Thursday, February 6, 2020: Rabbi Crane’s evening class, Contemporary Jewish Legal Issues. Join us at 8pm to learn through Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Movement responsa. We will delve deeply into modern day halakhic (Jewish legal) issues, such as: What time does Shabbat begin and end if you are on the International Space Station? Is lab-grown meat kosher?
Friday, February 7, 2020: Learn to chant with Cantor Roytman. Come to the Youth Lounge at 11:00am for a fun and interactive way to learn the cantillation of the Torah. Ability to read Hebrew is required. All ages are welcome!
Friday, February 7, 2020: CHUSY Interchapter Shabbaton. BHUSY, AMUSY and BJUSY, are having an intershapter Shabbaton from February 7 - February 8.
More details coming soon, but join our teens for a warm and welcoming Shabbaton hosted by the Am Israel community (AMUSY) in Northfield. Able to host some teens for the evening of the 7th? Please complete this form here. RSVP here.
Saturday, February 8, 2020: Listen Up! BHBE Sisterhood presents Celebrating Israel Through 70 Years of Jewish Song. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $36 in advance or $42 at the door. RSVP here.
Saturday, February 8, 2020: CHUSY SATO Marathon (Youth Group Day 3). Lock in with CHUSY for the evening! More information coming soon. We'll be having lots of fun and raising money for Tikun Olam! Transportation to/from event space will be provided. Cost: $36 directly to tzdekah. Register here.
Sunday, February 9, 2020: Yoga. From 9:00 - 10:00am with Marcy Kreiter. $5 donation is requested.
Sunday, February 9, 2020: Tu'Bshvat Youth Day (Youth Group Day 3). From 12:00pm-1:30pm, we will be planting a variety of plants to take home, decorating pots, watching the Lorax, and eating lunch. Please RSVP by 2/3, afterwards its $5 until Feb 6th (this evening). RSVP here.
Sunday, February 9, 2020: Purim Spiel Rehearsal. Join us at 1:00pm in the Choir Loft. Singers, dancers, actors, members of BHBE, the Purim Spiel needs you. The songs need singers, the skits need actors. Everyone is welcome. This will be our first formal rehearsal. The Spiel is Sunday evening, March 8th at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Rabbi Crane’s morning Adult Ed Class, Introduction to Talmud. Join us at 10:00am to explore the Babylonian Talmud as a literary work, a historical phenomenon and the foundation of rabbinic Judaism. More dates to follow.
Saturday, February 22, 2020: BHBE Film Festival. Join us at 7:30pm for the “The Syrian Bride” (2004). Israeli director Eran Riklis (“Lemon Tree”) sheds light on Middle East frictions through the prism of a wedding between Druze bride-to-be Mona and a Syrian actor, who's a stranger to her. There will be an engaging conversation lead by Jonathan Lehrer and unlimited popcorn, candy, soda, and hot drinks! $10 suggested donation to the Tikva Frymer-Kensky Adult Education Fund.
Sunday February 23, 2020: Men’s Club Food For Thought Breakfast, PRAY BALL 2!! Join us at 9:45am for spiritual Insights Into Sportsmanship, presented by Rabbi and Author James M. Gordon. This inter-generational, creative, educational program is intended for boys, girls, men and women of all ages (12–120.) Rabbi James M. Gordon will talk about his latest book "PRAY BALL 2!! Spiritual Insights Into Sportsmanship." For breakfast sponsorships, contact: Jeff Roth, 847.256.0398.
Monday, March 2, 2020: Midrash on a Midrash: Midrashim on the Haggadah. Join Rabbi Barry Friedman at 10:30am. You will learn about the core story of the Haggadah. What tales do the rabbis weave about the Ten Plagues? What folklore surrounds “My Father, A Wandering Aramean?” What traditional stories surround our most cherished Biblical narrative? And—why is this course called “Midrash on a Midrash?” This class will meet March 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Sunday, March 8, 2020: BHBE Carnival: Star Wars of David: The Rise of Mordechai. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Inflatables, games, prizes, food, fun! Stay tuned for more info!!!
Sunday March 8, 2020: Purim Spiel. Join us at 6:30pm for an evening filled with stories, song and laughter!
Monday, March 9, 2020: The Star Wars theme continues with the congregational reading of the Megillah! 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Lego Spaceships! Trivia contests! Pizza dinner! Full Megillah! Photo Booth! Star Wars characters and costumes!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020: Stay Safe and Balanced. At 1:30pm join the L'Chaim Lifers and Illinois Bone and Joint Institute for this great program. We will learn about balance, fall prevention and Tai Chi and do an activity. Wear clothes you can move in and gym shoes! There will be light refreshments.
Sunday, March 15, 2020: Annual JUF Brunch. Join us at 9:45am to honor Jessica and Alan Littmann for all their extraordinary work for the synagogue, Israel and our Jewish Community. Featuring guest speaker Ishmael Khaldi, author of A Sheperd's Journey, the Story of Israel's First Bedouin Diplomat. It is $18 per person. RSVP here.
Sunday, March 15, 2020: Man and Youth of the Year Dinner. Come to BHBE as we will be honoring Steven Bucksbaum and Rebecca Aisenberg! At 4:30pm there will be a silent auction, followed by dinner at 5:30pm. $36 per person if registered by March 4, $45 thereafter. Deadline for reservations is March 11. No synagogue charges. See flyer on page 9 of the January/February bulletin. RSVP here.
Saturday, April 18, 2020: Men's Club Shabbat. We encourage all men of the congregation who are Men's Club members in good standing to participate in Men's Club Shabbat. Please contact Shelly Reis at sheldonreis@gmail.com to be assigned a part. We urge you to join Men's Club for just $42 for the year. Membership can be paid through the synagogue office.
