Our staff has transitioned back to work in the building as much as safely possible. Office hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:30a-4:30p, and Fri 9:30a-3:30p. If you need assistance, please contact the office at 847-498-8218 or email admin@shir-hadash.org. You may additionally reach the Rabbi on his cell 847-525-7746 at any time, and our President Marc Fargotstein, who welcomes your calls on any matter, at 847-612-6579. For more information about our COVID-19 response plan, click here .
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Creative Worship and Ritual - Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Week: Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom Honoring New Members, Friday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
The Rabbi's Corner -- "Life Goes On"
Religious School
- Religious School Meets November 15, 10:15 a.m.
Adult Education
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Programs This Week
- Lunch & Learn with the Rabbi, Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
Membership News and Events- Shir Hadash Needs Your Support! Take Advantage of Two New Tax Benefits for Charitable Donations
- Tonight! Mussar Study Group via Zoom, November 12, 7:00 p.m.
- Next Wednesday - Virtual Travels with David Liebling to Sites of Jewish History: Cordoba and Grenada in the Age of Maimonides, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
- Shir HaNosh TV, November 22, 3:00 p.m.
- New! Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, November 22, 7:15 p.m.
- Movie Night Discussion: The Tobbaconist, Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m.
- New! "Unlock the Magic" Event for Grades K-7, December 6, 1:00 p.m.
- Book Club Selection for December Meeting
Social Action
- JUF Winter Warmth Drive
- JCFS Holiday Gift Drive for Those in Need
Support for Members
Ongoing Fundraisers
- Gift Cards for the Holidays Help Shir Hadash
- iGive, Amazon Smile, and ShopWithScrip
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday November 13, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Chayei Sarah -- “Judaism and Democracy: Where Things Stand” – Salute to Veterans - Now that the election is over, let’s explore the Jewish values that emerge from the result. What does Judaism say about democracy? What does Judaism say about where things stand? Join us for a Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat experience and discussion led by Fred Andes. During our service we will honor our veterans.
Next Week: Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday November 20, 7:30 p.m. -- Join us for a Zoom Shabbat experience during which we will honor our newest members to the Shir Hadash family.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
November 13-14, 2020 / 27 Heshvan 5781 / Shabbat Chayei Sarah
Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 / Haftarah Portion: I Kings 1:1-31
“Life Goes On”
Dear Friends,
In this week’s Torah portion, Abraham’s wife Sarah died. The portion tells of all that Abraham did to see that she had a proper burial place in the Cave of Machpelah, located in modern day Hebron, just south of Jerusalem. The Torah reminds us that life goes on. Abraham sent his trusted servant Eliezer to find a wife for Isaac, who is Rebecca. Life goes on. Abraham then married again to a woman named Keturah.
The Torah teaches us that despite sadness, grief, loss, and setback, life goes on. There are always new opportunities for joy, family, friends, community, meaningful work, and so much more. We are a people of life. And that’s why we continue to raise the glass and toast to life – L’chayim!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
Read past editions of The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Religious School, November 8 -- We will be meeting via Zoom from 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Please use the links we send you each week. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Goldberg or Alan Bernover
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs: Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on Sunday mornings: - 10:00 a.m. -- Torah and Jewish Philosophy via Zoom. Contact Fred Andes for details.
- 11:00 a.m. -- Hebrew Reading via WebEx -- contact Steve Lewin.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Thursdays -- Join an engaging examination of the week's Torah portion via Zoom. Lunch and Learn meets on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Shir Hadash Needs Your Support! Take Advantage of Two New Tax Benefits for Charitable Donations – In this challenging year, Shir Hadash appreciates any extra support you can give. The 2020 CARES Act has special provisions to allow certain deductions for charitable giving from personal income tax returns, whether or not the taxpayer usually itemizes deductions. Watch for a special email coming later today that describes these deductions in detail, and please plan to include Shir Hadash in your year-end giving. Thank you!
Tonight! Mussar Study Group via Zoom, November 12, 7:00 p.m. -- Mussar is a centuries-old Jewish body of teachings, a perspective, and a disciplined practice that provides distinctively Jewish answers to the sorts of questions any thinking person asks about life. To join our monthly discussion group, contact Lynn Liebling.
Virtual Travels with David Liebling to Sites of Jewish History: Cordoba and Grenada in the Age of Maimonides, November 18, 7:30 p.m. -- For November's Virtual Travels program, we're headed to Coroba and Grenada in the Age of Maimonides. David Liebling will share the sights and history of this fascinating destination, where Moorish rule created a period of inter-religious cooperation. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM -- click here to learn more and to register.
Shir HaNosh TV, November 22, 3:00 p.m. -- Join us for the next interactive episode of Shir HaNosh TV on Sunday, November 22. Reba Meshulam will teach us two Sephardic spinach recipes: Keftes (like spinach latkes, pictured above) and Bulemas (spinach and cheese-filled fillo pastries)! Click here to register. For questions contact Melanie Andes.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, November 22, 7:15 p.m. -- Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council invites you to participate in an online interfaith celebration of Thanksgiving featuring music, prayers, readings, and shared message on the theme of "Hope: A Call to Action." The service will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook; links will be published prior to the event. For more information, visit NorthwestSuburbanInterfaith.org or email Kristen Levit.
Movie Night Discussion: The Tobacconist, November 22, 8:00 p.m. -- Mark your calendars for a Movie Night Discussion on Sunday, November 22 from 8-9 PM! We'll be discussing The Tobbaconist, a 2018 German-language film set in Vienna, where a tobacco shop apprentice befriends Sigmund Freud. Set during the escalating political and social times as the Nazi occupation of Vienna begins, each has decisions to make regarding staying in or fleeing from Austria. The film will be available for us to watch from November 19-22 -- Register Here to receive the Zoom link and for movie-watching information!
New! Family Activities Committee presents "Unlock the Magic," December 6, 1:00 pm - Whether reading from a magical tome/ Torah or Talmudic text, your own Yad will help you follow along while you are reading. Hang out with friends and schmooze while making your own yad in this guided crafting event via Zoom! Registration required by noon on 11/19 -- click here to register. Once you register, we will email you to arrange a supplies pickup. Questions? Email Elliott Simon for more information.
Book Club Selection for December - Our Book Club will be reading The Physician, a novel by Noah Gordon. Watch for details to come about our December virtual meeting.
SOCIAL ACTION
Every year, Shir Hadash supports projects that help people to stay warm in the winter and children to receive holiday gifts. These efforts will continue this year, but they will look different due to Covid. Please consider supporting the Winter Warmth project and/or the Holiday Gifts project, both of which are being held virtually this year so you can participate from home.
Winter Warmth: JUF Chanukah Coat Club -- At this time when many households are struggling financially, help someone stay warm this winter. A gift of $18 will provide a new coat and accessories. If you would like to make a donation in someone's honor, a personalized Chanukah card will be sent announcing your gift. Submit by November 20 in order to ensure that the Chanukah card is received in time for the holiday. For more information about the JUF Chanukah Coat Club and to make a donation, click here .
JCFS Holiday Gift Drive for Those in Need -- Since the holidays will be particularly difficult for many families this year, please consider sponsoring a child to receive holiday gifts safely during the pandemic. This year, only e-gift cards will be given in order to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and clients. Giving still can be a personalized experience; you can select to receive a wish list and then decide the best place to purchase an e-gift card. It's also an option to make a monetary donation and not need to purchase an e-gift card. To become a JCFS Holiday Gift donor and help make a child's wish become reality, click here to sign up . All e-gift cards must be received by December 1. Buy your gift card through Shop Shir Hadash and your purchase will support the synagogue as well -- scroll down to our Ongoing Fundraiser section for details!
SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS
ComEd Assistance -- ComEd recently launched Helping Hand, a program that provides financial assistance to customers with the greatest need who have been impacted by the COVID pandemic. A one-time grant amount of up to $300 is available. The program will continue until funds are exhausted, so apply quickly. Click here for more details and to apply.
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Gift Cards for the Holidays Help Shir Hadash - SHOP Shir Hadash allows members to order physical and electronic gift cards from thousands of stores and Shir Hadash receives a portion of every purchase. Purchase can be for gifts or your personal use. Thousands of dollars can be generated for Shir Hadash at no cost to you. Click here for more information. Once registered, electronic and physical cards can be ordered instantly ordered using the RaiseRight app on your phone or through our vendor shopwithscrip.com. Contact Glenn Graff for more information.
When you’re shopping online, be sure to consider these donation programs that support Shir Hadash at no extra cost to you!
iGive -- There are 2500 online retailers helping to make donations happen through iGive. Click here to learn more. or contact Sandi Schleicher .
Amazon Smile -- Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchase to when you sign up at smile.amazon.com. Be sure to select "Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue-Congregation Shir Hadash" in Wheeling as your charity of choice. |
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