This Week at BJBE - May 25, 2015

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This Week at BJBE

May 25, 2015

Dear Friends,

On Sunday, BJBE is proud to be the site of two programs related to different aspects of Jewish families. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago presents the Jewish Grandparents Symposium: Connecting With Our Grandchildren, Sharing Our Gifts from 9:00am - 3:00pm. At 4:00pm, the Jewish Center for Addiction presents Freedom Song, a transformative musical about addiction in Jewish families.

Please see below for information on these and other upcoming programs.

We look forward to celebrating the B'nai Mitzvah of Allison Berkowitz and Jonah Perlin at the morning service this Saturday, and the B'nai Mitzvah of Andrew Geffen and Jonah Hopkins at our Havdalah Service. Mazel tov to Allison, Jonah, Andrew, Jonah and their families.

The temple office will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

L'shalom

Arlene

Arlene Mayzel

Executive Director

847-940-7575, ext. 118

[email protected]

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Camp-style Music Minyan and Burger Night Supper Club for Young Families, Wednesday May 27 6:00 - 7:15 pm. 6:00pm BBQ: beef & veggie burgers, mac & cheese, ranch salad, grilled vegetables. 6:45pm Minyan: sing-along service with song leader Nadav Simon. 7:15pm Dessert. RSVP for dinner to Susie Diamond or 847-945-2850.

Jewish Grandparent Symposium: Connecting with our Grandchildren, Sharing Our Gifts, Sunday, May 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Congregation BJBE. Key note speaker: H. Steven Moffic, MD and numerous breakout sessions. Sponsored by GIFTS, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Click here for information and to register.

Jewish Center for Addiction presents Freedom Song, Sunday, May 31, 4:00 - 5:30pm at BJBE. This transformative musical shatters the myth of Jews being immune to addiction and is performed by cast members who are all in recovery. This performance is appropriate for high school age youth and adults. Admission is free; click here to advance register or call 847.745.5422.

Women's Israel Trip Meeting, Monday, June 1, 7;00pm. Please join us to learn more about a special women's trip next year. For information contact Chime Costello.

BJBE Annual Meeting, Wednesday, June 3, 7:00pm. To support our partnership, Glenkirk will be offering coffee and cake at 6:30pm in the Beit Cafe. Have a voice in the BJBE Community! We need a quorum to vote on constitutional amendments. Other business includes approval of the 2015/16 board slate and budget, and important updates on temple activities and plans.

Leadership Shabbat, Friday, June 5, 7:30pm. Please join us for this important and lively tefilah band service, which includes the installations of our next president, Gary Schaffel, the 2015/16 Board of Trustees and Sisterhood Board. We will also be honoring our volunteers with a special blessing. Celebratory oneg following service.

Come join BJBE After Hours for Food and Fun! Saturday, June 6, 7:30pm, Boston Blackies, 405 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. After Hours is a social group for parents of school-age (and younger) kids who are looking for some adult time - to eat, relax and enjoy meeting other BJBE adults. For information and to RSVP, contact Beth Sattler by May 30.

Sisterhood Mah Jongg and Canasta: Save the following dates to join Sisterhood in playing Mah Jongg (2015 card) or Canasta at BJBE.

RSVP for Mah Jongg to Terry Sachsel and for Canasta to Sharon Sabin.

Monday, June 15 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 16 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 11 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sisterhood Book Group, Wednesday, June 17, 7:30pm. The group will be discussing My Wish List by Gregoire Delacourt. Questions? Please contact Hedda Schless.

Post Carpool Club Summer Brunch & a Movie, June 28, 11:00am at BJBE. Join us for a special showing of When Comedy Went to School, with a lively discussion about the "Great Ones" of comedy, led by our own Alan Pearlman. Please invite your friends. Reservations are due to Carol Berger by June 18. Cost: $15.00 for members; guests $18.00 each. Full details of all the PCP summer events in the mid-month mailer.

Most members of this group are 65+. It's a great way to get to know other fun loving "mature" members of BJBE. For further information or to share ideas for future programming, please contact Carol Berger or 847 205-9793.

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Torah Study: The Book of Exodus, Instructors Rabbi Karyn Kedar and Rabbi Brian Stoller, Saturdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Talmud Study: Tractate Berakhot (Blessings) Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:00am; Instructor Rabbi Brian Stoller

Visit the Adult Education Archives on our website to view select programs.

For more information about the Center for Adult Learning, contact Karyn Benson.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

For questions or information about youth programs, please contact

Kelly Goldberg.

SERVICES

Shabbat Service, Friday, May 29, 7:30pm

Mizmor L'Shabbat/Leadership Shabbat, Friday, June 5, 7:30pm

Shabbat mornings feature our Kol Shabbat service at 9:30am followed by Torah Study at 11:00am.

Wednesday Morning Minyan : Begin your day in a beautiful and powerful way by attending our Wednesday morning Minyan from 6:45am to 7:15am. Each week we pray in the intimate space of the Chapel with Rabbi Stoller and a supportive, welcoming group. Experience a prayer service grounded in communal song, thought-provoking liturgy, and deep silence, followed by camaraderie over bagels and coffee. Morning Minyan participants have commented that this worship has connected to their lives in many unexpected and transformative ways. For more information, contact Rabbi Stoller. The weekday prayer melodies are available here, although all are welcome to attend regardless of musical or prayerbook knowledge.

Join us Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:15pm in the Chapel for Musical Minyan. This is a deeply spiritual way to transition into the evening. Make it part of your weekly worship. Experience beautiful music, pray together in community and be present for fellow congregants who need to say Kaddish for a loved one. All Wednesday evening Music Minyans are led with creativity and harmony by talented members of our congregation and special guests. The musical group Soul Zimra; Andy Dennen, Marcus Newman, and Gary Schaffel lead on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Susan Diamond leads sing-along style using video and short films on the second and fifth Wednesdays. Fourth Wednesdays are reserved for our younger musical congregants. Every Musical Minyan is a joy-filled experience you don't want to miss.

Services in both the Sacred Hall and Sanctuary are now streamed.. To view our live or recorded streams, please click here. You may have to watch an initial commercial before the stream begins, but this is a free and open program accessible to anyone. To access: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bjbelive.
Questions? Click here to contact Arlene Mayzel.

MORNINGS AT BJBE

W ednesday Morning Minyan: Our weekday morning Minyan meets i n the BJBE Chapel from 6:45 - 7:15am. Contact Rabbi Stoller for an audio CD of the weekday prayer melodies.

Thursday T'ai Chi Ch'uan: We offer a weekly Thursday morning T'ai Chi class led by Dr. Drew Serlin at 7:30am. There is no charge for these classes.

SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK

Please support Sisterhood's social action project to collect needed items for the Ark. We are accepting donations of aluminum foil, quart size Ziploc freezer bags, tissues, deodorant and feminine hygiene products. Look for the bin in the tzedakah nook with the Ark label.

We are not collecting used clothing at this time. However, we are collecting toiletries, batteries, hearing aids, eyeglasses, ink cartridges, and cell phones in addition to the project for the Ark mentioned above.

May Tzedakah

Jewish Federation Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

The "Jewish Federation Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund" was established to serve as a vehicle for our community to provide humanitarian aid to those affected by this disaster. This assistance will be distributed on the ground primarily through JDC and IsraAID. The Jewish Federation will not deduct any administrative costs; 100% of proceeds will go directly to meet the needs of survivors. Community members can contribute online by clicking on the link above, donate by calling 312.444.2869 or by sending a check payable to Jewish Federation Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund to 30 S. Wells Street. #3015, Chicago, IL 60606

CARING COMMUNITY

Brushstrokes: Discover your creative self and your compassionate self! Bring your curiosity and your adventurous spirit! The very action of doing something different invites us to accept and embrace ourselves. We will learn to paint beautiful leaves and integrate mindfulness. This promises to be a unique, fun and relaxing experience.

Marla Snyder teaches a class called "Watercolor for Those Who Don't Think They Can" in surrounding communities and is the Studio Art teacher at Chicagoland Jewish High School. Margot Andersen is a social worker and resilience builder for the challenges of daily living. All art supplies will be provided. Cost is $40.00. Tuesdays, July 21st and 28th 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Please contact Margot Andersen to register.

BJBE's Caring Community is a team of volunteers who can act as your extended family when your family needs additional support. Caring Community provides the following services: home delivered meals in times of need, transportation to/from temple or a medical appointment, phone support for people who are ill or lonely, senior education and caregiver support, chicken or vegetable soups (always available in the kitchen!) and a virtual food pantry. To access these services confidentially, please call Gloria Kaiz at 847-945-3741.

BJBE is certified as a Safer Synagogue by Jewish Community Abuse Resources, Education & Solutions (JCARES). Our leadership has been trained in understanding the impact of abuse across the lifespan and improving access to support for congregants experiencing abusive situations. For more information, please contact the clergy at 847-940-7575.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We have had many requests to form an interest group around the subject of divorce. We are currently looking for participants who would be interested in discussing this topic and helping to influence the direction and purpose of this group. Please email Sherry Rundell for additional information or to be included in the kickoff meeting.

Book BJBE for your upcoming celebration!! Your spiritual home is also a premier venue with beautiful reception space in the Village Center, Sacred Hall and Courtyard. With completion of the Sanctuary, we have new opportunities available for you to celebrate your special events at BJBE. For information and reservations, contact Event Coordinator Gayle Jan or by phone at 847.940.7575.

JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP

Your Judaica Shop has received a large shipment of candles from Safed in all colors--boxes of 12 Shabbat candles and packages of 2 tapers 7.5" and 10" in all colors. Lovely and meaningful to have in your home.

Hours: Sunday 9:30 - 11:30am; Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm; Thursday 4:30-6:30pm; Friday, 6:45-7:30pm and after services. For information, contact Lynne Kleiman, 847-215-1357 or Irene Schatz, 847-729-8812

Looking for a fun and easy way to meet other BJBE members? How about helping out in the Judaica Shop? Don't worry -- we will train you. For information, please call Arlene Wineberg, 224-676-1112.