Thanksgivukkabat. We will conclude the evening with sufgoniyot (stuffing-filled donuts) and games of trivia, dreidel, and more.

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1 Congregation Hakafa Newsletter November 2013 Cheshvan/Kislev 5774 BRUCE ELDER, RABBI ROBERT J. MARX, RABBI EMERITUS Thanksgivukkabat By now, you ve heard of Thanksgivukkah (or Chanksgiving), the strange convergence of Thanksgiving and the first night of Chanukkah that will happen this year and won t occur again until at least the year 81,056 (84,817 on the Jewish calendar). But have you ever heard of Thanksgivukkabat? Thanksgivukkabat is the shabbat of Chanukkah that falls on the day after Thanksgiving. Experience this once-in-a-lifetime event with Hakafa! Join us on Friday, November 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka) for a wonderful Thanksgivukkabat celebration! The evening will begin with latke and chocolate hors d'oeuvre. We will then hold a short Shabbat service bring your chanukiyot and candles so that we can brighten the room with beautiful, Chanukah lights. A special turkey menorah will be making its debut! Don t worry this year about what to do with all the extra food from your family turkey dinner. Our evening will continue with a Thanksgiving leftovers potluck. Add your dishes to everyone else s an eclectic feast of delectable proportions! We will eat only what we all bring, so be sure to bring something. Part of dinner will include a Thanksgivukkabat cook-off. Whoever makes the best, most interesting dish that includes elements of Thanksgiving and Chanukkah will win $100 to the charity of your choice! Added weight will be given to those who include elements of Shabbat into their dishes. We will conclude the evening with sufgoniyot (stuffing-filled donuts) and games of trivia, dreidel, and more. This will be a unique evening for a unique occasion and will be fun for all ages - don t miss out!! + + =?

2 HANUKKAH The Hanukkah Menorah (or Chanukiah in Hebrew) is a candlestick that holds nine candles, specifically for Hanukkah. Eight of the candles each represent one of the eight days of Hanukkah. The ninth candle is raised above the others and is called the Shamash, meaning helper-candle. It is used to light all the other candles. If possible, candles should be lit immediately after sunset and should be allowed to burn completely. One family member may light the candles on behalf of the whole family, but it is fun to have each family member light his/her own Chanukiah. The first candle is lit (using the shamash) on the first night. On the next night, two candles are lit, and one more added each night up through the eighth night. The candles are placed in the Chanukiah from right to left (facing you); but, when lighting them, first kindle the new candle added that evening (using the shamash) and then proceed from left to right. On the first night, all three of the blessings below are said. On all other nights, only the first two blessings are recited. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ר א ה י י א ה ינ מ ל ה עו ל ם, א ר ק נ מ צ ו ת יו ו צ נ ל ה ד ל יק נ ר ל ח נ ה. Ba-rooch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hay-noo me-lech ha-o-lam, a-sher keed-sha-noo b meetz-vo-tav v tzee-va-noo l had-leek nayr shel cha-noo-kah. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, Who makes us holy with commandments, and commands us to light the Hanukkah candles. ר א ה י י א ה ינ מ ל ה עו ל ם, ע ה נ ים ל א בו ת ינ מ ים ה ה ם מ ן ה ה. Only on the first night: Ba-rooch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hay-noo me-lech ha-o-lam, she-a-saw nee-seem la-a-vo-tay-noo ba-ya-meem ha-hem baz-man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, Who made miracles for our ancestors in those days, at this season. נ מ ק ו ה ח י נ עו ל ם, ה מ ל ינ ה ה י י א א ר ו ה יע נ ל מ ן ה ה. Ba-rooch a-ta A-do-nai, E-lo-hay-noo me-lech ha-o-lam, she-he-che-ya-noo v kee-y-ma-noo v hee-gee-a-noo, laz-man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, Who gives us life and sustains us, and brings us to this season.

3 2 The Circle November 2013 Prayer and Celebration Friday Night Services The congregation is cordially invited to attend services at the Winnetka Community House on the following evenings: November 1 Shabbat Tol dot 7:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Genesis 25:19-28:9 Haftarah: Malachi1:1-2:7 Family Service 1 st and 2 nd Grade Shabbat November 8 Shabbat Vayeitzei 8:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10 November 15 Shabbat Vayishlach 8:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Genesis 32:4-36:43 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-12:12 November 22 Shabbat Vayeishev 8:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Genesis 37:1-40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8 November 29 Shabbat Mikeitz 8:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Genesis 41:1-44:17 Haftarah: Zechariah 4:1-7 Thanksgivukkabat November Family Shabbat Service Our next Family Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka). On this Shabbat, our 1 st and 2 nd Grade students will be helping to lead the service. Our Family Service is shorter than our regular services and is held an hour earlier so that families with children are able to attend. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. An oneg will follow. Chesed Chesed is our congregation s attempt to reach out to one another. If you know of anyone in our congregation who is in crisis from an illness, death in the family, or personal stress, who could benefit from support, such as a visit, delivery and/or preparation of meals, or a ride to a health care appointment, please contact Rabbi Elder (rabbi@hakafa.org or ). Shabbat Morning Minyan Please join us on November 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the North Shore United Methodist Church (213 Hazel Avenue - NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION), and on November 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the home of Barbara and Allen Anderson (849 Oak Drive, Glencoe) for our November Shabbat morning minyanim. This hour-long service and study is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your celebration of Shabbat. People of all ages are encouraged and welcome to join us. Share Your Holidays On occasion, there are Hakafa members who would like to share holidays with fellow congregants and do not have the opportunity to do so. If you would like to host a fellow congregant for a holiday meal, or if you need or want a place to go for the holidays, please contact Sylvia Dresser ( ). Come to the Rabbi s Tisch A rabbi s tisch (Yiddish for table ) is a chance to sit around after Shabbat services, relax, sing niggunim (wordless melodies), and study the weekly torah portion. Join Rabbi Elder for a tisch on Friday, November 22 after services and the oneg. We ll learn a little, schmooze a little, sing a little, and enjoy one another s company. Oneg Hosts Needed We are looking for hosts for Friday evening onegs throughout the fall. Hosting a Friday evening oneg is a wonderful way to help support Hakafa and is also a nice way to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion with the congregation. Many people have traditionally honored the memory of a loved one on his/her yahrzeit by hosting an oneg. If you would like to host an oneg, please contact Betty Burrows ( or bettyburrows.phd@gmail.com) to reserve a date. Contact Jill Pam (mccpam@comcast.net or 847-

4 3 The Circle November 2013 Member News One Congregation, One Book Announcing our first Congregationwide book selection: The Family, Three Journeys Into the Heart of the Twentieth Century, by David Laskin. The book is an epic tale that traces the three branches of the author s family, one moving from a Russian shtetl to the U.S., another to Israel, and one trapped in Europe during WWII. Activities relating to the book will take place in February and March. Dates and times will be announced in the next newsletter. Please contact Jonah Orlofsky (jorlofsky@orlofskylaw.com) with questions. Mazal Tov to Paul and Peggy Slater on the marriage of their son, Matthew, to Miyam Jankov. Condolences to Laura Egerter and family on the loss of her mother, Selma Kottler. Janet Lubetkin and family on the loss of her father, Dan Brusslan. Stan Rosenthal and family on the loss of his mother, Shirley Rosenthal. Terry Rosenthal and family on the loss of her father, Robert Skall. Valenina Shekhter and family on the loss of her father, Natan Shekhter. Entering Life s Third Stage As the demographics in our country change, so does our congregation. One of our challenges is how to plan, capture, and utilize the energy, wisdom, and experience of our congregants as they become "elders" as well as supporting the interests of this group as an integral part of our community. What role does, or should, the synagogue play in these endeavors? This is not done in a short conversation, but one that will take place over time, and potentially have many different outcomes. Please join us at our first meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Betsy Hersher (1444 Stratford Road, Deerfield). All are welcome - retirees, soon to be retirees, emply nesters, and those interested in taking advantage of what our "elders" have to offer. Please contact Betsy Hersher (hersherb@hersher.com or ) with any questions. Reaching Out Congregation Member Services and Skills Resource Guide: The congregation has assembled a resource guide of members services and skills in order to support one another. Please contact Betsy Hersher ( or HersherB@hersher.com) for more information. Career Counseling: As a career counselor, Betsy is offering her services at no cost to Hakafa members who are currently unemployed. Partnerships with Community Employment Support Systems: Hakafa is in partnership with the following community agencies: 1. Jewish Employment Network (JEN contact Laurie Rosen ( or 2. Career Resource Center (CRC contact Jan Cline Leahy ( or 3. parnossahworkschicago.org- allows individuals to search for jobs online and provides employers with qualified candidates for their job openings.

5 4 The Circle November 2013 Adult Education Two Opportunities for If you are interested in learning Torah, we would love for you to join us on Wednesdays at the home of Sandy Gelber (1527 Washington Avenue, Wilmette) from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Torah study is offered as well on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at our offices at the North Shore United Methodist Church (213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe). Nosh and Know on the North Shore Nosh & Know on the North Shore will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Home of Cookie Robertson (211 Dennis Lane, Glencoe). Join us for lively conversations with Rabbi Elder! New participants are always welcome Mishneh Torah Are you interested in studying Jewish law? Our November sessions of Mishneh Torah (Jewish law) class will be held on Tuesdays, November 12 and 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Allison Blakley Davis and Kenneth Davis (2940 Moon Hill Drive, Northbrook, ). Come join us and Rabbi Elder to learn more about what halacha has to say on almost every aspect of life. Lunch and Learn in the Loop Lunch & Learn in the Loop will take place at noon on Thursday, November 7 at the office of Phil Zisook (225 W. Washington St., Suite 1700, Chicago). Bring your own lunch and prepare to participate in lively discussions with Rabbi Elder! New participants are always welcome. Hebrew Circle If you are a Hebrew speaker (beginners welcome!) looking to practice your Hebrew with other Hebrew speaking Hakafa members, please join us on Tuesday, November 12 at noon at the office of Brad Reiff (332 S. Michigan Avenue, 13 th floor, ) for an hour of lunch and conversation all in Hebrew! Film Group The film group will screen Hava Nagila: The Movie (2012) on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at our offices at the North Shore United Methodist Church (213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe). This movie is a humorous and moving documentary that explores the song s Jewish history and identity. Details about a premovie dinner get-together will be in the Hakafa weekly announcements. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring family, friends, and a nosh. Please contact Mike Solomon ( ) with questions. The Elegy Project A Kristallnacht Commemoration The Elegy Project will present the Holocaust drama, Elegy, by Chicago playwright Ron Hirsen this fall to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the November Pogrom of Elegy, a moving story that weaves back and forth through time from Kristallnacht in Berlin to contemporary New York, dramatizes the perpetual torment of Holocaust survivors, the anguish felt by their American-born children, and the tension between the two generations. This production marks the Chicago premiere of this stirring, poetic drama. The Elegy Project will present Elegy at the intimate Richard Christiansen Theater at the Victory Gardens Biograph in Chicago. Performances begin October 31 and continue through December 1, 2013, including two performances on the anniversary of Kristallnacht on November 9. Nationally renowned theater artist, Dennis Zacek, Artistic Director Emeritus of Victory Gardens Theater, will direct a cast of seasoned professional actors. Performances will be Thursdays through Sundays. For tickets call the Victory Gardens box office at or visit

6 5 The Circle November 2013 November Sunday Morning Adult Programming 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Takiff Center (999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe) November 3: INCOGNITO: A ONE-MAN PLAY: Please join us for a special presentation by writer/performer Michael Fosberg of his one-man show, Incognito. Mr. Fosberg began a personal search for his biological father at age 34 that turned up a whole lot more. Armed with only the name of his father and the knowledge that he lived in the Detroit area two decades earlier, Fosberg makes a miraculous call which sets in motion a series of discoveries of family -- of secrets and lies, confrontation and reconciliation. Incognito balances humor and emotion as it deals with race, prejudice, and life s difficult choices. More information about the play can be gathered from his website at November 10: Dr. David Shyovitz, Assistant Professor of History at Northwestern University will teach this first of four sessions on the intellectual and cultural history of the Jews of medieval and early modern Europe. Adult study is held in Community Room 1 at the Takiff Center. Dr. Shyovitz holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. His interests include German Pietism (Hasidut Ashkenaz), the history of "nature" and "the body," the history of law, and Jewish-Christian relations. His current book project examines medieval Jewish understandings of the natural world, and the ways in which Jewish and Christian thinkers have distinguished "nature" from "the supernatural." From , he was a fellow at the Center for Jewish Law at the Cardozo School of Law in New York. He has also held fellowships from the Wexner Foundation, the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, and the ATID Foundation in Jerusalem. Jewish Culture: Yoga is back by popular demand! This year, our six sessions will be taught by Karen Citow and Sharyn Galindo, Hakafa members who are certified instructors and who own or have owned successful yoga studios on the North Shore. All adults are invited to bring your own yoga mat and meet us in the Takiff Center Community Hall for this year's first session! November 17: Adult Study: Dr. David Shyovitz will teach the second of four sessions on the intellectual and cultural history of the Jews of medieval and early modern Europe. Jewish Culture: Israeli Dancing with Penny Brichta: Penny is Chicago s Israeli dancing maven. She has taught dancing at numerous congregations and has been with the Northwestern Israeli Dance group for more than twenty years. Penny teaches both traditional and modern Israeli dance and gives both an education and a workout. Join us in the Takiff Center Community Hall for fun and a great workout. November 24: Adult Study: Dr. David Shyovitz will teach the third of four sessions on the intellectual and cultural history of the Jews of medieval and early modern Europe. Jewish Culture: Cooking with Linda Harth: Learn to make latkes with Linda just in time for Hanukkah! Linda has taught Jewish cooking to a plethora of groups over many decades and will share new information, tricks, and recipes. Because the Takiff Center kitchen is small and we need to know how much of each ingredient to purchase, you must RSVP for this class by November 17. To RSVP, please contact Rona (admin@hakafa.org or ). Back to the Beis-ics with Rabbi Elder: In this session, Rabbi Elder will give an overview of Jewish texts. If you have ever wondered what Torah, Tanach, Mishneh, Talmud, Midrash, Halacha, Zohar, and Responsa are, this class is for you. A full schedule on the year s Sunday Adult Learning Opportunities can be found on our website (

7 Hakafa School News November 2013 Note from the Director of Education We begin this month with the 1st and 2nd grade Shabbat Service on Friday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m. Our 1st and 2nd graders are preparing for this service and are looking forward to it! On Sunday November 17th, our PreK through 2nd graders and their parents will have a special Family Education program that will have a Chanukah theme. A huge Todah Rabah goes to Beth Gordon, Rabbi Elder, and Sara Kurensky who helped launch our school-wide Kiva program for our 3rd-9th grade classes. We are very excited to be part of this very important movement to help repair the world! On behalf of the Religious school, I would like to thank Jerry Friedman for speaking about the history of Hakafa in honor of our 30th Anniversary. We look forward to more speakers in the coming months and more festivities to celebrate our Hakafa community! In Hebrew we have begun our Makom Ivri - Hebrew learning center. Aleph through Gimmel classes have been enjoying the various learning stations that are enhancing their classroom instruction. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Chanukah than to pair it with the secular holiday of Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with your families, great food, and have a wonderful Chag Chanukah Sameach! L shalom, Bibi Change to the November Religious School Calendar! 1 st and 2 nd Grade Shabbat Service and Oneg Please join us on Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka) for Family Shabbat Services at which our 1 st and 2 nd Grade Religious School students will help lead the service. Services will be followed by a special oneg in their honor, hosted by the families of our 1 st and 2 nd grade students! We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening together. B nai Mitzvah Workshop Shabbat Service As part of the B nai Mitzvah Workshop series that Rabbi Elder is teaching this year, students and families whose b nai mitzvah ceremonies will be taking place during the year after May 2014 are encouraged to attend the first of four Shabbat services on Saturday, November 23 at the North Shore United Methodist Church (213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe). The Workshop Service is designed to give b nai mitzvah candidates and their families the opportunity to have hands-on practice and experience with all that is learned in the workshops. It will also help the students to become familiar and comfortable with the service. There will be two services: The 10:30 a.m. service is for those who are having morning ceremonies. The 11:45 a.m. service is for those who are having evening ceremonies. The setting will be informal and educational. Please contact Rabbi Elder ( or rabbi@hakafa.org) with questions. Please note that there was a mistake in the Religious School calendar mailed out over the summer with Religious School registration forms! There WILL be Religious School on Sunday, November 24. And, there will be NO Religious School on December 1 because it is Thanksgiving Weekend. We apologize for any confusion this may cause.

8 6 The Circle November 2013 Social Action A Just Harvest: Feeding People who are Hungry and Working to Reduce Hunger Hakafa is committed to providing and serving food at A Just Harvest on the second Sunday of every month. The kitchen is located on the far north side of Chicago, and each month four families from Hakafa share this meaningful experience. The volunteer roster still has many openings. Even if you won t be available to serve at the kitchen, you can participate by purchasing food or simply by contributing financially, a critical need. If you would like to help, please contact Judy Rose-Epstein (missyepstein@att.net or ). Justice Group for Girls and Women: Women Hold Up Half The Sky." Hakafa s Justice for Girls and Women Group will hold a planning meeting on Sunday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Shore United Methodist Church (213 Hazel Avenue, Glencoe). The group s recent kick-off evening and clothing drive was a great success! All congregants are encouraged to attend, share ideas, and take on a leadership role in an area of interest or expertise. Please contact Heather Ross (hross@rossandzuckerman.com) or Beth Gordon (Bbgordon1@gmail.com) with any questions Coat Drive Barbara Scott, is collecting CLEAN and gently used OR new coats, hats, mittens, and boots for children in grades K-8 at various Chicago Public Schools on the west side. Please take some time to look through your winter items and bring them to the box that is in the lobby at the Takiff Center (999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe) through December 20. For more information, please contact Barbara Scott (bams4@comcast.net or ). Bar Mitzvah Social Action Project Did you know 61% of low-income families have no books at all in their home for their children? Hakafa member, Joey Galindo, is collecting used children s books for Bernie s Book Bank from November 3 to December 8 in honor of becoming a bar mitzvah. His goal is to collect 1000 Books! So, clean your shelves and donate your books. He will have a book bin for donations every Sunday in November during Religious School hours (9:45 a.m. to noon on Sundays, November 3, 10, 17, & 24). Bernie s Book Bank ( accepts books 6 th grade level and below, including board books. **Please, no workbooks, text books, or reference books.** An Opportunity to Get Involved in our Community Family Promise Chicago North Shore is an interfaith network of congregations that helps families in homeless situations return quickly to permanent housing. They are committed to keeping families together; to ensuring that children continue to attend the same school that they previously did; and to fostering each family s dignity, wellbeing, and growth. The network provides emergency transitional shelter, hospitality, and nutritious meals. It also offers access to supportive services and other resources. The churches and synagogues in The Family Promise network rotate the responsibility of housing and feeding the guest families.. Family Promise can exist only through the hard work, generosity and dedication of countless volunteers. Volunteers cook and serve meals, play with children, help with homework, or stay overnight. There are opportunities for the entire family to volunteer! If you are interested in getting involved or in learning more about The Family Promise Network, please call or Peggy Salamon ( or peggysalamon@me.com) for more details.

9 7 The Circle November 2013 KIVA Kiva is a non-profit organization that helps to alleviate poverty through a worldwide network of microfinance institutions. For as little as $25, a lender can support individuals around the world who are working to make better lives for themselves. Hakafa started a Kiva account with gifts from the confirmation classes of 2007 and Since then, Rabbi Elder has been selecting loan recipients and, over the past 6 years, over $25,000 has been loaned and reloaned to microfinance 253 different businesses around the globe! Hakafa s Kiva account is now open to everyone. We have created a lending team where members can lend as individuals, but count each loan towards the overall impact of a team. By visiting team Congregation Hakafa, team members can make loans and see the impact of loans being made by the team as a whole. TO JOIN THE TEAM: 1. Go to select Communities, and then search for Congregation Hakafa. 2. Click on Join Team, and log into an existing Kiva account or create a new one. 3. Follow prompts to make a loan. 4. At checkout, make sure Team Congregation Hakafa is indicated before completing the transaction. If you have questions, please contact Beth Gordon (bbgordon1@gmail.com or ). SKIP Enroll Your Child in Skip Now and Invest In Your Child's Jewish Future The SEND-A-KID-TO-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP (SKIP) program is a special savings plan that helps Chicago area Jewish youth visit Israel as an integral part of their Jewish education. Young people who participate in the program for the full seven years (grades 3 through 9) will have approximately $2,000, including interest, saved to help meet the cost of an Israel Experience program. SKIP funds can be used beginning the summer after 9 th grade through age 26. Furthermore, SKIP contributions, plus interest, are FULLY REFUNDABLE at any time should your son or daughter not participate on an Israel Experience program. SKIP GOAL - an Israel Experience program as part of each child's Jewish education. SKIP funds can be used for your family s choice of a wide variety of approved high school or college Israel Experience programs. SKIP PARTNERS - your family, your congregation, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago each contribute to the SKIP savings plan. SKIP ENROLLMENT - enroll in school grades 3-6 and continue to make contributions through 9th grade. SKIP FACTS More than 4,200 participants are currently enrolled in SKIP through more than 50 participating congregations, and more than 1,625 teens and young adults have used their SKIP funds to help them participate on an Israel Experience program. SKIP INFORMATION - for more information on the SKIP program or enrollment in SKIP, contact Jenny Patterson at or jrpatterson1959@aol.com.

10 8 Congregation Hakafa Calendar November 2013 Cheshvan/Kislev 5774 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 p.m. 1 st & 2 nd Grade Students help lead Family Shabbat Service and celebrate with a special oneg (WCH) 8 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan (NSUMC - PLEASE NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION TODAY) 9 9:45 am-12:00 pm Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm Adult Study Incognito: A One Man Play (TC) 7:00 p.m. Justice Group for Girls and Women Meeting (NSUMC) Veteran s Day 12 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School (NSUMC) 13 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn in the Loop (Office of Phil Zisook) 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service Newsletter Articles Due 16 9:45 am-12:00 pm Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm (TC) Adult Study Yoga for Adults 17 Second 10 th Grade Retreat 9:45 am-12:00 pm Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm (TC) Adult Study Israeli Dancing for Adults :00 a.m. Mishneh Torah 12:00 p.m. Hebrew Circle (Office of Brad Reiff) 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School (NSUMC) 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School (NSUMC) 7:00 p.m. Sacred Aging Group Meeting (Home of Betsy Hersher) :00 a.m. Nosh & Know on the North Shore 28 Thanksgiving Day Second 10 th Grade Retreat 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service 22 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service (WCH) 9:00 p.m. Rabbi s Tisch (WCH) 29 Second 10 th Grade Retreat 7:00 p.m. Film Group (NSUMC) 23 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan (Home of Barbara and Allen Anderson) 10:30 p.m. OR 11:45 p.m. First B nai Mitzvah Workshop Service (NSUMC) 30 9:45 am-12:00 pm Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm (TC) Adult Study Back to Beis-ics with Rabbi Elder Jewish Cooking for Adults 10:00 a.m. Mishneh Torah (NSUMC) 1 st Night of Hanukkah 2 nd Night of Hanukkah 5:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME Shabbat Service & Congregational Hanukkah Celebration (WCH) 3 rd Night of Hanukkah 4 th Night of Hanukkah

11 9 Congregation Hakafa Calendar December 2013 Kislev / Tevet Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday th Night of Hanukkah 6 th Night of Hanukkah 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School (TC) (NSUMC) 7 th Night of Hanukkah Last Night of Hanukkah 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn in the Loop 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service (WCH) 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan (Home of Barbara and Allen Anderson) :45 am-12:00 pm Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm (TC) Adult Study Back to Beis-ics with Rabbi Elder Yoga for Adults 10:00 a.m. Mishneh Torah 12:00 p.m. Hebrew Circle (Office of Brad Reiff) 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan (Home of Barbara and Allen Anderson) (NSUMC) 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service (WCH) 15 Newsletter Articles Due :45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Religious School (TC) 10:30 am-12:00 pm Congregation Meeting (TC) 12:30 p.m. OR 1:45 p.m. 2 nd B nai Mitzvah Workshop (TC) 4:15-6:00 p.m. Hebrew School (TC) (NSUMC) 9:00 a.m. Nosh & Know on the North Shore :00 p.m. Shabbat Service (WCH) Bat Mitzvah Service of Becca Pollak (Guatemala) 28 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service (WCH) New Year s Eve

12 Congregation Hakafa Address: P.O. Box 409, Glencoe, IL Phone: Congregation Hakafa Website: Peter Office President Jeff Rosenberg..... Vice President Rachel Lee.....Operations Treasurer John Thomason..... Dues Treasurer Scott Lowtwait Secretary Leanne Star and Mark Kaufmann Endowment Trustees * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bruce Elder... Rabbi ( or rabbi@hakafa.org) Robert J. Marx..Rabbi Emeritus Rona Elder...Administrator ( or admin@hakafa.org) Bibi Patt... Director of Education ( or education@hakafa.org) Sara Goodman.. Music Director ( or music@hakafa.org) Lori Wilansky...Editor: The Circle ( or wilanskyl@comcast.net) The information in this newsletter is provided to Hakafa members for use in connection with Hakafa activities. Use for any other purposes is strictly prohibited. The Circle November 2013 Table of Contents Hanukkah Celebration.1 Hanukkah Blessings.Insert Prayer and Celebration 2 Member News 3 Reaching Out.3 Adult Education. 4 Sunday Morning Adult Study...5 Chadashot..Insert Social Action..6 KIVA and SKIP.. 7 November Calendar..8 December Calendar..9