Shir Hadash News -- May 19, 2022

 

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue

Shir Hadash News -- May 19, 2022

For assistance, contact: Shir Hadash office, admin@shir-hadash.org, 847 498 8218 Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow, rabbi@shir-hadash.org, 847 525 7746 (mobile) President Stuart Aizenberg, president@shir-hadash.org, 847 840 7895 (mobile) Comments or questions about the newsletter: committee.communications@shir-hadash.org. PLEASE NOTE: Revised Covid Policy The Board of Directors adopted the recommendations of the Covid Task Force and our policies have been updated ( Read Here ). We continue to be focused on the health and safety of all members and guests.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT-A-GLANCE

Creative Worship and Ritual Friday: Shabbat Hybrid Service (In-Person and Zoom) May 20, 7:30 p.m. Next Week: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom) May 27, 6:15 p.m. Upcoming Services: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom) June 3, 6:15 p.m. Shavu'ot Dinner, Multigenerational Service and Study (Hybrid), June 4, 5:30 p.m. Shabbat Service and SHED Talk (Zoom), June 10, 7:30 p.m. Shinshin B'nai Mitzvah The Rabbi's Corner "In the Image of God" Membership News and Events Annual Meeting (Zoom), May 22, 10:15 a.m. Office Closed, May 30 and June 6 Security Committee Volunteers Needed Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, June 5, 11:00 a.m. MOSH/WISH Go to Pinstripes, June 12, 4:30 p.m. Greater Chicago Jewish Festival, June 12, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Book Club Discusses Evergreen, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Religious School Last Day of School May 22 Adult Education Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eitan (Zoom), Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.  Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes (Zoom)  Hebrew Reading: No Classes May 22 or 29 Torah and Jewish Philosophy: No Class May 22; Class Resumes May 29, 10:00 a.m. Ongoing Fundraisers Restaurants, SHOP Shir Hadash, iGive, and Amazon Smile Donate to Shir Hadash

CREATIVE WORSHIP & RITUAL

To join Shir Hadash services via Zoom, Click here  (Meeting ID 869 2916 5393, Passcode 757767, Dial-in 312 626 6799)  Tomorrow: Shabbat Evening Hybrid Service (In-Person and Zoom) Friday May 20, 7:30 p.m. -- Hear updates from the Reconstructing Judaism movement from Shir Hadash leaders who attended the convention in March. Next Week: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom) Friday May 27, 6:15 p.m. -- Rabbi Eitan leads a 20 minute Zoom service as we bless our families, the wine and the challah for Shabbat dinner at home. He also will share some "golden oldies" -- 78 rpm recordings of Jewish music played on his Sonora gramophone. Upcoming: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom) Friday June 3, 6:15 p.m. Shavu'ot Dinner, Multigenerational Service and Study (Hybrid), Saturday June 4, 5:30 p.m. Shabbat Service and SHED Talk (Zoom), Friday June 10, 7:30 p.m. Israeli Shinshin B’nai Mitzvah  -- This past Saturday we held joyous B’nai Mitzvah for six young ladies that were part of a group of 11 Shinshin that served in the Chicago area for the past year. A Shinshin is an 18-year-old Israeli emissary who defers their army service for one year to volunteer in Jewish communities abroad with the goal of educating people of all ages about Israel and Israeli culture.

THE RABBI'S CORNER

Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow May 20-21, 2022 / 20 Iyar 5781 / 35 Omer Shabbat Behar Torah: Leviticus 25:1-26:2 / Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6 - 32:27   “In the Image of God”   Dear Friends,   Why is the Torah so concerned with creating fairness between buyer and seller?  In this week’s Torah portion, a discussion about the buying and selling of property becomes a religious principle of ‘not wronging one another.’  In the story of creation, we are told that humanity was created b’tzelem Elohim - in the image of God.  Thus, if each one of us is created in the image of God, then to wrong one another is to blemish the image of God....  Continue reading Rabbi Eitan's weekly Torah reflections on our website.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS & EVENTS

Shir Hadash Annual Meeting (Zoom), Sunday May 22, 10:15 a.m. -- Our Annual Meeting is this Sunday from 10:15 – 11:45 AM on Zoom. The meeting will be a webinar format like last year. The Zoom link & passcode will be emailed to our members on Sunday morning.  Additionally, shortly after the meeting begins, another email will be sent to you with the voting link. We will be voting on the budget for next year, open Board positions and bylaws changes. A quorum is needed in order to enact business. You will have a window to log in and vote, that will run from the start of the meeting until later in the day. Logging in and voting on May 22 is the preferred method as doing so enables us to count you toward the quorum required. Thank you for your participation. Office Holiday Closures -- Please note that the synagogue office will be closed on May 30 for Memorial Day and June 6 for Shavu'ot. Security Team Needs Volunteers -- Shir Hadash has a security action plan and equipment. We were talking about implementing training and did a bit before Covid hit. Now, it’s time to get back to implementing our plan. We need volunteers willing to help. Please contact President, Stuart Aizenberg if interested – 847-840-7895 / President@shir-hadash.org. Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, Sunday June 5, 11:00 a.m. -- Shir Hadash will again be marching in the Parade as we did prior to Covid.  We may also have an information table in the park after the parade. Please contact Lynne Arons if you’d like to march and/or help out at our table: 847-732-7001 / lynnearons1@gmail.com . MOSH/WISH Go to Pinstripes, Sunday June 12, 4:30 p.m. -- MOSH (Men of Shir Hadash) & WISH (Women in Shir Hadash) invite you to an adult event at Pinstripes in Northbrook!  We are meeting at the indoor Bocce ball courts for Bocce, food, drinks, and conversation. Food and drink, including Happy Hour, are available for purchase and Bocce ball is optional for an additional $7.00/pp payable at the Restaurant. Greater Chicago Jewish Festival, Sunday June 12 -- The largest Jewish cultural event in Chicagoland features live music, artwork, Kosher food, and a wide variety of organizations and activities. Complete details at  https://jewishfestival.org/ . Book Club Discusses Evergreen (Zoom), Thursday June 16, 7:30 p.m. -- The Shir Hadash Book Club is reading the novel Evergreen by Belva Plain. Join us for a lively virtual discussion; RSVP to be sent the Zoom link.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Sunday School -- Our last day of classes for this school year will be Sunday, May 22. Have a wonderful summer!

ADULT EDUCATION

Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi (Zoom), Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.:  Click here for the Zoom link (Meeting ID: 864 5148 8826, Passcode: 6121824) 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:  Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on most Sundays: Hebrew Reading, No Classes May 22 or 29.  Click here for the Zoom link.  (Meeting number: 939 6160 1054, PW: Ski5cF , Dial-in : 312 626 6799.) For more information, contact Steve Lewin.  Torah and Jewish Philosophy, No Class May 22; Class Resumes May 29 at 10:00 a.m.Click here for the Zoom link (Meeting ID: 837 7378 0849; Passcode 756071, Dial-in 312 626 6799.) If you would like to participate, contact Fred Andes.

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS

No-Cost Ways to Support Shir Hadash -- There are several fundraising opportunities to support Shir Hadash without spending anything extra! Click here to learn about restaurant dine-and-donate programs, SHOP Shir Hadash gift cards, and iGive and Amazon Smile rebate donations.

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