Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Note: For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.bjbe.org SEPTEMBER 2018 1 S lichot 9:30am-Kol Shabbat 11:00am-Meyerhoff B/M 11:00am-Torah Study 7:00pm-S lichot Light Nosh 7:30pm-S lichot Study 8:30pm-S lichot Service 2 3 Labor Day BJBE Office Closed NFTY Kickoff (Not at BJBE) 4 5 7:00am-Morning Minyan (Note new time) 7:45am-Talmud Study 5:00pm-Family Night at Max & Benny s 7:30pm-Executive Board Mtg 6 7 7:30pm-Mizmor L Shabbat Service 8 9:30am-Kol Shabbat 11:00am-Torah Study 9 Erev Rosh Hashanah 6:00pm-Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 8:30pm-Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 10 Rosh Hashanah 9:00am-Traditional & L dor Vador Services 12:00pm-Traditional & L dor Vador Services 2:30pm-Celebration for Families with Young Children 4:00pm-Tashlich Service at Wood Oaks Park, Northbrook 11 BJBE Fundraiser at Sunset Foods 12 BJBE Fundraiser at Sunset Foods 7:00am-Morning Minyan 7:45am-Talmud Study 13 7:00pm-Somebody s Daughter Book Talk 7:15pm-PFLAG meeting 14 WRJ Midwest Mah Jongg & Canasta at OSRUI 7:30pm-Shabbat Service 15 WRJ Midwest Mah Jongg & Canasta at OSRUI 9:30am-Kol Shabbat 11:00am-Torah Study 16 WRJ Midwest Maj Jongg & Canasta at OSRUI 9:30am-JLC Sunday 1 st Day 17 12:00pm-Mah Jongg & Canasta 18 Kol Nidre/ Erev Yom Kippur BJBE Office Closes at 12:00pm 6:00pm-Kol Nidre Service 8:30pm-Kol Nidre Service 19 Yom Kippur 9:00am-Traditional & L dor Vador Services 12:00pm-Traditional & L dor Vador Services 2:30pm-Celebration for Families with Young Children 4:00pm-Contemplation & Reflection, Yizkor, & Neilah Services 20 21 5:15pm-Matzah Ball Oneg 6:00pm-Family Shabbat Service 22 9:30am-Kol Shabbat 11:00am-Fradin/ Rosenthal B/M 11:00am-Torah Study 5:00pm-Lirtzman B/M 23 Erev Sukkot 9:00am-Project Nourish 9:30am-JLC Sunday 12:00pm-Chai School 1 st Day 4:30pm-Sukkot Celebration for Families with Young Children 24 BJBE Office Closed 9:30am-Sukkot Service 25 4:30pm-JLC Tuesday 1 st Day 7:30pm-Board Meeting 26 7:00am-Morning Minyan 7:45am-Talmud Study 4:30pm-JLC Wednesday 1 st Day 7:00pm-ACT/SAT Info Session 27 28 5:45pm-Recent Member Shabbat Dinner 7:30pm-Shabbat Service with Soul Zimra 29 9:30am-Kol Shabbat 11:00am-Abels B/M 11:00am-Torah Study 5:00pm-Berk/Kay B/M 7:00pm-After Hours Adult Sukkah Party 30 Erev Simchat Torah 9:30am-JLC Sunday 12:00pm-Chai School 5:30pm-Erev Simchat Torah Celebration/Consecration
High Holy Days 2018 5779 S LICHOT Saturday, September 1, Light Nosh at 7:00 pm, Study Session at 7:30 pm, Service at 8:30 pm ROSH HASHANAH Evening Services Sunday, September 9 at 6:00 pm or 8:30 pm L Dor Vador Services Monday, September 10 at 9:00 am or 12:00 pm Traditional Services Monday, September 10 at 9:00 am or 12:00 pm Celebration for Families with Young Children* Monday, September 10 at 2:30 pm Tashlich* Monday, September 10 at 4:00 pm Wood Oaks Green Park, Northbrook YOM KIPPUR Evening Services Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm or 8:30 pm L Dor Vador Services Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00 am or 12:00 pm Traditional Services Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00 am or 12:00 pm Celebration for Families with Young Children* Wednesday, September 19 at 2:30 pm Torah Study* Wednesday, September 19 at 2:30 pm Contemplation and Reeection, Yizkor (Memorial) & Neilah (Concluding) Services* Wednesday, September 19 at 4:00 pm * Ticket not required Questions? Please contact the BJBE office at... or check the website at www.bjbe.org BJBE HIGH HOLY DAYS 2018
adult sukkah party with BJBE AFTER HOURS Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 7pm Our Members' Sukkah - Margo & Joel (address provided upon RSVP) Please bring a beverage, appetizer, or dessert to share RSVPs appreciated at bjbe.org or to Maureen at wenerm@yahoo.com by September 19 After Hours is a social group for parents of school-age (and younger) kids who are looking for some adult time to eat, relax, & enjoy meeting other BJBE adults. Congregation BJBE 1201 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847.940.7575 www.bjbe.org
BJBE SISTERHOOD MOVIE DISCUSSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7-9 PM A FAMILY REUNION LIKE NO OTHER Wall Street Journal THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS HITS THE DOCUMENTARY JACKPOT. CNN NY TIMES CRITIC S PICK WINNER SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Three strangers are reunited by an astonishing coincidence at age 19 after being born identical triplets, separated at birth. This documentary film is the troubling story of David, Bobby, and Eddy, who each were placed as infants with different adoptive families. The boys grew up in distinctly different environments; they were strategically placed in a blue collar, a middle-class, and a wealthy home by Dr. Peter Neubauer of the Child Development Center, whose goal was to study the boys, and answer the fundamental nature vs. nurture question. Join us for a stimulating discussion about this disturbing real-life story, facilitated by Margot Anderson, MSW. THE FILM WILL NOT BE SHOWN. PLEASE GO SEE IT IN THE THEATERS PRIOR TO THIS EVENT. PLEASE RSVP TO SUSI GOLDSTEIN sue@adglaw.com
Invited Israel Travel and Educational Program guests include: TRAVEL FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS A youth trip to Israel is a life-changing event; it is an opportunity to immerse teens and young adults in the richness of the land and culture of Israel. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 TH 7-9 P.M. IN THE BJBE CHAPEL Come and learn about opportunities for 8 th grade- young adults to travel and study in Israel. We encourage Parents and Students to attend this informative program. Please feel free to invite friends and family members. This program is open to all who are interested. BJBE membership is not required. For further information and to RSVP, please contact Carol Berger, BJBE Israel Chairperson at ponderer4552@sbcglobal.net Birthright Israel (For young adults 18-34) birthrightisrael.com Ta Am Yisrael (for 8 th grade students) taamyisrael@cfje.org NFTY in Israel (for high school students) nftyisrael@urj.org Alexander Muss High School in Israel URJ Heller High School in Israel hellerhigh@urj.org BJBE Teen Trip to Kolin & Israel (Next trip will be Summer, 2020) CONGREGATION BJBE 1201 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847 940-7575
BJBE POST CARPOOL CLUB SHABBAT DINNER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5:30 PM Join members of the mature BJBE community for a delicious dinner before Shabbat Services. Personalize your dinner table by bringing your own Shabbat Candlesticks and Kiddush Cup. If you are a family that likes to make their own challah, please let me know if you would be willing to prepare about 8 challahs for all attending the dinner to enjoy. Shabbat Services at 7:30 pm will include SOUL ZIMRA, a delightful music ensemble featuring Andy Dennen, Gary Schaffel, and Marcus Newman. Our community will also recognize BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. All are encouraged to wear pink. The Oneg will feature pink treats and information on breast cancer research and support. SHABBAT DINNER RESERVATION FORM Name(s) Phone E-Mail Address Reserve places at $20.00 per person for BJBE members and places at $25.00 for guests (nonmembers) Dinner choice: CHICKEN FISH PINK SHABBAT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 JOIN US AS OUR COMMUNITY Supports the fighters, Admires the survivors Honors the taken, And never, ever gives up hope We encourage you to wear pink on this evening during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to women and men who are diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer. The Oneg will feature pink treats and information on breast cancer research and support. Sponsored by BJBE SISTERHOOD Total Enclosed. I/We would like to help with shopping set up _serving. I am willing to bake challahs for this dinner. Special Dietary requests Reservations with your check made out to Congregation BJBE, are due by Friday, October 19. Please send to: Carol Berger, 4552 Lindenwood Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062. Questions? Contact Carol at 847 205-9793
SISTERHOOD INTEREST SHEET 2018-2019 There are many interesting projects that are part of the Sisterhood experience. Please take a moment to check off the projects and areas of interest to you I LOVE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE! (Make new friends and keep the old.) We are planning a new system of mentoring/need a buddy/be a buddy paving the way for new members to more easily connect with Sisterhood. I LOVE TO ENTERTAIN! We enjoy WOMEN S SEDER, SENIOR LUNCHEON, MEMBERSHIP DINNER and many other upcoming programs (INCLUDING POP- UP PROGRAMS). We always need help with planning, hosting, set up and clean up. I AM SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS! We provide BIRTHDAY BAGS to DEERFIELD FOOD PANTRY; CORRESPOND WITH ISRAELI SOLDIERS; collect TOYS and SCHOOL SUPPLIES for JCFS; contribute to the ARK; and we MAKE PILLOWS for cancer patients. All of these, and MANY MORE activities, need your help in many ways. I LOVE TO SELL! We have opportunities to sell at the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE, GIFT SHOP, RESALE and other events. I D LIKE TO DO A MITZVAH! We present gifts to B NAI MITZVAH and CONFIRMATION STUDENTS; deliver SHABBAT BAGS to new families, help in the CHAVA CENTER AND HEBREW SCHOOLS; we send treats to our COLLEGE STUDENTS; I AM TECH SAVVY! POST IT, SHARE IT, TRENDING We need your help with the Internet and Facebook, as well as data entry and mailings. I AM CREATIVE! Every event needs FLYERS, POSTERS, CENTERPIECES and DECORATIONS. We like to get together and create things for all of our events and we re looking for creative people who can share their ideas. I LOVE TO BAKE AND COOK! Many events during the year need sweets and/or appetizers, including a bake sale at the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE; I WANT TO BRING MY FAMILY! We have a FAMILY EVENT during the year and our KID S CLUB EVENT for 0-5 year olds. I ENJOY SOCIAL EVENTS! Every Friday night we are the hostesses for ONEG SHABBAT; we have CULTURE CLUB; we have AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB, FILM DISCUSSIONS; we have MAH JONG, CANASTA, BINGO; and we have so much more! I HAVE OTHER TALENTS AND IDEAS I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE: NAME: EMAIL: PHONE:
Your Majesty, we need a new shofar for the royal abode Yes Megan, I can t wait to blow my new shofar at BJBE The High Holidays are nearly here and the BJBE Judaica Shop has everything you need for every holiday or family simcha: Shofarim Beautiful shofar holders made from native Israeli stone and wood Apple and honey dishes Is your child having a b nai mitzvah? We have Tallitot for young people and their parents Yads Kipahs, individual or in bulk as well as beautiful mezuzot, jewelry, kiddush cups, candles from Israel, candle holders, yahrzeit lights and more! Winter hours, starting September 16 Sunday* 9:30 12:00 p.m. *(when religious school is in session) Wednesday* 4:30 6:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 7:30 p.m., 9:00 9:30 p.m. Not convenient? Call Lynne 847-528-1359
BJBE is participating in a nonpartisan initiative led by the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism to encourage reform Jews across the country to become more active and engaged voters, specifically in the upcoming November election. BJBE s social justice team is working to confirm that 100% of our congregation is registered and committed to vote. You can help us reach this goal by completing the voter pledge card below and returning it to the drop box in the BJBE village center, where there will be additional pledge cards. For parents of young adults between 18 and 22, we re asking you to confirm that your kids are registered (you re welcome to submit a pledge card for them) and let us know if they need assistance with absentee voting. If you would like to help with this effort, please contact Joel Newton (joel74@gmail.com or 773.339.8786) for information and additional resources. Again, this is a completely nonpartisan effort. We do not want to know who you plan to vote for only that you do plan to vote. Every voice must be heard. Be Just. Be Engaged. Vote. Commit to our democratic process. Fill out this card, return it to a pledge card dropbox at BJBE, and receive a reminder close to election day. I pledge to vote in the upcoming election. I am a first time voter. Name: Phone: Email: I pledge to encourage my friends and family to vote. I will be voting at (polling location)* on (date and time). I will get there by (e.g., car, bus). I would like assistance getting to my polling place. I prefer to be reminded to vote by text email phone call. * You can look up your polling location at: https://bit.ly/ilpolling.
BJBE Goes to College... BJBE Sisterhood has made College Boxes a tradition for our college students. If congregants have a student headed off to campus this fall, please let us know so Sisterhood can send them holiday greetings for Chanukah and Purim in 2018-2019. Please provide us with the address information below. Your student will receive holiday greetings and goodies for Chanukah and a card and gift card for Purim. Full-time students and graduate students (under age 25) of BJBE congregants are eligible to receive these gifts at no charge. THE HOLIDAY CARDS AND PACKAGES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR $18. Sisterhood will be delighted to send care packages to your grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or close family friends with a note indicating your name as the sender. BJBE Member (free for congregants children under age 25 enrolled in college) Student s Name School Address City, State, Zip Phone Email College Will above address be good through the month of March? If not, please provide March mailing address and dates. Gift for Other Recipient (cost is $18 per student) Student s Name School Address City, State, Zip Phone Email College Will above address be good through the month of March? If not, please provide March mailing address and dates. Sender Message on gift card if purchased as a gift Amount enclosed (Make checks payable to BJBE Sisterhood) Please email or send the above info to Shelley or Cheryl by November 1st. Email Shelley at waxclan@aol.com or Cheryl at kahncm@gmail.com. Questions, call Shelley Wax 847-509-0115 or Cheryl Kahn 847-509-1712. Address for mailing: Shelley Wax 3226 Maple Leaf Drive, Glenview, IL 60026 GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Course Features Average ACT increase of 5-6 points and average SAT increase of 300 points Six 1-on-1 meetings with an experienced teacher/tutor A single tutor for each student will cover all sections (subject areas) of the ACT/PSAT/SAT Find out how SPAN Test Prep can increase your ACT/PSAT/SAT scores and college opportunities! Every student takes 6 real practice ACT/SAT exams diagnostic exam (9th-12th graders) + Informational Session (parent) FREE Worked with over 3500 students since 1998 Flexibility for busy schedules Sunday, August 26, 2018 3-4:30 pm and Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7-8:30 pm BJBE 1201 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield Space is limited! RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/deerfieldstp2018 Questions? Call Scott at 847-724-9188 www.spantestprep.com
The ARK High Holiday Food Drive Shopping List 2018 Hunt s tomato sauce (vegetarian) Barilla pasta sauce (vegetarian) Green Giant canned vegetables Applesauce Dole / Del Monte canned fruits Canned Tuna Vegetable oil Olive oil Canned or jarred gefilte fish Goya canned beans (vegetarian) Heinz / Bush s bakes beans (vegetarian) Quinoa Skippy / Peter Pan / JIF peanut butter Smuckers jam Smuckers / Polaner sugar-free jam Flavored oatmeal packets Del Monte sugar-free canned peaches and pears Baby wipes Children s diapers Feminine products Please make sure that all donated products meet the following standards: At least 12 months before expiration Must have one of the following Kosher symbols:
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