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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
- Shabbat Kabbalat Service and SHED Talks, February 8, 7:30pm
- Sponsor an Oneg
- Religious School, February 10 - Yom Tikkun Olam
- Adult Education Programs -- Special Schedule, February 10
- No Religious School on February 17
- New Hebrew Prayers for Adults Class, February 24
- Shabbaton at Shir Hadash, March 9
- Saturday! Wine & Cheese Party, February 9
- Sunday! Yom Tikkun Olam, February 10
- Mussar Study Group, February 21
- Trivia Night, February 23
- Lahaka Rehearsal Schedule
- Book Club
- Soup Kitchen Help Needed, March 3
- New! Tzedakah for the ARK
- Support Food Pantries with Interfaith Council
Israel Awareness
- Did You Know? Facts About Israel - Election Edition
- Birthright Trip Registration Open
- Israeli Film Series
- SHOP Shir Hadash
- Simcha Tree Leaves
- Don’t Forget Our Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers!
- Shir Hadash Memorial Wall
- Links to Fundraisers: Amazon, iGive, and More
Shabbat Service and SHED Talks, Friday, February 8, 7:30pm -Shabbat Terumah
Second Friday Kabbalat Shabbat and SHED Talks (Shir Hadash's Version of TED Talks): “Preparing for Yom Tikun Olam – Repairing the World” We begin with a brief Kabbalah Shabbat to welcome the Shabbat with song and story. Then, we will hear presentations from two of the organizations we will be assisting on Sunday, February 10 – Yom Tikun Olam – Repair the World Day. Oneg refreshments to follow. There will be babysitters available for ages 3+ so parents of young children can hear the speakers.
- Helene Bjorseth - Orphans of the Storm (Animal shelter for cats and dogs)
- Lise Schleicher - Peyton Heart Project (Combatting bullying, suicide, and the stigma surrounding mental health issues)
Sponsor an Oneg! Having a birthday, anniversary or remembrance? You can sponsor an oneg to celebrate. A dessert oneg is $136 and everybody appreciates and enjoys your hospitality. The donation covers all food, including a special celebration cake. Please contact Nancy Kekst at the synagogue office to make arrangements.
February 8-9, 2019 / 4 Adar I 5779 / Shabbat Terumah
Torah: Exodus 25:1 - 27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 - 6:13
“Lighting the Way”
Dear Friends,
What is the symbol of the Jewish people? Most will answer that it is the six-pointed Star of David. We wear the Magen David symbol on necklaces and it is emblazoned on Israel’s flag. We even call it the ‘Jewish Star.’ Yet, the Star of David is a relatively new symbol for Judaism and the Jewish people, dating probably to the late Middle Ages.
The older and more traditional, and some say more authentic symbol of Judaism is the seven-branched candelabrum called the ‘Menorah.’ The menorah is first described in this week’s Torah portion as one of the implements to be fashioned for the Israelites’ portable desert shrine.
Some say that the seven branches stand for the days of the week. All are lit on the Shabbat. Others say that the number seven stands for wholeness and completion. The seven lights at the top of each branch are to be on the same level with none raised higher than any of the others. This indicates equality and fairness.
Our Shir Hadash logo contains an impression of a menorah through the seven globes across the upper horizontal element. The spheres are of ascending size representing all the different ages in our congregation that comprise our community – from children to adults. Thus, the menorah comes to represent a fundamental Jewish value. Everyone has an important role to play in building our community. Everyone is welcome.
Zay a mentsch - Be a good person!
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
9:15am -- Students report directly to classrooms (no opening service)
10:30am -- Students meet in the kitchen for snack time
10:45am -- We will gather in the Sanctuary as a community: students, faculty, and participants in Yom Tikkun Olam. Our service will be some blessing of our students going on Ta'am Yisrael, some singing and some learning.
11:00am - 12:30pm -- Students, congregation members and families will participate in Yom Tikkun Olam activities.
Adult Education Programs, February 10 -- This week we will have our Torah Study & Modern Jewish Philosophy class and the Hebrew Reading Crash Course. Due to Yom Tikkun Olam programming, Hebrew Reading will meet at 9:30am in the Rabbi's Office. The next meeting of the Living Judaism class will be February 24.
No Religious School on February 17 -- Our students in grade six and up will be participating in Kallah. Contact Rabbi Marcey ASAP if your child wants to attend kallah.
Shabbaton, Saturday March 9 -- To make up for our snow day, we will be hosting a Shabbaton here at Shir Hadash. We will have a wonderful Shabbat Service which our students will participate in, followed by lunch,and fun Shabbat activities: games, crafts, putting together Mishloach Manot Bags (gift bags) for Purim. Please let Rabbi Marcey know if your child and family will be attending.
New! Hebrew Prayers Adult Class, Starting February 24 -- Sundays from 11:30am to 12:30am; Instructor Steve Lewin. Students will learn to read and understand the key prayers of the service including the Barechu, Shema/V’ahavta, Amidah, and Aleynu. We will also learn to chant the Torah blessings. This course can serve as the foundation for anyone considering becoming adult bar or bat mitzvah as well as for those who want to support the studies of their Religious School students. The text for this class is Hineni: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults, available here.
Saturday! Wine & Cheese Party, February 9 - Please RSVP by Friday! You're invited for an evening of wine tasting at Mehran Farahmandpour's house in Long Grove. We will have several wines to compare, ranging from sparkling wine, whites, and reds. A variety of cheeses and other snacks will be paired with the wines. We'll start at 6:30pm. Bring a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, or a favorite cousin. Bringing a bottle that you may want to share is optional. Click here for information and registration!
The address is 3996 Orchard Lane, Long Grove. Please RSVP by Friday, February 8 by visiting the Shir Hadash calendar and following the event prompts. Questions? Contact Mehran at mehranf@aol.com or call 312-961-3961.
Sunday! Yom Tikkun Olam, A Day of Repairing the World, February 10 -- This Sunday will be a day to feel good about helping so many! All Shir Hadashniks will come together at the synagogue to do tikkun olam (repair the world). There will be projects that appeal to everyone, from adults to young children. We will make meals for the homeless and cook dog biscuits for an animal shelter; create care packages for troops; do art projects benefiting veterans, children in the hospital, children in foster care, and others who need cheering up; write letters to people recently diagnosed with breast cancer; create bird feeders; and make personal care kits for people facing domestic violence. With so many choices, we guarantee that you can find projects that interest you, and you will make the world a better place.
• Travel-size toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion) • Travel-size sunscreen • Chapstick with SPF or repair/moisturize • Crystal Light On The Go packets • Ground coffee, 1 lb. bags • Baby wipes, travel-size • Adult coloring books • Adult activity books (sudoku, crossword puzzles, word search, etc.) • Colored pencils • Pen packs
Mussar Study Group, February 21 -- The core text we are studying is Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar, by Alan Morinis. We will discuss the theme of Honor on at 7:30pm on Thursday, February 21, followed by Faith on March 14 and Trust on April 11. There is no charge for participation in the Mussar Study Group and all are welcome. Interested in learning more about Mussar? Click here for an informative overview. Please email Lynn Liebling, lliebling@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.
New! Trivia Night, February 23 -- Save the date for the Third Annual Shir Hadash Trivia Night, scheduled for February 23 at 6:00pm. It's a really fun and lively Family Trivia Night to benefit the Religious School Scholarship Fund. Pizza, soft drinks, live auction and 50/50 raffle. Click here for registration, sponsorship and donation info!
Lahaka Schedule: Rehearsals and Services
- February: Monday 2/25
- March: Friday 3/1 Shabbat; Monday 3/18
- April: Tuesday 4/2; Friday 4/5 Passover; Monday 4/29
- May: Friday 5/3 Shabbat; Monday 5/20
- June: Tuesday 6/4; Friday 6/7 Shabbat
- Israel will be having an election for the 21st Knesset (Parliament) on April 9. Israel has no electoral districts. The selected members of Knesset reflect their parties' share of the national vote subject to a minimum of 3.25% of the vote.
- Electoral terms are four years; however, the Knesset can be dissolved early which is why this election is being held now.
- After the election, the President of Israel (a largely ceremonial post) picks a member of Knesset to form a government based on the parties selected in the election. That person, after forming a government, becomes the Prime Minister. Israel briefly experimented with direct elections for the Prime Minister in the 1990s and 2001, but ended up dropping that idea.
New! Birthright Israel Opportunities – Spring and summer dates have been announced for Birthright Israel trips. Multiple opportunities are available for college students, graduates, and adults 27 to 32. For details, visit IsraeliwithIsraelis.com
Israeli Film Series at Shir Hadash - Look for more Israeli films at the synagogue in the future. Suggestions are welcome! The next film is tentatively scheduled for April 6.
New! Soup Kitchen Help Needed, March 3 -- On Sunday, March 3, Shir Hadash will be serving over 90 meals to needy individuals at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church inner faith soup kitchen in Evanston. We need six to eight families (20-25 people total) who are able to prepare, cook and serve at this meaningful event. Volunteers must be available from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a great family event because there is no age limit to volunteer, but from past experience, kids should be at least six years old to safely participate in this event.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Mark Lenhart as soon as possible at mjlenhart@comcast.net.
New! Tzedakah for the ARK -- Tzedakah collections for February and March will help the ARK do its important work of providing medical care, food, and other basic necessities to more than 4,000 Chicagoland Jewish families. The ARK assists them in navigating self-reliance by providing free, comprehensive services within a framework of Jewish values and laws.
Food Pantry Donations Continue--Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council supports local food pantries throughout the year. Please remember those less fortunate by donating canned goods 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.)
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 - Now Including Flappy’s!--The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove, Butterfield’s Restaurant in Northbrook, and now all three locations of Flappy’s 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 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 SHOP 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.
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