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| This Week at BJBE |
November 24, 2014
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Dear Friends,
As the holiday shopping season begins, plan on doing your shopping at BJBE! The Sisterhood Holiday Boutique is Sunday, December 7 and features over 35 vendors. Our Judaica Shop is also stocked with many gift items perfect for people of all ages.
Don't forget to order your tickets for Fourtelling: Journeys, Stories and Songs, the concert on Saturday, December 6, featuring Beth Schafer, Julie Silver, Michelle Citrin and Peri Smilow. Tributes and ads in the program book are due this Wednesday. See below for information on pre-concert dinners at some of your favorite Deerfield restaurants.
The office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week. Shabbat services will be held Friday evening and Saturday morning, followed by Torah Study. There are no Hebrew or Religious school classes. The building will be closed on Sunday.
Wishing all the members of the BJBE community, to whom we are so grateful, a happy, healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Arlene
Arlene Mayzel
Executive Director
847-940-7575, ext. 118
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Symposium - The Book of Ezekiel, Tuesday, November 25, 10:00 - 11:30am. Instructor: Rabbi Jeffrey Weill, Ezra Habonim Niles Township Congregation, Skokie.
Men's Club popular Evening Study Sessions continue as Cantor Ross Wolman leads "Wolman Siddur in Study and Song," Monday, December 1, 7:30 to 9:00pm. Join us as we study the history of our liturgy and analyze how musical interpretations reflect the nuances of our sacred text. What's Prayer got to do with it; jTunes; Turn it up!!; Livin' on a prayer. Click here for information and registration. $5/session for Men's Club members (and women), $10/session for non-members. Click here for Men's Club application. Includes fruit, dessert & beverages. Questions? Contact Fred Beslow or by phone (847) 272-7359.
Symposium - The Book of Psalms, Tuesdays, December 2, 9 & 16, 10:00 - 11:30am. Instructor Rabbi Yehiel Poupko, Scholar-in-Residence at the JUF Chicago.
Please join us December 5-6 for an intimate weekend with Julie Silver, Peri Smilow, Beth Schafer, and Michelle Citrin! You've been singing their music - now get to know them and the stories behind their songs. We hope you will join us for the following:
Friday, December 5, 7:30pm - Shabbat Service featuring Beth Schafer and our multi-generational singers (see below to participate).
Saturday, December 6, 9:30am - Kol Shabbat service featuring Peri Smilow and Julie Silver followed by Torah Study and a beautiful Rabbi's Table luncheon.
Saturday, December 6, 7:30pm -- The weekend will culminate with an exciting and lively concert featuring all four of our wonderful Artists in Residence. Join us for a historic moment when four leading ladies of contemporary Jewish music come together for one special night to share their internationally acclaimed music and the stories of their personal Jewish journeys. To purchase tickets for the Saturday evening concert, please visit www.fourtelling.eventbrite.com. Sing Praises to the Women Who Have Inspired You! Our program book is dedicated to the women who have inspired and made a difference in your life. Please take this opportunity to acknowledge and honor them. Program Book Acknowledgement Order Form can be found on the registration website listed above. Ads will be accepted until November 26. Questions? Contact Daniella Lewis or by phone at 847-940-7575.
Pre-Concert Dinner Fundraiser, Saturday, December 6 at Dimitri's, Carsons, Boston Blackies and Cafe Abruzzo. Our heartfelt thanks to these fine local restaurants for agreeing to donate a percentage of the check totals of BJBE congregants back to the temple. A flyer is available for you to present at the restaurant. Reservations are recommended. For information, contact Judi Goode.
Sisterhood Holiday Boutique, Sunday, December 7, 9:00am - 3:00pm. With over 35 vendors there's something for everyone on your list including Judaica, clothing, jewelry, purses, scarves, home accessories and art. Do all of your shopping and stay for lunch, raffle prizes and a bake sale. You can shop while the children are at Sunday School and bring them over for lunch afterwards. This is one shopping event you won't want to miss! For more information or to volunteer to help email Jenn Kaiz. Click here for event flyer.
Life Transitions Series:
Thursday, December 11th, 7:30pm. "Where's My Next Move, and Can I Afford It," presented by Jim Ostach. C.F.A. Raymond James Financial Services and Barbara Sarasin, Geriatric Manager, CJE SeniorLife. Program open to the community. Reservations requested one week prior to each program: RSVP to Carol Berger. We invite you to attend these sessions for older adults in our community.
Sunday Morning Adult Learning - Sing a Song of Social Significance: Jewish Songwriters & American Popular Music, Sunday, December 14, 9:45 - 10:45am. This program has been postponed.
BJBE Sisterhood presents Mother/Daughter Book Club for girls 8-12 years old and any special lady in their life. Please join us as we discuss fantastic books with Jewish themes. No cost for Sisterhood members and $5 for non-members. Bring a nut-free lunch. RSVP to Marci Cohen. To review the book selection, contact Marci.
December 14, 12:30 - 1:30pm, Looking for Me by Betsy Rosenthal
Are you ready for some football? Please join the BJBE Men's Club for the Bears vs Saints on Monday Night Football, December 15, Kickoff Dinner at 6:30 PM at BJBE. $20/adult and $10/child, which includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages and a fun time. Please RSVP prior to 12/8/14 so we can plan accordingly to Dan Perlin or Todd Cohan. Click here for event and registration information.
Family Kallah 2015, January 30 - February 2. Please join Rabbi Kedar, Cantor Frost and Kelly Goldberg for a weekend of learning and connection at this year's Family Kallah. We'll head to OSRUI to explore Lights, Camera, Action: Gazing Into Our Souls. Children two years old and under are free. To register, please send your $100 deposit to BJBE by Wednesday, November 26. (Your balance in full is due by Wednesday, January 7.) Click here for registration information. Contact Jennifer Krasnik with questions.
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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.
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SERVICES
Shabbat Service, Friday, November 28, 7:30pm
Kol Shabbat, Saturday at 9:30am followed by Torah Study at 11:00am
Wednesday Morning Minyan; Our weekday morning Minyan meets in the BJBE Chapel from 6:45 - 7:15am.
Join us Wednesday at 6:45pm for the Musical Minyan led by Andy Dennen. This is a deeply spiritual way to transition into the evening, so stop by on your way home from work or on your way to a temple meeting to 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 minyans are held in the Chapel from 6:45 - 7:15pm. The Musical Minyans led by Soul Zimra are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month. The new Musical Minyans with videos and short films are held the second and fifth Wednesdays. Andy Dennen leads the Musical Minyan on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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.
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MORNINGS AT BJBE
Wednesday Morning Minyan: Our weekday morning Minyan meets in 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. No class this Thursday.
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
Help Continue Our Work in New Orleans! Join Rabbi Stoller, Kelly Goldberg, and fellow BJBE congregants in our seventh annual social action mission to New Orleans, March 12-15, 2015. We will continue to strengthen interfaith relationships with Christian and Jewish groups in the Crescent City, form new friendships within our BJBE community, and help rebuild communities in need. Together, we will also explore and enjoy the unique city of New Orleans.For more information, please contact Lara Kirts or Mike Goldberg.
PADS needs:winter coats; hats and gloves (children's, women's, men's);
underwear, bras and socks (children's, women's, men's); kitchen staples - decaf coffee, tea bags, dry lemonade mix, microwave popcorn,
hand sanitizer, plastic gloves for serving. Please drop off donations in the PADS bin in the Tzedakah nook. Looking for groups to prepare dinner for 50 on 1/25, 2/22 and 3/22. Questions? Contact Ruth Miller or by phone at 224-235-4042.
NOVEMBER TZEDAKAH
Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife has enhanced the lives of older adults and their families through a comprehensive network that includes housing, health care, community services, health and wellness education, life enrichment programs and applied research.
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CARING COMMUNITY
The Caring Community and CJE Senior Life are pleased to offer individual appointments at no charge with Senior Health Insurance Counselor, Esther Craven. Esther has over 25 years of experience at CJE. As a benefits specialist, she offers assistance and advocacy in areas of Medicare, health insurance and resources for retirement. Individual appointments with Esther Craven are available at BJBE on Monday,
November 24 from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Call Larisa in the temple office at 847-940-7575, x117 to schedule your appointment.
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Count Your Blessings (and pass them forward). Sisterhood would like to encourage you to take a minute to reflect on your life and all you have to be thankful for by making a contribution to Sisterhood to support our Temple and our members through the mitzvahs that we do. Click on this link and print the form to mark off your special blessings. Mail the "Count Your Blessings" sheet with your donation check payable to BJBE Sisterhood to:
Lynn Bernstein, 5251 Galitz, #212, Skokie, IL, 60077.
We need your help. WZO (World Zionist Organization) is about to hold elections for delegates to the WZC (World Zionist Congress) from Jan. 15 to April 30, 2015. If you care about a progressive Israel that supports all streams of Judaism, about rights for women, about allowing all Rabbis to do weddings, funerals, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, it is important to vote in this election. In the bags you receive when you leave Temple after Rosh Hashana services, you will find a pledge card. It is not a pledge for money, only a pledge to vote. Please fill it out, add a stamp on the back side and mail it back . It is important that the Reform Movement get the largest percentage of delegates to the Congress so that our influence carries the most weight in decision making. Your vote will help us reach that goal. Questions? Contact Lynn Wax or by phone at 847-965-3801.
Sisterhood helps the ARK! Jewel stamps are back! Please save the stamps you earn when buying groceries at the Jewel, and drop them in the box at BJBE in the Tzedakah nook. Please place the stamps in an envelope. Do not attach them to the cards distributed by the Jewel. The ARK will redeem your stamps for FREE Cuisinart cookware to be distributed to community members in need. Together we can help the ARK reach their goal of distributing 500 pieces of FREE cookware! Stamps must be dropped off by December 15. Together we can make a difference in the lives of the many Chicagoland Jews who receive much needed assistance from the ARK. Thank you for your support! Dolly DeCaro, Social Action Chair.
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.
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JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP
Gift giving problems solved at your Judaica Shop.
Free gift wrapping always.
Your Judaica Shop now has dozens of new kipot including Blackhawks, Bulls & Bears, new Chanukah menorahs, and beautiful Shabbat and Chanukah candles from Safed.
Preserve the memory of your wedding day with the shards of broken glass encased in a lovely and unique mezzuzza, kiddush cup, menorah or candlesticks. Your Judaica Shop can easily and reasonably take care of this for you. Contact Lynne Kleiman at 847-215-1357.
Fall Hours: Sunday 9:00 - 11:30am; Tuesday 4:00-6:30pm; Thursday 4:00-6:30pm; Friday, 6:45-7:30pm and after services. For information,
Lynne Kleiman 847-215-1357
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.
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Education Team
Sandy Robbins
(Youth and Family Engagement Director)
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Administrative Team
Daniella Lewis (Cantors' Assistant) (Accounting Manager)
(Events/Communications Coordinator) Jennifer Krasnik Administrative Assistant |
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Lay Leaders
Bonnie Litch
(President)
Sherri Wolff
(Sisterhood President)
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Contact Information
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Arlene Mayzel, Executive Director
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 940-7575
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