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 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 Stuart Aizenberg at 847-840-7895.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT A GLANCE
Creative Worship and Ritual .. - Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat Service via Zoom, October 8, 7:30 p.m
- Saturday: Bar Mitzvah Service via Zoom, October 9, 9:30 a.m.
- Next Week: Hybrid Shabbat Service (In-person and Zoom), October 15, 7:30 p.m.
The Rabbi's Corner -- "Achieving the Impossible"
Membership News and Events- Welcome New Members!
- Social Justice Committee Forming
- Saturday Night at the Israeli Movies Discussion: "The Matchmaker" Saturday, October 9, 8:00 p.m
- Mussar Discussion Group, Thursday, October 14, 7:30 p.m.
- New: Video Game Club, Sunday, October 17, 1:00 p.m.
- Donate by October 21; In-Person October 24: Help Individuals Experiencing Domestic Violence
- Book Club Meeting Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m.
- New: Bird Watching at The Grove, Saturday, October 23, 8:30 a.m
- Soap Sack Introductory Meeting, Wednesday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
- New: Soup Kitchen Fundraiser
Religious School
- Sunday School in Session, October 10, 9:45 a.m.
Adult Education - Thursday Zoom Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan, October 7, 1:00 p.m
- Sunday Morning Virtual Adult Ed Classes, October 10
- Hebrew Reading, 10:00 a.m. -- New Time!
- Torah and Jewish Philosophy, 10:00 a.m.
Ongoing Fundraisers
- Restaurants Support Shir Hadash
- ShopWithScrip, iGive, and Amazon Smile
CREATIVE WORSHIP AND RITUAL
Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat Service via Zoom, October 8, 7:30 p.m. - Let’s welcome Shabbat together with a Kabbalat Shabbat service via Zoom. Rabbi Eitan will lead the service from his home with meditations, prayer, readings, story, and song.
Saturday: Shabbat Morning Bar Mitzvah Service, October 9, 9:30 a.m. -- Mazel tov to Jacob King and his family.
Next Week: Hybrid Shabbat Service (In-Person and Zoom) October 15, 7:30 p.m
THE RABBI’S CORNER
October 8-9, 2021 / 63 Cheshvan 5782
Shabbat Noach
Torah: Genesis 6:9 - 11:32 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5
“Achieving the Impossible”
Dear Friends,
What does God ask of us? Consider the story of Noah. According to the Torah story, he lived in a time when all humanity was evil. He was described as “righteous in his generation,” which is often understood to mean that he stood out as being pretty good when compared to everyone else of the time. So, what could God expect of Noah – to be a paragon of righteousness throughout the ages? Probably not, but Noah could certainly do a great job building a very large boat.
According to Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, “You can achieve the impossible only by attempting the possible.” Thus, our Jewish tradition understands that we are not expected to attempt nor achieve that which is beyond us. As I heard it once said, “All you can do is all you can do. And all you can do is enough.” Noah did his very best and thereby changed the course of human history. What efforts can you offer in the realm of the possible that might just help us achieve the impossible?
Zay a mentsch – Be a Good Person.
Click here to read The Rabbi's Corner on the Shir Hadash website.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND EVENTS
Welcome New Members! We are happy to welcome folks that have joined Shir Hadash since the beginning of our fiscal year. As of October 3:
- Lisa and Mitchell Whitefield
- Jessica and Darren Langerman
- Larry Reiss
- Judy Cohan and Edward Buchbinder
- Susan Strange
- Marla and John Kopke
- Shana and Dustin Chernoff
- Pamela Connell
- Sara Spector
Let’s all make them feel at home!
Social Justice Committee Formation -- We'd like to separate social justice from our very active Social Action Committee. So, we are looking for folks that would like to participate in a discussion about the formation of a Social Justice Committee. There could be one program a year or many more. That will be up to the committee. Please contact Stuart Aizenberg if you are interested.
This Weekend: Saturday Night at the Israeli Movies Discussion: "The Matchmaker" Saturday, October 9, 8:00 p.m.-- Join us for our first Israeli movie night of the year! Watch The Matchmaker at your leisure beforehand (you can watch it for free on Hoopla with most library cards, as well as on some other streaming platforms) then tune in for a lively discussion of the film. The Matchmaker mixes comedy with drama as it tells a coming-of-age story unlike any you've ever seen before.
Mussar Discussion Group, Thursday, October 14, 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. For those who are new to Mussar, contact Lynn Liebling or Kayla Shonberg to learn more about this spiritual practice and our Shir Hadash group.
Video Game Club via Zoom, Sunday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. - The Family Activity Committee is excited to invite our families to play Jackbox games with us. Jackbox is a series of party games and all you need is a computer of mobile device to play. All ages/ families are invited to play with us via Zoom. RSVP here; We will be sending out zoom links upon registration. We will also be deciding on games future meetings. For additional questions, please contact Elliott Simon.
Donate by October 21; In Person Event October 24 -- Help Those Experiencing Domestic Violence: In-Person and At-Home Options -- Luggage for Freedom returns with in-person and at-home ways to help people experiencing domestic violence. Toiletries, gallon-size ziplock bags, new sheets, new towels, and new blankets can be donated at various dropoff locations. From home, you can make dignity bags and/or no-sew blankets. Items can be dropped off at the synagogue or in Northbrook, Deerfield, or Highland Park by October 21. Additional details can be found here.
In person, come to the West Ridge Center in Highland Park to sort items and to pack suitcases and backpacks that will be delivered to domestic violence shelters. Shifts are on Sunday, October 24, either 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m.. Volunteers to deliver the suitcases and backpacks to domestic violence shelters also are needed; loading cars will begin at 1:45 p.m.. Due to COVID, you must register in advance for a shift; no walk-ins will be taken. Also, in-person volunteers must be vaccinated. Click here to register and for additional details.
Book Club Meeting via Zoom, Thursday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. -- For our October discussion, the Book Club is reading The Song of the Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning, a gripping historical novel that tells the little-known story of Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai during WWII.
New: Bird Watching at The Grove, Saturday, October 23, 8:30 a.m. -- Join us on October 23 at The Grove Nature Center, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, to view our feathered friends on their annual migration! Ed and Rebecca Rice will share their birding knowledge with us as we enjoy the quiet morning hour (which is when the birds are most active). Please contact Kayla Shonberg to let us know if you plan to come, or with any questions.
Soap Sack Introductory Meeting via Zoom, October 27, 7:30 p.m. -- Calling all Knitters and Crocheters! Come to an introductory meeting to learn about making soap sacks. This is part of a global project uniting knitters and crocheters who make soap sacks and then donate them (with a bar of soap in each one) to homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, relief efforts and social service agencies. For more information and patterns, visit SoapSacks.com. Let's talk about how we can get Shir Hadash members and friends involved in this worthwhile project. Please join a Zoom Introductory meeting on October 27th at 7:30 p.m. (Watch for Zoom link in upcoming newsletters.) Any questions, please reach out to Wendy Kopulsky.
New: Soup Kitchen Fundraiser -- Shir Hadash will sponsor 70 meals at an upcoming contactless soup kitchen on November 7 in Evanston. Patrons will receive a delicious, catered, individually boxed meal valued at $5.00 each, complete with entree, drink, vegetable, sides, fruit, and dessert. While we can't volunteer in person due to Covid, please consider making a donation so Shir Hadash can provide these meals. Click here and then select Social Action under Type, and write Soup Kitchen in Payment Notes. Thank you for helping those in need.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Sunday School in Session, October 10, 9:45 a.m. -- We look forward to seeing all our students at 9:45 a.m.
ADULT EDUCATION
Today: Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi via Zoom, October 7, 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, October 10: Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on most Sundays: - New Time! Hebrew Reading, 10:00 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. o
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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