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This Week at BJBE
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January 2,
2019
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A Note from Rabbi Karyn Kedar
The secular New Year is upon us and we can take this moment for self-reflection. We often place barriers or boundaries before ourselves that keep us from growing and moving. Saying that life is a journey is more than a cliché. It is perspective. Let us not fear to venture beyond our most basic assumption of what is true and possible. Go forth into the unknown, with faith and courage and, most of all, with an expanded vision of who you can be.
Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar
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We are please to re-announce the birth of
Levi Yitzchak Burton,
son of Sara Malka & Judd Burton, grandson of
our members Carol & Steve Burton, and great-grandmother Lorraine Burton. Levi joins 3 brothers: Caleb, Akiva, and Asher.
Mazel tov to the Burton 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
Test your knowledge about our congregation with our fun quiz series questions
. Answer at the end of this email.
Where was the Torah kept before BJBE had a building?
A. In Rabbi Shapiro's trunk B. At the old B'nai Jehoshua building C. At UAHC's north suburban office D. in Olin-Sang's ark at its camp
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ADULT EDUCATION
Symposium: Religion in the 21st Century
We are welcoming clergy and leaders from other faith traditions and other Jewish denominations to 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.
For a full listing of topics and instructors (and our archive of past sessions), click
here
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Islam, taught by Imam Hazim Fazlic, Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago
January 8, 10:00-11:30am
Christianity in Chicago, taught by Pastor Mike Neal, Glorious Light Church
Tuesday, January 15, 10:00am
Sisterhood Social Action Program: Bookwallah
Wednesday, January 9, 7:30pm
Bookwallah founder Seena Jacob will share the work Bookwallah does spreading the joy of reading to young orphans. Please bring a hard cover new or gently used fiction book for children ages 10 and younger. Fairy tales are recommended. Contact
Debby Dubow and
Marla Craven with questions.
Family Night at Max & Benny's
Thursday, January 10, 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!
Shabbat Service with guest Alden Solovy
Friday, January 11, 7:30pm
We are honored to welcome poet, liturgist, and friend of BJBE,
Alden Solovy to our bimah on Friday, January 11. BJBE is the first congregation where Alden will read from his brand new book, This Joyous Soul. He will offer poems and prayers throughout the service and deliver the sermon. Alden is no stranger to BJBE, and we are excited to welcome him to enhance our worship. We hope you will join us for this special night! His books will be available for purchase (cash or check) following services.
MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 21, 12:00pm
Make Martin Luther King Day a day on, not a day off! Volunteer at our 6th Annual MLK Day of Service! Join us at BJBE at noon for an opening program, then remain at BJBE or head to nearby projects. For more information or to register,
click here.
Torah on Tap at Warehouse
Wednesday, January 23, 7:00pm
A little bit of learning; a lot of laughter & l'chaims! Appetizers provided, cash bar. 21+, please!
Adult Ed Program: Enough as They Are: Helping Teens Move Beyond the Impossible Standards of Success
Wednesday, January 30, 7:30pm
Presented in partnership with Deerfield Parent Network, join us as we hear from Rachel Simmons, internationally recognized author and educator as she shares her book and teaches parents the tools to help teens know that they are enough as they are.
Dare to be Square & Line Dancing Too
Saturday, February 2, 6:00-9:30pm
BJBE Sisterhood presents Square/Line Dancing Night. Dinner, professional caller, lots of fun. All are welcome. $25/person. Mail checks, payable to Sisterhood, to:
Andi Swidler, 15 The Court of Stonecreek, Northbrook, IL, 60062 by January 20. Contact
Andi Swidler with questions.
Fridays, 9:00-10:00am
(Please note: we will NOT meet 1/5)
Please join us each week for Torah study through a mindfulness and contemporary lens with Margot Andersen, JMMT. 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
SYG New Year's Lounge Night
Wednesday, January 9, 6:30-8:00pm
Enjoy a fun evening with friends, games, and Chinese food! Contact
Raya Seidman with questions.
Family Havdalah
Saturday, January 26, 4:00-5:30pm
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.
SYG Shul-In
Friday, February 1, 7:30pm-Saturday, February 2, 9:00am
Sleepover with the Senior Youth Group (SYG)--food, games, social action, ice cream sundae bar and more. Contact
Raya Seidman with questions.
The Beit Café snack shop opens on Sunday mornings after winter break. The Beit Café raises money for BJBE youth trips to Kolin and Israel. 2-3 volunteers are needed each week to help staff the Beit Café in two shifts: 9:00-10:45am and 10:45am-12:30pm. This can be a one-time commitment, or something you do on a regular basis.
Please use this link to sign up.
Please contact Lisa with any questions.
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SERVICES
Mizmor L'Shabbat Service featuring T'filah Band
Friday, January 4, at 7:30pm
Kol Shabbat Service
Saturdays, 9:30am
Shabbat Service with guest Alden Solovy
Friday, January 11, 7:30pm
Torah Study
Saturdays, 11:00am
Talmud Study
Wednesdays, 8:00am
Morning Minyan
Wednesdays, 7:00am
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SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK
MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 21, 12:00pm
Make Martin Luther King Day a day on, not a day off! Volunteer at our 6th Annual MLK Day of Service! Join us at BJBE at noon for an opening program, then remain at BJBE or head to nearby projects. For more information or to register,
click here.
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Chai Lifeline is an international non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the non-medical needs of seriously ill children, their families and communities. Their mission is to enhance lives through programs and services that offer friendship, good times, great memories, and social and emotional support.
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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 or call BJBE 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 1/2 hour before and after services on Friday evenings, Sundays when JLC is in session, and weekdays by appointment. Please contact Sue or
Marilyn for more information or to make an appointment.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
AIPAC North Shore Community Program featuring Avi Jorish
Thursday, January 10, 8:00pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook.
Click here for more information.
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Find the
This Week at BJBE
submission form and more guidelines
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125th Anniversary Quiz Answers
Answer: A. In Rabbi Shapiro's trunk.
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Education Team
(Director of Preschool)
(Coordinator of Youth Learning & Engagement)
(Coordinator of Educational Programs & Operations)
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Management and Operations Team
(Executive Director)
(Accounting Manager)
(Senior Clergy's Assistant)
(Coordinator, Membership, Communications, & Special Projects)
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Clergy Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator)
(Event Coordinator & Assistant to Executive Director)
(Facility Manager)
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Lay Leaders
(Co-Presidents)
Lara Kunz
Molly Hershenhouse
(Sisterhood Co-Presidents)
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Contact Information |
Sally J. Sachar, Executive Director (847) 940-7575 |
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