Pictured above: BJBE Staff are #JewishandProud. Amid rising antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, AJC has designated Monday, January 6, as #JewishandProud Day.
Learn more here
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It's Almost Mishloach Manot time!
Watch your inbox this week for an email with your personalized link for ordering.
Mishloach Manot, also called Purim baskets, are gifts of food and drink that are sent to family and friends on Purim. The mitzvah of Mishloach Manot comes from the Book of Esther and is a symbolic representation of the Purim feast while bringing together our community.
Sending a basket is a fantastic opportunity to let your friends, family, neighbors, teachers, and more know how much you appreciate them while supporting BJBE! Each family gifted a basket will receive a single Mishloach Manot with a card listing all of the families who contributed. Baskets will be delivered by volunteers to each family the week of March 1!
Do you want to get involved?
Volunteer
to pack baskets on Saturday, February 29 or help deliver baskets during the week of March 1. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families!
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The Purim Fun is Just Beginning! Save the date for these festive events:
Purim Hamantashen Making with a Special Invite to our Hugs Community
Monday, March 2, 6:00pm
Low Sensory Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 8, 9:00am
Purim Shpiel & Carnival
Sunday, March 8, 9:30am
Pour 'Em Purim
Monday, March 9, 7:00pm
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We look forward to celebrating the B'not Mitzvah of
Lillian Brenner and
Olivia Fisz at the morning service on Saturday, and the Bat Mitzvah of
Gabrielle Cohan at the afternoon service. Mazel tov to them and their families
If you would like to make a donation in honor of these simchas, please visit
www.bjbe.org/giving.
If you would like to sponsor a Friday or Saturday Shabbat Oneg in celebration of a simcha of a family member or friend, please
click here
. Please contact the BJBE office with questions.
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Upcoming Programs & Events
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MLK Day Sign-Up Now Open
Monday, January 20, times vary
Join us for our
annual MLK Day of Service! Make MLK day a day "ON" instead of a day "OFF." We are offering a variety of family friendly and adult programs so please SIGN UP EARLY for access to your first choice project!
Click here to see the schedule for the day and sign up for projects.
MLK Day Collection Drives
Don't come to BJBE empty handed on MLK Day! We will be collecting items for the following non-profits:
- Books for Bernie's Book Bank
- Canned food for Moraine Food Pantry
- New and unused art supplies for Gigi's Playhouse
Items may be left in the Tzedakah Niche any time after December 23. (
lease note the building closures above).
The JLC Beit Café
Sunday mornings when JLC Sunday is open, 9:15am-12:10pm
The Beit Cafe is back, selling bagels, snacks and beverages for you and your children to enjoy. As in the past, the Beit Café benefits BJBE teen trips to Kolin and Israel. All café items are $1-$2, and punch cards are available to purchase. Contact
Lisa Howard
with any questions. Sign up to volunteer
here
.
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The Symposium: Get Your PhD at BJBE
Tuesdays, January 7& 14, 10:00am
"How the Cafe Shaped Modern Jewish Life," with David Gottlieb
Mahj for Moms
Tuesdays, January 7, February 11, March 17, April 21, and May 26, 7:00pm
Join us for a fun evening of Mah Jongg and friends. This evening is geared towards moms of children in the JLC & Chava Center. Guests welcome! No prior experience necessary.
Are You Fit to Flourish in 2020?
Wednesday, January 8, 7:30pm
Join Sisterhood to learn how to strengthen, nourish, and thrive in 2020 with guest speaker Lina Midla.
BJBE MENsches
Sunday, January 19, 10:00am
Join us for conversation with other BJBE MENsches about thoughful masculinity in today's complicated world. Bagels and lox will be served.
Torah on Tap
Wednesday, January 22, 7:00pm
Join our clergy for a lively discussion and a drink--a little bit of learning, a lot of laughs & l'chaims!
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
Class forming now--dates and times to be determined
This year-long course meets weekly and is open to all adults whether or not you celebrated becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah when you were 13! Registration is limited. Contact
Phyllis Steiner if you are interested in joining the next class.
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For Children, Teens, & Families
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SYG Lounge Night (9th-12th graders)
Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm
Did you know that BJBE has a free dinner for 9th-12th graders every month? Join us Wednesday for dinner from Portillo's!
Family Night at Max & Benny's
Thursday, January 16, 5:00pm
Make dinner time easy! Join us in the back room which will be reserved just for BJBE, any time between 5-7pm. Meet up with friends for crafts, games, and $5 kids meals! No RSVP necessary.
Shabbat Scavenger Hunt (3rd-5th graders)
Friday, January 17, 5:15pm
More info coming soon!
PJ Havdalah
Saturday, January 25, 4:00pm
Wear your snuggliest PJs to say goodbye to Shabbat and usher in a new week with sweetness and light. Our short multi-sensory service is ideal for families with children in 2nd grade and younger. EAch program includes songs, crafts, and a light snack.
BJBE Family Retreat | Two Weeks Left to Register
Please join Cantor Rayna Green, Missy Bell, and Anne Robbin for our BJBE Family Retreat at OSRUI (Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute), in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, January 31 - February 2, 2020. The retreat begins at 5:30pm Friday and concludes at 11:30am Sunday. We're so excited to spend a weekend together learning, playing, and praying. Our theme for the weekend is Super Shabbat, since it's Super Bowl Weekend - but don't worry, you'll be home in plenty of time for the big game!!
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Simply Shabbat Service
Friday, January 10, 7:30pm
Kol Shabbat followed by Torah Study
Saturdays, 9:30am
Morning Minyan followed by Talmud Study
Wednesdays, 7:00am
Please remember to bring your keycard as the building is still locked at the time of this service.
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service Recording Available
The recording of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah service, celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2019 is now available on our website.
Click here to view this moving ceremony.
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Social Action/Social Justice Network
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Magen David Adom is Israel's national ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first-responders for the state's 8.8 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve int his role, but its not a government agency, so it relies on donations for funding. Through your gift you are saving lives.
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BJBE is now a recognized charity on Facebook. If you are considering directing (via Facebook) gifts to a non-profit in honor of birthdays, anniversarys, or other simchot, we hope you will consider BJBE. If you have questions, please contact
Anne Robbin. Also, don't forget to "like" our
Facebook page!
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The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago announces the
Everett Kovler Scholars Program. Two scholarships of $10,000 each year of study toward a four year program. Students must have financial need and a minimum of a B average academically.
Click here for more information.
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JCFS and JVS Chicago are awarding one $15,000 scholarship to a Jewish female college and post-graduate students with finanical need who are pursuing study in the field of math education.
Click here for more info.
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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.
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