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This Week at BJBE
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November 12,
2018
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Increased Security Fee at BJBE
Due to the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh, our Board Executive Committee and Security Task Force have reexamined our security protocols and have made needed enhancements, many of which you likely have noticed. Due to the additional costs of our expanded security measures, we are increasing, effective immediately, our security fee by $100 per family. This additional fee will be reflected in your November statement. Please look tomorrow for an email from our Co-Presidents and Security Task Force Co-Chairs explaining the security fee increase in greater detail. If you have any questions, please contact our Co-Presidents or Sally Sachar .
Related, please order your BJBE key card if you have not done so. We have plenty in stock, and can turn your key around pronto. Having your own key card is increasingly important to your gaining access to the building as our doors will be locked more often than not. Contact Larisa to order your key today!
URGENT: Please do not prop open outside doors when loading and unloading.This is a practice that greatly compromises our safety and security. Thank you!
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A Note from Sally Sachar, Executive Director
Greetings Congregants,
We write on the heels of yet another very vibrant week at BJBE and hope you were able to take part in one or more of the compelling programs and activities that were abuzz here.
With the elections largely behind us (notwithstanding counts and recounts still underway in some parts of the country), we want to congratulate Joel Newton for an impressive and successful effort to increase voter engagement at BJBE.
Joel and all of us at BJBE offer enormous thanks to the many volunteers who helped by sending emails, having conversations, asking people to complete pledge cards during High Holidays, participating in the phone banks, and celebrating at the Election Day party. Thank you as well to all the congregants who enthusiastically supported our efforts and to all of you who voted (whether through a mail-in ballot, early voting, or on November 6 itself).
Joel reports that his team reached out to more than 1400 congregants individually. Of those they confirmed that 988 were registered to vote and 872 had made a plan for voting in the midterm elections this past Tuesday, others voted early.
Joel further relayed that BJBE's Social Justice Team, which led the campaign, learned a lot from this effort, and that they "look forward to applying these insights to future campaigns. If you'd like to get involved, please email us
here
." Thank you again to Joel and his entire team; we are inspired by and immeasurably grateful for your leadership and hard work!
Our community continues to reflect and mourn tragedies that have affected communities across the country. As many of you know, following the tragedy in Pittsburgh, we were honored to be joined by the Reverend Anne Jolly, Rector of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, for a moving Shabbat service of resilience, healing, and community. To view the sermon and anthem, click
here. To see the whole service, click
here
.
We also want to call your attention to a wonderful and compelling film called Restoring Tomorrow which is playing for one night only tomorrow evening, November 13, in theatres nationwide, including at 7 pm at Addison, Niles, Vernon Hills and Randhust. You can type your zip code here to see where it's playing close to you. As the promotion says, "
Especially after the tragic shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Restoring Tomorrow dramatically brings to the screen a message that is relevant to every American. In these divisive times, it challenges us to find unity and meaning in our culture and faith, so we can build a more hopeful future
." The film focuses on the renovation of a historic temple in Beverly Hills and also touches on the important role younger generations play in ensuring the survival of synagogues. We very much hope you will be able to see this film tomorrow evening.
Have a wonderful week!
Sally
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Choose to Live
BJBE is honored to celebrate the official release of the single, "Choose To Live," music by
Noah Aronson
and original lyrics by Rabbi
Karyn Kedar
. We are honored to be one of eighteen synagogue communities nationwide collaborating with Noah on his
#ChaiProject
(18 songs for 18 congregations).
You can hear the recording
here
.
Thank you to Noah Aronson, Cant
or
Jennifer Frost
, Cantor
Rayna Green
,
Packy Lundholm
,
Andy Dennen
, and
Geoff Shell
for your talent, passion and creativity. Special thank you to the BJBE Adult choir for debuting "Choose To Live" live at Kol Nidre services this past year (see that
here
). You all brought new life and meaning to this prayer. Thank you to the BJBE community for believing in the power of prayer and music.
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We salute and offer our gratitude to our members, Bob Morgan (58th District) and
Karen Feldman
(59th District) for stepping up and running for office in the recent election. It takes courage, conviction, stamina and dedication to run for elected office and we want to applaud our members for working so hard in their respective races to bring their voice to Springfield.
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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 musical instrument was a source of great controversy at BJBE's Glenview building because of its use in churches?
A) The organ
B) The piccolo
C) The tuba
D) The accordion
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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
Project Nourish-Thanksgiving Event
Each year, BJBE and other temples in the Project Nourish consortium work together to help Bethlehem Healing Temple (where we distribute lunches) put on a Thanksgiving Event. Together, we serve over 400 people, some of whom live on the street. How can you help? Donate to the Bob Terry Project Nourish Fund! Donations to the fund will help us buy the bulk ingredients needed for the meal. Holidays can be lonely and difficult; help us send a caring message to those who are most vulnerable. To donate, please mail a check to BJBE with PN-Thanksgiving on the memo line.
BJBE Stars for Business- Schmooza Palooza Twooza
Monday, November 12, 7:30-9:00pm
Share a warm drink on a cold night, and meet BJBE members with every kind of career and business. Surprises too! All BJBE members welcome.
Restoring Tomorrow
ONE DAY ONLY, November 13 at select theaters
Restoring Tomorrow tells the tale of Los Angeles' Wilshire Boulevard Temple, which was built in 1929 by the original Hollywood moguls. With its towering ten-story-high dome, it ranks with the Chinese Theater and Griffith Planetarium as one of the great L.A. landmarks, but by the 21st century it was in need of tens of millions of dollars of reconstruction to avoid the wrecking ball. This against-all-odds story is told through the personal journey of director Aaron Wolf who, like so many of his generation, had become disaffected from his congregation. In chronicling the Temple's restoration, he finds himself restored, as he reconnects to his synagogue and his community. Click
here to find the closest theater!
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.
Lutheranism
Tuesday, November 13, 10-11:30am
Instructor: Rev. David Kyllo, Zion Lutheran Church of Deerfield
There will be no Symposium on November 20
For a full listing of topics and instructors, click
here.
YOGA 101
Wednesday, November 14, 7:30pm
Join us for yoga taught by Cheri Stefanelli. No experience necessary! This class will include Gentle Yoga moves for those with limited mobility along with easy moves for first timers. Please bring a towel or mat and wear comfy clothes.
Please drop off by Wednesday, November 14
Help us make sure that the men, women, and children who receive Project Nourish lunches also have warm socks this winter. Please drop off new socks and new/gently used scarves, hats, and gloves in the Tzedakah Niche by November 14. For more information, contact
Merrilee.
Post Carpool Club Theatre Trip- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, November 17, 8:00pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this irresistible Andrew Lloyd Webber family musical! To purchase tickets, call the Citadel Box Office at 847.735.8554 and let them know you are with BJBE for a special reduced ticket price of $20.
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, November 18, 4:00pm, North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield
Join us as we gather together as one community of many faiths. For more information, contact
Rabbi Fenster.
Chanukah How-To
Sunday, November 18, 9:45-10:45am
Join us for an opportunity to learn about (or get a refresher on) the history, traditions, and special foods of Chanukah and how to create a meaningful celebration at home.
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 needy 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
7:30pm Shabbat Service with Elana Ariana
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
12:00am
Rabbi's Table Lunch
(
RSVP
)
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
Matzah Ball Shabbat and Camp Shabbat
Friday, November 16
Join us for a Matzah Ball oneg at 5:15 and Family Shabbat Service at 6:00pm. Solly Kane, director of OSRUI will be in attendance. Wear your camp shirt!
K-2 Family Shabbat Dinner-Now Open to 3rd Grade!
Friday, November 16, 7:00pm
Join us for a special Shabbat dinner for K-3rd graders and their families. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 13.
Rockin' Jump!
Sunday, November 18, 2:30-3:30pm
Grades 3-8 are invited to Rockin' Jump in Buffalo Grove! Work hard, play hard. $20 at the door! For more information, contact
Raya.
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
Registration for the Early Childhood program at the Chava Center for the 2019-20 school year opens tomorrow, November 13, for members. Priority registration for BJBE members will begin in early November. For information about the program, or how to register, contact
Susie Wexler
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SERVICES
Morning Minyan
Wednesday, November 14, 7:00am
Matzah Ball Shabbat and Camp Shabbat
Friday, November 16, at 5:15pm
Join us for a matzah ball oneg at 5:15 and stay for Family Service with speical guest, Solly Kane (Director of OSRUI) at 6:00pm. Wear your camp shirt!
Kol Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 17, 9:30am.
Join us afterwards for Torah Study at 11:00am
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Through education, advocacy, and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide.
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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
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
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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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