Soul Food for Jewish Learning

Rabbi's Literary Series

Reading is fundamental and reading Jewish literature is one of the best ways to explore Judaism’s past and present. Our Rabbis will choose different books to examine and lead a thought provoking discussion.

7:00 - 8:15 pm                                                                     No Charge

Wednesday, January 14, 2009                                                  I.D. 124
Rabbi Victor Weissberg         
Wednesday, March 11, 2009                                                     I.D. 125
Rabbi Jeffrey Weill  
Wednesday, May 13, 2009                                                        I.D. 126

Rabbi Sidney Helbraun  

Eat, Learn Pray: A Shabbat Experience
Experience Shabbat in a new way. Share Shabbat dinner, learn together with our clergy, and enjoy our beautiful services with our Simcha Band or Adult Choir. What an incredible Shabbat Shalom (Shabbat of Peace).

5:45 pm Dinner* , 7:00 pm Learning Session, 8:00 pm Service
September 5, 2008 High Holidays $8/person                              I.D. 127
December 5, 2008 Hanukkah $8/person                                    I.D. 128
March 6, 2009 Passover $8/person                                            I.D. 129
May 1, 2009 Shavuot $8/person                                                 I.D. 130
* We will provide the chicken. Please bring a pareve (no milk or cheese products) salad or side dish for 8 people. Reservations required for dinner.

Body and Soul                                                                         
Rabbi Deborah Gardner Helbraun &  Susan Rosencrans          I.D. 131
Sundays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23

December 7, 13, 2008                   $50 - Members   $60 - Non-Members
8:45 - 10:15 am
Drop your children at Sunday School and join us at Bodies in Balance at 3111 Dundee Rd. in Northbrook, to create balance and begin a spiritual journey. You will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and delve into nourishing your soul and bringing peace of mind to your entire being.

Lamazel - Lamaze with a Jewish Twist!                                   I.D. 132
Beth Mednick, RN, LCCE, a Lamaze instructor for more than 25 years.
Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:00 - 6:00 pm                                      $100
Sunday, March 29, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 pm
This two-session course features traditional Lamaze instruction while focusing on the Jewish customs surrounding your new baby such as Brit Milah, Pidyon Haben, and Baby Naming.

Adult Choir                                                                             I.D. 133
Cantor Kim Harris, Conductor Richard Green
Thursdays, ongoing 7:30 - 9:00 pm                                     No Charge
Do you enjoy Torah study? Interested in Jewish liturgy? Love singing? Then join us and explore how composers interpret and re-interpret our traditional prayers and texts through choral singing. Choir members will sing during several Shabbat services during the year, and perform in other venues. No experience needed—just a love of singing! All teens and adults are welcome! Please check the Temple Bulletin Calendar for the dates.

Simcha Band                                                                            I.D. 134
Cantor Kim Harris                                                               No Charge
Thursdays, September 18, 2008 - May 2009 6:30 -

7:30 pm
Do you have a clarinet up in the attic? Maybe you play guitar? Flute? Violin? Trombone? Come join the Beth-El Simcha Band. Play the songs you already know. We have music available for all levels of ability, and all nstrumentation is encouraged. All teens and adults are welcome! The only requirement is that you’ve been playing for at least 3 years. The Simcha Band plays during a variety of services during the year. Please check the Temple Bulletin Calendar for the dates.