BHCBE

Homecoming Weekend - Aug. 28-30

Join Us for Our Special Homecoming Weekend

Outstanding Cantorial Concert

Thursday, August 28, 2008 – 7:45 pm
Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah
3220 Big Tree Lane • Wilmette, Illinois

• Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi
  Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago
• Hazzan Meir Finkelstein
  Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Detroit
  (Served as Beth Hillel’s Hazzan, 1973-1978)
• Rabbi Emeritus David H. Lincoln
  Park Avenue Synagogue, New York City
  (Served as Beth Hillel’s Rabbi, 1973-1987)
• Special Appearance by Members of The Keshet Choir

The weekend continues with more events...

Help BHCBE while you shop

You can help support BHCBE with your everyday shopping and holiday gifts. Gift cards are a wonderful way to remember teachers, manicurists, hair dressers/barbers, friends and families for the holidays and other special occasions.

Stop by the Congregation Cash table in the rotunda on Sunday. We will have a large selection of cards available to purchase and take with you on Sunday for the following places.

Books & Gifts: Amazon•Barnes & Noble•Borders
Clothes/Department Stores: Carson Pirie Scott•Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy•
Office Supplies: Staples
Restaurants: BoneFish Grill•Dunkin Donuts•Fannie May•Lettuce Entertain You•Lou Malnati's•Mrs. Field's•Panera•Starbucks• Subway•Sweet Tomato•Walker Bros

Grocery Stores: Jewel•Dominick's•Whole Foods•Sunset

Contact Lisa Mick for more details: 847.681.8665, or email bhcbecongregationcash-AT-gmail.com

Camp Chusy and Camp Kadima Aug. 12-18

Don't miss CHUSY Region's Camp CHUSY and Camp Kadima, the week-long adventure at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin for entering 6th- through 12th-graders. The unique informal environment provided by the camp setting means that Camp CHUSY and Camp Kadima are able to provide complete Jewish camping experiences by combining learning and fun. The week will be filled with lots of high energy outdoor activities and creative educational, religious and social programming. For more information or to sign up for camp, contact the CHUSY Regional Office at 847-714-9130.

Rummage & Book Sale: Sunday 7/27 - Monday 7/28

The Rummage and Book Sale is on Sunday, July 27, 9 am to 1pm and Monday, July 28, 9 am to 11 am.

Volunteers are still needed. Please contact  please call Adrienne Schaye 847-251-8437 or Scott Sandler 847-675-9349 to schedule a time.

Uptown Cafe volunteers needed

Our upcoming dates are:

• Sunday, July 27,10:30am to 12:30pm

• Thursday, August 28, 5:30pm

Eight volunteers are needed.  Children must be 12 or older and accompanied by an adult.  Call Linda Becker for details: 847-251-1443.

Shabbat Greeters for July and August

Join the Shabbat Greeter "core" and support our warm, welcoming environment.  If you are interested in being a Shabbat greeter, please call the office 847.256.1213, ext. 10, to reserve your spot.

Here are the upcoming Shabbat greeters. Be sure to shake hands and say "Shalom!"

7/26
Rob Feder
Tim Comar
Ira Becker

8/2
Beverly Reinglass
Fran Diamond
Rick Eskin
Aileen Primack

8/9
Irene Jacobson
Roselle Jacobson
Peter Marks
Shelia Gideon

8/16
Norwin Merens
David Mogul
Jeff Roth
Janet Sameh

8/23
Rich Silverstein
Patricia Voloschin-Weiner
Sally Gold
Mort Winer

8/30
Joe Sameh
Jerry Hobfoll
Howard Reinglass
Stuart Gold

Participate in the Capital Campaign

Join your fellow congregants in “New Beginnings...Building our Future Together” Capital Campaign. You can help ensure BHCBE’s next 50 years.  For more information, call our Capital Campaign Consultant, Judy Eitelberg @ 847.256.1213, ext. 23.

Rabbi Ruven Barkan's experience in Uganda

(Ed note: This email was sent from Rabbi Ruven Barkan, who is spending time living in the Jewish community in Uganda.)

Hello Family,

I am finally sending e-mail.  It has been a real pleasure being away from technology, and immersing into village life. I have spent an hour trying to send pictures on this dial up connection...ughh the frustrations of the blessings of internet. I have plenty of pictures and video to show of the life and culture here, but it will have to wait till I get back.

I am fulfilling my goals for this trip: being immersed in a completely different culture, but building a bridge through our Jewish connection. 

I wish I could expand more on the experience, but I am exhausted, and it is a monumental task to try to capture and share a glimpse of this experience. I am journaling everyday. I will try to communicate by e-mail in shorter and more regular spurts now that I am more adjusted here -- thank God I haven't experienced any sickness of any kind, and I am enjoying the food.

Academy Reminder

Pesah Vacation begins Thursday, Apr. 17.  No classes will be held from Thursday, Apr. 17, up to and including Sunday, Apr. 27.  Classes resume beginning Tuesday, Apr. 29.

Join BHCBE's Stitching Club on Sunday Mornings

If you enjoy or would finally like to learn how to knit, crochet, needlepoint or other handiwork, this is the group for you! This is a great opportunity to work on mitzvah projects (chemo caps, blankets for Project Linus or others for donation) or just your own personal stuff.

Join Us—Sunday May 11, May 18 & June 1—BHCBE Rotunda—10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Yarn, Baby Blanket Kits, and Needles will be available for purchase. Instructions and Instructors will be there for you. If you would like more info or can help teach knitting or crocheting, please contact Lisa Mick 847.681.8665, or Faith Hundahl 847.675.0897