God in the Town Square - The BJBE Vision

“We will create a sacred place, a Jewish town square that will become the center of our being as Jewish People.” (from the BJBE vision statement, adopted 2004)

Through dialogue and discussion we have concluded that our values are life long learning, spiritual practice and worship, social action and justice, community and Israel. The central value among these is community. BJBE is a gathering place for connection with one another and with God; a Village Center where we can congregate, share a cup of coffee, play and, in the context of a caring community, discover the meaning and purpose of our lives.

High Holiday Information Is Now Available

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High Holiday information has been mailed. You should have received the High Holiday brochure that details all of the information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services with regards to obaining tickets. The information is also included here in addition to the forms that you will need to send in.

If you have any questions, please call the BJBE office at 847.940.7575.

Ticket Reservation Form

Children's Programming

BJBE Memorial Book

Special Seating

 

 

 

 

Building Mosque in the Community and How It Affects US

September 2, 2010 by Rabbi Kedar
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Friends,

The events of recent weeks regarding the Cordoba House Mosque and Community Center in Lower Manhattan is very distressing. The emotions and generalizations seem to imply a syllogism that is counter to our beliefs as Americans and as well as dangerous to us as people of faith. We must stand up and support the freedom of religious expression of all faiths in this country. We must fight against the dangerous tendency to categorize all peoples of the same faith as one. That is to say, we cannot abide by the assumption that all Muslims support terrorist activity and every mosque preaches hate. As Jews we know what it is like to be likened to stereotypes, held accountable for ideas that are said by fanatical Jewish groups that do not represent what we believe, and we know the sting and danger of bigotry and discrimination.

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What's New at BJBE - August 30, 2010

August 30, 2010 by Marc Swatez
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Dear Congregants,

Yet another reminder that we are now in full High Holy Day preparation at BJBE. If you have not yet returned your ticket request form, please do so immediately.

I also want to urge everyone, but especially our younger families, to consider participating in the ancient Jewish tradition of remembering our loved ones during this Festival Season. Even if you have never done so before, please think to remember your Loved Ones in our Book of Memory. The inclusion of these names is an important link with these beloved individuals, with the long chain of the Jewish community, and is an important lesson for our children.

LULAV AND ETROG ORDERS are due to the BJBE Office by Wednesday, September 1. The cost for a lulav and etrog is $50. Email Karen at kswidler@bjbe.org to place your order.

A final High Holy Day reminder. Congregants must bring their own prayer books to all evening and Traditional (11:30 AM) Morning Services. This is the red book “Gates of Repentance.” Books are available to purchase during office hours for $25 each.

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What's New at BJBE - August 23, 2010

August 24, 2010 by Marc Swatez
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Dear Congregants,

Another reminder that we are now in full High Holy Day preparation at BJBE. If you have not yet returned your ticket request form, please do so immediately. I also want to urge everyone, but especially our younger families, to consider participating in the ancient Jewish tradition of remembering our loved ones during this Festival Season. Even if you have never done so before, please think to remember your Loved Ones in our Book of Memory. The inclusion of these names is an important link with these beloved individuals, with the long chain of the Jewish community, and is an important lesson for our children.

You have recently received a letter from BJBE alerting you to some exciting new features of our website including the ability to make ONLINE DONATIONS, to check an ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY and updating your MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION. Please check out the website at www.bjbe.org!

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What's New at BJBE - August 16, 2010

August 17, 2010 by Marc Swatez
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Dear Congregants,

We are now in full High Holy Day preparation at BJBE. If you have not yet returned your ticket request form, please do so immediately. I also want to urge everyone, but especially our younger families, to consider participating in the ancient Jewish tradition of remembering our loved ones during this Festival Season. Even if you have never done so before, please think to remember your Loved Ones in our Book of Memory. The inclusion of these names is an important link with these beloved individuals, with the long chain of the Jewish community, and is an important lesson for our children.

There has been some confusion expressed with regards to the $10 per child per service fee for HIGH HOLY DAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING.  This programming is the High Holy Day-appropriate childcare (babysitting if you prefer) offered during some High Holy Day Services for youth who may be too young or inattentive to sit during Services.  

SHABBAT EVENING SERVICES this week, Friday, August 20 will begin at 6:30 PM at BJBE. 

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What's New at BJBE - August 9, 2010

August 10, 2010 by Marc Swatez
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Dear Congregants,

Do you have anything fun and exciting planned with your BJBE community of friends this week? If not, you should because we have two wonderful opportunities! Tonight, drop by the Temple at 7 PM to hear the Israeli Scouts Friendship Caravan sing and dance to bring Israel into your souls. Then, on Friday, bring a picnic dinner to Wood Oaks Park at 6:00 PM or just come for Services at 6:30 PM as we welcome the Shabbat together. We’d love to see you.

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BJBE Sukkot Program

July 15, 2010 by Anonymous
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1. LEARN

How to Build a Sukkah

Sunday, August 22, 10 a.m. at BJBE

A live demonstration will prove just how easy, quick, and affordable it is to do! Sukkah kits will be available to pre-order at a discount. Available sizes include 8’x8’, 8’x12’, 12’x12’, and larger, so be sure to measure your patio or deck in advance. For more information, contact Steven Weinstock at steven@weinstock.org.

2. BUILD

Your Own Sukkah at Home

Sunday, September 19, after religious school

Experienced Sukkah builders will be available to come to your home and help you build your Sukkah! It's easy to do and won't take more than an hour!

3. CELEBRATE

In Our 1st BJBE Sukkah Crawl

Sunday, September 26, after religious school

Host BJBE congregants and clergy in your Sukkah, or visit a Sukkah in your area. To participate in the Sukkah Crawl, contact Laura Singer at laurasinger18@mac.com.

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