Wednesdays: Rabbi Crane’s morning Adult Ed Class, Introduction to Talmud. Class will not meet on Wednesday, March 11.
Friday, February 28, 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!
Sundays: Men's Club Softball. Baseball spring training is going strong! Spring is nearly here and the BHBE Men’s Club softball team is getting ready for the 2020 season. The softball team is looking for players to complete our roster for Sunday morning games. There is no age requirement - we have players from their 20’s to their 60’s, with occasional players welcome as substitutes. If you are interested, games start in April and go through July. Contact Steve Krause at steven.krause@chicagobooth.edu . Or, Ira Dubin Irakdubin@aol.com .
Sundays: Yoga. From 9:00 - 10:00am with Marcy Kreiter. $5 donation is requested.
Thursday, March 5, 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.
Sunday, March 8, 2020: BHBE Carnival: Star Wars of David: The Rise of Mordechai. We start at 10:30 with a Family Purim Pep Rally, including songs, sketches, Megillah surprises and a costume parade! Then at 11:00 - this year's Star Wars-themed BHBE Carnival. (Star Wars of David: The Rise of Mordechai!) Inflatables, games, prizes, food, fun. To purchase advance tickets, be a carnival sponsor, or volunteer, please visit bhbe.org/purim2020! (Tickets also available at the door!)
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, doors open at 6:15pm and spiel begins 6:30pm. You won't want to miss this one! Tickets also available at the door. 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: Rabbi Crane’s morning Adult Ed Class, Introduction to Talmud. Class will not meet on Wednesday, March 11.
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.
Thursday, March 26, 2020: Join BHBE Sisterhood at the Holocaust Museum at 3:45pm for a docent led tour beginning at 4pm. Notorious RBG, The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This will showcase Justice Ginsburg’s life and her numerous, often-simultaneous roles as a student, wife, mother, lawyer, judge, women’s rights pioneer and Internet phenomenon. Followed by an optional dinner at Emma’s. RSVP by Tues., March 17. See the flyer in the newest bulletin and on the tables outside of the Sanctuary and the office.
Thursday, March 26, 2020: Uptown Café Call Linda Becker for details: 847.251.1443
Sunday, March 29, 2020: BHBE and Beit Musica present Under The Olive Tree-Musical Songs and Tales from the Middle East Featuring, Cantor Pavel Roytman,Cantor Brian Shamash and Leah Shoshanah with Salaam Shalom Music Project. Sunday, March 29, 5pm @ BHBE. $32 in advance / $36 at the door. Sponsorship with preferred seating: $180.00. For tickets: bitly.com/BHBEtickets or call the synagogue office, 847.256.1213
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.
