Our current policies regarding our Bridge Phase practices, Building and Site Occupancy Limits, and Wellness Criteria have been extended for the month of July. Policy details can be found on the Shir Hadash website. The Board will review the policies at its July 20 Board meeting and any changes will be announced after that. If you need assistance, please email the office or call 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: Multigenerational Hybrid Shabbat Service Friday, July 9, 7:00 p.m.
- Next Friday: Shabbat Evening Hybrid Service, In Person and Via Zoom, Friday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.
Next Saturday: Havdalah and Erev Tisha B'Av via Zoom, Saturday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. - Please Help! Zoom Hosts Needed for Upcoming Services
Membership News and Events
- Membership Renewal Now Open!
- Mitzvah Committee: Here to Help
- Saturday-- RSVP Today! Wine & Cheese Tasting Party, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Krafts and Kibitzing via Zoom, July 14, 7:30 p.m.
- Board Meeting, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
- "A Little Havdalah" Pre-K Family Event, July 24, 4:30 p.m.
- Terrarium Building, July 24, 5:30 p.m.
The Rabbi's Corner
Adult Education
- Sunday Morning Virtual Adult Ed Classes, July 11
-- Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m.
-- Hebrew Reading, 9:30 a.m.
Ongoing Fundraisers
- Restaurants Support Shir Hadash
- iGive, Amazon Smile, and ShopWithScrip
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Friday: Multigenerational Hybrid Shabbat, Friday, July 9, 7:00 p.m. -- A family-friendly service -- available in-person and also on Zoom -- for all school families, seniors, not-yet seniors, and anyone else who would like to come worship with us as a community. Enjoy a Shabbat service in the outdoor Green Space with fun music, engaging prayer, and a delightful story. We also will be dedicating our firepit, and toasting marshmallows for s'mores! Bring your own seats and/or blankets. Tune in on Zoom if you are not attending in person. More details here.
Next Friday: Shabbat Evening Hybrid Service, In Person and Via Zoom, Friday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Special Topic: “Update on the New Israeli Coalition Government: Is it Working?
Let's celebrate Shabbat together, in person (indoors) and on Zoom! For those joining in-person, please register here (before Friday at 3:00 pm). Remember, attendance is currently limited to 40 people, and 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: Zoom Havdalah and Erev Tisha B’Av: From Sadness to Joy, Saturday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Sisu et Yerushalayim – Rejoice O’ Jerusalem! Join us on Zoom for an evening of story, song, reading, and reflection on the eve of Tisha B’Av, as we recall the many destructions, calamities, setbacks, and misfortunes that have shaped so much of Jewish history. Time and time again, our Jewish tradition has taught us to rise up from destruction to renewal, from sadness to joy.
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 on on our website. 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 email Karen Burnham or call the office at 847-498-8218 for help. 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.
Saturday! RSVP Now: Wine & Cheese Tasting Party, July 10, 7:30 p.m. -- Mehran's annual Wine and Cheese Tasting is back! Shir Hadash's wine and cheese expert Mehran Farahmandpour is hosting an in-person tasting event on Saturday, July 10 at his home in Long Grove. We will have several wines to compare, sparkling wine, whites, and reds. A variety of cheeses and other snacks will be paired with the wines. Admission is $20/person. RSVP required by 5 p.m. Friday. Click here for details and registration.
Wednesday: Krafts & Kibitzing via Zoom, July 14, 7:30 p.m. -- Crafters of all ages and abilities are invited to bring their current crochet, knit, or other handicraft projects via Zoom. We will share ideas, learn tips and tricks, and shoot the breeze. Breakout rooms will be available for participants ages 17 and younger. Click here to sign up; the Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.
Shir Hadash Board Meeting, Tuesday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. -- The Board of Directors will meet remotely on Tuesday, July 20. To participate, contact Stuart Aizeberg.
"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 on Thursday, July 22 so we can prepare enough craft materials for everyone.
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 so that we can get a sense of the supplies needed. We'll be in the Green Space (and move indoors if it rains). Register by July 15 so we can prepare supplies for you!
THE RABBI’S CORNER
Read The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
ADULT EDUCATION
Virtual Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs, July 11: 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, 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Steve Lewin.
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
Restaurants Supporting Shir Hadash -- The following restaurants generously donate a percentage of your bill when you mention Shir Hadash during your visit. Please support these businesses who support Shir Hadash!
- Butterfield's, 4195 Dundee Road, Northbrook
- The Continental Restaurant, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
- Axel's Bistro Cafe, 131 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove (former Flappy's location)
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. 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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