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This Week at BJBE
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June 11,
2018
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A Note from Sally Sachar, Executive Director
What a wonderful Leadership Shabbat we had on Friday evening. Mazel Tov to all of our incoming leaders for the Sisterhood, Temple Board, and Youth Group. We look forward to working with ALL OF YOU. And we offer enormous gratitude to our departing leaders as well. We've learned immeasurably from you, and hold you, your leadership and your dedication in very high esteem. Please keep an eye out for more information about our incoming BJBE leaders at the beginning of the 2018-19 fiscal year (July 1 or soon thereafter).
Don't miss our final
Matzah Ball Shabbat of the year. We've gotten rave reviews on the soup and Challah and want to see as many of you as possible on Friday, June 15 at 5:15pm for soup and 6:00pm for our Family Shabbat Service. Please bring your friends and neighbors, too, who may be interested in joining BJBE. We'll have lots of information about membership possibilities, including learning about our
special pricing for new families enrolling their oldest child in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade Sunday School!
Bon Voyage to our teens, clergy, and staff who are heading off this week for their amazing adventure on the 20th Anniversary Teen Mission to Kolin and Israel. We cannot wait to hear all about it upon their return! Meanwhile, please join us in following the adventure on the BJBE
FB Community Group and our
JLC Instagram. We know this will be an unforgettable journey. Thank you to the scores of BJBE congregants who have supported this trip through your engagement and generosity. Without you the adventure would not be possible!
We now have the recording of the
125th Anniversary Shabbat up on YouTube at
this link. We apologize greatly for the length of time it took to get this posted on line due to technical difficulties. That said, we now have a solution our streaming more broadly and have also posted the recording of the 125th at the above link. We appreciate the patience of our 125th Committee.
We also want to call your attention to the
Adult B'nai Mitzvah sign-up. Phyllis Steiner, who has led this successful, compelling and meaningful program for years, is eager to hear of your interest for the 18-19 cohort, if you are inclined to participate this year. Please contact
Phyllis to learn more.
Finally, be sure to let us know if you have
Mazel Tov Moments you want us to celebrate in
This Week. Please send those to
Anne Robbin.
Have a wonderful week.
Sally
p.s. Don't forget to contact
Larisa to get your BJBE Key Card. Remember;
Your Key is the Key to BJBE's Security.
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We look forward to celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of
Daniel Spencer
at the morning service, and the B'nai Mitzvah of Addison Simon and Ramsey Engel at the afternoon service this Saturday.
Mazel Tov to Daniel, Addison, Ramsey, and their families.
We are happy to announce
Jesse Shamberg is becoming a Bar Mitzvah in Israel this week.
Mazel Tov to Jesse and his family.
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
How much do you really know about our congregation?
Test your knowledge with our fun quiz series questions
. Answer at the end of this email.
9. Why did B'nai Jehoshua decide to merge with Beth Elohim?
A. BJ needed a new synagogue building.
B. Rabbi Shapiro and Hanna wanted to have fun with people their own age.
C. BJ had a majority of elderly members, they were losing members, and they feared that they would have to close.
D. BJ wanted to move away from all of the fast food outlets around their building.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
BJBE Stars for Business: Find Your Circle
Thursday, June 21, 7:30pm
Discover a great system for working in teams to pursue your personal and professional goals, based on the best-selling book by John Stepper. Lots of BJBE members have already formed helpful Working Out Loud groups through BJBE Stars for Business - join us to find your own circle! Please RSVP to Larry Glickman. The first 10 people receive a free copy of the book!
Learn more>>
Brunch and a Movie at BJBE
Sunday, June 24, 10:30 am
Join our merry band of "mature" members and friends of BJBE (known as the Post Carpool Club) for brunch and a special showing of the Israeli film "the Women's Balcony," with a lively discussion lead by Rabbi Jason Fenster. "The Women's Balcony" is an eccentric portrait of a devout community suddenly under pressure from an Orthodox rabbi to observe their faith in a more rigid way.
Learn more >>
RBG: Wine, Cheese, and Conversation
Thursday, June 28, 7-9 pm
Join Sisterhood for a discussion on the film RBG, lead by our Executive Director Sally Sachar. RBG is a documentary film about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's exceptional life and career. Please see the film prior to this event. Sally also recommends the book Sisters In Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman for further preparation for this discussion. All are welcome to attend this special event at no charge. Please RSVP by 6/21 to Susie.
BJBE Summer Events!
Mark your calendars and make plans to bring friends, family and neighbors who are looking for a spiritual home to one of our many fun summer events. Check out the link below for more information on Torah on Tap, Shabbat in the Park, Salon for Perennials (Mid-Lifers). and more!
Join the High Holy Days Choir
Any interested singers are welcome! Weekly rehearsals start July 31 with Cantor Frost & Cantor Green. Contact
Leslie for more information.
Shabbat Torah Study: Deuteronomy
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Talmud Study
Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00am
Canasta & Mahjong, hosted by Sisterhood
Mondays, 12:00pm
Mishkan Shalom
Our weekly Thursday meditation has finished for the summer. Keep watching for fall dates!
Contact
Margot Andersen
with any questions.
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JEWISH LEARNING CENTER & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year is now open!
Register online using our new database; if you register and pay in full by June 30, the price will remain the same as this past year: $460 for JLC Sundays and Chai School (7th-10th grades) and $650 for JLC AfterSchool.
If you did not receive your log in credentials, or have questions about registration, please contact
Anne.
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Friday, June 15
, Matzah Ball Shabbat
Join us for a delicious bowl of matzah ball soup & challah at 5:15pm, followed by a multi-generational service featuring our Junior Choir at 6:00pm.
Please note: Our Summer Shabbat Schedule & Onegs Under the Stars will begin June 22. Worship with us weekly with a soulful service featuring contemplative music. Join us at 5:15pm for a wine & cheese pre-Oneg, followed by the Service at 6:00pm, and then join us under the stars in our beautiful courtyard (weather permitting) for a delicious Oneg.
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. A
ll are welcome to attend regardless of musical or prayerbook knowledge.
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
Luggage for Freedom's goal is to provide a sense of dignity to women who are staying at and transitioning out of domestic violence and homeless shelters, by giving them a suitcase packed with some personal and household items. To that end, Luggage for Freedom provides gently used luggage packed with new towels, new sheets, and new toiletries to women leaving local domestic violence shelters to start their lives anew. We also provide backpacks filled with books and stuffed animals for children. We pack an average of approximately 200 suitcases and over 100 backpacks and deliver them to 9 local shelters. Luggage for Freedom has an incredible ability to directly impact women and children in a positive way, at a time when they are most vulnerable.
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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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THIS AND THAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interested in purchasing a memorial plaque? Order by July 1 to ensure it will be
up by Yizkor at Yom Kippur. Contact Larisa to place your order.
BJBE wants to celebrate and stay in touch with our graduating seniors! Please use
this form
to tell us where you (or your child) will be heading to next and to share contact information.
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
Summer Hours
Friday evenings - ½ hour before & ½ hour after services
Or by appointment - Lynne, 847-528-1359
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125th Anniversary Quiz Answers
Answer: C - BJ had a majority of elderly members, they were losing members, and they feared that they would have to close.
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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)
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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