Shir Hadash News - July 21, 2022

 

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue

Shir Hadash News -- July 21, 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. COVID Policy Update Effective Immediately:  Shir Hadash continues to be focused on the health and safety of all members and guests. You must be vaccinated to attend in-person events.  We are using an honor system.  Vaccination cards will no longer be checked.  Attend only if you are symptom- free and have not been in contact with anyone with COVID. All other provisions of our policy remain the same and can be viewed here.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT-A-GLANCE

Creative Worship and Ritual Friday: Shabbat Evening Service (Hybrid), July 22, 7:30 p.m. "Ask the Rabbi" Next Week: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom), July 29, 6:15 p.m. Upcoming Weeks: Multigenerational Shabbat Under the Stars (Hybrid), August 5, 7:00 p.m. Erev Tisha B'Av Service (Zoom) August 6, 7:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Zoom) August 12, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning with Blessing of Animals (In-Person) August 13, 10:00 a.m Urgent Request: Zoom Hosts Needed! The Rabbi's Corner "Fighting City Hall" Membership News and Events Volunteers Needed - Join a Committee! Membership Renewal Links Now Open Tzedakah for Highland Park Parade Victims New Singers Welcome! Lahaka High Holidays Rehearsal (In-Person), July 27, 7:00 p.m.   RSVP by July 26: Poolside BBQ Bash, July 30, 6:00 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Women's Group (In-Person), August 1, 7:00 p.m. National Night Out, August 2, 5:30 p.m. August 18, 7:30 p.m.The Muralist, Book Club (Zoom):  Save the Date! Shir Hadash Picnic, August 21 Religious School Welcome our New Director of Lifelong Learning! Sunday School Fall Registration Now Open ​​​​​​​Adult Education Sunday Morning Adult Ed Classes (Zoom)  Hebrew Reading:  Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Torah and Jewish Philosophy:  No Class July 24; Resumes July 31, 10:00 a.m. Ongoing Fundraisers No-Cost Opportunities to Help Shir Hadash: Restaurant Fundraisers, 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)  Friday: Shabbat Evening Service (Hybrid), July 22, 7:30 p.m. -- "Ask the Rabbi" Bring your questions about the Shabbat worship service, the meaning of the prayers, why we do things as we do, and just about anything else in Judaism. Next Week: Shabbat Dinner Blessings (Zoom), July 29, 6:15 p.m. -- Join us for a 20-minute Zoom service to welcome Shabbat at home. Rabbi Eitan will share some vintage recordings on his Edison Fireside cylinder phonograph. Upcoming Weeks: Multigenerational Shabbat Under the Stars (Hybrid), August 5, 7:00 p.m. Erev Tisha B'Av Service (Zoom) August 6, 7:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Zoom) August 12, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning with Blessing of Animals (In-Person) August 13, 10:00 a.m. Urgent Request: Zoom Hosts Needed -- We are in danger of not being able to provide services on Zoom because we are lacking volunteers to host.  The first service potentially impacted is tomorrow evening, July 22.   We have two types of services, Zoom only and Hybrid (in person and Zoom). If you can watch Zoom only services, then you can learn to host them. It's really easy.  Hybrid is a little more complicated and requires that you be in person at the synagogue.  That said, it's not rocket science and we will be happy to teach new volunteers.   We have plans to include a virtual option for High Holiday services but cannot at this point guarantee anything beyond that. Contact President Stuart Aizenberg If you are potentially interested in helping:  president@shir-hadash.org ​​​​​​​ or 847-840-7895.

THE RABBI'S CORNER

Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Eitan Weiner-Kaplow July 22-23, 2022 / 24 Tammuz 5782 Shabbat Pinchas Torah: Numbers 25:10 - 30:1     Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3   “Fighting City Hall”   Dear Friends,   “You can’t fight City Hall,” goes the old saying. Is that true?  In this week’s Torah portion, an Israelite named Tselofehad died leaving no male heir.  Thus, his five daughters sued for the right to inherit from their father. With no tradition of women inheriting, what was to be done.  The Torah tells us of how Moses consulted with God and a new rule was created allowing women to inherit in this situation.  The daughters won their case! ...  Continue reading Rabbi Eitan's weekly Torah reflections on our website. ​​​​​​​

MEMBERSHIP NEWS & EVENTS

Volunteers Needed: Join a Committee! Pretty much every committee and task force could use help.  We are not a congregation that can afford the paid staff needed to do everything.  We have depended on volunteers since our founding and still need to.  Examples: we are starting a Security Committed and need help.  Marketing and Social Action have no chairpersons leading those efforts. We'd love to start a Social Justice committee but need a champion.  Contact President Stuart Aizenberg for more information and/or if you want to help:  president@shir-hadash.org or 847-840-7895.  Membership Renewal Now Open-- Click here to renew your membership and to enroll your children in religious school. Please contact the office if you have any questions: Admin@shir-hadash.org or 847-498-8218. Tzedakah for Highland Park Parade Victims -- We are collecting tzedakah to help the Highland Park Parade victims. All donations will be distributed directly to those who were seriously injured and the families of the deceased via Victims First, a nonprofit that aids victims of mass shootings. 100 percent of donations to the Victims First Highland Park Parade Victims Fund will go to the victims, and your donation is tax deductible. Donate at the synagogue's tzedakah box, online by clicking here, or by mailing a check. Checks should be made out to Victims First, with "Highland Park Parade Victims" in the memo line, and mailed to Victims First, 4195 Chino Hills Parkway #593, Chino Hills, CA 91709. If you have any questions, email Lisa Burton Radzely. 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. RSVP by July 26:   Poolside BBQ Bash, Saturday, July 30, 6:00 p.m. -- Mark your calendar for a fun evening of dining and schmoozing, hosted by Mehran Farahmandpour. Get to know new Shir Hadash friends over wine, Kosher hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers, and dessert. Bring your swimsuit if you like! Details and RSVP info on the event page.  Rosh Chodesh Women's Group (In-Person), August 1, 7:00 p.m. -- Get together with old friends and make new ones by participating in the ancient Jewish custom of celebrating the new moon each month. We invite all women to join us in a monthly gathering for discussions, brief prayers, meditations, and socializing. We will meet at Michele Rose's home; RSVP on the event page for the address. National Night Out, Tuesday August 2, 5:30 p.m. -- Shir Hadash will be participating in this community event presented by the Wheeling Park District and police department. Come help us connect with our neighbors at the Heritage Park Pavilion, 201 Community Drive, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. More info on the Park District website. Book Club (Zoom) The Muralist, Thursday August 18, 7:30 p.m. -- Join the Book Club for a virtual discussion of the novel The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro. Save the Date! Shir Hadash Picnic, August 21 -- Plans are underway for the return of our annual picnic. Mark your calendar for the afternoon of August 21 and watch for more info coming soon!

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Welcome our New Director of Lifelong Learning! Say hello to Lauren Comm, who has joined the Shir Hadash staff as Director of Lifelong Learning. Lauren has a master’s degree in Education and studied at the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. She has worked extensively at a number of area Synagogues as a Hebrew and Judaic Studies teacher, as well as a B’nai Mitzvah teacher for the last eighteen years. She lives in Fox River Grove with her husband Bradley and their three sons, Grayson, Landon, and Cooper. Some of you may recognize Lauren, as she worked with us on children's programming several years ago. We are delighted to have her back at Shir Hadash! Please reach out to her at dir-lifelong-learning@shir-hadash.org. Register Now for Sunday School! Fall registration is now open along with membership renewal; click here to register.

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. We are focusing on reading prayers for the High Holiday. All congregants are welcome.  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. No class July 24; class resumes July 31. 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 Help 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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