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This Week at BJBE
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January 14,
2019
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A Note from Rabbi Jason Fenster
Dear Friends,
There is beautiful synergy between our Jewish and American calendars this year. Next Monday, we will celebrate Tu B'Shevat, sometimes called "the birthday of the trees." It is a day for planting seeds so future generations can enjoy the sweetness of their fruit. It's a day about building and sustaining legacy. On Monday, we will also commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who dreamt of
a world filled with fairness, equality, compassion, and justice. What seeds will we plant? What will future generations sow? While offices and schools may be closed,
at BJBE it is a not a day off...it is a day on!
For the 6th consecutive year, we are hosting a
Day of Service with projects at BJBE and across the North Shore.
Spots are filling quickly! Click
here
to find the right opportunity for your family. This year, for the first time, we will also host an advocacy training for teens and adults. In addition to our work to provide immediate support to those in need, we will learn skills and strategies to address the root causes of those problems and make lasting change.
Our Day of Service begins at BJBE at 12 noon
with songs and prayers to send us on our way. Snacks will be available in the Beit Café for purchase.
Scroll down to find more information, including collections and registration.
For those interested, particularly those who attend Symposium, I am excited to announce that I will be preaching at Christ United Methodist Church in Deerfield on Sunday. Service begins at 10:00am, followed by Fellowship and I will speak about the commitment that people of faith share: to speak with prophetic and moral clarity for creating a world filled with justice, peace, and compassion.
I hope you will join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, celebration, and service.
L'Shalom,
Rabbi Fenster
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Save the Date - 2019 BJBE Gala
From Box Office to Broadway
Saturday, April 6, 2019 - 7:00pm
Mark your calendars now for BJBE's annual Gala! Our theme is 'Box Office to Broadway', so we will be celebrating scores and tunes from across the decades. Soon to come: ticket order information and details on sponsorships and tributes.
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Between now and January 21
, we will be collecting the following donation items at our MLK Day of Service:
- Gently used children's books for Bernie's Book Bank
- Canned Food/boxed cereal/pasta for the Moraine Township Food Pantry
- Gently used women's clothing, housewares, and children's toys for the Hadassah resale shop.
Please bring donations to BJBE and put them in the Tzedakah nook in advance of MLK Day, or we will have collection bins out day-of if you are coming to volunteer.
Join us at BJBE at noon for an opening program, then remain at BJBE or head to nearby projects. For more information or to register,
click here
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The Beit Cafe will be open for our MLK Day of Service, offering pizza and bagels! We'll be open from 11:30-12:05 and 12:45-1:00 so don't worry about lunch and come join us before the service!!
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Please note: The next edition of This Week will be emailed on Tuesday, January 22. The BJBE office will be closed on Monday, January 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Day, but we hope to see you at the MLK Day of Service.
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We look forward to celebrating the B'nai Mitzvah of
Brendan Fine
and
Dylan Brody
at the morning service this Saturday. Mazel Tov to Brendan, Dylan, and their families!
If you would like to make a donation in honor of one of these simchas, please visit
www.bjbe.org/giving or call the BJBE office at 847.940.7575.
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125th Anniversary Quiz
Test your knowledge about our congregation with our fun quiz series questions
. Answer at the end of this email.
What was the name of the women's group created by Sisterhood that was very popular with younger BJBE women?
A. Hear Women Roar!
B. Rock and Roll Sisterhood C. Kol Isha-Voice of the Woman D. Young Sisterhood Ladies
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
Symposium: Religion in the 21st Century
We are welcoming clergy and leaders from other faith traditions and other Jewish denominations to learn about their history, their inspirational texts, the major tenets of their theology, and what teachings their tradition can bring to bear on the most important questions and challenges of religious life in 21st Century America.
For a full listing of topics and instructors (and our archive of past sessions), click
here
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Christianity in Chicago, taught by Pastor Mike Neal, Glorious Light Church
Tuesday, January 15, 10:00-11:30am
Reform Judaism, taught by Rabbi Karyn Kedar
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00-11:30am
Torah on Tap at Warehouse
Wednesday, January 23, 7:00pm
A little bit of learning; a lot of laughter & l'chaims! Appetizers provided, cash bar. 21+, please!
Adult Ed Program: Enough as They Are: Helping Teens Move Beyond the Impossible Standards of Success
Wednesday, January 30, 7:30pm
Presented in partnership with Deerfield Parent Network, join us as we hear from Rachel Simmons, internationally recognized author and educator as she shares her book and teaches parents the tools to help teens know that they are enough as they are.
Dare to be Square & Line Dancing, Too
Saturday, February 2, 6:00-9:30pm
BJBE Sisterhood presents Square/Line Dancing Night. Dinner, professional caller, lots of fun. All are welcome. $25/person. Mail checks, payable to Sisterhood, to:
Andi Swidler, 15 The Court of Stonecreek, Northbrook, IL, 60062 by January 20. Contact
Andi Swidler with questions.
Sisterhood Program: Women of the Wall
Wednesday, February 6, 7:30pm
Join us for an interesting presentation by Doris Schyman, who will share a brief history of the Western Wall in Jerusalem and a timeline of Women of the Wall's struggle for egalitarian prayer, and her experiences praying on Rosh Chodesh with Women of the Wall.
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
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CHAVA CENTER, JEWISH LEARNING CENTER, & YOUTH
Family Havdalah
Saturday, January 26, 4:00-5:30pm
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.
JYG and SYG Cook for Pads
Sunday, January 27, 1:30-5:00pm
SYG Shul-In
Friday, February 1, 7:30pm-Saturday, February 2, 9:00am
Sleepover with the Senior Youth Group (SYG)--food, games, social action, ice cream sundae bar, and more. Contact
Raya Seidman with questions.
BJBE's Sunday morning Beit Café is now open. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact
Lisa.
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SERVICES
Matzah Ball Shabbat
Friday, January 18
Matzah Ball Oneg: 5:15pm,
Family Shabbat Service, 6:00pm
Kol Shabbat Service, followed by Torah Study
Morning Minyan, followed by Talmud Study
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
Chai Lifeline is an international non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the non-medical needs of seriously ill children, their families and communities. Their mission is to enhance lives through programs and services that offer friendship, good times, great memories, and social and emotional support.
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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.
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THIS AND THAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Midmonth is primarily distributed by email to our congregants. However, paper copies are still mailed to those who have requested a physical copy. We are looking for a few volunteers to help us assemble and prepare the paper copies for mailing.
Do it once or on an ongoing basis.
Contact Dani Glass if you are interested in volunteering.
Support BJBE through AmazonSmile
Click
here and follow the instructions. It will ask you to login 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.
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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
JNF Community Tu BiShvat Celebration
Sunday, January 20, 11:30am-2:30pm
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Kol Simchah, BJBE's Junior Choir, will be performing at 12:20pm.
Shalva Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, February 5, 7:00pm
Skokie Public Library
Come learn about intimate partner violence and volunteer opportunities by attending our orientation program.
SHALVA supports Jewish women experiencing and healing from domestic abuse through counseling, supportive services and community education. To register to attend and learn more, email [email protected].
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Find the
This Week at BJBE
submission form and more guidelines
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125th Anniversary Quiz Answers
Answer: C. Kol Isha--Voice of the Woman
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Education Team
(Director of Preschool)
(Coordinator of Youth Learning & Engagement)
(Coordinator of Educational Programs & Operations)
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Management and Operations Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Senior Clergy's Assistant)
(Coordinator, Membership, Communications, & Special Projects)
(
Clergy Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator)
(Event Coordinator & Assistant to Executive Director)
(Facility Manager)
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Lay Leaders
(Co-Presidents)
Lara Kunz
Molly Hershenhouse
(Sisterhood Co-Presidents)
Want to uphold Jewish ideals from generation to generation.....Donate to the Sustaining Gifts Program. Click "DONATE" above.
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| Contact Information |
| Sally J. Sachar, Executive Director (847) 940-7575 |
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