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 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 Stuart Aizenberg at 847-840-7895.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Creative Worship and Ritual . - No Friday Night Service on September 3
- High Holidays Registration
- Holiday Services At-A-Glance
The Rabbi's Corner -- "The First Step"
Membership News and Events
- Shir Hadash Office Closed September 6 (Labor Day/Erev Rosh Hashanah)
- High Holiday Food Drive
- Bystander Intervention Trainings to Combat Hate and Harassment
- Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
- Thank You for Supporting School Supply Drive
Adult Education
- Today: Zoom Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan, August 26, 1:00 p.m.
- Sunday Morning Virtual Adult Ed Classes, August 29
- 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
No Shabbat Evening Service Friday, September 3 -- Enjoy celebrating Shabbat with your family as we prepare for Erev Rosh Hashanah on Monday night!
High Holidays are Here! Rosh Hashanah starts on Monday evening, September 6! We will be both in-person and on Zoom this year. Services will be at Atlantis Banquet Halls in Arlington Heights (except for Rosh Hashanah Day 2 and Yom Kippur afternoon/concluding services, which will be at the synagogue). Appropriate COVID precautions will be taken at the in-person services.
If you have registered, you should be receiving your Zoom link later this week. The children's programs have been changed to a Zoom format, and those families that are registered for that program will be receiving a special Zoom link. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Shir Hadash office or Fred Andes, CW&R chair.
Holiday Services-at-a-Glance:
Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 6, 7:30 p.m. - Atlantis Banquets & Zoom *Children's Programs, 8:00 p.m. via ZoomRosh Hashanah Day One, September 7, 9:30 a.m. - Atlantis Banquets & Zoom *Children's Programs, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Rosh Hashanah Day Two, September 8, 10:00 a.m. - Shir Hadash Synagogue & Zoom
Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur, September 15, 7:00 p.m. - Atlantis Banquets & Zoom
*Children's Programs, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Yom Kippur Morning Service and Yizkor, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - Atlantis Banquets & Zoom
*Children Programs, 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Yom Kippur Afternoon Study, Mincha, and Ne'ilah, September 17, 2:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. - Shir Hadash and Zoom
Sukkah Building, September 19, 4:00 p.m., at Shir Hadash (outdoors)
Sukkot Service, September 24, 7:00 p.m. - Shir Hadash (outdoors) & Zoom
Simchat Torah Service, September 26, 7:00 p.m. - Shir Hadash (indoors) & Zoom
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.
THE RABBI’S CORNER
September 3-4, 2021 / 27 Elul 5781 / Shabbat Nitzaveem
Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10 - 63:9
“The First Step”
Dear Friends,
As the High Holidays approach, the daunting task of improving ourselves looms large. This week’s Torah portion serves as an encouragement to us. Deuteronomy 30:11 says, “Surely this direction, which I command you this day is not too difficult for you, nor beyond your ability.”
A story is told of a foolish man who wants to learn the whole Torah. When he is given a complete and lengthy plan of study, he quickly grows frustrated and walks away. A wise man then comes seeking the same goal. Yet, upon receiving the syllabus, he graciously begins his studies, learning one chapter each day as his knowledge grows.
The hardest part of a journey is taking the first step. On Rosh Hashana eve, we will take the first step together and begin our annual process of becoming our best selves.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow
You can read past editions of The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Shir Hadash Office Closed September 6 (Labor Day/Erev Rosh Hashanah) -- Keep in mind that the Shir Hadash Office will not be open on Monday, September 6.
High Holiday Food Drive: Gift Cards Welcome -- Our Annual High Holiday Food Drive will look a little different this year, and there are ways to participate both in person and from home. We continue to offer critical support to The ARK's food pantry.
For this year's High Holiday Food Drive, we are collecting Jewel gift cards that The ARK will distribute to individuals in need. The ARK gives out $25 Jewel gift cards, so it is ideal to donate one or more cards in this amount. However, any amount is welcomed and greatly appreciated.
You have options to deliver your gift card donation:
1) At High Holiday services: There will be a donation box when you come to any of our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, both at Atlantis Banquets and at Shir Hadash.
2) At Shir Hadash: Any time the synagogue office is open, you can drop off a contribution to the High Holiday Food Drive starting now and continuing through Yom Kippur.
3) Contribute from home: If you won't be at Atlantis Banquets or our building, you can donate directly to The ARK at https://arkchicago.org/donate/.
Bystander Intervention Trainings to Combat Hate and Harassment -- Do you know what to do if you see someone being harassed or experiencing another form of hate? What are the 5 Ds of bystander intervention? Join a public virtual training to learn about bystander hate incident intervention, and how you can combat hate and harassment. Advancing Justice Chicago will lead the free training session. It will focus on anti-Asian harassment, and the skills you learn can be applied to any type of harassment. Multiple sessions are being held. Register now before they fill.
Wednesday, September 8, 12:30PM CST: Register here
Tuesday, September 14, 3:00PM CST: Register here
Thursday, September 23, 3:00PM CST: Register here
Tuesday, September 28, 12:30PM CST: Register here
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund -- The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that Haiti experienced on August 14 has left more than 2,200 dead and more than 600,000 people in need of urgent assistance. Jewish Federation’s Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund is supporting the efforts of its on-the-ground partners responding to the tragedy. The American Joint Distribution Committee is building a medical clinic and has distributed life-saving medical supplies to the area; IsraAID is distributing water filters, hygiene kits and solar lights and is training teachers to use the water filters, and CADENA has emergency medical teams in Haiti treating victims of the earthquake. If you would like to make a donation to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund click here 100% of your donation will be used for aid and critical support for Haiti.
Successful School Supply Drive! Thank you to everyone who donated to the School Supply Drive. Hundreds of school supplies were donated to local students. Thanks to you, these students will have the basics needed for this school year.
ADULT EDUCATION
Today: Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi via Zoom, September 2, 1:00 p.m. -- Join Rabbi Eitan and Shir Hadash members and friends for a refreshing, contemporary exploration of the weekly Torah portion.
Virtual Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs, September 5: 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 Road, Buffalo Grove (former Flappy's location)
- Butterfield's, 4195 Dundee Road, Northbrook
- The Continental Restaurant, 788 S. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove ((If you experience an issue when you request your purchase be recorded for Shir Hadash, please ask for Patty or Stephanie, or keep your receipt and call our office. They are adjusting to their new program and have asked for our patience.)
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 or contact Glenn Graff for assistance.
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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