If you need assistance, please email the office at admin@shir-hadash.org or call 847-498-8218. You may additionally reach the Rabbi on his cell 847-525-7746 at any time, and our President, Marc Fargotstein 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 - Tomorrow: Shabbat Evening Service with SHED Talks, Friday February 12, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Friday: Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m.
The Rabbi's Corner -- "Experience"
Religious School
- Religious School Youth Classes, February 14, 10:15 a.m.
- Youth Kallah for Grades 6-12, February 12-14
- Virtual Purim Carnival, February 21, 10:15 a.m.
Adult Education
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes
- Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
Membership News and Events
- Tonight: Virtual Mussar Discussion Group, February 11, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday: Kids Comedy Class (Grades 3-8), February 14, 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Shir HaNosh TV: Hamantaschen, February 14, 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: Shir Hadash Board Meeting, February 16, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Virtual Congregational Town Hall, February 17, 7:30 p.m.
- Support Shir Hadash with Bagels from Max and Benny's! Order by February 16 for February 19 Pickup
- Book Club Selection; Meeting February 18, 7:30 p.m.
- Adult Purim Virtual Event-- Mordechai's Mountain Resort Presents Shushan Shenanigans! February 20, 7:30 p.m.
Ongoing Fundraisers - iGive, Amazon Smile, and ShopWithScrip
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Friday: Shabbat Evening Service with SHED Talk via Zoom, Friday February 12, 7:30 p.m. -- Click here for the Zoom link. (Meeting ID 869 2916 5393, Passcode 757767, Dial-in 312 626 6799) “SHED TALKS – Shir Hadash’s version of TED Talks” – We begin with a brief Kabbalah Shabbat to welcome the Shabbat with song and story. Then, Shir Hadash members offer personal reflections on life, living, and Judaism. On February 12, Adam Gross speaks on “Judaism and Positive Psychology: Grit, Hope, Optimism, Resilience, and Perseverance."
Next Week: Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday February 19, 7:30 p.m. -- Click here for the Zoom link. (Meeting ID 869 2916 5393, Passcode 757767, Dial-in 312 626 6799)
THE RABBI’S CORNER
February 12-13, 2021 / 1 Adar5781 / Shabbat Mishpatim - Shekalim
Torah: Exodus 21:1-24:18
7th aliyah: Numbers 28:9 - 28:15 | Shabbat Shekalim (on Rosh Chodesh)
Maftir: Exodus 30:11 - 30:16 | Shabbat Shekalim (on Rosh Chodesh)
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 12:17 | Shabbat Shekalim (on Rosh Chodesh)
“Experience”
Dear Friends,
They say that experience is a great teacher. Certainly, we find that in this week’s Torah portion. Exodus 22:20 reads: “You shall not oppress a stranger or wrong him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” It would have been enough to decree that we should not harm the stranger and back it up with legal or ethical arguments. However, the text gives us the best reason of all, one drawn from personal experience. Simply put, we know what it is like and we know what it feels like. We have stood in their shoes and we know the pain. That alone should stop us from visiting this wrong upon others.
Experience is a great teacher when it moves us to acts of goodness. Experience is an even greater teacher when it keeps us from committing a sin.
Zay a mentsch – Be a good person!
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Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
Read past editions of The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website .
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Religious School Youth Classes, February 14 -- We are looking forward to seeing our students in their Zoom classes this week. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Goldberg or Alan Bernover.
Youth Kallah for Grades 6-12, February 12-14 -- While we cannot do Youth Kallah in our normal fashion, it doesn't mean that we can't gather online in creative ways! And this year it will be 100% free. High School students from JRC & Shir Hadash are currently planning an awesome and multi-faceted virtual youth kallah that will feature fun, tikkun olam projects, art, a movie night, Shabbat services and more! So many of your favorite things about Kallah - most importantly the connection with friends from JRC and beyond - will continue, even in this year.
Click here for information and registration.
Save the Date! Virtual Purim Carnival, Sunday, February 21, 10:15am-12:15pm. Join us for our annual Purim Carnival! Yes, we are virtual this year, but it won't stop the fun! We have been busy planning and are excited to present a carnival with baking, crafts, virtual games, and more! We will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle plus a drawing for FREE tuition! Click here to learn more and to signup. Members and guests of all ages are welcome and will help make this event the success it always is. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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, February 11, 1:00 p.m. -- Be part of an engaging examination of the week's Torah portion via Zoom.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Tonight: Mussar Study Group via Zoom, February 11, 7:30 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 participate in our monthly Zoom discussion, contact Lynn Liebling or Kayla Shonberg.
Sunday: Kids Comedy Class via Zoom, February 14, 2:00 p.m. -- Come and join the FAC (Family Activities Committee) as David Edler (of Shir Hadash Catskills Night Fame) leads us through improv games and joke telling. We will have fun telling jokes, writing jokes, and learning about the element of surprise. Register here to receive the Zoom link, and include the name of the child or children attending the class in the Notes box. Feel free to send questions to Elliott Simon.
Sunday: Shir HaNosh TV, February 14, 3:00 p.m. -- Celebrate Purim with homemade hamantaschen! Chana Sulpar will teach us an easy recipe with several filling options--great for bakers of all ages. Click here to register for the Zoom link and view the ingredient list. Then you can cook along with us, or sit back and enjoy the demonstration!
Preorder by Feb. 16! Support Shir Hadash: Order Max and Benny's Bagel Boxes! -- We are excited to again offer delicious bagels with all the fixings from Max and Benny's. Click herefor complete details. Pre-order by February 16 for pickup at Shir Hadash on February 19 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: Shir Hadash Board Meeting, February 16, 7:30 p.m. -- The Shir Hadash Board will have its monthly meeting next Tuesday, February 16 via Zoom. Members are invited to join the meeting. Contact Marc Fargotstein at president@shir-hadash.org for the Zoom link.
Wednesday: Virtual Town Hall, February 17, 7:30 p.m. -- Join Shir Hadash as our leadership team shares some important updates and discusses the on-going challenge of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Key topics include School Activities, Finances, and Building Facilities support. This is an excellent opportunity to hear about what is happening in the synagogue, ask questions, and contribute ideas. Our panelists will include our President, Rabbi, Education Director / V.P. for Education, V.P. Finance, and V.P. for Building Operations.
Congregants are invited to submit questions to be addressed during the meeting. Please submit your questions by Friday, February 12 by email to Stuartaizenberg@gmail.com . If you have any questions, please call Stuart at (847) 840-7895
Book Club, February 18, 7:30 p.m. -- The Book Club will meet on Thursday, February 18 to discuss The Only Woman in the Room, a novel by Marie Benedict. Check your local library or consider purchasing from your local bookstore or from Bookshop.org to support small businesses.
Mordechai's Mountain Resort Presents: Shushan Shenanigans! February 20, 7:30 p.m. -- This year for Purim, the Catskills are coming to you! Mordechai's Mountain Resort may be temporarily closed, but our beloved Mordy is hosting a very special, never-before-seen, Virtual Evening Spectacular! There will be laughs, songs, and surprises from our performers broadcasting right to your living room, so mark your calendars for a Catskills evening like you've never had before! Click here to RSVP and to see the ingredient lists for our mocktail & dessert demonstrations!
ONGOING FUNDRAISERSGift Card Purchases 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.To view past editions of the Newsletter, please visit our website. |
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