Rosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month! -
“Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades” by David Steinberg. From David Steinberg, a rabbi's son from Winnipeg, Canada, a funny, moving, provocative, insightful look into the soul, wit, and bite of comedy and comedians--a universe unto itself--of the last half-century. Steinberg, through stories, reminiscences, tales of directing, touring, performing, and, through the comedians themselves talking (from more than 75 interviews), makes clear why he loves comedy and comedians who have been by his side in his work, and in his life, for more than sixty years.
Has it ever happened to you that none of the candidates on the ballot represented your beliefs and philosophies, but you still felt obligated to choose only between the two leading candidates? Luckily, there may be a way to fix this and other problems when it’s time to vote: Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV). Our featured guest speaker Larry Garfield is a spokesperson and a board member of FairVote Illinois.
It's time to order your NEW 2023 Mah Jongg card sale. Whether you play online or in person you will want to order your card by the January 13 deadline. Sisterhood receives a donation from the Mah Jongg League for each card ordered, so have friends and family order their cards through Sisterhood as well. -
Announcements & Upcoming Events (Click on Bolded words to be taken to event information)
Brown Baggers: Sunday, January 15 12:15pm-12:45pm 11 am-prep in the kitchen 8-12th grade assist with preparing lunches for the needy.
Sisterhood Program- The Murals of Chicago with Beth Sair (on Zoom):Wednesday, January 18 7:30pm-9:00pm Our presenter will be taking us on a tour of the beautiful murals in Chicago - on Zoom, so we can enjoy the views while staying warm and cozy in our homes. Beth Sair is a retired educator, a volunteer at the Chicago Architecture Center, and a member of the Chicago Tour Guides Professional Association.
Tubing with BeTTY (6th-12th): Saturday, January 21 3:00pm-7:00pm BeTTY is going tubing at Villa Olivia (1401 W Lake St, Bartlett)!! . All 6th-12th graders are invited! Price includes 2 hours of tubing and dinner (pizza, salad, cookie, drink).
Rosh Hodesh Gathering: Sunday, January 22 1:00pm-2:30pm Rosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. Please note! Most events at Beth Tikvah welcome all who come. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month!
Religious School Parent Committee Meeting: Sunday, January 22 9:30am-10:30am Meet to review ongoing projects, opportunities to volunteer in school and more. Light refreshments will be served.
Shabbat Shirah Service: Friday, February 3 6:00pm-7:00pm Everyone is invited with drums and high spirits as we celebrate the crossing of the Sea, the Torah portion Song of the Sea, with our choirs. Bring your own drums or play ours.
Daily Schedule
Wednesday, December 21: Chanukah (Kislev 27) 9:15am ECC- Pre-K, 2's and 3's 12:00pm ECC Lunch Bunch 7:00pm Anshei Mitzvah Class (Ends at 8:00pm) 7:00pm Rosh Hodesh Gathering (Ends at 8:30pm)
Thursday, December 22: Chanukah (Kislev 28) 9:15am ECC Pre-K
Erev Shabbat, December 23: Chanukah (Kislev 29) 9:15am ECC- Pre-K, 2's and 3's 4:07pm Candle Lighting 7:00pm Lights and Miracles Shabbat Service (Ends at 8:30pm)
Shabbat, December 24: Chanukah, Miketz (Kislev 30) 9:00am Torah Study on ZOOM 5:15pm Havdalah
Sunday, December 25: Chanukah (Tevet 1) All Day Event: Christmas Day 9:00am NO Religious School-Winter Break
Monday, December 26: Chanukah (Tevet 2) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 1:30pm Maj Mavens
Tuesday, December 27 (Tevet 3) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 6:15pm NO Religious School-Winter Break
Wednesday, December 28 (Tevet 4) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break
Thursday, December 29 (Tevet 5) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 7:00pm Building and Grounds Meeting (Ends at 9:00pm)
Erev Shabbat, December 30 (Tevet 6) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 4:12pm Candle Lighting 6:00pm Kaballat Shabbat Service
Shabbat, December 31: Vayigash (Tevet 7) 9:00am Torah Study on ZOOM 5:20pm Havdalah
Sunday, January 1 (Tevet 8) All Day Event: New Year's Day 9:00am NO Religious School-Winter Break
Monday, January 2 (Tevet 9) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 1:30pm Maj Mavens 7:30pm Men's Club Game Night
Tuesday, January 3: Fast of Tevet (Tevet 10) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 6:15pm NO Religious School-Winter Break
Wednesday, January 4 (Tevet 11) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 7:30pm Sisterhood Board Meeting-Cancelled for January
Thursday, January 5 (Tevet 12) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 7:30pm Exec Board Meeting
Erev Shabbat, January 6 (Tevet 13) 9:15am NO ECC-Winter Break 4:18pm Candle Lighting 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Shabbat, January 7: Vayechi (Tevet 14) 9:00am Torah Study on ZOOM 5:27pm Havdalah
Sunday, January 8 (Tevet 15) 9:30am Religious School
