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| This Week at BJBE |
August 7, 2017 |
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Dear Friends,
Join Rabbi Fenster for a lively discussion and a drink at Torah on Tap, Wednesday at The Beer Market in Vernon Hills.
This Thursday is BJBE's second Family Night at Max & Benny's. Cantor Green and Missy Bell will provide a fun evening of music, art and community.
Save the Date: Monday, August 21, Congressman Brad Schneider returns to BJBE with a Middle East update.
Please see sections below for information on these and other programs
Opportunities to make a Difference.
It's easy and feels great to do a mitzvah for fellow congregants who need our help. Right now BJBE's Caring Community is seeking two co-chairs for its Meal Delivery program, and additional volunteer drivers for its Transportation Assistance program. With nearby volunteers assisting them, Meal Delivery co-chairs help organize the preparation and delivery of meals to members experiencing a hardship. Volunteer drivers, when willing and available, help transport congregants to/from BJBE or to/from medical appointments. To learn more or volunteer please contact Dale Busch or Michael Erdman.
Please contact the BJBE office if you haven't received your High Holy Days ticket information in the mail.
Arlene Mayzel
Executive Director
847-940-7575, ext. 118
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Summer Events for Prospective Members! Mark your calendars and make plans to bring friends, family and neighbors who are looking for a spiritual home. BJBE has an array of events to introduce prospective members to our vibrant BJBE community.
Click here for a flyer to share.
Sisterhood Re-Sale
, today (Monday) from 12:00pm - 7:00pm.
Great end-of-the-sale bargains!
Wednesday, August 9, 7:00pm - join our clergy for a lively discussion and a drink at Torah on Tap! The Beer Market, 1270 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills.
Appetizers will be provided, pay for your own drinks. 21+, please!
RSVP to
Anne Robbin
or by phone 847.940.7575. BJBE congregants are encouraged to bring friends to introduce to our community.
Click here
for additional information.
Thursday, August 10, 5:00-8:00pm. Don't miss our second Max and Benny's Family Night with BJBE!
Join BJBE clergy and staff in the back party room which is reserved just for families - there will be an art project, songs, $5 kids meals, and a sundae bar for the whole family! The room can fill up fast so make sure to call ahead and reserve a space! Families are responsible for their own dinner. Max and Benny's, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook.
Sisterhood Book Club, Tuesday, August 15, 12:00 -1:30pm.
Hedda Schless will be facilitating a discussion on
A Back Pack, A Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka by Lev Golinkin. All are welcome to join us. Feel free to bring your lunch and join in the lively discussion.
Monday, August 21, 7:30pm. We are pleased to welcome Congressman Brad Schneider, IL 10th Congressional District, for a briefing on his recent trip to Israel with a congressional delegation. He will provide insights into the current Middle East situation and be available for Q & A. There is no charge for the event, but RSVPs are requested to Phyllis in the BJBE office.
Spiritual Seekers Book Discussion Class:
This is Real, And You Are Completely Unprepared by Rabbi Alan Lew is a book that explores understanding the time between Tisha B'Av and Sukkot. In this 4 week interactive study group, we will read the book and dig in to how to prepare ourselves spiritually for the personal journey from Destruction (Tisha B'av) to Teshuva (Days of Awe) to Transformation (Sukkot). Please join us for dynamic discussion. Thursdays Aug 24, 31, Sept 7 and 14, 9:00-10:30am. RSVP required to the facilitator,
Margot Andersen
Friday, August 25, 7:30pm, Shabbat Service followed by Dessert Under the Stars
Ice Cream Meet & Greet, Wednesday, August 30, 4:00-6:00pm at Graeters in Northbrook. Meet Rabbi Fenster and Missy Bell over a scoop of ice cream!
Click Here for more information.
JLC Committee -
First meeting is August 30, 7:00pm. The JLC committee is an informal group of BJBE members who build community, facilitate communication of educational and social activities, and provide guidance and support to the Director of Education, Missy Bell.
Members are parents of young children and teenagers, as well as empty nesters interested in education and related issues. If you are interested in joining the JLC Committee, please contact
Maureen Chertow Miller -
[email protected] or 847.579.9180.
Beginning Conversational Hebrew with Ezra Kedar
starts Sundays in September, 9:45am. Call the office to register. September 10,17,24; October 8,15,29; November 5,12,19;
December 3
BJBE 80+ Luncheon, Wednesday, September 13, 11:30am,
The Divine Miss M. presented by Hy Speck, an educator, historian, lecturer and docent at Chicago Stories. Hy will present the life and music of incomparable singing sensation Bette Midler. Suggested donation $7.
Click Here for more information. RSVP by September 8 to
Ethel.
Shabbat Torah Study: Numbers, Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Talmud Study, Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00am
For more information about the Center for Adult Learning,
contact Andrew Abrams
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BJBE is committed to meeting the needs of our children of all ages. To keep our tweens and teens engaged with Judaism throughout their middle and high school years, we offer opportunities for sacred friendship, connection, learning, social action, leadership, travel and fun. Our programming is on break for summer while many of our teens are away at camp or traveling - however, keep your eyes here or check our website for fall events!
All events take place at BJBE unless otherwise stated. For questions or information about youth programs, please contact Cantor Rayna Green.
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SERVICES
Please note Summer Service Schedule - regular schedule
resumes August 18
Shabbat Service, Friday, August 11, 5:15pm wine & cheese pre-oneg; 6:00pm service in the Chapel
Shabbat mornings feature our
Kol Shabbat Service
at
9:30am
followed by
Torah Study
at
11:00am.
Rabbi Fenster
will lead Torah Study this Saturday.
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 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
Cantor Green. 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.
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DAYTIME AT BJBE
Monday Canasta/Mahjong: The Sisterhood will host Canasta and Mahjong games weekly at 1:00pm. 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 i
n the BJBE Chapel from 6:45 - 7:15am. Talmud Study meets immediately after the service. For more information, contact Cantor Green.The weekday prayer melodies are available here.
Thursday Tai Chi Chu'an:
We offer a weekly Thursday morning Tai Chi class led by Dr. Drew Serlin at 7:30am. There is no charge for these classes.
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
We are collecting toiletries, batteries, hearing aids, eyeglasses, ink cartridges, and cell phones. Thank you for your generous donations.
We are NOT collecting used clothing at this time.
The mission of Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago, Inc. is to assist needy members of the Greater Chicagoland Jewish community with Passover, High Holiday and other food related needs, so that they may observe the holidays and daily life in a traditional and dignified manner. The mission is also to provide a Tzedakah (charity) vehicle to unite all members of the Jewish Community.
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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, 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.
Opportunities to make a difference.
It's easy and feels great to do a mitzvah for fellow congregants who need our help. Right now BJBE's Caring Community is seeking two co-chairs for its Meal Delivery program, and additional volunteer drivers for its Transportation Assistance program. With nearby volunteers assisting them, Meal Delivery co-chairs help organize the preparation and delivery of meals to members experiencing a hardship. Volunteer drivers, when willing and available, help transport congregants to/from BJBE or to/from medical appointments. To learn more or volunteer please contact Dale Busch at [email protected] or Michael Erdman at [email protected]
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 are available at BJBE on Monday, September 11, 4:00 - 6:30pm. Please email
Debbie Heywood or call her in the temple office at 847.940.7575.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PFLAG Meeting, Thursday, August 10, 7:15pm. PFLAG provides an opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity to create a society that respects human diversity. Meetings are open to the community and free of charge.
Help BJBE while you shop!
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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.
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JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP
The Judaica Shop is open
Fridays 30 minutes prior to and following Friday night services, Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm, Sundays during the summer when the building is open 9:30am-11:30am, and always by special appointment by calling Lynne at 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
Missy Bell
(Chai School Principal
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(Director of Preschool)
(JYG & SYG Advisor)
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Administrative Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Facility Manager)
(Education Assistant)
(Senior Clergy's Assistant) Dani Glass (Membership & Assistant Clergy's Assistant) Phyllis Pearlman
(Executive Director's Assistant)
(Event Coordinator)
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Lay Leaders
(Co-Presidents)
Want to uphold Jewish ideals from generation to generation.....Donate to the Sustaining Gifts Program. Click "DONATE" above or contact
Phyllis in the BJBE office to make a gift..
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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 |
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