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2018 - 2019
Temple Beth-El
Spiritual Connection Casual Morning Minyan and Torah Study Rabbi Sidney Helbraun or Adam Bryer Saturdays 9:30 am
Festival Services and Lite Lunch Sukkot Festival Service Monday, September 24, 2018 11:30 am Simchat Torah Festival Service Monday, October 1, 2018 11:15 am Passover Festival Service Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:30 am Passover Festival Service & Yizkor Friday, April 26, 2019 11:15 am
Friday Night Speakers To Be Announced 7:30 pm
Check your temple calendar and e-blast for updates of special Friday night speakers.
Kabbalat Shabbat: Anniversary & Birthday Blessings To Be Announced
Anniversary and birthday blessings occur monthly. Check the TBE calendar for dates.
B’Yachad (Together) – The TBE Caring Committee Do you want to help?
Prepare a meal or bake sweets for a congregant or family during an illness or crisis.
Transport congregants to Shabbat services, doctor appointment, or any errands/grocery shopping.
Set up or participate in shiva minyan or prepare food for someone that has had a loss.
Contact Sue Hanover ([email protected]) to join the email list today. When there is a need, a group email will be sent. If you can help out at that time, just email back and let Sue know.
It’s that easy. Don’t forget to let us know if a congregant needs our help.
Jewish Enrichment
The Jewish High Life Rabbi Victor Weissberg Tuesdays through May 2018 9:30 - 11:00 am Members: $125 Non-Members: $150
Join this group as they have thought-provoking discussions based on the Book of Jewish Values by Joseph Telushkin. To register, contact Shaina at [email protected] or 847-205-9982 x 208.
Torah Study Rabbi Sidney Helbraun Fridays (starting Oct. 5 through May 2019) 9:30 - 10:30 am
Have you ever thought: “I’d like to read the Torah but I don’t know where to start?” Here’s your chance. Stop in once, or come by every week as we make our way through the five books of Moses. Each week begins where the prior week concludes.
Adult Hebrew Mandy Herlich Fridays 10:45 - 11:45 am $20 Book Fee
It is never too late to learn Hebrew! Join our group as we learn the basics of conversational Hebrew. Please contact Mandy Herlich ([email protected]) if interested.
Soul Food for Jewish Living
Participate with the Immigration Team Check calendar for upcoming meeting dates!
Don’t get frustrated by the daily news. Instead, connect with temple members Nancy Vizer, Sharon Rosenberg and Joi Smith as they explore opportunities for TBE to make a difference. Last year they created a Shabbat learning experience and organized a campaign to help make Illinois a welcoming State. This year they are exploring working with HIAS (the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) for TBE to sponsor a Refugee family, and they welcome your help.
Soul Food for Jewish Living
TBE offers a significant number of Adult Opportunities well beyond the ones noted in this brochure. Check the monthly Bulletin for upcoming events. Listed below is the contact information for other opportunities.
Men’s Club Ric Bachrach & Bryan Mittelman, Co-Presidents [email protected] [email protected]
Tikkun Olam Opportunities Shaina Farwell [email protected]
Sisterhood Barb Harris [email protected]
Kol Beth-El If you are interested in joining the TBE adult choir or the band, please contact Cantor Adam Kahan
Special interest focus groups will be taking place at TBE throughout the year. Watch your e-blasts for dates!
A Just Harvest Debbie Sandlow [email protected]
Uptown Cafe Elaine Bennett [email protected]
Become a Reading Power Tutor!
Join over 200 dedicated volunteers and give the
gift of literacy! Participate one morning or afternoon a week during the school year.
For more info: Andrea Glickman
Community Corner
JNF Brunch Save-the-Date Guest speaker: Izzy Ezagui Sunday, February 3, 2019 9:30 am
Previous speakers have been Bridadier General (Res.) Effie Eitam, Hezi Levy and Alon Ben Burion, the grandson on David Ben Gurion. Brunch takes place at Temple Beth-El.
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema Sunday, October 21, 2018 2:00 pm Location: ArcLights Cinema in the Glen The mission of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema (CFIC) is to effectively nurture an appreciation of Israeli culture in the Chicago metropolitan area by multiple generations of American Jews, Israelis and the community at large. TBE hosts “Back to Berlin” at the ArcLight Cinemas in The Glen. To purchase tickets ($15) or get more information go to http://israelifilmchi.org/
Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Wednesday, November 21, 2018 7:00 pm Location: Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Rd. in Northbrook, IL
For decades, the Northbrook Clergy Association has invited our community to gather to give thanks for our many blessings, and to seek God’s blessing. Join with our temple community and our neighbors at this special annual event.
AIPAC Policy Conference Save-the-Date March 24 - 26, 2019
Travel to Washington D.C. with Rabbi Helbraun and other congregants from Temple Beth-El for the AIPAC Policy Conference, the pro-Israel community’s preeminent annual gathering. Over three jam-packed days, Policy Conference participants choose from hundreds of informative sessions and participate in the pro-Israel community’s largest and most important advocacy day.
Jewish Genealogical Society Illinois presents: “Resurrecting Grandpa’s Store” by Scott E. Myer, JGSI recording secretary Sunday, October 14, 2018 12:30 pm Sign-in, research library and genealogy help desk, 2:00 pm Program Location: Temple Beth-El
Program is free and everyone is welcome. For more information about this event and future meetings, phone 312-666-0100 or go to www.jgsi.org.
Community Corner
JUF Brunch Save-the-Date Guest Speaker: TBA Sunday, April 7, 2019 9:30 am Previous speakers have been Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Anita Diamant, Bret Stephens. Looking forward to this year’s exciting speaker announcement!
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning A two-year educational program designed to offer adults well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly environment. Students explore classic Jewish sources, from biblical through contemporary texts, and investigate issues of Jewish thought, practice, ethics and Jewish history. Online registration and to download a brochure, visit bjechicago.org. For more information, contact Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788 x1304
Scholar in Residence: Professor Daniel Matt Save-the-Date May 17 - 19, 2019
Daniel Chanan Matt is a scholar of Kabbalah and a professor at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He received Ph.D. from the Brandeis University and taught at Stanford University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Matt is best known for establishing the Pritzker translation of the book of Zohar and translating the first nine volumes of the twelve volume series. Stay tuned for more details about this special weekend.
Intro to Judaism Reform Jewish Chicago Several locations and dates available Cost: $295 plus cost of textbooks
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 18-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. This course is designed for individuals and couples from various faith traditions and cultural backgrounds and those who have had no religious upbringing. It is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. All people, perspectives, and questions are welcome! Register now at www.ReformJudaism.org/IntroIL
Say It In Hebrew Program, JCC Chicago Starts October 4, 2018 Thursday mornings: 10:00 - 11:30 am or Thursday evenings: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Location: Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook Cost: $420
Say it in Hebrew is a conversational program that emphasizes learning the everyday language spoken in Israel so that it is practical, relevant and effective for real life. While the focus is on conversation, reading and writing is also taught. Five levels of instruction are offered. Classes are taught by native speaking master teachers who enjoy helping adult learners reach their language goals. Register now at www.jccchicago.org/sayitinhebrew
Temple Beth-El is an inclusive Jewish community open to people of all ages, races and abilities, welcoming interfaith families, people
who are single, partnered and LGBTQ.
Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847.205-9982 FAX 847.205-9921 www.templebeth-el.org