We are pleased to announce the birth of
Joseph (Joey) Emmett Rodin
on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He is the son of our members Beth and Sam Rodin; the brother of Charlie;
the grandson of our members Faith and Miles Avner and Allan and Aviva Rodin; the nephew of Sami and Brian Avner, Sarah Rodin, and Ellen Rodin; and the cousin of Eyal and Noam Avner. Mazel Tov to the Rodin & Avner families!
We are pleased to announce the birth of
Rowan Ivy Frankenthal on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She is the daughter of our members
Andi and Seth Frankenthal; granddaughter of our members Kim and Stuart Frankenthal and our members Julie & Kenny Fixler. Mazel Tov to the
Frankenthal & Fixler families!
We are pleased to announce the birth of Thorin Winston Kane on Friday, March 23, 2018. He is the son of Lanay & Seth Kane and grandson of our members Lynn & Scott Kane. Mazel Tov to the Kane family!
We are pleased to announce the marriage of our members
Susan Drues Koegel to Scott Zeitlin on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Susan is the mother of Matthew and Sarah Koegel, and daughter of our members Paula & Marshal Drues.
Mazel Tov to the Koegel, Zeitlin, and Drues families.
We are so excited that BJBE's own
Max Marino
has been selected as one of
this year's 18 Under 18 Honorees! Join the
18 Under 18 Community Celebration on April 16th at 7:00 pm at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Tickets can be purchased here
. Mazel Tov to the Marino family!
We will be including birth announcements and other celebratory milestones in our weekly email. If you have a
Mazel Tov Moment to share with us, please call the BJBE office.
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PASSOVER AT BJBE
Happy Passover from BJBE!
First Seder
Friday, March 30
Please note: Since so many in our community will be hosting or attending a first night Seder, we will not hold a Shabbat service at BJBE that evening. If you are observing a yartzeit that would have been read that evening, please contact Dani if you would like it to be read on a different date.
Passover Service & Kol Shabbat
Saturday, March 31, 9:30pm
Congregational Second Seder
Saturday, March 31, 5:30pm
Join us as we experience the spiritual freedom of Pesach surrounded by family and our multi-generational community. We will sing, pray, and enjoy the wonderful tradition of our heritage.This is a family affair, welcome to all in the community.
Learn more & register >>
Passover Festival Service & Yizkor
Friday, April 6, 9:30 a.m.
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Czech, Please!
A Concert for Kolin & Israel
April 15, 2018, 4:30 p.m.
Join Cantor Jennifer Frost,
along with Cantors Rosalie Boxt,
Ellen Dreskin, Tracey Scher, and
Rabbi Leora Kaye
for an afternoon of story & song.
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BJBE Gala
April 28, 2018, 7:00 pm
Don't miss BJBE's biggest night! Fundraising, Food, Drinks, Dancing, Games, & More!
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
Tuesday Symposium: History of the Jewish People,
Tuesday, April 10, 10:00-11:30am
The Forgotten Pioneer: Jean Carroll and the Origin of Jewish Female Standup Comedy,
led by Grace Overbeke, PhD candidate in Theater and Drama at Northwestern University
Sisterhood White Elephant Event
Monday, April 16, 6:30-9:00pm
Please join Sisterhood for dinner and an evening of fun at Lou Malnati's Buffalo Grove.
Counting the Omer Classes with Rabbi Kedar
Tuesdays, April 17, 11:30am; May 1, 11:00am & May 15, 11:00am
We will explore the Jewish principles involved in preparing to receive Torah. Omer, A Counting by Rabbi Kedar will be used as one of the texts for discussion. Join us as we make these 49 days count!
Celebrate Israel@70 at the Yom Ha'atzmaut Community Celebration
Thursday April 19, 6:00-9:00pm at North Shore Congregation Israel
Celebrate 70 years of Israel's Independence with Israeli food and live music from Israeli cover band Capaim!
Hear from special guest speakers, enjoy a reading of the Declaration of Independence Megillah, and meet Consul General Aviv Ezra. Participate in the traditional torch lighting ceremony symbolizing your deep connection to the land and people of Israel. BJBE is a partner of this event.
Register here >>
BJBE Spring Blood Drive
Sunday, April 22, 8:30am-1:00pm
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Help save a life. Coordinated by the BJBE Social Action Network.
Shabbat Torah Study: Deuteronomy
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Talmud Study
Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00am
Canasta & Mahjong, hosted by Sisterhood
Mondays, 12:00pm
Mishkan Shalom
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am.
Join us each week for Mindfulness and Torah study based on weekly text, poetry and other contemplative readings. We 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. Contact
Margot Andersen with any questions.
Congregation BJBE Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities Needs Assessment Survey
The BJBE Inclusion Committee is asking our members to fill out a survey in our effort to become a more inclusive community for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Please
click here to take this survey. Thank you in advance!
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Support the Teen Mission to Kolin & Israel
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 10, 11am-9pm
Please join us as we eat at CPK and they will donate 20% back to BJBE to help send our kids to Kolin and Israel.
Upcoming Youth Group Events
SYG Lounge Night
Wednesday, April 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Free dinner included!
SYG Comedy Sportz
Saturday, April 14, 6:00-10:00pm
KYG Mystery Event!
Sunday, April 15, 2:00-4:00pm
JYG Shul In and Matzah Ball Shabbat
April 20-21, 6:00pm Friday - 9:00am Saturday
SYG/JYG Cooking for PADS
Sunday, April 22, 2:00-5:00pm
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Please note: On March 30, since so many in our community will be hosting or attending a first night Seder, we will not hold a Shabbat service at BJBE that evening.
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 from 6:45 - 7:30am in the intimate space of the Chapel. Experience a prayer service grounded in communal song, thought-provoking liturgy, and deep silence, followed by bagels and coffee.
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.
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
From its local programming at over seventy sites in the Chicago area to its international consultations, Keshet strives to meet its most important mission: To do whatever necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.
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Do you love to cook? Or are you fabulous at ordering in? The Caring Community is looking for volunteers willing to be called upon when someone in our BJBE community is in need of a meal during a challenging time. If you are interested in being on our volunteer list, please contact Dale Busch.
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.
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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Join the new, user-friendly
Adult B'nai Mitzvah class that is beginning to form. The class meets weekly for approximately a year, culminating with a group B'nai Mitzvah experience. For more information, call the BJBE office at 847.940.7575 or Phyllis Steiner at 847.729.7366.
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Book BJBE for your upcoming celebration!!
Your spiritual home is also a premier venue with beautiful reception space in the Village Center, Sacred Hall,Courtyard, and Jewish Learning Center. For information and reservations, contact Erica Stone
or by phone at 847-940-7575.
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JUDAICA (GIFT) SHOP
Looking for a meaningful wedding present? Want to enhance your own wedding? The Judaica Shop has a selection of colored smash glasses whose shards can be put into a mezuzah, picture frame, menorah, or sculpture. Many in stock or we can order for you.
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Education Team
Missy Bell
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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) Erica Stone
(Event Coordinator)
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Lay Leaders
(Co-Presidents)
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