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April 24, 2017 |
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Dear Friends,
Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 5-7 to honor Sandy Robbins, who is retiring after over 30 years of service to BJBE! Please let us know if you plan to attend the Rabbi's Table Luncheon on May 6 at 12:00pm in honor of Sandy. There is no charge and all are invited. We just want to make sure we order and set up for the right amount of people. Contact
Debbie Heywood to RSVP.
Our Adult Learning series, Holocaust Stories: In Their Own Words, continues on Sunday with featured speaker Fritzie Fritzshall, Holocaust survivor and President of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Don't forget to stop by the Beit Cafe for coffee and snacks before the program.
Be sure to stop by the Judaica Shop for their annual jewelry sale, with all jewelry marked down 20%.
Please see sections below for information on these and other upcoming programs.
We look forward to celebrating the B'nai Mitzvah of Matthew Erdman and Mia Weinberg at the morning service and the B'nai Mitzvah of Brenna and Samuel Sherman at the Havdalah service this Saturday. Mazel tov to Matthew, Mia, Brenna, Samuel and their families.
Arlene Mayzel
Executive Director
847-940-7575, ext. 118
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Tuesday Symposium, April 25, 10:00-11:30am
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Beruriah:Talmudic Heroine, Instructor: Rabbi Wendi Geffen, North Shore Congregation Israel
Sunday Adult Learning,
Holocaust Stories, In Their Own Words.
April 30, 9:45-11:00am, Fritzie Fritzshall
May 7, 9:45-11:00am, Barney Sidler
Sisterhood is hosting a "We Wish You Well" Open House in honor of Rabbi Stoller and his family, April 30, 2:00 - 4:00pm, in the JLC Mercaz. Please contact
Sharon Silver or
Lois Perlman for more information.
3 ways to celebrate Sandy! Please join us as we honor Sandy Robbins on her retirement:
Friday, May 5, 7:30pm Mizmor L'Shabbat Service followed by a celebratory oneg.
Saturday, May 6, 9:30am Kol Shabbat Service & Torah Study followed by a Rabbi's Table Luncheon at 12:00pm. Please let us know if you plan on attending the luncheon by contacting Debbie Heywood or by phone at 847.940.7575.
Sunday, May 7, 9:30am last day of school featuring a festive goodbye assembly, a community art project & a sweet treat.
Bakers Needed - Please help us add a personal touch to the celebratory Oneg in honor of Sandy Robbins on Friday, May 5. We would appreciate 3 dozen nut free individual portion treats like cookies or bars - please no cakes. Drop off your goodies in the temple kitchen by 10:00am Friday, May 5, and be sure to mark your package for oneg May 5th. Please pre-cut your items and put your name on your platter if you would like it back. Email
Laura Passmore or
Sue Schloss by May 2, in the morning to let them know what you are bringing. Purchased treats are also welcome. Hostesses are needed. Please let us know if you will be able to serve. BJBE Sisterhood is grateful for your support.
Saturday, May 6, 8:00pm, Vanya and Sonya and Mash and Spike,
a comedy at the Citadel Theater, Lake Forest. This event is sponsored by the Post Carpool Club, but all are invited to join us for this comedy about a family with long-repressed resentments that bubble over in a weekend full of wild costume parties, voodoo dolls, and surprise romance. To purchase tickets, call the Citadel Box Office at 847 735-8554 x1. Please state that you are from BJBE to purchase discounted tickets at $20 each (regular price is $38.00). Be sure to advise the ticket agent if you need accessible seating. You must purchase your own tickets. The theater is located on the SW corner of Rt 60 & Waukegan Road. Questions? Contact Carol Berger or by phone at 847-205-9793.
New Careers & New Directions, Monday, May 8 at 7:30pm.
Ever considered a career 180 or a major life change? Come meet an expert on the subject! Kim Svoboda will discuss "Changing Course: Different Career, Same You" with BJBE Stars for Business -- Free to all BJBE members. Please RSVP to Dave Kaufman or Jeff Segal at
rsvp@bjbestars.org
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Wednesday, May 10, 5:30pm,
Sisterhood Games Galore -
You don't want to miss this exciting event, with a delicious dinner, gourmet desserts, your favorite games, raffles with great prizes, and fun! You and your guests get all this
plus more for only $36.00.
Click here for the registration form & more information. Call Lois Stiglitz at 847-498-3337 with any questions.
Tuesday, May 16, 7:00pm, JUF Speaker & Dessert Reception, featuring Consul General Aviv Ezra. A formal invitation from JUF was mailed to your home. For information and to RSVP
Click here. 2017 JUF Event Co-Chairs Jennie & Scott Cohen, Holly & Barry Metzger and Sofiya & Paul Stepankovskiy
Community-wide Tikun Leil Shavuot, Standing on the Edge of Sinai, Tuesday, May 30, 7:00pm at Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe. Join BJBE clergy and 11 other area congregations as we celebrate an evening of music, poetry and prayer featuring Neshama Carelbach.
Shabbat Torah Study: Numbers, Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
; Instructors Rabbi Karyn Kedar and Rabbi Brian Stoller
Talmud Study,
Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00am;
Instructor Rabbi Brian Stoller.
For more information about the Center for Adult Learning, contact Andrew Abrams
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Our Senior Youth Group is asking for your help:
Please help support Camp CAR, NFTY's three-day overnight camp for economically disadvantaged children held annually at OSRUI. This year, many BJBE teens will be counselors and would appreciate your generous donations of linens, toiletries, or books. Find donations bins at the tzedakah nook and the back entrance beginning on Sunday, April 23. Monetary donations are also welcome on our website:
chicago.nfty.org/camp-car. Thank you for supporting Camp CAR!
Jake Lewis, BJBE student, machonik, NFTY Liaison and Co-Director of Camp CAR
SYG Lounge Night
Wednesday, May 3,
6:30-8:30pm at BJBE
Free Dinner Included!
SYG Comedy Sportz
Saturday, May 6,
5:00-10:30pm in Chicago
All events take place at BJBE unless otherwise stated. For questions or information about youth programs, please contact
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SERVICES
Shabbat Service, Friday April 28, 7:30pm
Shabbat mornings feature our
Kol Shabbat service
at
9:30am
followed by
Torah Study
at
11:00am
led by BJBE clergy.
Please join us for 15 minutes of silent meditation from 9:10-9:25am in the Sanctuary before Kol Shabbat.
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.
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 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month 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. Contact Rabbi Stoller for an audio CD of the weekday prayer melodies.
Mishkan Shalom - Jewish Mindfulness and Meditation Group
. Join us for this drop in group to learn more about how mindfulness can help you stay present and calm in the midst of frantic living. We will explore the weekly Torah portion and other readings with a spiritual sense of love (chesed) and acceptance (emet).
Wednesdays
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1:00-2:00 pm
. New meditators welcome! For more information, call Margot Andersen 847-525-1710.
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.
Prepare for Prayer-Open Your Heart. Please join us for 15 minutes of silent meditation from 9:10-9:25am in the Sanctuary, Saturdays before Kol Shabbat. This ancient custom is meant to help you transition from busy life, settle your mind and open your heart prior to your prayer practice. No meditation experience necessary! Margot Andersen, 847-525-1710.
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
We the People, Making our Voices Heard:
Participate in the democratic process and learn about important current issues and how to make your voice heard. Christ Methodist Church, 600 Deerfield Road, Deerfield is hosting the following non-partisan presentation followed by Q&A:
Environment, Monday, May 8, 7:00pm
, Speaker: U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider and The Sierra Club
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 founding principle of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is Remember the Past, Transform the Future. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The Museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.
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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.
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, June 12, 3:00 - 6:30pm. Please email Debbie Heywood or call her in the temple office at 847.940.7575.
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
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BJBE Sisterhood
wants you to know...Whatever you are celebrating.....whether it is a special birthday, anniversary, baby naming, auf ruf, new job, retirement, special trip or any life cycle occasion that you want to share with your temple family, consider sponsoring an oneg to share your simcha!
BJBE Sisterhood will help you share your joy at the Friday night oneg shabbat after the service honoring your event. The fee is $150 which includes our generous dessert trays as well as your name in the Shabbat Bulletin and a thank you at the end of services. You may contact Sharon Silver
with any questions. Checks payable to BJBE Sisterhood. Thank You and Mazel Tov!
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
Starting now! The Judaica Shop's annual Jewelry Sale! Until May 19, all jewelry will be discounted 20%. This includes every piece of jewelry in stock: new Michal Golan bracelets, Bali Chai beadwork, men's and boys' sterling mezuzot, Isart necklaces, and other new pieces just arriving.
While you're here, check out our
new wall and shelf art by Gary Rosenthal, including chais and hamsas for your home. We have some new tzedakah boxes for baby gifts, candles from Safed and a lot of new mezuzahs for the home. And take a look at our "love" sculpture for wedding glass shards-a beautiful piece at a very low price!
Starting May 10, the Judaica Shop will be on summer hours; Fridays before and after services, Sunday mornings 9:30 - 11:30 and Wednesday afternoons 1:00-3:00. By appointment: Lynne 847-528-1359.
Current hours for the Judaica Shop are Fridays 30 minutes prior to and following Friday Night Services, Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm, Sundays 9:30am-11:30am, and always by special appointment by calling Lynne 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
(Director of Education)
(Chai School Principal
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(Director of Preschool)
(Hebrew School Principal)
(JYG & SYG Advisor)
Lauren Sandoval
(KYG Advisor)
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Administrative Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Facility Manager)
Chime Costello
(Rabbi's Assistant)
(Reception/Administrative Assistant)
(Cantors' Assistant) Phyllis Pearlman
(Executive Director's Assistant)
Event Coordinator
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Lay Leaders
Gary Schaffel
(President)
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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