Our current policies regarding our Bridge Phase practices, Building and Site Occupancy Limits, and Wellness Criteria can be found on the Shir Hadash website. Masks are to be worn at all services, meetings and programs. If you need assistance, please contact the office at 847-498-8218. You may additionally reach the Rabbi on his cell 847-525-7746 at any time, and our President Stuart Aizenberg at 847-840-7895.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Creative Worship and Ritual .
- Friday: Shabbat Evening Service via Zoom, Friday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.
- Next Week: Shabbat Dinner Blessings via Zoom, Friday, July 30, 6:15 p.m.
- Please Help! Zoom Hosts Needed for Upcoming Services
Membership News and Events
- Membership Renewal Now Open!
- Saturday! "A Little Havdalah" Pre-K Family Event, July 24, 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday! Terrarium Building, July 24, 5:30 p.m.
- School Supplies Donation Drive, August 6-20
The Rabbi's Corner -- Link to Archived Editions
Adult Education
- Sunday Morning Virtual Adult Ed Classes, July 25
-- Hebrew Reading, 9:30 a.m.
-- Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m.
Ongoing Fundraisers
- Restaurants Support Shir Hadash
- ShopWithScrip, iGive, and Amazon Smile
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Friday: Zoom Shabbat Evening Service, Friday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a "No-Frills" Shabbat service led by our Shir Hadash members--a chance to slow down and enjoy the beginning of Shabbat as a community.
Next Week: Zoom Shabbat Dinner Blessings, Friday, July 30, 6:15 p.m. Join us on Zoom as we light candles, bless our families, sanctify the wine, and bless the challah before Shabbat dinner. Shir Hadash members will lead a 20-minute ceremony to welcome our Shabbat dinners at home.
Zoom Hosts Needed: We have an urgent need for volunteers to act as Zoom hosts for upcoming services. We can only continue to provide Zoom access to services if volunteers step up to host! Training on how to host can be provided. If you can help, please contact Fred Andes or Jerry Weiss.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Membership Renewal Now Open -- Membership for our 2021-2022 year is now available. Click Here for the Membership Renewal Forms. We'd love to have all of you renew and to do so promptly. Plus, we'd love to have new members join us. If you run into any problems or have questions renewing online, please contact Karen Burnham at (847) 498-8218. Also contact Karen for a paper form if you prefer that to signing up online.
High Holidays are very early this year. Erev Rosh Hashanah is Monday, September 6. More information will be out about that shortly. We are planning on offering both in-person and Zoom options. The important point now is that your High Holiday "tickets" are included with membership. So, do not delay renewing or joining.
Please RSVP! "A Little Havdalah" Saturday, July 24, 4:30 p.m. -- The Family Activities Committee (FAC) invites your family to join our in-person Pre-K Havdalah event, including crafts, songs, and games. All age groups are welcome to attend this program focused on making Havdalah accessible for our pre-school families. Please bring picnic blankets or chairs as this is an outside event. Also note, masks are required for the entire event. Please RSVP here by noon TODAY, July 22, so we can prepare enough craft materials for everyone.
Saturday: Terrarium Building, Saturday, July 24, 5:30 p.m. -- All ages are welcome to join us in person for this fun project! On Saturday, July 24, join our Family Activities Committee as we build terrariums! Registration required; click here to RSVP and see a list of supplies. We'll be in the Green Space (and move indoors if it rains).
School Supply Donation Drive, August 6-20 -- Many students in Wheeling public schools need help acquiring pencils, washable markers, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters, index cards, and wide-rule spiral notebooks. We will collect the supplies August 6-20 when you are at the building for services, Max & Benny's pickup, or for any other reason. If you have questions, email our Social Action Chair, Lisa Burton Radzely, at socialactionsh@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendar: Max and Benny's Food Kits, Pickup August 13 -- Support Shir Hadash with delicious packages from Max and Benny’s! Choose from:
Bagel Box $9.99
Family Lox Platter $36.00
Bagel Baking Kit $9.99
Emoji Cookie Kit $9.99
Click here to order. Orders must be placed by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 10 and picked up at Shir Hadash on Friday, August 13 between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Limited delivery is available. Contact Vicky Brice with questions - (224) 423-4797
THE RABBI’S CORNER
Rabbi Eitan is on vacation this week. You can read past editions of The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
ADULT EDUCATION
Virtual Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs, July 25: Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on most Sundays:
- Hebrew Reading, 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Steve Lewin.
- Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m: If you would like to participate, contact Fred Andes..
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Restaurants Supporting Shir Hadash -- These restaurants donate a percentage of your bill when you mention Shir Hadash. Please support these generous community businesses:
- Axel's Bistro Cafe, 131 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove (former Flappy's location)
- Butterfield's, 4195 Dundee Road, Northbrook
- The Continental Restaurant, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
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, at no cost to you. Electronic and physical cards can be ordered instantly ordered using the RaiseRight app on your phone or through our vendor shopwithscrip.com. Click here 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.
Amazon Smile -- Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchase to when you sign up at smile.amazon.com and select "Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue-Congregation Shir Hadash" in Wheeling as your charity of choice.
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