Announcements
see below for all Service times and locations
Friday evening: 5:55 pm (Inside - enter through gate adjacent to the park)
Shabbat morning: 9:00 am (Outside - enter through either outside gate)
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Mazal Tov to
Ronen Graupe
who will become a Bar Mitzvah
this Shabbat, October 17
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Mazal Tov to his parents,
Betsy & Pelleg Graupe
to his brothers, Amir and Nadav
and to his grandparents,
Dalia & Dan Graupe and Sheila & Chuck Davis
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Mazal Tov to
Zev Winick
will will become a Bar Mitzvah
this Sunday, October 18
Mazal Tov to his parents,
Sari & Mark Winick
to his brother, Josh and Avi
and to his grandparents,
Diane Rosenfeld, Barb & Al Winick
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To our newest members of Moriah
Lorelei Abrams and her children Logan, Brendan, and Autumn
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Moriah Congregation's Membership Directory |
or a pdf can be emailed to you to download to computer and/or your mobile device.
We need to know which of the information below you would like in the directory:
Parents Names
Childrens names and age (21 and under)
Home Address
Home/Work/Mobile Phone numbers
Email
If you do not want this information listed, please contact Judy
The directory will be ready for distribution in November.
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(Send Kids to Israel Program)
Every fall, families sign up for the SKIP program – that time is now!
It is a wonderful opportunity and here’s how it works: you put in $85 every year from now until your child ends 9th grade; Moriah will contribute $85 each year, and the Federation will also contribute $85 each year. The money is placed in an interest bearing account so that by the time your child is ready, he or she can use the money to go on an approved group trip to Israel. There are over 100 approved group trips that will match your child’s interests and talents. Should he or she opt not to go to Israel, the money is returned to you with interest. You really can’t lose.
Please make checks to Moriah Congregation.
You can write one check for all your children enrolled in the program (3rd-9th graders). Parents of 3rd graders should have already received an email with the application form. Questions: contact Barb.
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LIMMUD/ADULT EDUCATION
SERVICES & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Parashat HaShavua with Rabbi Kramer
tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 9:00 am-9:30 am
Join Rabbi Kramer on ZOOM to discuss the weekly Torah reading.
This year we will be studying the weekly Torah reading through the lens of the Babylonia Talmud. Not to be missed!
KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday (times are changing weekly with the clocks) - tomorrow at 5:55 pm
TALMUD CLASS
Mondays @ 7:15 pm
Teacher: Rabbi Yehoshua Ben-Avraham
Our All Too-Human Patriarch: The Story of Jacob
Teacher: Rabbi Ken Berger
The story of Jacob is one of the most fascinating stories in the Bible. In our reading of this wonderful biblical narrative, we will focus on the personality of Jacob, on his relationships with his parents, his brother Esau, his father-in-law, and his wives, Leah and Rachel, and on his spiritual and ethical development. Jacob is one of the three Patriarchs of the Jewish people. In addition to a close study of the biblical text, we will see how some of these stories have stimulated the imagination of modern poets, with very contemporary concerns. Participants should have a copy of the JPS Tanakh.
The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare, Shylock & Anti-Semitism
Teacher: Bruce Ogron
The Jewish Teen Project is about to begin its second year! This collaboration between Moriah, Beth El and Bnai Tikvah, is an amazing social and educational opportunity for students in grades 8-12. It is open to all Jewish students, both public school and day school students, regardless of congregational affiliation. It will take place over ZOOM and will be taught by the rabbis of both Moriah and Beth El, along with Chuck Kahalnik, all of whom will bring a tremendous amount of passion to each session. If you know someone who might be interested please have them register here or reach out to Lori Kramer. First session is Tuesday, October 20th.
Continuing HEBREW Education – Fall Semester
Join Silvi Freedson for a wonderful and engaging opportunity to learn and practice conversational Hebrew! All are welcome.
Beginning Hebrew
In this class we will begin to learn and practice conversational Hebrew. Common phrases and vocabulary will be the focus.
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am
October 21, 28, November 4
Intermediate Hebrew
In this class we will be reading stories, plays, and articles and discussing them in Hebrew. New students are welcome to register.
Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 pm
October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Moriah Members Are FREE
Cost for either class is as follows: $100/semester – general public, $60/semester - NSS Beth El members, Payments made to Moriah Congregation.
Call to register 847/948-5340
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Melton 2020-2021 at Moriah Congregation
Core Year II
Mondays, 9:15–10:15 am on Zoom - Taught by Lori & Rabbi Ben Kramer
The Melton School Core Curriculum is a comprehensive, sequential series of text-based lessons, comprised of four courses. Each course focuses on at least one major area of Jewish learning, and forms a thread in a carefully woven fabric which integrates Jewish history, religion, ritual, language, ethics, philosophy, literature, theology and contemporary Jewish life.
Crossroads of Jewish History
Emphasizing the richness of Jewish memory, this chronological exploration focuses on the significant crossroads where Jews made decisions that shaped our identity and destiny.
The Ethics of Jewish Living
The course sheds light on how Jewish scholars and thinkers with multiple approaches consider contemporary issues that affect us individually and as a community.
This course will alternate between one week of Crossroads, one week of Ethics.
October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, January 4, 11, 18, 25,
February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Sefer Devarim (Book of Deuteronomy)
Thursdays 9:30–11:00 am on Zoom - Taught by Yehoshua Ben Avraham
In our study of the fifth book of the Torah, we join Moses in his final address to nation, standing just beyond the land of Canaan, a land that he himself will never enter. There Moses recalls Israel’s past, reiterates laws that he had communicated to the people at Mount Sinai, and emphasizes that observance of these laws is essential for the well-being of the people in the land they are about to possess. Many timeless themes are explored, lessons from the past that illuminate the present as well as the future. October 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10
Cost $295 for the class, includes the book. Scholarships available upon request
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Bereshit
This week’s haftarah – Mahar Hodesh
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Candle lighting: 5:49 pm
Friday Mincha: 5:55 pm (Inside, enter through the gate adjacent to the park)
Shabbat Mincha: 5:45 pm
Havdalah: 6:48 pm
If the weather is bad, the minyan will be inside. Please enter the building through the playground.
Please note the following changes in Service times: This Sunday morning's Service will take place at 9:30 am
Sunday's mincha Service will take place at 1:30 pm.
Weekday Ma'ariv is at 6:30 pm inside.
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Contact Us: (847) 948-5340
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Lead Ashrei/Shir HaKavod:
We encourage children under Bar/Bat Mitzvah age who can read Hebrew to contact Rachel Fisher at 206/963-0907
Haftarah Readers:
Torah Reader assigners: (click the name to email):
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MORIAH CONGREGATION BOARD MEETINGS
All meetings will take place at 8:00 pm, unless otherwise indicated
This Wednesday, October 21
November 18
December 16
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
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YAHRZEITS
The following people are observing a yahrzeit this coming week.
October 14: Michelle Blechman, Debbie Werlin
October 15: Deena Fraint, Hannah Fraint, Zeke Fraint, Avram Fraint
October 16: Karen Silver, Alan Sohn, Marcia Jean Taub
October 17: Beth Brody, Judy Elkayam
October 21: Marc Botbol
October 22: Ash Shulman
If you would like your name listed when you have a yahrzeit, please click here.
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Mi Shebeirach List
Dina bat Tova
Adam Lavi ben Chaya Sara
Akiva ben Rachel
Chiam Chopsis ben Ruevan
Binyamin ben Rivka
Gershon ben Fagel Halevi
Noach ben Dina
Ahron Menachem Mendel ben Kunah Sarah
Yehudit bat Chana
Aharon Michael ben Leah
Leah bat Nechama
Shayndel bat Bayla
Sosya Rayna bat Shifra
Itzak ben Simcha
Nechama Gittle Bat Shoshanna
Mordechai ben Rachel
Richard Delman
Michal Sara bat Shifra Yocheved
Iris Schrey
Gary Cox
Remember this is a new month and names must be resubmitted
Click here to submit the names of those who are ill.
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Yiddish Tish
Next Thursday, October 22, 7:45 pm
If you would like to share one or more artifact-type family photographs and describe their who, what, where and when in Yiddish, that would be most welcome. We are thinking of having a few people do this at each Tish. If you would like to scan and email your photographs in advance to Barry Sufrin, we can share them on the Zoom call or you can just hold them up in front of your computer camera during the Tish.
2020-21 dates
November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20
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Women's Rosh Chodesh Group
What: "Justice: A Part of the Jewish DNA”
When: Sunday, October 18, from 3:00-4:15 pm
Why: To learn, share and celebrate the new month together
Facilitators: Greta Rothschild & Sheri Ann Lowe
Join the Zoom Meeting from your: PC, Mac, SmartPhone or Tablet.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 879 4535 4869, Passcode: 777922
After clicking on the meeting link, New Users will be prompted to download zoomuslauncher.zip. Click on the downloaded file to install the launcher.
When the meeting starts you will be prompted to join the meeting. We suggest you log on to the meeting 5 minutes early to download the Zoom application.*New to Zoom?
Click here to watch a 1-minute video on installing and learning how to join a Zoom meeting. Kindly email Greta by clicking here.
2020
Kislev - Sunday, November 22
Tevet - Sunday, December 13
2021
Sh'vat - Sunday, January 17
Adar - Sunday, February 14
Nisan - Sunday, March 14
Iyar - Sunday, April 11
Sivan - Sunday, May 16
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2020 Books and Authors:
Tuesday, November 3 Liar by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
Tuesday, December 22 One Night, Markovitch by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
2021 Books and Authors:
Tuesday February 2 The World That We Know by Alice Hoffman
Tuesday April 13 Apeirogon by Colum McCann
Tuesday June 8 The Tunnel by A.B.Yehoshua
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6th Grade Bnei Mitzvah Class
Mandatory session. 6th graders must attend with a parent.
We will share important information about the bnei mitzvah process at Moriah,
and kick start the bnei mitzvah process for you and your preteen.
Class will be taught by Rabbi Kramer & Lori Kramer.
Additional classes will be held in the spring.
If you have questions you know you will want answered, please email them to Lori
There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.
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Teen Project - New Information |
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Join us with your pre-K-6 graders at Ramah Day Camp!
98 W. Hintz Road in Wheeling
October 18th
2 Sessions: 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00-3:00 pm
Campers will get to tie-dye Ramah pillowcases, eat s'mores, play carnival games and so much more! Parents are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, grab a Rolling Beans coffee and relax while our amazing tzevet (staff) entertain your chanichim and chanichot (campers)!
Registration is required. No walk-ups will be admitted.
Masks and social distancing required.
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Moving Traditions
Last chance to sign up for Moving Traditions.
We have limited space for 8th grade girls and 8/9th grade boys.
Rosh Chodesh (girls group) will start next Sunday 10/18 on Zoom from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Shevet (Boys group) will start Sunday 10/25 on Zoom from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Groups will meet once a month. Cost is $180 for the year.
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Community Events & Programs |
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STAND is a club at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School dedicated to educating people about current genocides and humanitarian crises. Every year, we choose a different organization to fundraise for, and this year that organization is Save the Children. Our first fundraiser this year is selling hand sanitizer! The hand sanitizer is spray and attaches onto backpacks or purses. One bottle costs $5. if you would like to order one, please fill out this form:.We are offering three different pick up options:
at RZJHS, CJDS, and contact-less home delivery. Thank you, Naomi Scholder
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Kosher caterers & restaurants need your support more than ever! Please click on the places below to link to their menus
and patronize them as often as you can!
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Moriah has a loop system available for individuals using hearing aids, to improve communication access for our members and guests with hearing loss. To access this system, tell your audiologist or hearing instrument specialist that your synagogue is "looped" and ask if there is a t-coil in your hearing aid(s). Then make an appointment to have it activated. If your hearing aids do not have a t-coil, talk with him/her about alternate ways of accessing the loop.
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Where Tradition & Community Meet
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