Shir Hadash News - June 30, 2022

 

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue

Shir Hadash News -- June 30, 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. Shir Hadash continues to be focused on the health and safety of all members and guests. Click here to review our current COVID policies.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT-A-GLANCE

Creative Worship and Ritual No Shabbat Services July 1 Saturday: Hot Tub Havdalah, July 2, 7:00 p.m. Next Week: Multigenerational Green Space Shabbat Service (Hybrid), July 8, 7:00 p.m. Upcoming: Shabbat Evening Service (Zoom), July 15, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service (Hybrid), July 22, 7:30 p.m. The Rabbi's Corner "Demagogues" Membership News and Events Holiday Office Hours: Closed July 4 & 5 ​​​​​​​Security Team Needs Volunteers "Saturday Night at the Movies" Discussion (Zoom), July 9, 7:30 p.m. Schaumburg Boomers Baseball, July 10, 1:00 p.m. Membership Cycle Starts in July New Singers Welcome! Lahaka High Holidays Rehearsal (In-Person), July 27, 7:00 p.m.   Recent Events: Photos and Highlights from June Programs Adult Education Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes (Zoom)  Hebrew Reading:  10:00 a.m. Torah and Jewish Philosophy:  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)  No Shabbat Service July 1 -- Enjoy celebrating Shabbat at home. Hot Tub, Havdalah, and S'mores! Saturday, July 2, 7:00 p.m. -- Enjoy a summer evening with your Shir Hadash friends on Lise & Sandi Schleicher’s deck, with snacks, drinks, and yummy s’mores. The address is 2384 Dehne Road in Northbrook. We will celebrate Havdalah and Rabbi Eitan will share a mini-concert of popular songs. Please RSVP via the event page. Multigenerational Dinner & Hybrid Shabbat Service, July 8, Dinner 6:00 p.m., Service 7:00 p.m. -- Join Shir Hadashniks of all ages for a Shabbat cookout and outdoor service. We'll start at 6:00 p.m. with dinner blessings for a BBQ with burgers and hot dogs (including vegetarian options). If you're coming for dinner, please RSVP via the event page by July 6. Then we'll celebrate Shabbat with a family-friendly hybrid service (in-person in our greenspace and also on Zoom), followed by snacks and s'mores around the campfire. Upcoming Weeks: Shabbat Evening Service (Zoom), July 15, 7:30 p.m. -- "Shabbat Service Pillars Series" Shabbat Evening Service (Hybrid), July 22, 7:30 p.m. -- "Ask the Rabbi"

THE RABBI'S CORNER

Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow   July 1-2, 2022 / 3 Tammuz 5782 Shabbat Korah Torah: Numbers 16:1 - 18:32  /  Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14 - 12:22   “Demagogues”   Dear Friends,   Was Moses amongst the dictators?  Afterall, Moses wasn’t elected by the people.  He ruled by decree and commanded allegiance to God’s pronouncements. What does Judaism teach about demagogues and authoritarian leaders?. ... Continue reading Rabbi Eitan's weekly Torah reflections on our website. ​​​​​​​

MEMBERSHIP NEWS & EVENTS

​​​​​​​ Holiday Hours - Happy 4th of July! We wish you a safe and fun holiday. The synagogue office will be closed July 4 & 5. 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. Saturday Night at the Movies Discussion: "Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal" (Zoom), Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. --  Click here for Zoom link (Meeting ID: 833 5468 6227 Passcode: 389819) Join us for a fun discussion of this interesting documentary that looks at Jewish history through the lens of Jewish foods of Montreal. The film should be viewed prior to the discussion (available here in exchange for a donation). Contact Burton Kopulsky, bkopulsk@chicagobooth.edu, with any questions. Schaumburg Boomers Baseball with Shir Hadash, Sunday, July 10, 1:00 p.m. -  See a great game and raise some money for the shul! Join us and see the Boomers take on the Windy City Thunderbolts. We’ll sit together on the lawn. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and strollers. Tickets are $11 for adults and children 2+ (children under 2 years are free).  New Singers Welcome!  Lahaka High Holidays Rehearsals Start Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. -- Shir Hadash's adult choir the Lahaka returns in-person for this year's High Holidays, under the direction of Marek Rachelski. We’d love to have you participate. We provide sheet music and learning tracks for all members. The first rehearsal will be on July 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Shir Hadash.  Contact Maggie Cain, magcain@mac.com for more information. Membership Renewal News Coming Soon-- Today, June 30, is the last day of the Shir Hadash Fiscal Year.  Next week you'll get more information about membership renewal which is planned to launch on July 12.

RECENT EVENTS

It's been a busy summer at Shir Hadash so far! Check out these highlights from recent events and join us for more fun opportunities to build relationships with our community.  Outdoor Shabbat Service - At our June 17 Shabbat Service in the greenspace, we honored our departing education director Rachel Goldberg, the retiring Board members, and the incoming Board.  We ended the service with an ice cream truck that was enjoyed by all.     Mosh/Wish at Pinstripes -- After a spirited game, the WISH Team defeated the MOSH in bocce ball. We enjoyed food, drinks and socializing!    Shabbat Bike Ride & Torah Study: Members joined Rabbi Eitan on a Shabbat morning ride on the Des Plaines River Trail to the Captain Daniel Wright Woods, where Lynn Liebling led our Torah study session. Shavuot -- More than 20 members joined us for Shavuot in person. They enjoyed blintzes generously donated by the Andes family and cheesecake donated by Stuart Aizenberg. Following the fressing, we had a lovely service and then three study sessions. Our new VP of Education, Adam Gross spoke on the Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning, and Judaism. Rabbi Eitan taught us about Sefaria, a living library of Jewish texts online. Caryn and Joe McArdle made us all jealous talking about and sharing pictures from their trip to Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Istanbul. Kabbalat Shabbat and SHED Talk -- After a lovely brief service, we heard a fascinating talk by Sean Fisher-Rohde about Astronomy and his new role as a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Sunday School is currently on summer break.

ADULT EDUCATION

Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi --  The Rabbi's weekly discussion group is on summer hiatus and will resume August 11. Virtual Adult Ed Sunday Morning Programs:  Adults are welcome to join in the following adult education programs on most Sundays: Hebrew Reading, Sundays 10:00 a.m.  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, Sundays 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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