July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Note: For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.bjbe.org 1 6:00PM Shabbat Service 2 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Andrew Abrams 3 4 Independence Day No ECC Temple Office Closed 5 6 7:45AM Talmud Study 7:30PM Executive Board Meeting 7 8 6:00PM Shabbat Service 9 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Phyllis Steiner 10 11 1:00PM Sisterhood Mah Jongg or Canasta 7:00PM JLC Teachers Workshop 12 7:30PM Prospective Member Event at BJBE 13 7:45AM Talmud Study 7:00PM Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting 14 7:15PM PFLAG 15 6:30PM Shabbat Service in the Park at Wood Oaks Park, Northbrook 16 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Joe Goldstein 17 18 7:00PM Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting 19 20 7:45AM Talmud Study 6:45 Evening Minyan with Soul Zimra 7:30PM Board Meeting 21 6:00PM Post Carpool Event at Chicago Botanic Garden 22 6:00PM Shabbat Service 23 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Hedda Schless 24 9:00AM Project 31 Nourish 25 1:00PM Sisterhood Mah Jongg or Canasta 26 7:00PM JLC Teachers Workshop 27 7:45AM Talmud Study 7:30PM Sisterhood Board Meeting 28 29 6:00PM Shabbat Service 30 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Julie Webb
August 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 1:00PM Sisterhood Mah Jongg or Canasta 2 3 7:45AM Talmud Study with Rabbi Stoller 7:30PM Executive Board Mtg 7:30PM Sisterhood Bunko 4 5 (Last Day) 6:00PM Shabbat Service 6 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Sharon Krivitsky & Charles Schuster 2:00PM Sisterhood Re-Sale Drop-Off 7 9AM Sisterhood Re-Sale 8 12:00PM Sisterhood Re-Sale 7:00PM JLC Teachers Workshop 9 10 7:45AM Talmud Study with Rabbi Stoller 7:30PM Sisterhood Evening Book Club 11 7:15PM PFLAG 12 6:00PM Shabbat Service 13 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Doris Schyman 8:00PM Tisha B Av Service 14 15 1:00PM Sisterhood Mah Jongg or Canasta 16 7:30PM High Holiday Choir Rehearsal 17 NFTY Canoe Summer Kallah at OSRUI 7:45AM Talmud Study with Rabbi Stoller 6:45AM Evening Minyan with Soul Zimra 7:30PM Board Meeting 18 NFTY Canoe Summer Kallah at OSRUI 7:00PM Sisterhood Executive Board Mtg 19 NFTY Canoe Summer Kallah at OSRUI 7:30PM Shabbat Service 20 NFTY Canoe Summer Kallah at OSRUI 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Dale Busch 11:00AM Brachfeld/Luke B/M 6:00PM Schor/Schor B/M 7:30PM PCP Event at Ravinia 21 NFTY Canoe Summer Kallah at OSRUI 22 23 7:30PM High Holiday Choir Rehearsal 24 7:45AM Talmud Study with Rabbi Stoller 7:30PM Sisterhood Board Meeting 25 26 7:30PM Shabbat Service 9:00PM Oneg Under the Stars 27 10:45AM Wainer/Hirsch B/M 11:00AM Shabbat Torah Study led by Alan Rhine 5:00PM Connell/Valfer B/M 28 9:00AM Project Nourish 29 7:00PM ECC Parent Orientation 30 9:00AM ECC Meet & Greet 6:00PM L dor Vador Ensemble Rehearsal 7:30PM High Holiday Choir Rehearsal 31 7:45AM Talmud Study with Rabbi Stoller 9:00AM ECC (First Day) Note: For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.bjbe.org
BJBE SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP = FRIENDSHIP Our 2016-2017 BJBE SISTERHOOD year is just beginning and we want YOU to be a part of all of the exciting programs and events we have planned for this year. Your paid dues help us support BJBE in many ways: Provide gifts for Bar/ Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation students. Provide the Oneg Shabbat treats Provide all of the kitchen supplies Support the Rabbis and Cantors funds Provide CAMP scholarships Chanukah candles for Religious School students Luncheons for seniors Luncheon for Teaching Staff Special programs Refurbish youth lounge 2016-17 BJBE Sisterhood Dues DUES $ 44.00 Optional $ (Chai $18 or Double Chai $36) TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Make your check payable to BJBE SISTERHOOD and mail it to: Terry Sachsel 9386 Landings Lane Unit 105 Des Plaines, IL. 60016-5271 OR Leave check in Sisterhood mailbox in the Temple office PAID DUES also entitles you to be our guest at the Membership Dinner Come and enjoy a wonderful evening with friends! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 6:30pm We look forward to YOUR Membership and Friendship: Carol Berger President Susi Goldstein Administration & Membership VP (PLEASE PRINT) Name Spouse/Partner Name (Names exactly as you prefer to be listed in the Sisterhood directory) Address City Zip Home Phone: ( ) - E-Mail Address: Cell Phone: ( ) - What is/was your occupation: Do you belong to BJBE? Yes or No Don t forget to fill out the interest sheet on the reverse side
SISTERHOOD INTEREST SHEET 2016-17 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. Chanukah Boutique This event takes place in the Fall of the year. Help with set-up, relieve a vendor, cashiering, or selling food. Resale This event takes place in the Summer of each year and is one of our biggest fundraisers. This event requires lots of help with set-up, sales and cashiering. Judaica Shop Open the shop on Friday nights after services, for special events and for special hours during religious school. Religious School Help with special observances including distributing holiday treats for religious school children and organizing special events. Mailings Sisterhood mailings require lots of helping hands to get mailings out. Social Action / Special Projects Activities such as helping to host luncheons for the elderly. Artistic Projects Special decorating for events and many other opportunities to be creative. Oneg / Kiddush Help to pour coffee and tea for Friday night Oneg Shabbat and hostess for Kiddush on Saturday mornings. Cook / Bake Volunteer your culinary skills by cooking or baking for special events, meetings, holiday programs, etc. College Boxes In the Fall of the year help to send holiday treats to our college students. Family Event This Fun event needs committee members both before and during the event. Kids Club Help plan and run events for children under five years old Shabbat Bags Help assemble and deliver bags to welcome new members to our Temple family Woman s Seder This event is the week before Passover. Help plan and run event. Games Galore This event is in the Spring. Help secure raffle prizes and organize this fun event. Special Events Each year we do one or more special events. Help is needed and appreciated! My special talents are: Name: Phone: Email:
Summer Torah Study Please join BJBE s talented lay leaders for Torah Study this Summer at 11am-12pm following the Kol Shabbat service. Date Teacher Portion June 25 Sandee Holleb B ha a lot cha July 2 Andrew Abrams Sh lach L cha July 9 Phyllis Steiner Korach July 16 Joe Goldstein Chukkat July 23 Hedda Schless Balak July 30 Julie Webb Pinchas August 6 Sharon Krivitzky/ Matot-Masei Charles Schuster August 13 Doris Schyman Devarim August 20 Dale Busch Vaetchanan August 27 Alan Rhine Eikev September 3 Ted Busch Re eh Fall 2016 Tot-Adult Programming BJBE offers a range of high quality programming for young children and the adults who love them. For detailed information regarding class dates, times and registration information visit www.bjbe.org Little Explorers The structure of the class gives toddlers a snap-shot of the preschool experience with Judaic values, traditions and songs woven into each class session. Age: 10-24 months Mondays Little Explorers On My Own Looking for an option for a deadline missing child? This program is designed for toddlers who will be turning 2 during the late fall and early winter. Age: 15-24 months Wednesdays Kindermusik Our Time Milk & Cookies Age: 18-42 months Thursdays Kindermusik Village - Zoom Buggy! Age: 2-16 months Thursdays Shalom Shabbat Enjoy rituals and music of Shabbat and the Jewish holidays. This weekly forty-five minute class weaves Judaic values, traditions, stories and songs into each class session. Age: 10-24 months Fridays BJBE adds new programs to meet the identified needs of our community. If you are interested in learning more about the program currently offered, or have suggestions for a class you would like to take, please contact: Susie Wexler, Director of the BJBE ECC at the Chava Center (847)940-7575 swexler@bjbe.org
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CONGREGATION B NAI JEHOSHUA BETH ELOHIM SISTERHOOD PRESENTS GIRLS NIGHT OUT Calling All Singers! Join the BJBE Adult Choir!! Fast to Learn and Fun to Play! Wednesday, August 3, 2016 7:00 P.M. Delicious Desserts-Libations-Prizes $10.00 cover charge If you are READY TO ROLL SEND YOUR CHECK, PAYABLE TO: BJBE SISTERHOOD TO ANDI SWIDLER 1923 FIELDWOOD LANE NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: LINDACHALEM@AOL.COM The choir s participation enhances our congregation s prayer experience. Stephen Edwards will return as our Choir Director and Margo Schwartz-Newton will return as our pianist. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for music. Join Cantor Frost for a musical and spiritual High Holiday experience! Rehearsal Schedule Tuesday, August 16 Tuesday, August 23 Tuesday, August 30 Tuesday, September 6 Tuesday, September 13 Tuesday, September 20 Tuesday, September 27 Tuesday, October 4 Sunday, October 9 All rehearsals are at 7:30pm For more information on the BJBE Adult Choir, please contact Leslie Block at lblock@bjbe.org
It s Re-Sale time!!! We re going all out to make sure that this resale is the best ever. We need your help and your donations to make resale successful. It s a good time to clean your closets and please call us to let us know when you can volunteer. The details are as follows: DROP OFF DATE SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 2PM 8 PM SALE SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 9AM-4PM MONDAY, AUGUST 8 12NOON-7PM SPECIFICS ALL CLOTHING DONATIONS MUST BE CLEAN & ON HANGERS, PLEASE COME IN TO HANG UP YOUR ITEMS APPLIANCES MUST BE IN WORKING ORDER INFANT AND CHILDREN S CLOTHES ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED HOUSEWARES, TOYS, AND BOOKS ARE NEEDED PLEASE, NO COMPUTERS, MAGAZINES OR UNDER-GARMENTS IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MARK YOUR DONATIONS WITH A RESALE NUMBER, WE ARE NO LONGER USING EARNING FUND CREDIT If you are unable to drop your donations off on the designated day, Please call Diane Sachs to make special arrangements for your items. Sisterhood will store your items until the drop off date. We hope to have the participation of our entire Temple family in this, the Sisterhood s biggest fund raiser. Please call with questions or would like to volunteer. Diane Sachs 847. 559.8950 847.710.6625 Tripmom22@aol.com
Do you remember the excitement of opening that new box of crayons on the first day of school? Recall the thrill of sporting that new backpack? For many needy families, the expense of preparing a child for the new school year is simply beyond their means. These families struggle to pay rent and keep food on the table. BJBE Judaica Shop It s not that these caring parents don t value education like you, they want to see their children enter the new school year prepared and proud. BJBE Early Childhood Center (ECC) and BJBE Sisterhood are partnering again this summer with Jewish Child & Family Services. The following items are needed: We are asking for your help! Backpacks- solid colored Erasers Glue Sticks Paper, Spiral Notebook or Loose Leaf Rulers Crayons Folders Markers, Washable Pencils Scissors A donation box is in the Tzedakah nook. Supplies will be collected through July 31. BJBE Judaica Shop for all of your gift giving needs Knowledgeable staff available to assist finding beautiful gifts at affordable prices. Free gift wrapping Always Summer Hours : Sundays 9:30 to 11:30 AM Only when lecture or special event is taking place Thank you for your support! Wednesdays 12:00 to 2:00 PM Fridays after Services Or by special appointment: Audrey 847-788-9084 Lynne 847-215-1357
BJBE Sisterhood wants to know What are you celebrating? Whether it is a special birthday, anniversary, baby naming, auf ruf, new job, retirement, special trip or any life cycle occasion that you want to share with your temple family, consider sponsoring an Oneg to share your simcha! BJBE Sisterhood will help you share your joy at the Friday Night Oneg after services honoring your event. Please provide us with the following information: Your Name/Name of Honoree(s): Phone number/email address: Event: Date of Service: Approximate number of guests joining you: The fee is $150, which includes your name in the Shabbat Bulletin as well as a Thank You at the end of services. If you plan to provide any additional sweets or baked goods, please let us know. QUESTIONS contact: Sharon Silver at sharonsilver@comcast.net Checks payable to BJBE Sisterhood. Thank You and Mazel Tov!
ENJOY A SUMMER EVENING UNDER THE STARS WITH GREAT MUSIC, FOOD, AND THE BJBE POST CARPOOL CLUB* THURSDAY, JULY 21 ST - RIO BAMBA Rio Bamba is an exciting blend of Brazilian, Latin, and American jazz sound with a unique blend of bossa nova, samba, and American and Latin jazz. Hot Summer Nights concerts begin at 6:00 PM. We recommend you arrive early to avoid Ravinia Traffic and to enjoy the Gardens. Admission is free with a membership parking sticker. If you do not have one, let us know and We will try to connect you with someone else attending who is a member. Bring your own Dinner and beverage, or purchase at the Gardens. We will provide dessert. Some chairs are available; you may want to bring your own chair. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 th, 7:30 PM-Itzhak Perlman This all Beethoven program features the Chicago Symphony and the most famous violinist of our time, Itzhak Perlman. The Park opens at 5:00. Come early, and bring your own main course, beverage, chairs and table for your picnic, and either an appetizer, side dish, wine, or dessert to share with others in attendance. When you arrive at the Park, please take the path to the left of the Theater (you will be facing it after you enter the gate) follow the path down to the corner where the paths cross just before the Pavilion. We will be on the corner to the left of the Pavilion, near the wine cart and Rest Room. If you came last summer, it is the same corner. Together we will celebrate Havdalah in the Park. Lawn admission tickets are $10.00, each, or you may choose to picnic with us pre-concert and enjoy pavilion seats. BJBE WILL NOT ARRANGE FOR RAVINIA TICKETS. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKETS, EITHER ON LINE via: http://www.ravinia.org or AT THE GATE. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN: Thursday July 21 st RAVINIA: Saturday August 20 th Please RSVP to Carol Berger 847 205-9793, ponderer4552@sbcglobal.net Or via US mail to: Carol Berger 4552 Lindenwood Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062 No payment to BJBE is required for Botanic Garden or Ravinia. You are responsible for your own Ravinia admission tickets! Name Email Phone Cell Phone RAVINIA: I will bring appetizer side dish dessert beverage Number of people in my party: BOTANIC GARDEN. I have a membership sticker on my car, and would be willing to carpool. I do not have a sticker, and would like to carpool with someone who has a sticker. *Post Carpool Club events are planned for mature BJBE members and friends. For further information contact Carol Berger, Post Carpool Club Coordinator. 847 205-9793. ponderer4552@sbcglobal.net Ideas for future programs welcome!
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