Thursday, February 20, 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? Feel free to join us at any point in the semester.
Friday, February 21, 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!
Saturday, February 22, 2020: BHBE Film Festival. Join us at 7:30pm for the “The Syrian Bride” (2004). 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: Yoga. From 9:00 - 10:00am with Marcy Kreiter. $5 donation is requested.
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.) For breakfast sponsorships, contact: Jeff Roth, 847.256.0398.
Wednesday, February 26, 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. Feel free to join us at any point in the semester.
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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020: Purim Palooza: The Jewish Teen Community Wide Purim Party. Join teens from around the community from 6:30-8:30 pm at at BJBE. RSVP here.
Thursday, March 5, 2020: BHBE Sisterhood Daytime Series, Getting To Know You. Join us for an afternoon with Rabbi Nate and Rachel Crane. Light refreshments will be served at 12:30 pm, program begins at 1pm. BHBE congregants, Sisterhood and Men's Club members are free, guests are $5
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! Would you like to sponsor an inflatable or a game, or volunteer? Or just purchase tickets? Visit bhbe.org/purim2020!
Sunday March 8, 2020: Purim Spiel: A Purim Carol. Rabbi Crane is dreaming about what his second year might be like and is visited by the ghosts of three Purim characters. This year's Spiel (unlike others) is filled with songs, skits, plenty of laughs and great dessert. Join us after dinner on Sunday, March 8, at 6:45pm. Men's Club doors open at 6:30pm. You won't want to miss this one! Call the office (847-256-1213) for tickets. Ticket price is $36.00 (Send Purim Greetings to the whole congregation and receive 2 free Spiel tickets!) RSVP here.
Monday, March 9, 2020: The Star Wars theme continues with the congregational reading of the Megillah! 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Come for Ma'ariv at 7pm and then let's enjoy Purim! 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.
