Look below to see a list of days the office is closed.
Shabbat Calendar
Friday, October 18 Services 6:00 pm Candle Lighting 5:46 pm
Saturday, October 19 20 Tishri Sukkot - Fourth Intermediate Day Bible BaBoker will resume after Simchat Torah Shacharit Service 9:30 am Tot Shabbat 10:45 am Jr. Congregation 10:45 am Mincha 5:15 pm Study 5:45 pm Ma'ariv 6:30 pm
Hoshannah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Schedule (The synagogue office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Sunday, October, 20, 2019: A Unique Sukkot Celebration 2019. Join HUGS, BHBE Inclusion Committee sub-committee of Social Action & BHBE Social Action Committee from 1 – 3:30 PM for Bubble Wonder Show with Deborah Cary! Who Will Wind Up in A Bubble?? Guitar Melodies with Cantor Pavel Roytman! Songs of Sukkot and Friendship. Fun! Refreshments! Games!
Monday, October 21, 2019: Families with Littles Simchat Torah Celebration. Come celebrate Simchat Torah with dinner, song, Torah making and the great "Yad" race! 5-6pm. No charge but RSVP here.
Monday, October 21, 2019: Congregation Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration. Celebrate the gift of Torah with us. Come for a delicious dinner at 5:30pm and services at 6:30pm, including singing and dancing with the Torahs! Thursday, October 24, Torah Fund Event. Join us at BHBE at 7:30pm to hear Rabbi Nate Crane speak. Suggested donation, $36. Pin donation amounts: $180-$299, Benefactor pin, $300-$599, Guardian pin. RSVP to: Ida Ioffe, 847.814.5573.
Sunday, October 27, 2019: Men's Club Scotch and Steak Annual Event. Join us at BHBE at 5pm at the synagogue with Scotch Connoisseur, Dr. Ira Goodman.The cost is $40 for steak or $36 for a veggie burger. RSVP required by October 23, 2019. Admission with pre-paid reservation only.
Monday, October 28, 2019: Sisterhood Opening Reception. 6 pm followed by dinner. “Magic of Motown” Gary Wenstrup will be our guest. $27 if paid by Monday, October 21 and $37 after that date. Angel donations, $18. RSVP to: Carol Gopman, 226 Millbrook Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091.
Sunday, November 3, Men’s Club Food For Thought Breakfast. Join us immediately following minyan for Wrigley Field & White Sox Park’s amazing vendors. Come listen to Lloyd Rutzky and Joel Levin as they share memories and interesting tales about the vending history at Chicago ballparks. Contact Jeff Roth for breakfast sponsorships: 847.256.0398.
Saturday, November, 9, 2019: Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema. BHBE and NSS Beth El are co-sponsoring a screening of The Unorthodox. Come to the ArcLight Cinemas in the Glen at 7pm for a great film. For more information click here.
High Holiday Appeal
Why is this year different than other years? The match, a gift from a generous donor family, has given our High Holiday Appeal a booster shot. Your increase in donation over last year will be doubled by the match. And all first time donations will be doubled. We are all in this together. Every contribution this year is of greater value than in prior years so please consider an increase in your donation.
Let us help you prepare your kids and grandkids for the upcoming holiday - SIMCHAT TORAH Select from an array of beautiful, plush, soft torahs in the colors purple, blue or red. Each only $15. See our book selections, especially Sammy Spider's First Simchat Torah Book - available for only $8.
SEE IF YOU CAN FIND WHAT'S WRONG IN THE PICTURE. IF SO, COME INTO THE GIFT SHOP THIS SUNDAY ONLY, OCTOBER 20TH, TO CLAIM AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF YOUR TOTAL PURCHASE! OPEN SUNDAY, 9-NOON.
For additional questions, contact Joan 847-602-2257 or Robin 847-287-1233
COMMUNITY
The ARK All over the world, Jews fast on Yom Kippur, but everyday some Chicagoland Jews go hungry because they simply do not have the means to purchase enough food. When you fill a grocery bag with food for The ARK, you are directly providing nourishment for our friends and neighbors facing adversity. Bags are available to fill with kosher food items and toiletries. Congregants can return them to BHBE through October 24th. These items will be delivered to The ARK and then distributed through its Food Pantry to the most vulnerable members of our community, providing kosher food for approximately 1,500 individuals every month.
The ARK is a nonprofit, community-funded social service agency with a mission to help Chicagoland Jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance. ARK professionals, volunteers and donors provide free, comprehensive services within a framework of Jewish values and laws.
The Community Mikvah of the Conservative Movement The Mikvah, at BHBE, serves all communities in greater Chicagoland and beyond. Please consider making a donation to the Community Mikvah. It is a vital resource in our community for conversions, recovery after trauma, healing after illness, and to mark joyous life cycle events. Mail a check to: The Community Mikvah 3220 Big Tree Lane Wilmette, IL 60091
Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah 3220 Big Tree Lane Wilmette, IL 60091
