WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Membership News and Events
- Membership Renewal Time!
- Hot Tub Havdalah, July 7
- Volunteer Office Help at Shir Hadash
- National Convention in November - Early Bird Registration Closes June 30
- Book Club, August 16
Creative Worship and Ritual
- Shabbat Under the Stars, Friday June 15
- Oneg Volunteers Needed -- Sign Up Today
The Rabbi’s Corner
- “Democracy”
Adult Education
- Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi, on summer break
Israel Awareness
- Did You Know? Fun Facts About Israel
Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council
- iWalk, June 24
- Events and Programs from Interfaith Council
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 NEWS AND EVENTS
Membership Renewal Time
It's time to renew your commitment/membership in Shir Hadash for the coming year. In an effort to streamline the process and reduce the use of paper, all our forms will, once again, be available on ShulCloud. (If you prefer to use paper forms for your registration, please contact our office at 847-498-8218.) Detailed information and instructions will be sent out in the next week so keep an eye on your email! Please complete your renewal by July 31. If you need assistance, contact Julie Wellisch at admin@shir-hadash.org, or our Executive Director Geoff Prass at geoff@shir-hadash.org.
Hot Tub Havdalah, Saturday, July 7, 7:30pm
Community Havdalah, Social, Dessert and Hang-Out at the Schleicher home. Join the Shir Hadash community at 7:30pm for a musical havdalah service to end shabbat and a fun party at the home and garden of members Sandi & Lise Schleicher. No RSVP necessary. For the address, drop a note to info@shir-hadash.org.
Volunteer Office Help at SH
It’s that time of year again! The Shir Hadash office is seeking some volunteers for the summer/fall season. Please contact Julie Wellisch at admin@shirhadash.org or call the office at 847 498 8218 if you can help us out. Very part-time flexible time slots available.
Member Assistance Update
Luba Rothblatt has been temporarily moved to rehabilitation and is NOT in need of meals at this time. Thank you for your concern.
National Reconstructing Judaism Convention, November
Early Bird Discount Rates Close on June 30
The annual convention for the Reconstructing Judaism Movement will be held November 15-18 in Philadelphia. Registration is open for this exciting event filled with workshops, music, worship, and fresh ideas. Sign up before June 30 to take advantage of early bird discounts! Click here for registration details, or contact Executive Director Geoff Prass, geoff@shir-hadash.org, for more information.
Sunday in the Park with Bagels, July 8
Sunday in the Park with Bagels is a free, family-friendly “tour of the Jewish calendar” through food and activities. The program runs from 10:00 to 11:30am and is open to all families with young children. The location is Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove.
Book Club, August 16
The next Book Club selection will be What the Lady Wants by Renee Rosen. We will meet on Thursday, August 16. Contact Meryl Abensohn at abenkras@aol.com for more information.
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Shabbat Under the Stars, Friday June 15, 7:30pm
Join us for a special Shabbat Service Under the Stars. We will gather in our courtyard for a camp-style service with lots of singing. Then Rabbi Eitan will offer a special blessing send-off to those youths attending summer camp – both day camp and overnight. Bring a camp themed treat to share for the oneg refreshments on the patio. Enjoy a fresh s'more on our campfire, too!
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
June 15-16, 2018 / 3 Tammuz 5778
Shabbat Korach
Torah: Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 / Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14 - 12:22
“Democracy”
Dear Friends,
Is democracy an ancient Jewish idea? Although it is a key component of the American Jewish experience, democracy is not an early Jewish concept. In this week’s Torah portion Korah and his followers challenge the leadership of Moses and Aaron citing that all the people are holy and anyone should have the opportunity to lead. Moses set up a competition to prove who should lead and in the end Moses and Aaron were the clear winners. Korah and his band are swallowed up by a huge hole in the earth. Those who complained about the harsh sentence died in a plague - 17,400 people! Aaron’s descendants maintained control of the priesthood until the Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE.
Only after Temple worship ceased did a new group of leaders emerge, known as the rabbis. These leaders were selected based on a meritocracy. The most talented scholars lead the academies and the communities.
Zay a mentsch – be a good person.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
To enjoy past entries of the Rabbi's Corner, please visit our website.
ADULT EDUCATION
Lunch and Learn at Shir Hadash on Summer Break
Our regular Thursday discussion with the Rabbi is on hiatus until the fall. Watch for future newsletter announcements about Lunch and Learn and our other Adult Education classes.
ISRAEL AWARENESS
Did You Know? Facts About Israel
Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives is the oldest active burial site in the world and is home to more than 150,000 Jewish graves.
Many Jews have wanted to be buried on the Mount of Olives since antiquity because Jewish tradition holds that the resurrection of the dead will begin there when the Messiah comes.
Eleven separate Jewish burial societies operate on the Mount of Olives.
Many famous individuals are buried on the Mount including Menachem Begin, the mother of Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh, multiple Chief Rabbis and Chassidic Rebbes, Eliezer Ben Yehuda the father of modern Hebrew, and Henrietta Szold the founder of Hadassah.
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN INTERFAITH COUNCIL
More Events and Projects from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council
Shir Hadash is an active member of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. We look forward to the summer with the following upcoming programs:
- 5th Annual Service Trip to Detroit, August 1-5: Volunteers will work with Cass Community Social Services to repair, maintain and build facilities to benefit the hungry, homeless, and unemployed. For more information and to register, click here.
- Food Donations: Please remember those less fortunate. Donations of canned goods are accepted throughout the year at our food pantries located at Congregation Beth Am (1370 Abbott Court, Buffalo Grove), Kingswood Methodist Church (401 W. Dundee, Buffalo Grove) and St. Mary Parish (10 North Buffalo Grove Road.)
We are discussing ideas for further educational programming. If you have any suggested topics, please contact Suzanne Wexler at skwexler@yahoo.com or 847-769-8257.
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 nachaswith 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 Summer
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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