Yom Tikkun Olam 2013

       A Day to Repair the World

By Education Director Emily Ascher

On Sunday, April; 21st, about 25 families joined together for Shir Hadash’s 8th annual Yom Tikkun Olam (Day to Repair the World).

Families chose projects to help the elderly,  the environment, the soldiers, teachers who need books for inner city classrooms, and those who are in general need.  Locations ranged from Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield and Chicago.

Participants made kosher gift bags and cards for Jewish soldiers, played bingo and schmoozed with the seniors at Gidwitz, planted trees at The Grove, and brought food and toiletries to The Ark in Chicago. They also donated books and clothing.  

The best way to express the value and truly special nature of this day is with some pictures:

The planning for Yom Tikkun Olam started many months ago.  The amount of work involved in making it happen was way more than any of us on the education committee anticipated.  With the help of  the committee and in particular, Emilee McArdle, Dawn Allen, and 7th grade teacher, Judith Kleinman,  we were able to put together a day that not only helped heal the world, but that brought our community together.  Next year we look forward to housing many activities in our building.

Thank you

to everyone involved!  (If you would like to volunteer to serve on the 2013 – 2014 Yom Tikkun Olam committee, please contact Emily.

Yom Tikkun Olam Is This Sunday, Sign Up IsToday

New information--

We need people for Bingo and Fun at Gidwitz! Sign up today, make some seniors happy.

The Grove time has changed to 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Please contact Judy Kleinman if you are interested in going to the Ark in Chicago (there may be a few slots open for non-7th grade families)

Please watch for a confirmation email.

 Yom Tikkun Olam

Sunday April 21^st

Shir Hadash Synagogue is conducting the 8th Annual Day to Repair the World (Yom Tikkun Olam).  This day is our day to give back and make a difference in the world.  Our religious school students and their families, along with members of the congregation will participate in activities of their choice.  Activities include crafts and bingo at a senior residence, clean-up at a nature center, gathering and organizing books to be donated to schools in need, and making greeting cards for Israeli soldiers

RSVP by Wednesday, April 17^th

E-Z sign up, simply email Ed Director Emily Ascher

                                                                                                                  eddirector@shir-hadash.org

Support the Troops

Make packages and cards for our Jewish soldiers abroad. We will have some kosher food treats and paper with which to make cards.  This is a popular event and is very much appreciated by the soldiers (sometimes we hear back!).

 Be sure that food items carry kosher certification. 

Time- 10:00-11:30, Shir Hadash Office 3340 Dundee Rd. Ste. 2N4, Northbrook

Learn about the Ark, Open to Shir Hadash 7th Graders and their Families 

The ARK provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of our Chicagoland Jewish family return to self-sufficiency.  This opportunity for a tour is available first to our 7^th graders and their families, as a field trip for their studies of Jewish urban poverty.

Time-10:00-11:30, Please contact 7th Grade Teacher, Judy Kleinman for Details

Help Save the Environment

Enjoy the outdoors and perform a mitzvah at the same time.  Meet outdoorsman Tom from the Grove. He will lead the group in a project to be determined based on the needs of the Grove on that particular day.

Please dress accordingly, long pants, long sleeved shirt, and gloves.

Time-10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.  The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview

Help Seniors

Spend time with senior citizens at the lovely Gidwitz Center in Deerfield.  Play Bingo, listen to music, or just sit and talk with the residents of this home.

Time-10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield

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Bring gently used books to the Shir Hadash office and we will donate them to Bookworm Angels.

Bring in your family’s gently worn clothes and they will be organized and donated to a community closet in Waukegan. At S.H. office from 10 -12.

Sign Up Now for Our Day to Repair the World!

Yom Tikkun Olam

Sunday April 21^st

Shir Hadash Synagogue is conducting the 8th Annual Day to Repair the World (Yom Tikkun Olam).  This day is our day to give back and make a difference in the world.  Our religious school students and their families, along with members of the congregation will participate in activities of their choice.  Activities include crafts and bingo at a senior residence, clean-up at a nature center, gathering and organizing books to be donated to schools in need, and making greeting cards for Israeli soldiers

RSVP by Sunday, April 14^th

E-Z sign up, simply email Ed Director 
Emily Ascher eddirector@shir-hadash.org

Support the Troops

Make packages and cards for our Jewish soldiers abroad. We will have some kosher food treats and paper with which to make cards.  This is a popular event and is very much appreciated by the soldiers (sometimes we hear back!).

 Be sure that food items carry kosher certification. 

Time- 10:00-11:30, Shir Hadash Office 3340 Dundee Rd. Ste. 2N4, Northbrook

Learn about the Ark, Open to Shir Hadash 7th Graders and their Families 

The ARK provides free social and medical services to help distressed members of our Chicagoland Jewish family return to self-sufficiency.  This opportunity for a tour is available first to our 7^th graders and their families, as a field trip for their studies of Jewish urban poverty.

Time-10:00-11:30, Please contact 7th Grade teacher, Judy Kleinman at hplady202@comcast.net for more info.

Help Save the Environment

Enjoy the outdoors and perform a mitzvah at the same time.  Meet outdoorsman Tom from the Grove. He will lead the group in a project to be determined based on the needs of the Grove on that particular day.

Please dress accordingly, long pants, long sleeved shirt, and gloves.

Time-Afternoon The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview

Help Seniors

Spend time with senior citizens at the lovely Gidwitz Center in Deerfield.  Play Bingo, listen to music, or just sit and talk with the residents of this home.

Time-Morning 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield

More...

Bring gently used books to the Shir Hadash office and we will donate them to Bookworm Angels.

Bring in your family’s gently worn clothes and they will be organized and donated to a community closet in Waukegan. At S.H. office from 10 -12.

Sunday School Bulletin 4.7

Alek, Hannah, Lizzy, Isabelle, Jeremy, and Spencer 

Monday night marked the official return from Spring break for our Havayah (8th-12th) class. Monday being either the last, or second-to-last night (depending on which tradition one follows) to keep kosher for Passover, Rabbi Eitan and I decided to forgo our traditional pizza dinner and have the class create a dinner out of matzah brei, salad, clementines, and ice cream.  We had a great time.  The students (other than Adam, Alek and David who always do so) even helped clean up.

Madeline, her friend, and Brian doing some dishes!

Dylan, David, and Adam looking good as chefs.

Upcoming Events at School

Sunday, April 7th-- 11:50-12:25 Yom Hashoah Service presented with help from the 7th grade class

Sunday, April 14th-- Sunday school

Monday, April 15th-- Havayah

Sunday, April 21st-- Yom Tikkun Olam

Sunday, April 28th-- Sunday School, Prospective Member Open House

Monday, April 29th--Havayah BBQ at David's House

Sunday, May 5th-- Last day of Sunday school