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Friday, October 18
Hol HaMoed
6:30 pm Community Shabbat dinner
7:30 pm Shabbat
evening services
Birthday and Anniversary Shabbat
Candle lighting: 5:44
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Saturday, October 19
9:00 am Torah study
10:00 am Shabbat morning services
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Thursday, Oct 24
10:00 am Shemini Atzeret services with Yizkor
6:00 pm Erev Simchat
Torah services
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On October 7, 2024 over 125 people, members of Congregation Beth Shalom and other local synagogues, along with some guests, gathered to commemorate the terrible tragedy that befell The Jewish People one year before. We prayed, sang, and lit candles to honor the 1,200 Israelis murdered, 251 taken prisoner, and the whole population of Israel traumatized that day. We stood in solidarity, in grief, and in hope. The Jewish community of the Western Suburbs of Chicago came together for the sake of Israel and to strengthen our ongoing journey of healing and peace. Here is a link to the video from the event for those who were unable to join us. | | |
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Prime Timers Club - This Sunday
Are you a retiree looking for new activities to try? Are the kids moved out and you’re moving into the empty nesters club? Do you find more grey hair on your head but are searching for the silver lining?
The CBS Prime Timers Club is for anyone over the age of 50 (even 40’s - we won’t be asking for ID!) who’s looking for more social activities and fellowship. We will plan outings to the theater, wineries, local farms, dinners out or anything else our members would like to plan.
Embrace your next chapter in life through change, connection and community. Join us for our first get together this Sunday, October 20th.
Questions? email memberservices@napershalom.org
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CBS High Holiday Food Drive
In the spirit of Sukkot and Tikkun Olam, each year we share our abundance with those less fortunate. Keeping with our tradition, we are having a food drive to support the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Naperville. Please participate as your means allow. As you exit Rosh Hashanah services, you'll be handed an empty grocery bag (thank you to the Naperville Trader Joe's for donating the bags!). Please use this bag to bring your donation of non-expired and unopened non-perishable foods to the CBS Lobby by October 24. You can also make a monetary donation at the Loaves and Fishes website.
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Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor: Thursday morning, Oct. 24, 10 am--Worship service, including the Yizkor Memorial Prayers, the chanting of the Hallel, and the prayer for rain (in person and on Zoom).
--Erev Simchat Torah: Thursday evening, Oct. 24, 6:00 pm--a one-hour joyful worship service, including dancing with the Torah scrolls, the reading of the end of the Torah and the reading of the beginning of the Torah! Family friendly, fun, and short! Perhaps our most joyful service of the year (in person and on Zoom)!
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Play Pickleball with CBS on October 28th
Join your CBS friends for a fun evening of Indoor Pickleball. Show up at 6:45pm to Play n Thrive Club (808 Route 59 #120, Naperville - this is next door to International Fresh Market) to sign waivers and discuss rules. We will lead a quick lesson for those who want instruction. More experienced players can begin playing right away. We’ll have the courts from 7-8pm. Dress casual and bring your own racquet. Water bottles will be provided. The cost, is $10/person. If we want to play additional time, it will be $10 per person per hour. Contact membership@napershalom.org . Sign up here!
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CBS is excited to announce and invite you and your friends to our FUNdraiser, Trivia Thru the Decades on November 9, 2024!
Hosted by professional comedian Mike Maxwell, we will enjoy an evening of laughter, auctions, wine pull, prizes and more and this will help our CBS community continue to thrive.
Cost: $72.00 per person
We want as many people to attend as possible. As always, if you are unable to pay this amount, please reach out to us and we would be happy to assist.
RSVP by: Friday November 1, 2024 online here or by contacting the CBS Office 630-961-1818
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Tailgate Shabbat - Saturday, October 26
Wear your favorite team sweatshirt and join us for Shabbat morning services at 10 AM and stay for hotdogs, chili, salads, chips and dessert. Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available. No Reservations required.
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Tot Shabbat , Saturday, October 26 at 11:00AM
Join us for Tot Shabbat! The events, free to attend, are geared towards children 0-8 years old. Advance registration here is strongly recommended but not required.
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Call for musicians and singers to enhance Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday evenings
Congregation Beth Shalom will have opportunities on most Friday evenings after the Holidays for congregants to bring their musical talents to enhance the spirit and musicality of our Kabbalat Shabbat services. Rabbi David is looking for suggestions and offers from musicians and singers to participate in the services. If you would like to discuss possible opportunities, please contact Tom Wolff by email at fridaymusic@napershalom.org or reach him through the CBS office at 630-961-1818.
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Join the Arkestra of the Covenant for Simchat Torah on Thursday, October 24
Congregation Beth Shalom is bringing back the Arkestra of the Covenant for Simchat Torah on Thursday, October 24. Services will begin at 6:00 pm and last about one hour. The Arkestra plans to play short selections from recognizable Jewish melodies for each of the seven Hakafot, our dancing with the Torah. The music is easy. We can provide the sheet music in advance to interested musicians in appropriate keys for their instruments. We anticipate deciding whether to have rehearsals after we learn about who wants to play in the Arkestra of the Covenant. Please contact Tom Wolff by email at fridaymusic@napershalom.org or Tom or Annaliese Roberts through the CBS office at 630-961-1818.
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Play and Learn Mahjong - October 29 at 6:30pm
Calling all Mah Jong Mavens and new learners! The game your grandparents, parents, even Sarah Jessica Parker play!
Mahjong is a fun, challenging tile-based game. It is also helps keeps your cognitive skills crisp, reduces stress, and improves memory for all ages. Welcoming all players from beginners to advanced levels. If you want to learn, we will be helping to teach you! We will provide a few Mah Jong sets and cards. Snacks and refreshments too.
Looking forward to seeing you for this evening of fun and games! Any questions please contact: membership@napershalom.org
Please RSVP here. $5 fee this time ~ as we'll be providing 2024 Game Cards for all who RSVP, refreshments & more fun mah Jong related items
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Community Craft Night - A NEW monthly gathering of friends, BYO-crafts and creative spirit
New Dates! Sunday, November 3 and Sunday, December 8 @ 6pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Naperville. $5 per person. Open to CBS members and friends but please RSVP online.
Whether you paint, sew, draw, sculpt, write, knit, crochet, bead, etc., bring your own project to work on and hang with us! We will provide the friends, space and light snacks.
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Adult NCJW Comfort and Care Kits Packing Event
The date is : November 14 at 6:00 pm. We will again be providing pizza, drinks and cookies.
The speaker is : Donna Fishman - the chair for Abortion Education for NCJW Chicago North Shore Who will provide an update on abortion policies throughout the US and how Illinois has become one of the major providers of abortion services in the U.S. Sign up here to volunteer or donate items.
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All Ages Adopt a Stream Clean Up Event
We will be meeting on Sunday, November 3 at 1pm at the Wetlands of Springborok Prairie (West Side). Park behind Ashley’s Furniture on Rt 59 in Naperville by Costco on 75th. We will be cleaning up the area near the marsh an dpicking up debris,. Gloves, bags, pickers and all the items we need will be provided by our partner organization - The Conservation Foundation. Light snack will be servied. Please RSVP by October 30
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Ongoing Social/Education Programs | | |
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Shalom! As part of our efforts to infuse our religious school and community with Hebrew education, we are excited to introduce the letters and words of the week. Learn along with us each week! | |
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Online Adult Hebrew Language Courses
Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) and Temple B’nai Israel (TBI) are jointly helping to sponsor adult Hebrew language courses during the coming semesters to teach reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation.
Courses are open to the entire local community and are designed for participants of all faiths, ages 12 and up. Each course is presented in a schedule of weekly classes, starting in October for our Fall 2024 semester. All classes are conducted remotely via Zoom. These classes are a great opportunity for students to take their Hebrew skills to the "next" level and learn more about this wonderful and holy language. Flyers and Registration materials can be found here .
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Timeline of Jewish History - Semester VII
Dr. Joseph Davis will once again be teaching this popular series that has been taught for the past 16 years! The starting date for the first class of the free adult education class entitled "Timeline of Jewish History - Semester VII" is Sunday Sept 8, 2024. The course is every Sunday at 9:00am - 10am on Zoom and goes through November 17, 2024. Click here for the course flyer for information.
Please go to the CBS website to get the worksheets for the course. Password: CBS5785. Zoom Link for Sunday Class
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Thursday Text Study with Rabbi David
Text Study will take a break for the holidays and will resume on Thursday, October 31, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Join Rabbi David and others in person at the synagogue in the Social Hall
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