Details regarding our Bridge Phase Policy, Building and Site Occupancy Limits, and Wellness Criteria can now be found on the Shir Hadash website. If you need assistance, please call the office at 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.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Annual Meeting Recap: Election Results and Annual Awards
Creative Worship and Ritual . - Friday: Shabbat Service and SHED Talk with Fred Andes via Zoom, Friday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Friday: Hybrid Shabbat Service (Zoom and In-Person), Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Saturday: Shabbat Bike Ride and Torah Study, Saturday, June 19, 9:30 a.m.
- Zoom Hosts Needed for Upcoming Services
- Photos from Outdoor In-Person Service
The Rabbi's Corner -- "Almond Blossom Special"
Religious School - Religious School on Summer Break
Adult Education- Today: Thursday Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan via Zoom, June 10, 1:00 p.m.
- Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes, June 13
--Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m.
-- Hebrew Reading, 11:00 a.m.
Membership News and Events - Friday: Max and Benny's Box Pickup, June 11, 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom, June 15, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Thursday: Book Club Meeting, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Ongoing Fundraisers - iGive, Amazon Smile, and ShopWithScrip
ANNUAL MEETING RECAP
Board Election Results -- In conjunction with the Annual Meeting last Sunday, the following individuals were elected to the Shir Hadash Board of Directors: - President – Stuart Aizenberg (2-Year Term)
- Executive Vice-President – Lisa Settler (2-Year Term)
- Vice President, Programming – Matt Settler (2-Year Term)
- At Large Board Members (2-Year Term) -- Lynne Arons, Caryn McArdle, Melanie Andes, and Elliott Simon.
Additionally, both the budget and the bylaws changes were approved.
The new Board takes over July 1. Thanks again to our departing Board members: President Marc Fargotstein, Mady Fern, Ila Rothschild, and Fred Andes. Their contributions over many years have been greatly appreciated.
Annual Awards Presented -- The Annual Meeting was also a cause for celebration as many individuals were recognized for their service to the synagogue.
The Maury Award: Presented annually to the volunteer who best exemplifies Maury Andes's characteristics: Hard work, dedication to the community, humility, kindness and compassion. It represents the overall record of service and dedication the winner has exemplified over the years. This year's very deserving winner is Jerry Weiss.
Kehilla Awards: Presented annually to volunteers that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the last year. (Note: Board members are not eligible.) This year's recipients were: Scarlett Andes, Lynne Arons, Nat Arons, Jen Bernover, Vicky Brice, Lisa Burton Radzely, Barry Cain, Maggie Cain, Tracy Cohen-Lewe, Michelle Fisher-Rohde, Carolyn Gessner, David Levit, Bev Lieberman, David Liebling, Reba Meshulam, Suzie Sabransky, Lise Schleicher, Kayla Shonberg, Michael Schultz, Sara Sultan and Dan Wellisch.
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Tomorrow: Shabbat Evening Service and SHED Talk with Fred Andes via Zoom, Friday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. -- “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. This month, Fred Andes presents "How Someone Somehow Ends Up Very Involved in National and International Organizations on Jewish and Israel Issues."
Next Friday: Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person) Shabbat Evening Service, Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m. -- We are excited to hold our first regular Shabbat Evening Service in the building, with a simultaneous Zoom option, on Friday, June 18. If you would like to attend in person, note that advance registration is required, and attendance is currently limited to 40 people. Click here to register for in-person participation; the page will automatically stop accepting registrations once the 40 seats have been reserved. If you register and later need to cancel, please contact the office at (847) 498-8218 so we can allow others to sign up.
Next Saturday: Bike Ride and Shabbat Morning Torah Study at Chicago Botanic Garden, Saturday, June 19, 9:30 a.m. -- Bike Shabbat is back! Join Rabbi Eitan on a Shabbat morning 15-mile round-trip bike ride to the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will meet in the parking lot of the Blue Star Woods on Lake Street in Glenview. (Enter across from the Wilmette Golf Course - between Harms and Wagner Roads - just east of the bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Lake Street.) We’ll ride the paved North Branch Trail to the Chicago Botanic Garden for coffee, tea, a nosh, and Shabbat Torah study. Bring money to purchase food and/or drink. We will return to the cars by noon. Click here for more details and event registration!
Zoom Hosts Needed: We have an urgent need for volunteers to act as Zoom hosts for upcoming services. Our in-person services will continue to have Zoom availability, and some other services will be Zoom-only. Training on how to host can be provided. If you can help, please contact Fred Andes or Jerry Weiss.
 
Welcome Back to In-Person Services! Last week, Shir Hadash members celebrated Shabbat together in an outdoor multigenerational service. To see a complete album of this wonderful reunion, visit our Facebook page.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
June 11-12, 2019 / 2 Tammuz 5781
Shabbat Korah
Torah: Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 / Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14 - 12:22
“Almond Blossom Special”
Dear Friends,
How do we choose our leaders? How do we know that they possess something special that sets them apart? In this week’s Torah portion, the Children of Israel were complaining and clamoring for new leadership. Moses gathered the walking staffs of the leaders of the twelve tribes and placed them in the holy tabernacle so that God could choose who will lead. By morning, Aaron’s staff sprouted almond blossoms – a clear indication of God’s favor. Thus, Aaron’s tribe, Levi, became the tribe of leadership. Aaron and his descendants served as priests, or Kohanim. Other Levites assisted them.
Today, we look for indications of worthiness and ability when we choose our leaders. While we have no almond sprouting staffs, we rely on policy statements, speeches, records of achievement, and personality to guide us in our selection. Hopefully, the leaders we choose will serve with compassion and integrity.
Zay a Mentsch – Be a Good Person.
L’Shalom (In Peace),
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
Read past editions of The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Religious School on Summer Break -- We wish all our students, teachers, and school families a wonderful vacation! If you have questions about plans for next year, please contact Rachel Goldberg or Alan Bernover.
ADULT EDUCATION
Today: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Eitan, Thursday, June 10, 1:00 p.m. - Join the Rabbi and other members in an engaging examination of the week's Torah portion.
Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs, June 13: Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on most Sundays: - Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m: If you would like to participate, contact Fred Andes.
- Hebrew Reading, 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Steve Lewin.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Friday: Max and Benny's Box Pickup, June 11 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. -- If you ordered one of our Max and Benny's food options, please be sure to pick up your purchase at Shir Hadash on Friday between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Contact Vicky Brice with questions at (224) 423-4797, or call the office at (847) 498-8218.
Tuesday: Shir Hadash Board Meeting via Zoom, June 15, 7:30 p.m. -- The SH Board will have its monthly meeting via Zoom. Anyone wishing to observe the meeting should contact President Marc Fargotstein.
Book Club, June 17, 7:30 p.m. -- On June 17, Book Club will meet to discuss our next selection: The Liar by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. This novel tells the story of an Israeli girl working in an ice cream shop, and reveals how one mistake can have a thousand consequences. Read more about the book here!
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Gift 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. 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.
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.
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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