Daily Morning Minyan (Sun - Fri):
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Daily Evening Minyan (Sun - Thurs):
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Friday, April 24
6:00 pm:
Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv
Join via Zoom
(738-557-185)
7:25 pm:
Candle Lighting
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Saturday, April 25
8:50 pm
– Havdalah with Schwab Family on
Facebook
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Shabbat Torah Reading Links
Tazria/Metzora - Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
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Redefining the notion of Quarantine: Lessons of Compassion from Tazria - Metzorah
by Rabbi Michael Schwab
Listen to Rabbi Schwab's sermon by clicking below. To read the sermon, click
here.
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Reborn from Water
Parashat Metzora: Why is water part of the ritual purification process then and now?
For Parashat Tazria click
here
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Beth El USY President Reflects on Poland Trip
Stephanie Kallish
spent last summer on a teen trip to Poland/Israel. On Monday night during our Beth El Yom HaShoah program, Stephanie shared the video presentation (left) which details her trip experiences and impact. She received the Men's Club Irwin Wygodney Holocaust Stipend. CRS students are encouraged to apply for a stipend and take this trip of a lifetime.
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Visit our website to view the most up-to-date information regarding our virtual Synagogue community!
Click here
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Special Event!
Conversation with Rabbi Kurtz: "Celebrating Israel in Israel" for Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Wednesday, April 29 - 12:00 pm
After his first year of living in Israel, Rabbi Kurtz will share his thoughts about Israeli society, politics, and Judaism. Join this Zoom conversation - hosted by Rabbi Schwab - to reconnect with Rabbi Kurtz and gain an insider's view of living in Israel.
Zoom Link below.
Call in: +1 312 626 6799, Webinar ID: 882 2513 9469.
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Shabbat Sing with "Magic Jeff"
Friday, April 24 - 11:00 am (weekly)
"Magic" Jeff Baden, our Executive Director, will be leading us in our pre-school Shabbat at 11:00. Please log in to join us!
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Junior Congregation Family Service (2nd-6th grades)
Fridays - 3:30 pm (weekly)
Please note new time!
Join Hazzan Barbara for Junior Congregation/Family Service every Friday morning on Zoom (or tune in on the FB Live simulcast).
Download the annotated Siddur Lev Shalem for Jr. Congregation
here
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Tot Shabbat with Ellie Goldsmith (toddlers through 1st grade)
Fridays - 4:00 pm (weekly)
Pete the Cat learns how to celebrate Shabbat with our Tot Shabbat Leader, Ellie Goldsmith. Check it out! (video ).
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Kabbalat Shabbat with the Beth El Clergy
Fridays - 6:00 pm (weekly)
Join our clergy via Zoom weekly at 6:00 pm for lively Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv services, with a brief D'var Torah from the rabbis.
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Live Havdalah With Rabbi Schwab and Family
Saturday, April 25 - 8:50 pm (weekly - check for times)
Watch this Havdalah service featuring the Schwab Family on either Zoom or
Facebook Live.
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Sunday Morning Sing - Along with Hazzan Barbara
Sunday, April 26 - 10:00 am - 10:20 am
(for Ganon, Gan, Chaverim, and Alef classes - weekly)
See your friends and sing with Hazzan Barbara. Parents are welcome to join in. You can be in your PJ's!
CRS will continue online until Sunday, May 17.
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Virtual Cooking Session with Chef Laura
Sunday, April 26 - 4:00 pm
This week, Chef Laura will be making
egg, veggie and cheese empanadas.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day with these flaky and delicious empanadas. Perfect for brunch, lunch or a light dinner with a tossed salad. Click below for recipe and join her for the demonstration on Sunday on
Facebook Live.
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Author Event & Discussion
Sunday, April 26 - 1:00 pm
(note new time)
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Talmud Class: Tractate Berakhot with Rabbi Michael Schwab
Tuesday, April 28 - 10:00 am (weekly)
Rabbi Schwab takes students on a journey through the Jewish oral tradition, its rich history, structure and famous personalities.
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Women’s League for Conservative Judaism “More Time for Books”
Tuesday, April 28 - 2:00 pm
Rachel Kamin will present favorite fiction that takes place in Israel and/or features Israeli characters. Contact Rachel below
if you don’t receive the Zoom link from Women’s League.
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Tefillah Tunes with Hazzan Barbara for all CRS Students
Tuesday, April 28 - 4:00 pm (weekly)
Wednesday, April 29 - 4:00 pm (weekly)
See your friends and sing with Hazzan Barbara. Parents are welcome to join in.
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Artists Beit Midrash with Dr. Jane Shapiro and artist Judith Joseph
Thursday, April 30 - 9:30 am via Zoom (first of 6 weekly sessions
)
The Artists Beit Midrash mines Jewish wisdom and art as a source for inspiration and creative work. This year's theme is On the Edge: Jewish ideas about margins, marginality and marginalization. Free for Beth El and Orot members; $90 suggested donation for non-members.
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Wine & Wisdom: Beruriah - the Ultimate Eshet Chayil
with Hazzan Ben Tisser
Wednesday, May 6 - 8:00 pm
We will look at rabbinic texts showing the wit and character of one of Rabbinic literature’s most beloved female characters–Beruriah. She will “out Rabbi” the Rabbis, and teach important lessons to her husband, R’ Meir. All the while, we’ll enjoy (virtually) some great kosher wine! Free.
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Blessing Our Babies
Saturday, May 9 - 10:45 am
At the conclusion of our virtual services on Saturday, May 9, the clergy will announce the names and bless all of the babies that have been born in the past year. (log in by or before 10:45 am to hear your baby's name being read). Please email
Judy Berkeley
if you would like to RSVP.
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Yom HaZikaron/Yom Ha'Atzmaut
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Events
Monday April 27th - 11:45 am
(The eve of Yom HaZikaron in Israel) on Facebook Live. Masa Israel Journey hosts an English ceremony in Israel itself.
Monday April 27th - 6:30 pm
(The eve of Yom HaZikaron in USA) on Facebook Live. The Israeli Embassy in the USA hosts.
Resources
ISRAEL in FILM
: Check out one of these
films
in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut available for free from
CHAIFLICKS
. Click
here
from your iPad, tablet, laptop, or desktop to start enjoying great Jewish entertainment.
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Celebrating a Simcha? Let us Know!
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While we would usually honor
S'machot
with an
Aliyah
to the Torah, we are unable to do so during this period. But we'd still love to celebrate with you! Please fill out the form below to let us know about your upcoming
Simcha
and we'll be glad to acknowledge it during Shabbat Morning services. If you have questions, please contact
Ana Igornov
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Over 75 Years Old and Need a Face Mask? Beth El Can Send You One for Free
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Wearing a face mask is important. As a preventive measure, the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends wearing a face mask when you leave your home to walk or to grocery shop. If you live in Highland Park, it’s the law. HAZAK and our Caring Community, will gift them to you if you need them. Please email Pam Schlosberg below, or call (847) 691-8991 and we will mail your face mask order to you
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Beth El's Caring Outreach
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Beth El is standing together in these challenging days with care and support. Through HAZAK, we’re setting up an outreach call network to let our membership know we are thinking about them and offering assistance if needed with shopping. If you want to help with this program please contact either
Jackie Melinger
,
Pam Schlosberg
, or
Stacy Goldsmith
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Support Moraine Township Food Pantry
This local food pantry in Highland Park continues to offer support to the community it serves during these difficult times. They are providing once weekly drive-through grocery pick-up (Tuesdays from 10 am - 2 pm), phone support to Medicaid and SNAP participants, check-ins on 325 low-income seniors, and a van for life-saving medical treatments. I
F YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO NEEDS HELP,
please have them contact Moraine Township at: 847-432-3240. Although they are not currently accepting food donations, you can support them by clicking below.
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Shopping Support
For your own safety, and the safety of your lovedones, we encourage you to consider having your groceries delivered to your home, or brought out to your car. Click the link below for more information.
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