This Week at BJBE - February 19, 2019

This Week at BJBE

February 19, 2019

A Note from Cantor Rayna Green

Inclusion is a Jewish value. Judaism cares about how we treat each other, and how we treat each other defines us and our community. This month is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month. We celebrate the many abilities in our community and continue to raise awareness of our obligation as Jews to be inclusive of all people. Inclusion means belonging, participating, contributing, and having the ability to make choices about one's own Jewish life.

BJBE's Inclusion Committee has been busy educating, inspiring and doing this holy work. Thanks to our Inclusion committee, this past Shabbat, we launched our brand-new Accessibility Center located at the entrance of the main sanctuary.

In our Accessibility Center you will find resources for individuals with specific auditory, visual, and tactile needs. Items such as hearing devices, reading glasses, large print prayer books, noise-cancelling heads phones, weighted lap pads, oral and general sensory tools, and so

cial stories are now available to borrow during the service. We ask that you return them to the bin labeled "used," after the service so that we can continue to offer these resources each week.

This is simply the next step in ensuring that every person feels welcome at BJBE.

Thank you to our Inclusion committee headed by Jennifer Gendel. Members: Diana Slatopolsky, Dan and Audrey Tepperman, Carole Klein-Alexander, Mira Neuman, Sharon and Jenny Balfour, Marisa Dunn, Stacey Ban, Maureen Wener, Abby Tzinberg and Andrea Napchan.

Did you know?
Last year, BJBE was honored to be named an Exemplary Synagogue for Inclusion as part of the Union for Reform Judaism. We celebrate this honor, and at the same time, we recognize that there is still much work to do.

כי ביתי בית תפילה יקרא לכל העמים
Ki beiti, beit t'fillah yikarei l'chol ha'amim
For my house shall be a house of prayer for all people.
~Isaiah 56

We look forward to celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Sydnee Jarol at the morning service this Saturday. Mazel tov to her and her family!

Mazel Tov to Emma Rosenberg-Rappin who was chosen as one of JUF's 18 under 18! Emma is an amazing leader in our BJBE community, serving on the youth group board, working in our madrichim program, and assisting Cantor Green with the junior choir! They also traveled with us this past summer on the Teen Mission to Kolin and Israel. We're so proud of Emma!

If you would like to make a donation in honor of this simcha, please visit www.bjbe.org/giving or call the BJBE office at 847.940.7575.

Registration opening soon!

Watch your email and "snail mail" for more details.

Mishloach Manot Update

Thank you to everyone who purchased Mishloach Manot. Reciprocity orders are now being processed. You must confirm and pay for your reciprocity selections by 11:59pm TOMORROW, February 20. Questions about reciprocity? Contact Dani via email or at 847-940-7575.

Did you forget to order Mishloach Manot? Don't worry--a limited number of Mishloach Manot will be available to purchase for $15 on March 10 at BJBE. These baskets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and are only available for pick-up.

125th Anniversary Quiz

Test your knowledge about our congregation with our fun quiz series questions . Answer at the end of this email.

Which popular morning service did Rabbi Karyn Kedar create once BJBE moved to Deerfield?

A. Tu B'Shevat Seder

B. Tashlich

C. Kol Shabbat

D. Lag B'Omer service

Celebrate Purim with BJBE!

BJBE has something for everyone! Visit https://www.bjbe.org/purim for all of the details of these great events!

Purim How-To (February 24, 9:45am)
Purim Hamantaschen Making with an invitation to the HUGS community (March 11, 6:00pm)
Purim Study (March 16, 11:00am, March 19, 10:00am, March 20, 8:00am)
Low-Sensory Purim Carnival (March 17, 9:00am)
Purim Shpiel & Carnival (March 17, 9:30am)
Erev Purim Celebration, Potluck Dinner, & Social Action Project (March 20, 2019, 6:30pm)

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION

Project Nourish

Sunday, February 24, 9:00am

Please join our friendly group of volunteers as we make sandwiches and assemble lunches for people in the city and Lake County who don't have enough to eat. For more information, contact Merilee.

Purim How-To

February 24, 9:45am

What's the story of those three-corned cookies? Was Vashti really a villain? Mishloach Ma-what? Join us for an opportunity to learn about (or get a refresher on) the history, traditions, and special foods of Purim and how to create a meaningful celebration for your family.

Symposium: Religion in the 21st Century

We are inviting clergy and leaders from the Jewish community to learn more about different Jewish denominations and segments of the Jewish community. What distinguishes the movements from each other? What are the specific challenges or opportunities each faces? For a full listing of topics and instructors (and our archive of past sessions), click here .

Orthodoxy in America

Tuesday, February 26, 10:00am

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Yeshivat Maharat and Orthodox Feminism

Tuesday, March 5, 10:00am

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Torah on Tap at Warehouse

Tuesday, February 26, 7:00pm

Join Rabbi Jason Fenster for a little bit of learning; a lot of laughter & l'chaims! Appetizers provided, cash bar. 21+, please!

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Sisterhood at California Pizza Kitchen

Wednesday, March 6, 11:00am-9:00pm

Help Sisterhood support BJBE by eating at California Pizza Kitchen anytime on March 6, 2019. Bring in your flyer or simply mention that you are with BJBE Sisterhood. Any questions contact Bonnie Koss .

Blood Drive

Sunday, March 10, 8:30am

Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Help save a life. Please email [email protected] to register.

Family Trivia Night

Sunday, March 10, 3:30pm

Looking for something different to do with your friends and family? Create a team and match your wits against other teams at Trivia Night. 6 rounds of trivia. Geared towards adults of all generations and older kids. Questions? Contact Carrie Cohan.

Mishkan Shalom

Fridays, 9:00-10:00am

Please join us each week for Torah study through a mindfulness and contemporary lens with Margot Andersen, JMMT. This year we will use our session to help us prepare to welcome in Shabbat weekly, learn to rest, relax and de-stress.

Shabbat Torah Study

Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Talmud Study

Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00am

Canasta & Mahjong, hosted by Sisterhood

Mondays, 12:00pm

All are welcome to join in the fun! To participate, RSVP to Sharon Krivitzky.

CHAVA CENTER, JEWISH LEARNING CENTER, & YOUTH

Family Havdalah

Saturday, March 2, 4:00pm

Say goodbye to Shabbat and usher in a new week with sweetness and light. Our short multi-sensory service is ideal for families with children in 2nd grade and younger. Each program includes songs, crafts, and a light snack.

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Warm up with coffee, hot cocoa, a sweet treat, or a savory snack at the BJBE Sunday morning Beit Café. Almost everything is a dollar, and proceeds benefit teen mission trips to Kolin and Israel. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Lisa .

SERVICES

Mizmor L'Shabbat Services

Friday, February 22, 7:30pm

Kol Shabbat Service, followed by Torah Study

Saturdays, 9:30am

Morning Minyan, followed by Talmud Study

Wednesdays, 7:00am

SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK

February Tzedakah - The Ark

The ARK is a nonprofit social service agency that provides medical care, food and other basic necessities to more than 4,000 families throughout Chicagoland. The mission of The ARK is to help Chicagoland Jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance. ARK professionals, volunteers, and donors provide free, comprehensive 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 BJBE or a medical appointment, phone support for people who are ill or lonely, senior education and caregiver support, and a virtual food pantry. Learn more >>

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.

THIS AND THAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Support BJBE through AmazonSmile

Click here and follow the instructions. It will ask you to log in and designate Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim as your charity. This is "free money" for BJBE, so we hope you will participate. If you have any questions, contact Larisa.

JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP

Stop by the gift shop! Don't forget, we carry wedding gifts, mezuzot, Kiddush cups, candle holders, candles from Israel, yahrzeit lights and much more! If you need a Tallit for you or your B'nai Mitzvah child, we have a large selection from Israel. We also stock yads and kipot (for one or many).

The shop is open 1/2 hour before and after services on Friday evenings, Sundays when JLC is in session, and weekdays by appointment. Please contact Sue or Marilyn for more information or to make an appointment.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

JCFS JVS Chicago Career Services Networking Event
Monday, February 25, 5:30pm

Contact Sandra Saltzman with questions or register here.

Not sure how to ensure your student with learning differences will be successful after high school?

Thursday, February 28, 7:00pm

Please join JJB Educational Consulting at BJBE on to discuss transition planning for students with learning differences. We will address such topics as academic supports at college, necessary documentation, and how to ensure your student is happy and academically successful. Parents, students, and professionals are welcome.

Hallel V'zimra: Jewish Liturgical Music, Past and Future

Sunday, March 10, 7:30pm

Concert at KAM Isaiah Israel, Hyde Park

The concert is part of a 3 day conference in Chicago and brings together an array of musicians from all genres. BJBE is arranging a bus--limited seating available. Cost for bus and concert ticket is $35 for adults, $22 for students under 30. Contact Carol Berger at 847-205-9793 to reserve your seat and for additional information.

Registration is now open for Birthright Summer Trips! Limited Spots are available - Apply Now!