Sunday, November 17, 2019: Holiday Boutique. Join Sisterhood from 10:30am to 4:30pm for a great boutique. The holidays are just around the corner. Come and shop and find unique and affordable merchandise for all ages. Jewelry, Craft Items, Clothing, Toys, Art, Judaica. Featured Vendor Raffle. Lunch available for purchase. Questions, call the office: 847.256.1213
Tuesday, November 19, 2019: 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? The class will resume on Thursday evenings in February, 2020.
Wednesday mornings, November 20: Rabbi Crane’s morning Adult Ed Class, Introduction to Talmud. Join us at 10am to explore the Babylonian Talmud as a literary work, a historical phenomenon and the foundation of rabbinic Judaism. More dates to follow.
Sunday, November 24, 2019:BHBE Sisterhood Thanksgiving Baskets for ARK clients. Warm someone’s heart this Thanksgiving. Come and deliver a Thanksgiving basket to an ARK client on the Northshore. Pick-up in SPAK at 9:30am. We would appreciate your help. Call Irene Jacobson @ 847.420.3291 or jacobsonirene@gmail.com to volunteer.
Sunday, December 8, 2019: Hanukkah Happiness: Latke Of Fun! (Youth Group Day 2). A wonderful program for students in grades K - 8. We'll meet from 12 - 1:30 for improv, Hannukah gift making, and a delicious Hannukah inspired meal. Looking forward to seeing everyone! RSVP before 12/2- Free. 12/3 or after $5/child. RSVP here.
Sunday, December 8, 2019: Bob Ross Painting-Palooza (BHUSY, Youth Group Day 2). Are you an artist? Do you love Bob Ross? If you answered yes to either of those questions - join BHUSY from 12-1:30. We'll provide a FREE lunch (meat), canvas, paint, and brushes, and you just bring your positive attitude! RSVP here.
Sunday, December 8, 2019: Men's Club Food for Thought Breakfast. Join us at 9:45 am for a discussion with Ira J. Chasnoff, M.D. about protecting your teens from the Internet's false promises, rewards and friendships. For breakfast sponsorships, contact Jeff Roth at 847-256-0398.
Saturday, December 14, 2019: Families with Littles Havdalah and Hanukkah Celebration. Come to BHBE at 5:30pm for dinner, crafts, candle lighting, and a wonderful magic show! Free and open to the community! RSVP here.
Saturday, December 14, 7:30 pm, BHBE Film Festival. Three short comedies, “Blinker,” “The Sweater” and “Welcome and our Condolences.” Sat., Jan. 11, 2020, 7:30pm, “Into the Arms of Strangers” and Sat., Feb. 22, 2020, 7:30pm, “The Syrian Bride.”
Sunday, December 15, 2019: The Light of Song. This year's annual BHBE Hanukkah Celebration will feature a latke bar, gelt fish, songs & candles. Plus a micro play ("A Charlie Brown Hanukkah") and a special multigenerational musical happening! 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Men's Club.