Shabbat Vayikra - March 26, 2020 - 1 Nisan 5780
Shabbat Shalom Message
from Rabbi Rachel Heaps 
Dear Friends,

Admittedly, these past two or so weeks have been odd to say the least. I never could have imagined everything that’s happened – government sanctioned stay-in-place orders, a modern healthcare system rationing the most basic of supplies, communities and organizations moving to 100% digital – every moment that I pause to really take in what’s happening in our world, I find myself amazed and astonished. 
Digital Worship Schedule
While Illinois' Stay At Home order is in effect, Temple Jeremiah will be offering services via Zoom and Facebook Live.

We invite all congregants to tune in and follow along with the Mishkan T'filah. For those who do not have a copy of the prayer book at home, you can now read a fully digitized version of the Mishkan T'filah online.

To access the digital Mishkan T'filah, click here. To learn about our digital services, visit our calendar or read below.
Friday, March 27, 2020
This Week's Torah Portion: Vayikra
Leviticus 1:1-5:26 | Isaiah 43:21-44:23
Announcements
Introducing Jeremiah Moments
Each week, Temple Jeremiah's clergy will be recording a Jeremiah Moment, a bite sized video discussing the weekly Torah portion and Jewish life. To watch this week's Jeremiah Moment, visit our Youtube channel or click here.

Online COVID-19 Resources and Updates
While this global health crisis is filled with uncertainty, Temple Jeremiah is here to help. We’ve compiled announcements from leadership and digital resources to support and connect our community as we navigate these challenging times. Visit the COVID-19 Updates page on our website to read the latest updates from Temple Jeremiah's clergy, learn about family friendly activities to do while social distancing, and access community resources from congregations around the globe.
Upcoming Virtual Programing
Temple Jeremiah will be holding virtual programming during this time. Below is a slate of the events coming up this week:
To learn more, please visit the virtual programming and calendar pages on our website or read the lineup below.
Adult Community and Education Programming

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Cohen
Friday, March 27, 2020, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Grab your mug of joe (or tea or hot chocolate) and join Rabbi Cohen for an informative conversation about current topics, Torah, and Talmud.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/690023647

Tefilah with Mason Allen Cornwell's Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for our weekly Tefilah and Mason Cornwell's Bar Mitzvah service.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/808707525

Torah Study
Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m.
Learn about this week's Torah portion with our clergy and other Temple Jeremiah congregants.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/132889355

Havdallah
Saturday, March 28, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join your Temple Jeremiah family on Saturday to close out Shabbat with beautiful song and prayer.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/678027111

Brotherhood Kibbitz and “Bytes”
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tune in to reconnect with Temple Jeremiah's Brotherhood online while observing safe social distancing practices.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/8474415760

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Cohen
Monday, March 30, 2020, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/690023647

Lunch Hour Meditation with Judy Craven
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join Judy Craven for an hour of mindfulness meditation to help you stay centered during the stressful time.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894

Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The building's closure can't stop our choir from rehearsing! Let's join our beautiful voices together online.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/8474415760

Coffee Talk with Rabbi Cohen
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/690023647

Virtual Seder: An Experiential Model
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Temple Jeremiah clergy and others for an E-Seder! The event will also offer advice on how to host your own virtual Seder this coming Passover.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894

Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Our Families
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Miss seeing adults during the day? Join fellow Temple Jeremiah parents every Wednesday evening from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. via Zoom for some adult time during which we can share self-care tips and tricks or just chat about our week. Occasionally, a JCFS counselor will hop on for a few minutes to provide valuable tips for getting through our "quarantines."
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/946282271

Sisterhood Book Club: "On Division: A Novel" by Goldie Goldbloom
Thursday, April 2, 2020, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join for a virtual discussion of “On Division: A Novel” By Goldie Goldbloom.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894
Youth and Family Programming

Storytelling with Dr. Lidsky
Friday, March 27, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Settle in for a special treat, a story read by Dr. Anne Lidsky!
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/829553505

Facebook Live Passover Music with Cantor Friedman and Abigail
Saturday, March 28, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cantor Friedman and Abigail will be singing (and sometimes dancing!) and teaching you Passover songs. 
Join via Facebook Live: facebook.com/susie.l.friedman

Shir Joy
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join Cantor Friedman over Zoom to practice and sing beautiful songs together. 
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/355483943

Virtual Temple Jeremiah Campfire
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grab your s'mores, pull up a chair and a blanket, and join in our virtual camp fire! We will enjoy songs with Cantor Friedman, stories from Rabbi Cohen, and so much more!
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/183326548

Nosh & Mingle
Monday, March 30, 2020, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hang out with Shira on Zoom! We will play some games, do some crafts, and have fun!
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894

JeTY Yoga
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Get moving and do some yoga and stretching with JeTY! All you need is a towel and some space on the floor.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894

Nosh & Mingle
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/9686210894
Good News to Share
Gerry and Mara Lane
140 Greenbriar East Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015
Home: 847-945-8974
 
On the birth of their grandson, Nathan Samuel Glandon, February 12, 2020

The parents are Hillary and Avi Glandon
Mason Allen Cornwell
704 Glendale Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Home: 773-343-0213
 
On becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 28, 2020

Son of: Tamara and Todd Cornwell
Did You Know?
Did you know that this is Rabbi Paul Cohen's 20th year as Temple Jeremiah's Senior Rabbi? Our congregation has only had three Senior Rabbis in its 60 year history.