SHABBAT:

Friday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat Service featuring the Youth Choir, Birthday blessings, and of course, a story.

Saturday, January 12, 10:00 a.m.  Shabbat Morning Service, followed by “Bible  Bagels” – our monthly Torah discussion over Kiddush lunch.  All are welcome, and no prior knowledge is required.

Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.  Shabbat Evening Service featuring the Adult Choir and Anniversary blessings. It is Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song!

Saturday, January 19, 10:00 a.m.  Shabbat Morning Service.

Friday, January 25, 6:15 p.m.  Shabbat Evening Service. Come for an early service, and then relax over Shabbat dinner at home or with friends.

Saturday, January 26, 10:00 a.m.  Shabbat Morning Service.

TEMPLE BUSINESS

The monthly Board Meeting is Monday, January 14 at 8:00 p.m.

 
LEARNING

United Religious School resumed classes on Sunday, January 6^th.  Classes continue regularly now on Sundays and Wednesdays.

“Lunch & Learn” – a monthly discussion of “Reform Judaism” magazine will meet Thursday, January 17 at 12:15 p.m. in the Garfien Wing. Bring your lunch, and we will provide beverages and dessert.  Also bring your copy of “Reform Judaism.”

Tu BiShvat Seder, presented by the Sisterhood, will be Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m.  Join Debby Levinson and others on a spiritual journey to celebrate the New Year of the Trees. Taste a variety of fruits from different agricultural species. $3 per person. RSVP with the form you got in the mail, or to Debby Levinson, 708-799-0480.

SISTERHOOD RECEPTION & IPO CONCERT

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra concert on Saturday evening, January 19, 8:00 p.m., will feature music of Mozart, Stravinsky, and Beethoven.  Our Sisterhood is having a delicious pre-concert reception at the home of Marilynn & Sol Tannebaum at 5:30 p.m.  RSVP by January 11 to Eila Koltun.  You may use your own IPO subscription ticket or one of the block of tickets that Sisterhood has reserved.

Rabbi, Author Douglas Kohn To Speak January 14 on “Life, Faith, and Cancer”

Rabbi Douglas Kohn, of Congregation Emanu El in San Bernardino, California, will speak at Temple Beth-El in Munster, IN at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14.  Rabbi Kohn has been active locally and nationally in programs of social justice, community relations, and Israel, and has published many articles on American Jewish history.  After his diagnosis and treatment for cancer three years ago, Rabbi Kohn has edited a book on Judaism and cancer, titled Life, Faith, and Cancer: Jewish Journeys Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery, published by the URJ Press.  The book includes the stories and teachings of Rabbi Kohn and eighteen other Jewish religious leaders who also have or have had cancer.  Copies of Life, Faith, and Cancer will be available for purchase at Rabbi Kohn’s lecture.

Condolences:

We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Muriel Folb, wife of Beth Sholom past-president Leon (Larry) Folb, who died recently. The funeral was Monday, January 7.

LEADERS AND READERS NEEDED

Rabbi Dreyfus will be away on the JUF Rabbinic Mission to Minsk, Belarus and Israel the end of January and beginning of February.  If you are interested in helping lead services (read or sing) or to read Torah on January 25 & 26 and February 1 & 2, please contact Carole Fefferman to volunteer.  Thanks in advance.

Free 10-Day Israel Experience
Encourage your 18-26 year-old to join thousands of others for a FREE, fun and adventure filled Israel experience. As an official Birthright Israel program sponsor, The Union for Reform Judaism offers a free 10-day trip to Israel for all Jewish 18-26 year olds. The URJ Kesher Birthright Trip provides young adults with the opportunity to travel with new friends, to connect with Israel, and to return home enriched.  To date, more than 150,000 young adults have taken advantage of Birthright Israel. Birthright inspires participants to explore their Jewish identity, to deepen engagement in Jewish life and to feel a personal connection to the land and people of Israel.
Don’t miss out on providing your 18 - 26 year old the opportunity of a lifetime.
To apply for the URJ Kesher FREE 10-Day Birthright Experience visit www.rjbirthright.org.

*Registration begins on February 12, 2008 for Spring and Summer 2008 programs.  Register early, space is limited.
For more information visit www.rjbirthright.org

MORE IN THE BYBS BULLETIN AND WEBSITE!

For details of many other events, check the BYBS Bulletin for January and February.  You can also learn more at  www.bybs.org