speaker Series, March 4: “Jews in the Soviet
Military in WWII”
- Torah and Jewish Philosophy Class, February
25
- Living Judaism Sunday Class Resumes March 11
- Lunch and Learn at Shir Hadash, February 22
Israel Awareness
- Speaker at Shabbat Services, March 9
- Did You Know? Fun Facts About Israel
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Ongoing Fundraisers
- Simcha Tree Leaves
- 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
Today! WISH Hamentaschen!
Bake morning and evening of February 22; Bake
sale at Purim Carnival, February 25
Come bake with Women in Shir Hadash in the SH
kitchen at 10:00am or 6:30pm on February 22. Bring your dough pre-made at home
along with your favorite filling, rolling pin and baking sheet. Snacks, baggies
and labels will be provided. Sign up for your preferred time on the Event
Page here or contact Julie
Wellisch at juliewellisch@gmail.com. Help us sell these
wonderful treats on Sunday, February 25 throughout the Carnival!
Saturday! Adult Purim Comedy Evening,
February 24
“Mordecai’s Mountain Resort
Presents: A SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR”
You will be delighted with an
evening of
Rousing Entertainment
Hilarious Comedy
Marvelous Music
And much much more!
Leave the Kids at the Cottage
Meet us in the Main Lodge
Saturday, February 24 at Shir
Hadash - 7:00 pm
(And please remember to bring along a box or two
- or more - of mac-n-cheese for our Grogger Food Drive! See below for details.)
Sunday! Purim Carnival, February 25
Come one, come all to see what’s new and exciting
at our annual Purim Carnival! Enjoy food, photo booths, face painting, balloon
sculptures, unlimited games, a silent auction, and fun for the whole family
from 11:30 to 1:30. Buy your Purim Carnival wristband in advance and save! Enjoy unlimited games with a Purim Carnival
wristband, and save if you buy in advance! You can purchase at the SHOP table
or Gift Shop on Sunday mornings, or you can buy online by clicking here. $10 for unlimited game play* with advanced
purchase, $12 and longer line if you buy on the day of the carnival. You also
can purchase lunch in advance and skip the lines at the carnival. Just $5 for
pizza, chips, and a drink.
*Numerous fun games are included with the
wristband; activities, food, and drink are extra due to the cost of supplies.
Spin art and photo booth are $1, and balloon sculptures are $2. Lunch is $5.
Hamantashen, popcorn, and drinks also will be sold.
Volunteers Needed for the Purim Carnival
Let’s make this the best Purim Carnival ever for
our kids! There are lots of different ways you can help. Teens, this
counts as community service hourssince you’re helping a school fundraiser!
- Setting up on Saturday, Feb 24 starting at
4:00pm. If you can’t make it then, come by Sunday at 9:00am to finish
set-up
- Running games at the carnival from
11:30-1:30, or stick around after the carnival at 1:30 for clean up.
- Getting silent auction donations from local
businesses. Just ask anywhere you shop. Or you may donate a service or item from
your business, work or yourself.
Ready to help? Click here for the volunteer
Sign-up Genius, or contact Cindy Grills at homes@cindygrills.com or (847) 409-3707 to
get involved! Donations may be left in the SH office during the week or given
to Cindy on Sunday mornings.
Mac-n-Cheese Grogger Drive for Food Pantry,
Through February 25
While celebrating Purim and making as much noise as possible
when a certain name is mentioned, let's also combat hunger. Running through the
Purim Carnival on February 25, we will collect mac & cheese boxes that we
can use as groggers (the traditional Purim noise maker) and then donate to the
food pantry. Place donations in the box in the lobby with the mac & cheese
sign.
Please Respond! Capital Improvement Survey
The Capital Improvement Survey has been out for a
few weeks now. The committee thanks everyone who has replied. Many of you have
not participated yet, and we want your input. Please take the time to fill it
out as we look for ways to make our building a home.
Book Club - New Selection
The next book for Book Club will be The
Two Family House by Linda Cohen Loigman. This book is a
multigenerational tale taking place in Brooklyn involving gender expectations
and secrets. The Book Club meeting will be March 15, 7:30pm, at the home of
Cheryl Schultz, 1381 Sunnyside Avenue in Highland Park. Contact Meryl Abensohn
at abenkras@aol.com for more information.
CREATIVE
WORSHIP AND RITUAL
No Shabbat Evening Service, Friday February 23
Enjoy celebrating Shabbat with your family.
Special Shared Shabbat Service with JRC, Friday March 2, 7:00pm
at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Avenue,
Evanston
Shir Hadash will join with our sister congregation JRC
(Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation) of Evanston for a shared Shabbat
service experience, during which we will hear from the president of the
Reconstructionist Movement, Rabbi Deborah Waxman. Rabbi
Eitan Weiner-Kaplow will join JRC Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard
Friedland in leading a service filled with music, discussion, and camaraderie.
Rabbi Waxman will also give a talk about future activities of the national
Reconstructionist movement. Following the service, we will join in a community
oneg of delicious treats and refreshments.
Oneg Volunteers Needed for Services
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
February 23-24, 2018 / 9 Adar 5778
Shabbat Tetzaveh/Zachor
Torah: Exodus 27:20 - 30:10
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17 - 25:19 | Shabbat Zachor
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 15:34 | Shabbat Zachor
“The Power of Light”
Dear Friends,
What is the power and meaning of light? This week’s Torah portion
discusses at length the importance of lighting the seven-branched menorah
(candelabrum) in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). The menorah was to be lit “tamid”
which can mean ‘always/continually’ or ‘regularly/every day.’ Either way, the
presence of light in the portable shrine and later in the Jerusalem Temple
signaled that God’s presence was with the Children of Israel. Light signified
that holiness, life, learning, sanctify, purpose, meaning and more was
continually with Israel and all humanity.
The prophet Isaiah refers to Israel as a ‘light unto the nations.’
Thus, like the menorah burning regularly in the holy sanctuary, we have a role
to play amongst the nations of the world. This is not about being better or
chosen. It is about having a unique perspective to share with others. According
to Abba Hillel Silver, “Israel’s sole prerogative lay in carrying on an arduous
and self sacrificing moral and religious leadership.”
Next week, we will celebrate Purim, the festival of deliverance
from the evil plot of Haman to kill the Jews of Persia. There is still evil the
world. There is still oppression. How can you bring light to the world? What
can you do to make the world a better place for everyone?
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
SCHOOL NEWS
Religious School, February 25
We’re looking forward to seeing our students
ready to go at 9:15 on Sunday, for an exciting school day that ends with the
Purim carnival.
Sunday Morning Bagel Bar Help Needed
We all enjoy the delicious bagels at Sunday
school, graciously donated by Tammy Pomper. Now we need some volunteers to
pitch in with set-up and clean-up. Helpers would need to arrive around 8:15am
to make coffee and set out bagels. If we get lots of helpers, it won't be much of a time commitment
for anyone. Please contact Glenn Graff, nflsunday1966@gmail.com, or Tammy Pomper, tammy.g.pomper@gmail.com, to learn more.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Shir Hadash Youth of All Ages: Jump High with SHY on March 11
The long-awaited outing to Rockin' Jump trampoline park is almost
here! On March 11, 1:00 to 3:00pm, all Shir Hadash youth are invited to jump
and eat lunch. Just $15 for SHY members, $18 for non-youth group members. This
price includes lunch, grip socks, and 90 minutes of jump time. More details and
registration form can be found here. If you have questions, contact Lisa Burton Radzely at
sac@shir-hadash.org.
ADULT EDUCATION
Bagel Breakfast Speaker Series, March 4
“Jews in the Soviet Military in WWII”
More than 500,000 Jews served in the Soviet military during WWII.
They received medals and citations at a higher rate than the average Soviet
soldier. Our guest speaker, Dr. David Liebling, is a psychiatrist specializing
in PTSD who has traveled to Russia several times. We will learn in particular
about two famous Jewish soldiers: Lidiya Litvyak, a female ace fighter pilot,
and Colonel Vasily Grossman, the most famous combat reporter on the Russian
front. The discussion starts at 11:00am.
Torah and Jewish Philosophy Class, February 25
Instructor: Fred Andes
Join us to dig deep into the weekly Torah portion and take a look
at modern Jewish philosophy.
Living Judaism: Introduction to Jewish
Spirituality & Civilization Resumes March 11
Sundays, 11:15 am to 12:25 pm on March 11, 18;
April 15, 22, and 29, 2018.
Instructor: Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
A survey of essential and fundamental concepts of
Judaism - its roots, history, sacred texts, holidays, and life cycle celebration.
This class offers a great opportunity to learn what Judaism offers us to live,
learn, celebrate and relate to life’s challenges in a Jewish way, today! This
class is for everyone – from those with no Jewish background to those with a
strong Jewish background, and all in between.
Lunch and Learn at Shir Hadash, February 22
Join
Rabbi Eitan and Shir Hadash members and friends for a refreshing and
contemporary exploration of the weekly Torah portion. We will meet this week on
Thursday, February 15 at 1:00 pm at Shir Hadash. Feel free to bring your lunch.
ISRAEL AWARENESS
Guest Speaker at Shabbat Services Rescheduled for March 9
Due to the February snowstorms, we have rescheduled our
presentation by Marlene Dodinval, the Executive Director for the Jewish
National Fund in Chicago, for our Shabbat services on March 9. As we approach
the 70th anniversary of Israel, Marlene will be talking about the Jewish
National Fund’s involvement in the creation of the State of Israel and their
ongoing work to build a prosperous and sustainable country for all its
citizens.
Did You Know? Fun Facts About Israel
- Israelis, per capita, are the world’s biggest consumers of
fruits and vegetables.
- Israelis, per capita, are also the world’s biggest consumers
of chicken.
- Cherry tomatoes were originally engineered in Israel in 1973.
- Israeli cows produce more milk per cow than almost any
country in the world.
- The diet of the animals at Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo is
altered annually so it’s kosher for Passover.
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Simcha Tree Leaves Available for Purchase
Our Tree of Joy—a Simcha Tree—is situated in our
Community Room to remind us of all the joys of our lives. The leaves come in
copper, silver, and gold. Each leaf marks a lasting memory of a joyous simcha in
the lives of members of Shir Hadash. We invite you to add your loved ones’
simchas to our Tree and share your nachas with our
congregation or just add your loved ones’ names out of love. Leaves can be
purchased to mark your special family or individual accomplishments. Click here to see additional information and make your purchase.
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
SHOP for the Winter
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 for supporting Shir Hadash with your SHOP purchases!
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