Webmaster on November 24th, 2008

It has been our custom on the High Holidays, for congregants to give the congregation a short presentation on some topic of interest — this year, Tikkun Olam, Repairing My Little Corner of the World.  Jerry Shnay, a journalist and long time member of the congregation gave us his thoughts.

Jerry Shnay

I sometimes think all [...]

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Webmaster on November 24th, 2008

The temple office will be closed on Thursday, November 27 ? Thanksgiving Day, 

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Each year our congregation participates in the Homewood - Flossmoor Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This year the service, always the evening before Thanksgiving, will begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 26  at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Local clergy and H-F High School Viking Choir will participate.

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Webmaster on November 21st, 2008

This evening’s Erev Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Dreyfus, will begin at 7:30 pm. The Adult Choir will provide the evening’s music.
After services, an adult education program will feature  Julia Parzen, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Center for Neighborhood Technology and Advisor to Mayor Daley’s Climate Action Plan committee. Ms. Parzen will answer [...]

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Adult Education Shabbat -  Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a stimulating discussion, What is Sustainability? What does it mean for Chicago and our region?  Our speaker, Julia Parzen, is Chairperson of the Board of Direc’ors of Center for Neighborhood Technology and Advisor to Mayor Daley’s Climate Action Plan committee.

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Webmaster on November 19th, 2008

First Place: $75
Green Bay Packers 37 + San Francisco 49er?s 35 = 72 points
Book #122 Unsold
Second Place: $50
Green Bay Packers 37 + New York Jets 34 = 71 points
Book #114 Unsold
Lowest Score: $7 [...]

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Webmaster on November 18th, 2008

Rabbi Dreyfus and the regular lunch bunch will meet Thursday, November 20 at 12:15 to enjoy a brown bag lunch — drinks and dessert provided - and discuss the latest edition of Reform Judaism Magazine 
Rabbi, Regular or not, all are welcome.

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Webmaster on November 14th, 2008

Jewel-Osco Shop & Share ? November 17, 18 & 19.  This is a great way to support BYBS you shop for Thanksgiving.  Coupons are available in the foyer.  Please take a few extra for friends and neighbors.

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Webmaster on November 14th, 2008

SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team) ? Interfaith Dinner - Jewish, Muslim and Christian Perspectives; ?How Our Faiths View Our Responsibilities Towards the Environment?, Sunday, November 16,  at the Orland Park Prayer Center Mosque, 16530 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park.  [...]

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Webmaster on November 14th, 2008

Got Shabbat? - bring your children, grandchildren, and  friends to this family friendly shabbat celebration at the Anita M. Stone JCC on Saturday, November 15 from 4:00 ? 5:30 p.m.  Samantha?s Amazing Animals will be the special [...]

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