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Upcoming Events
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High Holiday Forms
Please return ASAP!
Women's Rosh Chodesh Group Meets
Shabbat, September 10
Movie Night
Wednesday, September 14
Avi Winick's Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, September 17
Community Shabbat Dinner
Friday, September 23, 6:15 pm
Board of Director's Meeting
Monday, September 26, 8 pm
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Contact Us
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(847)948-5340
moriahcong.org
RABBI
RABBI EMERITUS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER DIRECTOR
YOUTH DIRECTOR
STAFF
PRESIDENT
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| High Holiday forms (especially the YELLOW one) are due tomorrow, Friday, September 9. We appreciate your diligence in returning the forms to the office ASAP.
This week and for the next few weeks, due to calendrical considerations, we will NOT be davening mincha together before Kabbalat Shabbat. Mincha should be davened prior to 6:10 pm.
Come spend Shabbat with your Moriah Family!
Shabbat Classes
Parashat HaShavuah Shiur - 8:30 - 9:00 am in the Zell Library
Mazal Tov to
Ellen Hoffman and Barry Pelz on Barry's auf ruf this Shabbat. To Ellen's parents,
Barbara & Don Hoffman, to her siblings,
Annie Hoffman & Aaron Agostino and
Karen Hoffman, to her grandmother,
Harriet Weisman. To Barry's parents,
Debra & Fred Pelz and to his siblings,
Sarah Pelz & Alex Glass and
Ben Pelz and to his niece,
Gabrielle.
Women's Rosh Chodesh Group will have its first meeting of the year on Shabbat (at Moriah). Please see below for more information or contact Elizabeth Ury at
[email protected] or 312/961-2298.
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| Service schedule & Candle lighting time |
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 6:15 pm
Candle lighting, Friday evening at 6:54 pm
Shabbat services at 9:00 am
Mincha - 6:45 pm
Havdalah - 7:54 pm
Sunday Minyan - 9:00 am
Morning Minyan, Monday - Friday
at 6:30 am
Evening Minyans are:
Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm
Thursday evening at 9:00 pm
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Junior Congregation will meet in the Beit Midrash at 10:30 am and is for 3rd- 6th grade students. Children only.
Mini-Minyan will meet in the Dolphin Room [Room 129] at 10:30am.
This service is for kindergarden-2nd graders. Children only.
Tot Shabbat will continue to meet in the Babysitting Room ${"["}#118] (formerly known as Room 5).
We are always looking for volunteers to lead the services. Contact
Steve Altschul at 847/607-8807 or
[email protected].
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Lead Ashrei or Shir HaKavod:
We encourage all children under Bar/Bat Mitzvah age who can read Hebrew to contact
Amie Barrish 847-405-0510 or
[email protected]
Torah Readers
Haftorah Readers
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| The following people have asked that we announce that they will be observing a yahrzeit this week. Anyone may have this announcement made, please contact Judy ([email protected]) if you would like to opt into this program. September 10: Allison Goldsmith, Jim Levitas, Barry Sufrin September 11: Bill Edelman September 13: Judy Wolf September 15: Sheri Ann Lowe |
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Our first Rosh Chodesh gathering will be September 10th at Moriah. We will begin approximately 1/2 hour into Kiddush. Elizabeth Ury will be leading and the topic is "The History of Rosh Chodesh and How it Became a Woman's Holiday".
If you have never attended before we would love to have you there. We welcome and encourage different perspectives to our conversations and are looking for people that want to lead, host, co-host and learn. There are many interesting women at Moriah that have so much to share.
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Moriah members please attend the first movie discussion group of the season.
Group members see the movie on their own in advance of the meeting. The meeting is led by Dick Adler, a wonderful and experienced group leader. The meeting takes place at Moriah and begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at about 9:00 p.m. The cost is $160 per person for eight sessions. If you wish, you may attend the first session for a charge of $25.
The first meeting will be on September 14. The movie is Match, starring Patrick Stewart. The synopsis, as indicated in IMBD, is
as follows: " a Juilliard professor who is interviewed by a woman and her husband in 1960s New York for the couple's dissertation. As the film progresses, it becomes apparent that the couple's intention for the interview is much more personal."
I'm sure that you'll find the discussion very interesting. I look forward to seeing you!
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| Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 23 |
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The entire community is warmly invited to a special evening of singing, eating and celebrating the joy of Shabbat...together.
Cost for the d
inner is:
$18 per adult,
$8 per child (under 12).
Please RSVP to the office by Wednesday, September 14. Reservations are confirmed with payment.
Services are open to all!
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It's here!! Click here to view the new educational brochure of learning opportunities.
To register for classes, please contact the office at 847/948-5340 or email Judy at [email protected].
We don't want any of you to miss the chance to sign up for some of the incredible adult education opportunies. A few things below that are coming up soon and require registration.
"Let's Talk" with Fred Gitles
Tuesday, Sept 20 & November 1, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Facilitated by: Fred A. Gitles, L.C.S.W. - Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist
An informal consideration of everyday life issues with children. This session is open to both parents and grandparents. Discussion content will be guided by participants expressed interests and concerns. Please forward in advance topics for discussion. A minimum of five adults needed to run the group.
Please respond by email by next Wednesday August 31st if you would like to be part of this incredible opportunity and let us know what issues you would like to address so that Fred can prepare beforehand. RSVP: [email protected]
Conversational Hebrew
Session 1: Mondays, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 10/31, 11/7 & 11/14
Beginner Level: 9:30 - 10:15 am Intermediate Level: 10:15 - 11:30 am
Facilitated by: Silvi Freedson
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning: Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum: Year One
Wednesdays, 9:15 - 11:30 am (25 Sessions, Starting September 21)
Taught by: Lori Kramer & Rabbi Ben Kramer
This two-year educational program is designed to offer adults a well- rounded, in-depth study of Judaism.
Year 1 (25 sessions) - Rhythms of Jewish Living examines the Jewish calendar, holidays,and life-cycle events. Students explore ideas, beliefs and practices that define Jewish life. Purposes of Jewish Living explores Jewish thought and beliefs. Essential Jewish theological concepts are presented through in-depth examination of the Bible, Talmud and other sacred texts.
Year 2 (25 sessions) - Ethics of Jewish Living addresses the relationship between Jewish life and ethical behavior. The focus is on how Jewish tradition shapes our relationship with other human beings. Crossroads of Jewish History spotlights defining periods in Jewish history and provides an understanding of how these crossroads have shaped Judaism as we know it today.
No knowledge of Hebrew is required and payment plans are available.
Members of Moriah receive a $200 discount on tuition. To register please go to www.bjechicago.org or call 847.291.7788 x1321.
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USY:
September 15th:
On September 15th we are going Mini Golfing at Par-King from 700-900 mm with Beth Shalom and Beth Judea. Please RSVP to me by no later than this Sunday, September 11th.
Regional LTI for board members is September 23-25, Sign up online
Kadima: Israeli Sports Day on September 18th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
at Moriah. There will be lots of fun Israeli games and Israeli snacks! Please RSVP by September 13th.
ATID: Food Olympics on September 11th from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm at Moriah. There will be lots of creative fun and games with food! PLease RSVP ASAP
***All of these events are free to Moriah Families!
UPDATE: This year there is a huge CHANGE in membership!!!
All Moriah kids have FREE membership in all youth groups
(ATID, Kadima, and USY) -
thanks to a generous donation!
This means no youth membership dues for Moriah families this year!
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Rosh HaShanah Food Delivery is Sunday, September 25 from 9:00 - 11:00 am
Please join Maot Chitim to pack and deliver food packages. Packing the perishable items begin at 6:00 am. Pick up for the delivery of the packages is from 9:00 - 11:00 am.
The non perishable packing is Sunday, September 18 between 9:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Packing and pick up is at 8200 N. Austin Ave in Morton Grove.
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Yozma is a track of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's Nativ gap program in Israel (between high school and college) for young adults with cognitive and social challenges. Through a 2016 Breakthrough Grant from the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, a Yozma track is being added to the USY Pilgrimage trip in the summer of 2017 for Chicago area teens. Similar to Yozma Nativ, this trip will provide a safe, inclusive and educational program with specially trained staff so that this underserved population can, like their peers, enjoy a fully immersive 4 week summer program in Israel. Please click on the flyer for more information on either program or contact Stephanie Smerling at [email protected].
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Birthright Israel with Shorashim
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It takes less than one minute to get ahead of the game and receive priority status once registration officially opens on Monday, September 12th, so we really recommend it for those interested in traveling. Signing up now isn't committing, but it will provide them with the most up-to-date information in relation to trip dates, trip options, and other crucial info.
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As you know, relentless flooding has devastated southern Louisiana--now a federal disaster area--where rising waters have killed at least seven people, destroyed countless homes and forced tens of thousands to flee for their lives, including many from the local Jewish community. Over the past week, the need for human services and home remediation has grown significantly.
Well over 100,000 families have already registered with FEMA for emergency aid, temporary rental assistance, home repairs and other immediate needs; there is no telling how many more will register in the coming days and weeks. In the Jewish community specifically, close to 40 Jewish families have been displaced or have suffered severe damage to their homes. Estimates for home remediation expenses alone are ranging up to $20,000 per household and few, if any, of the impacted families have flood insurance.
- cash assistance for homeowners and households to pay for temporary housing, cleaning supplies, and other flood remediation costs;
- crisis mental health services; and
- pre-school and school placements.
Jewish Federation staff are working with Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Federation of Baton Rouge and relief organizations within and outside of the Jewish community to allocate and monitor funds raised for this disaster.
As developments unfold, we will continue to keep you informed.
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USY offers summer travel for teens grades 7-12. No matter what destination participants choose, their summer is guaranteed to be filled with fun, unique Jewish experiences,
and meaningful friendships to last a lifetime.
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CALLING ALL EARLY BIRDS!
Returning participants, reigster by
September 14 to get $250 off!*
New participants, register by October 14 to get $150 off!*
*Early bird discounts do not apply to Eastern Europe/Israel Pilgrimage and DREAM USY
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