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This Week at BJBE
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November 19,
2018
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A Note from Sally Sachar, Executive Director
Greetings Congregants,
As we ready to offer gratitude and celebrating giving thanks this Thursday, we want to highlight two opportunities for Tzedakah - both compelling and timely ways to give back to help those deeply in need. The fires that are still burning in California have directly impacted many residents with devastating losses, including within Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas. BJBE, the JLC, and Sisterhood are collecting gift cards to be sent to Congregation Or Ami for distribution to their affected congregants. You can drop these cards in the Tzedakah box in the Village Center, or during weekdays you may bring these to the BJBE office.
Also, consider donating to JUF's fund for the Pittsburgh community affected by the Tree of Life shooting. The money raised will fund psychological services, support for families, medical bills for all those involved, reconstruction, and security. To donate, click
here.
In addition, please look tomorrow for information on BJBE's campaign for
Giving Tuesday
on November 27th.
Giving Tuesday
is an international day of giving and is always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This is a chance to give back to those organizations that do so much for our communities and that matter most to you.
We hope you will consider contributing to BJBE.
We've set a goal of $5,000 for this campaign and all contributions will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor (that means that if you donate $100, our donor will also contribute $100, for a total of a $200 donation!). Watch our Facebook page for videos from our congregants on how BJBE has made on impact on their lives.
On the security front, we want to call your attention to a few matters:
- JLC families should have received a detailed email from me and Missy Bell (Director of Education) about parking and traffic flow. Please click here to read the email if you missed it last week. We understand that parking further back on the Rochelle Zell Jewish High School lot may be less convenient for you, but we need to be fully responsive to the high school staff's requests in terms of where we park BJBE cars.
- We have extended the time window each day that your key cards will work. Your key cards will work from 7:15 am to 9:35 pm. Minyan members have access from 6:30 am to 9:35 pm.
- You are doing great at getting your key cards. If you have friends and family members who are congregants who have NOT picked up their cards, please encourage them to do so. (we realize not everyone reads This Week - as sad as that makes us - so we need to promote the cards through other channels).
Finally, we hope you had a chance to look at our newest e-publication,
ChaiLights
, launched last Friday. If you missed it, click
here
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sally
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We look forward to celebrating the baby naming of Lucy Rose Levine, daughter of Leah & Shaun Levine, granddaughter of our members, Michele & Bob Levine at our Friday evening service.
We also look forward to celebrating the baby naming of Averi Lynn Kaplan, daughter of Katie Mason & Scott Kaplan at the Friday evening service.
We look forward to celebrating the baby naming of Rowan Ivy Frankenthal, daughter of our members Andi & Seth Frankenthal, granddaughter of our members, Julie & Ken Fixler and Kim & Stuart Frankenthal at our Kol Shabbat service.
Mazel Tov to the Levine, Kaplan, and Frankenthal families!
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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 did B'nai Jehoshua ask for before merging with Beth Elohim?
A) They wanted to keep their old building
B) They wanted Beth Elohim to pay B'nai Jehoshua's moving expenses
C) They wanted to keep their young Rabbi, Mark Shapiro
D) They wanted to have two Board of Directors
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
Looking for Adult Volunteer Tutors for JLC AfterSchool!
We are looking for adult volunteers to help out our JLC AfterSchool students in need of extra individual attention on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons, 4:30-6:30pm. Knowledge of prayers used in BJBE services is needed. If you're interested in helping out, please contact
Missy Bell.
Symposium: Religion in the 21st Century
Over the course of this year, we will welcome clergy and leaders from other faith traditions and other Jewish denominations. We will 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.
There will be no Symposium TOMORROW.
Methodism
November 27, 10:00-11:30am
Instructor: Norval Brown of Christ United Methodist Church in Deerfield.
For a full listing of topics and instructors, click
here.
Family Night at Max & Benny's
Wednesday, November 28, 5:00-7:00pm
Make dinner time easy! Join BJBE in the back room at Max & Benny's, which will be reserved just for us. Meet up with friends for crafts, games, and fun!
JCFS Chanukah Toy Drive
Donations due by November 28
The BJBE Chava Center
and
Sisterhood
are once again partnering to support the
JCFS
(Jewish Child & Family Services)
Chanukah Toy Drive
. JCFS provides holiday gifts for over 500 children receiving agency counseling, foster and residential care, respite, and other essential support services. To participate, please donate new, unwrapped toys to the collection boxes in the Tzedakah Niche or west entrance. Wrapping paper and tape is also appreciated! To learn more or make a cash or gift card donation, please contact Sharon Sabin.
Artist in Residence Shabbat with Elana Arian
Friday, December 7
6:45pm Community Candlelighting & Latke Pre-Oneg. Bring your own menorah and candles!
7:30pm Shabbat Service with Elana Arian
Festive Oneg- immediately following services
Saturday, December 8
9:30am Kol Shabbat with Elana Arian
11:00am Torah Study led by Elana Arian & Cantor Jennifer Frost
12:00pm
Rabbi's Table Lunch
(
RSVP
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BJBE Movie Club: Reversing Roe
Wednesday, December 12, 7:00pm
Please bring your friends for what will surely be a lively and passionate discussion from a Jewish point of view. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Rabbi Karyn Kedar. Please watch the movie ahead of time on Netflix or YouTube. This event is hosted by BJBE Sisterhood and BJBE Social Action Committee.
Mishkan Shalom-Meets Again November 30
Fridays, 9:00-10:00am
Please join us each week for Torah study through a mindfulness and contemporary lens with Margot Andersen, JMMT. Jewish Spirituality helps us access our inner wisdom so we can transform to our highest, wisest self. What does Torah teach us about our life today? 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 PROGRAMS
There is no JLC this week! JLC resumes
Tuesday, November 27.
My Israel Journey: BJBE Family Trip To Israel
December 21,2019- January 1, 2020
Join us on an amazing trip to Israel with Rabbi Kedar, Cantor Frost, and Missy Bell. For more information or to register, click
here
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SERVICES
Mizmor L'Shabbat Service featuring Soul Zimra
Friday, November 23, at 7:30
Kol Shabbat Service
Saturdays, 9:30am
Torah Study
Saturdays, 11:00am
Talmud Study
Wednesdays, 8:00am
Morning Minyan
Wednesdays, 7:00am
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
November Tzedakah-
Help Those Affected by the California Fires and the Tree of Life Shooting in Pittsburgh
Gift Cards for those affected by the California Fires. Gift cards from Target, Trader Joe's, Ralph's (they accept gift cards from Mariano's), and Visa/Amex are being collected to support the Jewish community and those affected by the fires. Cards can be deposited in the Tzedakah Box or brought into the BJBE Office during business hours or when school is in session.
JUF's collection for Pittsburgh.
The money will fund psychological services, support for families, medical bills for all those involved, reconstruction, and security. The local Jewish day schools in the Pittsburgh area will also most likely require additional resources to help children process this tragedy.
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Project Nourish-Thanksgiving Event
Thank you to all of you who generously donated to the Bob Terry Project Nourish Fund to help pay for the Thanksgiving lunch that was lovingly prepared by the sisters of the Bethlehem Healing Temple, the church where we distribute our Project Nourish lunches. Also, our "Socks in the Box" drive was successful and combined with other donations, we were able to collect enough for 225 gift bags; each containing 4 pairs of socks and a winter accessory. The people who live near the church were so happy to receive this beautiful meal as well as the needed winter items.Thank you!
PADS
November 25
Once again, we have the opportunity to help our neighbors, right in our own backyard! Thanks to all who have already volunteered.
4:00-5:00pm - this is our set up shift, great for families with young children
5:30 - 9:00pm - this shift is the most hands on, with direct guest contact (you must be 14 years old or older & accompanied by a parent)
9:00-midnight - this is a quieter shift as most guests are already sleeping (adults only)
Midnight - 4:00am - another quiet shift, bag lunches are assembled during this time (adults only)
4:30 - 7:00am - this shift is hands on, with volunteers needed to serve breakfast, hand out lunches and clean up
For more information or to volunteer, please contact
Ruth Miller.
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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
BJBE Lost & Found
Missing your favorite left glove? Where is your pink fuzzy vest? That cardigan your aunt bought you? It might be in the BJBE Lost & Found. Stop by the office and claim your left behind items!
All items still remaining in the Lost & Found after January 8 will be donated to a local shelter.
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
Midmonth is going GREEN!
Starting with the January 2019 edition, Midmonth will be sent digitally to all congregants. If you would like to continue to receive a paper copy as well, email
Caryn.
Want your event or organization featured in This Week?
All submissions to
This Week at BJBE must be received by 12:00pm on the preceding Friday. We will include submissions for 4 weeks or until the event has passed. We reserve the right to make edits to spelling and grammar, or edit for length. Only BJBE sponsored or BJBE affiliate sponsored events/programs will be included. Occasionally, we will include community events if they are aligned with BJBE's Five Core Values. Please contact
Anne or
Caryn with any questions. You can find the submission form
here
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Book BJBE for your upcoming celebration!
Your spiritual home is also a premier event venue with beautiful space available 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
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 Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm (during Hebrew school) and Sundays, 9:30-11:30am (while the JLC is open). We're always open 1/2 hour before and after Friday night services or by appointment with Lynne, who can be reached at 847-528-1359.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Share the Gift of Learning
Many adults need help with basic English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Call Oakton Community College to learn how to become a VITA tutor. VITA (Volunteers in Teaching Adults) serves more than 1000 students annually in their quest to improve their skills. For more information, click
here
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125th Anniversary Quiz Answers
Answer: C- They wanted to keep their young Rabbi, Mark Shapiro.
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Education Team
(Director of Preschool)
Raya Seidman
(Coordinator of Youth Learning & Engagement)
Lisa Howard
(Coordinator of Educational Programs & Operations)
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Administrative Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Facility Manager)
(Senior Clergy's Assistant) Caryn Blomquist (Coordinator of Membership, Operations, & Development) Dani Glass (Clergy's Assistant) Erica Stone
(Event Coordinator & Assistant to Executive Director)
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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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