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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
- No Shabbat Service on March 22
- Sponsor an Oneg
- No Religious School: Spring Break March 24 and 31
- April 7: Religious School Takes Place at The Grove
- Adult Education Programs
- Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Thursdays
- Spread the Word! School Open House, May 5
- New! Dedication of the Twelve Tribes Bimah Panels, April 5
- Tonight! Book Club, March 21
- Mussar Study Group, March 28
- Board Nominations Due March 22 -- Annual Meeting May 19
- Town Hall Meeting, April 7
- Community Event: Good Deeds Day, April 7
- Thank You, Purim Volunteers
- Help Pack or Deliver Passover Food Boxes, April 7 and 14
- Support for the Muslim Community and New Zealand
- Sock Drive
- Noisy Food Drive Success!
Israel Awareness
- Did You Know? Facts About Israel - Tourism Edition
- Israeli Film Series Presents "Jellyfish" April 6
- SHOP Shir Hadash
- Simcha Tree Leaves
- Don’t Forget Our Permanent Restaurant Fundraisers!
- Shir Hadash Memorial Wall
- Links to Fundraisers: Amazon, iGive, and More
No Shabbat Service on March 22 -- We hope you enjoy celebrating Shabbat with your family.
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.
March 22-23, 2019 / 16 Adar II 5779 / Shabbat Tzav
Torah: Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36 / Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21 - 8:3; 9:22 - 9:23
“The Serious Side of Purim”
Dear Friends,
This past week we celebrated Purim, the joyous festival of our ancestors’ surviving Haman’s evil plans to destroy the Jewish people in ancient Persia. Amidst the spring fever merriment is a very serious message. Haman tried to destroy us. Though he was stopped, evil still exists in our world.
Last week’s shooting in the mosques of Christchurch, New Zealand reminds us that there are still those who seek to kill the innocent. I have reached out to local Muslim leaders to express our sympathies and condolences to the Muslim community world-wide. Memorial vigils have occurred throughout Chicagoland at local mosques and have been attended by people of all faiths.
The serious side of Purim tells us to be watchful and aware to the forces of evil and destruction. We must be alert to those who hate and wish to destroy. The Reconstructionist prayer book has changed the last line of the kaddish prayer to call for peace for us, all Israel, and all who dwell on earth. With the rise of anti-Semitism, hate, and intolerance, we must reach out to all people and join together in bringing peace, compassion, and love to our world.
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
No Religious School March 24 and 31 -- Have a wonderful Spring Break!
New! All-School Field Trip at The Grove, April 7 -- On Sunday, April 7, join us for a Family Education experience at The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue in Glenview. For our postponed celebration of Tu B’Shvat (New Year of the Trees), we will be learning about the life, purpose and care of the tree species that grow in our area. The morning will include singing and learning in the Program Barn followed by guided tours of The Grove’s hiking trails. And we will end in the Program Barn with some final thoughts and hot chocolate!
We will meet at The Grove at 9:50am and stay there for approximately two hours. There will be NO programming at the synagogue that day. At least one parent from each family should accompany their child/children. A $5 donation is requested from each participant to offset program fees. For more information, contact Rabbi Marcey, rabbimarcey@shir-hadash.org.
Adult Education Programs -- During Spring Break, Fred Andes's Torah and Philosophy class and Steve Lewin's Hebrew class will meet off-site. The instructors will contact participants with details. Rabbi Eitan's class will resume on April 14. To see the regular class times for future weeks, visit the Shir Hadash calendar.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan -- Each Thursday, join the Rabbi and Shir Hadash members and friends for an exploration of the weekly Torah portion from 1:00 to 2:00pm. Please note that the Rabbi will be out of town next week, so there will be no Lunch and Learn on March 28.
Spread the Word! School Open House, May 5 -- We need your help! Please get the word out about our upcoming Religious School Open House Tell your friends, neighbors and long lost relatives about their chance to come in, meet Rabbi Eitan and Rabbi Marcey and have their child spend the morning in an actual class. If you have any questions about the Open House, please contact Rabbi Marcey.
New! Dedication of Bimah Panels, April 5 -- Please join Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue in the dedication of its Twelve Tribes Bimah Artwork Panels during our “Pausing in the Wilderness” Shabbat service on April 5. Celebrating our fifth anniversary in our building, the art panels are a combined creation of artists Maureen Fisher Schweit and Abe Schor, who worked together on concept, design and colors. You are invited to participate in this fundraising historic project by dedicating all or part of a panel. Each panel dedication is $1,800; panels may be dedicated by more than one person and families may pool resources to dedicate one panel (e.g, $180 each by 10 people). Donors will be acknowledged on our new donor wall next to the Simcha Tree. As nothing lasts forever, dedications remain for 18 years.
To learn more about the Bimah Panels, click here. For questions, panel reservation, choice and payment options, contact Executive Director Nancy Kleine Kekst at (216) 789-2452 (mobile) or email execdir@shir-hadash.org.
Tonight! Book Club, March 21 -- The next book will be Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris. This wonderful novel traces the legacy of 15th Century Spanish Jews leaving their mark on a present-day small town in New Mexico. Our meeting will be held on March 21, 7:30pm at the home of Susan Grossman, 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview. Please bring a nosh to share. For more information, click here. RSVP to Susan, susangman@sbcglobal.net, for important parking instructions.
Mussar Study Group, March 28 -- The core text we are studying is Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar, by Alan Morinis. We will discuss the theme of Faith on March 28 and Trust on April 11. There is no charge for participation in the Mussar Study Group and all are welcome. Click here for an informative overview of Mussar. Please email Lynn Liebling, lliebling@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.
At this time, we are seeking members who are interested in serving in the open Board positions, including President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President for Programming, and four At-Large Board Members for two-year terms. If you are interested in running for any of these positions, or if you would like more information, please contact Fred Andes, fandes@btlaw.com. Completed nomination forms must be received at the office by March 22.
Town Hall Meeting, April 7 -- Join us for a discussion of the Voluntary Commitment Model, an alternative to traditional dues. What is it? How does it work? Should Shir Hadash move in that direction? Come be part of the conversation at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 7. More details to follow!
New! Community Event: Good Deeds Day, April 7 - Join Shir Hadash reps at Good Deeds Day, on Sunday April 7, 10-11:30 am at the Buffalo Grove Community Center, sponsored by the JCC and the Northwest Suburban Jewish Connectors. Perfect for families with small children! Shir Hadash will have a table, so we are looking for volunteers. This is a great recruitment opportunity. To help out, contact Lynne Aarons at lynnearons1@gmail.com.
Applause to Purim Volunteers -- Alan Bernover thanks the following people who helped make our Purim festivities so successful: Ira Kalina, Mehran Faramandpour, Steve Varon, Morah Forouz, Morah Shoshi, Morah Lynne, Moreh Nat, the Madrichim, Lisa Burton Radzely, Devin Radzely, Nancy Kekst, Rabbi Marcey, Rabbi Eitan, Sara Sultan, Cyd and Rachell Runion, Vicky Brice, Chana Sulpar, Kyle Sulpar, Fred Andes, Rachel Siegel, Katie Pierce, Michelle and Sean Fisher-Rhode, Nellie Settler, Lisa Settler, Jen Bernover, Matt Settler, and amazing helpers EJ, Jackson, Ari, Sydney, Marley, Jackson, and Harrison. Thank you all!
Did You Know? Facts About Israel - Tourism Edition!
- A record number of 4 million tourists visited Israel last year.
- 61% of tourists to Israel are Christian and 22% are Jewish.
- This directly generated $6.6 billion for the Israeli economy.
- The US is the leading source of tourists to Israel followed by France, Russia, Germany, Britain, and China.
Israeli Film Series at Shir Hadash: "Jellyfish" on April 6 - Come to Shir Hadash at 7:30pm on April 6 for a screening of “Jellyfish.” This poignant film tells the story of three very different Tel Aviv women whose intersecting narratives weave an unlikely portrait of modern Israeli life. The film has won many awards including the "Golden Camera" at Cannes. Admission is free and snacks will be available. Donations to help offset costs are also appreciated.
Help Pack or Deliver Passover Food Boxes, April 7 and 14 - Shir Hadash will be joining with Maot Chitimof Greater Chicagoland to help pack and deliver Passover food boxes for needy Jewish families all over the Chicago area. Members can help by packing food boxes and/or delivering them.
- PACKING will take place on Sunday, April 7, from 9:30 to 10:30am at 6137 Monroe Court in Morton Grove.
- DELIVERY of food packages will take place on Sunday, April 14, from 9:30 to 11:30am in Wheeling. We will be delivering about 100 food packages, in large boxes weighing approximately 20 lbs. each. We deliver to two large complexes and use a rental truck to transport the boxes.
Support for the Muslim Community and New Zealand -- We stand with the Muslim community, New Zealand, and the world in affirming that we will not tolerate hatred and violence against any religion or any group. Tzedakah will support the JUF New Zealand Islamophobe Attack Relief Fund through the end of May. Cash and check donations can be placed in the tzedakah box near the prayer books or given to the office. Checks should be made to Jewish United Fund. 100% of donations will go toward the relief fund, for JUF is absorbing all administrative costs.
Noisy Food Drive Success! -- Thank you to everyone who helped us fill two buckets with food! We had fun using them as groggers to make noise during Purim, and then they met a vital need to fill food pantry shelves.
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 - 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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