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This Week at BJBE
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July 2,
2018
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Exciting News: Watch your Email for our Member Portal Rollout, Next Week!
Next week, we will be rolling out our new member portal,
ShulCloud! Please watch your email the week of July 9 for information about exciting new features and how to log into your account!
Thank you for your patience as we make this important & exciting transition!
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Reflections from Kolin & Israel
Last week, our teens returned from a life-changing experience visiting Kolin, in the Czech Republic, and Israel. Below, read some of their reflections from the trip.
Rachel Gass:
During the trip, we talked to IDF soldiers. They talked to us about why they chose combat roles and what serving in the IDF means to them. One soldier said that she wanted a combat role because she wanted her service to be meaningful. They said that the soldiers kept the values of the IDF close to their hearts. As Israel's defense force, they are only to use their guns as a last resort. We also saw the border with Lebanon, which clearly had an Iranian flag and a Hezbollah post on it, overlooking Israel. These experiences opened my eyes to how wrongly American news sources portray Israel. Israel is not an aggressive nation, and the battle between Israel is not about land, but about ideology. The trip made me really proud of Israel, and I will defend Israel always.
When we sang Hatikvah in the hidden synagogue in Terezin, I felt chills. A flood of emotion washed over me. People died for believing in Israel, and now Israel exists. We can sing Israel's national anthem in a place where people hoped for Israel's existence. That's amazing.
Joshua Ostach:
On our third day in Israel, we hiked up to Mount Arbel, and looked out at the beautiful views of Mount Hermon and the Sea of Galilee. Here Rabbi Kedar asked us to write down a reflection of what Israel has meant to us so far. This reflection is the best way that I, personally, can describe this trip: I have learned, and I am home. A home away from home, which holds love, beauty, tranquility, fascination, faith, comfort, safety, friends, family, nature, animals, music, peace, harmony, and above all, the presence of Adonai.
Lyla Prass:
This is a letter that I wrote to a victim of the Holocaust, specifically in the concentration camp Terezin. The prompt for this letter was given to us by Rabbi Kedar as we were sitting in the cemetery in Terezin. She asked us to write a letter to a victim of the holocaust that died while imprisoned in this concentration camp. She asked us to conjure up an image in our minds of the recipient of our letter. Emily is the mother of three small children. She sacrifices everything in order to help her children survive. She was strong, selfless, courageous, and independent. Emily was a source of strength and comfort to everyone around her. Through this letter I wanted to express my gratitude for her sacrifice and to honor her legacy and the legacy of so many like her.
Dear Emily,
I am in awe of your courage and strength. You were a beacon of light in the midst of the never ending dark that was the Holocaust. Through your sacrifice I will be able to stand in the land of Israel with my head held high, proud of my Jewish heritage. I know that this was not the life you chose and I am deeply sorry that you had to endure the tremendous amount of pain you must have experienced while imprisoned in Terezin. Emily, your life was not lost in vain for it continues to inspire me and Jews all across the world to fight for equality and love and to fight against tyranny and hate. You will always be remembered for your love of your family and your faith in humanity. I promise to work for the rest of my life to ensure that you and the six million Jews that perished in the Holocaust will never be forgotten.
With all my love,
Lyla Prass
Noah Shapiro:
As we made our way through Terezin, I was amazed at how much striking beauty can blossom out of the most outlandish and murderous places. Even as we sat outside the crematorium used to burn the dead, I was amazed by the cheerful chirping of the birds, the noises of the wind blowing through the trees, the butterflies, the puffy white clouds, and other oddities that make this memorial a place of serene thought and of powerful remembrance.
Abby Tzinberg:
I am not someone who is often at a loss for words, and yet when people ask me about my trip, I find myself speechless. The majesty of Israel is awe inspiring and the lessons that are embedded in every nook and cranny of the state cannot be found anywhere else. This trip inspired me to learn more about my world, to take time to enjoy the places I go and the people I go with, and to pursue justice.
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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.
12.
What Rabbi became a member of BJBE before serving as its Rabbi?
A.Rabbi Zeplowitz (at a BJBE Young Members event)
B. Rabbi Kedar (at a Sisterhood Kallah where she was the guest speaker.)
C. Rabbi Memis (at a Women Rabbis speaker event)
D. Rabbi Brickner (at a family BJBE Bar Mitzvah)
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
Post Carpool Club Event at Botanic Garden
July 3, Concert begins at 6:00pm
Join Post Carpool Club for Hot Summer Nights Concert on the Esplanade, featuring live music by RIO BAMBA. Come early to enjoy the Botanic Garden. If you do not have a Botanic Garden sticker, email Carol to try to connect with someone who is a member. Bring your own dinner & beverage, dessert provided. Some chairs available, bring your own. Contact Carol Berger for more information.
Please note: there will be no minyan or Talmud study on July 4th. Happy Independence Day!
Torah On Tap @ Warehouse
July 11, 7:00pm
Join Rabbi Fenster and Cantor Frost for a lively discussion and a drink. Appetizers will be provided, pay for your own drinks. 21+ please! Warehouse - 833 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
Learn more >>
RSVP here >>
Post-Camp Drop-Off Happy Hour @ BJBE
July 17, 7:00pm
You've just dropped your kids off at overnight camp! Come celebrate (or commiserate) with friends!
Tisha B'Av Service
July 21, 8:00pm
Tisha B'Av is the day of commemoration for the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people throughout history. Join us for an evening of reflection, commemoration and, we pray, hope.
Post Carpool Club at Ravinia
July 22, 3:00pm; Concert begins at 5:00pm
Join the Post Carpool Club at Ravinia for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky Spectacular including the 1812 Overture with cannons. Meet us when the gates open at 3:00pm; the concert begins at 5:00pm. Bring your own main course, beverage, chairs, and table for your picnic, and either an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share with others. Purchase your own tickets online or at the gate. Contact Carol Berger for more information, including where to find the group.
Post Shabbat Salon - Cocktails & Conversation
July 27, 7:00pm
Join us after our Shabbat Service for cocktails & conversation. Shmooze with the clergy and meet new friends!
Playdate in the Park @ Maplewood Park
August 1, 4:30pm
Join us at Maplewood Park in Deerfield for a chance to connect with other families with young children. Bring your own picnic dinner!
Learn more >>
RSVP here >>
More 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.
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Talmud Study - NOTE: No Talmud Study July 4
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
We want to send your child(ren) mail at camp! Please fill out
this form so we have their addresses! One form per camper, please!
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year is now open!
Register online using our new database!
If you did not receive your log in credentials, or have questions about registration, please contact
Anne
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Please note: There will be no minyan or Talmud Study on July 4th.
Shabbat Service
Friday, July 6, 6:00pm
Worship with us this summer with a soulful service featuring contemplative music. The
wine & cheese pre-Oneg begins at 5:15, 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
SHALVA supports Jewish women experiencing and healing from domestic abuse, through counseling, supportive services, and community education.
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JCFS School Supply Drive
Do you remember
the excitement of opening that new box of crayons on the first day of school? Recall the thrill of sporting that new backpack? For many of the
families served by
JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Services),
the expense of preparing a child for the new school year is beyond their means. They struggle to pay rent and keep food on the table. These caring parents value education - they want to see their children enter the new school year prepared and proud.
BJBE's Early Childhood Program at the Chava Center and
Sisterhood are joining together to support the JCFS School Supply Drive. During the month of July we will be collecting the following items:
Solid Colored Backpacks |
Pens/Pencils |
Crayons/Colored Pencils
Erasers/GlueSticks |
Washable Markers/Highlighters | Folders
Spiral Notebooks/Loose Leaf Paper |
Rulers/Scissors
A collection box is in the tzedakah niche.
To make a monetary donation or if you have questions, please contact Sharon Sabin.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Looking for a Mitzvah opportunity? Here's a double for you...Tikkun Olam + Tzedakah.
By making a $120-$140 donation to the Project Nourish Fund, you, your friends, chavurah, or group can provide a month's worth of fruit during our summer months (May-September). For a $50 donation you can supplement one month of our fruit donations from our Religious School families. This
is a great way for you to support Project Nourish even if you can't come to our lunch making sessions.
Please contact Merrilee for more details.
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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 today 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.
Help BJBE while you shop!
AmazonSmile
is a simple and automatic way for you to support BJBE every time you shop, at no cost to you!
Once you've selected Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
KGH Autism Services has moved to Deerfield and expanded!
Join us for an upcoming open house celebration,
one on July 24th dedicated to professionals and one on July 28th dedicated to the community and KGH families An opportunity to tour our new center, meet our team and explore our treatment areas dedicated to our early childhood, pediatric and teen/young adult clients.
We will have a bounce house for the children, sensory-friendly activities for all ages, refreshments, snacks and giveaways!
No RSVP required.
Free Trips to Israel with Birthright!
It's time to sign up to receive information on Birthright Israel trips for Winter Registration 2018/19. This experience is a gift from
Birthright Israel
! For more information, including eligibility and what the trip includes, visit
www.birthrightisrael.com
or call (312) 267-0677.
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125th Anniversary Quiz Answers
Answer: B-Rabbi Kedar (at a Sisterhood Kallah where she was the guest speaker.)
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Education Team
Missy Bell
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Administrative Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Facility Manager)
(Senior Clergy's Assistant) Dani Glass (Membership & Assistant Clergy's Assistant) Erica Stone
(Event Coordinator)
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Lay Leaders
(Co-Presidents)
Lara Kunz
Molly Hershenhouse
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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