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This Week at BJBE

January 1, 2018

Dear Friends,
Warm up Friday night with our t'filah band. It may be cold outside, but the music is hot and will stir your soul!

Make it a DAY ON, not a DAY OFF! Honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in our 5th Annual Day of Service on January 15, 2018! Click here to sign up!
 
Never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Join the new, user-friendly Adult Bnai Mitzvah class that is
beginning to form. The class meets weekly for approximately a year, culminating with a group Bnai Mitzvah experience. For more information, call the BJBE office at 847.940.7575 or Phyllis Steiner at 847.729.7366.
                             Please see sections below for information on upcoming programs   
  
JLC classes resume January 9. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2018!
 
L'shalom,

Arlene

Arlene Mayzel
Executive Director
847-940-7575, ext. 118
 
 
Upcoming Programs  

Tuesday Symposium: History of the Jewish People, 10:00-11:30am.  The story of the Jewish people, our story, tells the story of the world. By studying the major memories, moments and movements of the Jewish people we can come to know ourselves and envision our future. We will experience the incredible Hall of History in our Jewish Learning Center - 200 feet of murals displaying hundreds of archival, museum quality photos, maps and documents.
January 9 - Great Sages of the Middle Ages led by Rabbi Michael Balinsky
January 16 - Kabbalah led by Cantor Rayna Green

Support Sisterhood, Wednesday, January 10 , Panera's in Deerfield, Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner and a portion of your purchase will go to Sisterhood. Remember to bring a copy of this flier to show the cashier.

Join Sisterhood at CRE8 Workshop, Wednesday, January 10, 7:00pm.  Do something fun for yourself after Hanukkah, winter break and New Years. Make your own unique toggle necklace and earrings. Treat yourself to dinner & a project!  Click here for more info or contact Gloria Marron847.272.6082.  Don't delay, only 30 spots are available for this special event. 

Sunday Adult Education - A Taste of Judaism. ..Judaism is more than just bagels. Join us for three classes on Jewish spirituality, ethics and community. Everyone is welcome: unaffiliated Jews, adult children of interfaith couples, individuals or couples from different faith backgrounds who are interested in learning more about Judaism, partners in interfaith relationships, or synagogue-goers looking to reinvigorate their relationship to Judaism.  January 14, 9:45am - 11:45am, led by Cantor Frost. 
Questions please contact  Joy Wasserman or 847.256.1818.

MLK Day of Service, Monday, January 15, 12:00pm. Make it a DAY ON, not a DAY OFF! Honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in our 5th Annual Day of Service! Click here to sign up. 
 
Support our teens going to Kolin & Israel at the Lou Malnati's Fundraising Giveback Event, Tuesday, January 16, 11:00am-10:00pm, Lou Malnati's Buffalo Grove. Watch for flyer next week.

Adult Trip to Israel October 8-17 led by Rabbi Karyn and Ezra Kedar. Highlights include exploring the Old City of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Hula Valley and the Dead Sea. Deposits are due January 17. For more information, please contact Leslie Block

Save the Dates to celebrate Purim at our annual sing along, shpiel & carnival on Sunday, February 22 and pot luck dinner, Megillah reading and social action project on February 28.

AIPAC Policy Conference 2018, March 4 - 6. Act now to join thousands of other pro-Israel activists for three of the most important days impacting Israel's future! Washington Convention Center. For more information about Policy Conference, or to register, click here.

Don't Stop 'BJBE'-lievin' at the Gala on Saturday, April 28. Save the Date!
 
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Shabbat Torah Study: Numbers, Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Talmud Study,
Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00am - Please note: there will be no Talmud Study on January 3,

  For more information about the Center for Adult Learning,contact
Andrew Abrams

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YOUTH PROGRAMS
You can always get information and talk with your Youth Group friends on their Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/BJBESYG/ .
 
All events take place at BJBE unless otherwise stated.  For questions or information about youth programs, please contact Cantor Rayna Green
 
SERVICES  
Friday, January 5, Mitzmor L'Shabbat, featuring our incomparable T'filah Band, 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 7:30am. Each week we pray in the intimate space of the Chapel with 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.  The weekday prayer melodies are  available here , although all are welcome to attend regardless of musical or prayerbook knowledge. 
   
Services in both the Sacred Hall and Sanctuary are 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.
DAYTIME AT BJBE  
Monday Canasta/Mahjong: The Sisterhood will host Canasta and Mahjong games weekly at 12:00pm. All are welcome to join in the fun. To participate, RSVP to Sharon Krivitzky and let her know which game you will be playing and if you can bring supplies. 

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ednesday Morning Minyan:   Our weekday morning Minyan meets from  6:45-7:30am  in the Chapel followed by Talmud Study. The weekday prayer melodies are available here. Note: Minyan will meet January 3. There will be no Talmud Study.

Mishkan Shalom, Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am 
Please join us each week for Mindfulness and Torah study based on weekly text, poetry and other contemplative readings. We all become one another's teachers as we build our own inner "mishkan" or sanctuary. We will learn to practice meditation so we can access how Torah affects our lives. Relax, renew and create space in your week. Come once, come weekly. If you have any questions, please contact Margot Andersen
trained at Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK  
We are collecting toiletries, hearing aids, glasses, printer cartridges, and batteries, and new kids' hats and gloves. These much-needed items will be donated to Families Helping Families of Chicagoland, and will be distributed to kids in our community.  We are NOT collecting used clothing at this time. Thank you for your generous donations. 
 
January Tzedakah
The Ark
Each year, The ARK cares for 4,000 people who come from all facets of the Chicagoland Jewish community. They provide  a safety net for those in need by providing vital human services within a framework of Jewish values and laws.
CARING COMMUNITY 
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, 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   
Volunteers needed for the Purim Carnival. Do a little or do a lot - the choice is yours!  Please contact Todd Jackson to volunteer.

Help BJBE while you shop!  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support BJBE every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at AmazonSmile (using either your Amazon or AmazonPrime account), you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price back to BJBE. Once you've selected Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. For more information about AmazonSmile click here.

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 Erica Stone
or by phone at 847-940-7575.   
JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP     
New and exciting merchandise in the Judaica Shop. 
Gift giving season never ends. Always Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, new home and more. Or treat yourself to a lovely selection of Israeli created jewelry. Your Judaica Shop can fill all those needs and with free gift wrapping why go anywhere else.  

Shop hours are 30 minutes prior to and after Friday Night Services, Sundays 9:30 to 11:30 AM, Wednesdays 4:30 to 6:30 PM (during Religious School) and by special appointment by calling Lynne 847-528-1359.

A fun and easy way to meet other BJBE members is by working in the shop.  We will train you and a team member is always with you.  For info call Arlene at 224-676-1112.
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Contact Information

Arlene Mayzel, Executive Director

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

1201 Lake Cook Road

Deerfield, IL 60015

(847) 940-7575