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The landscape of Jewish life is changing and leaving convention behind. B’Chavana is a new paradigm Jewish spiritual community – vibrant, musical and meaningful expression of what is right for today: Relevant, Intentional and Inspiring.
Worship to the rhythm of heaven and heart
Learn in dynamic new ways
Teach by sharing the gift of yourself
Be part of a community that is actively engaged in social action
Find nourishment in both food and friendship
Elevate your soul as well as the sound of your laughter
IF YOU WANT TO GO WHERE JUDAISM IS GOING, WE’RE ALREADY THERE.
Upcoming Events
Anyone is welcome to attend our events without obligation. If you’re not a member and would like to attend an event click here.
december, 2018
1dec10:00 amShabbat Morning Tefilot & Potluck Luncheon10:00 am Northbrook
Event Details
Program description: Hosts: Rachel L & Richard H Co-Hosts: tba:-) Click here to sign-up for the potluck: 9:45 Coffee & schmooze 10:00 Tefilot & Torah 12:15 Kiddush & Potluck luncheon 120118
Event Details
Program description:
Hosts: Rachel L & Richard H
Co-Hosts: tba:-)
Click here to sign-up for the potluck:
9:45 Coffee & schmooze
10:00 Tefilot & Torah
12:15 Kiddush & Potluck luncheon
120118
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Location
Rachel L & Rich H
Northbrook
Organizer
Rachel L & Rich HeMail [email protected] or call 847-602-1549
Event Details
Program description: Shabbat morning services will be a field trip to Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation. Services led by Rabbi Funnye. Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation
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Program description: Shabbat morning services will be a field trip to Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation. Services led by Rabbi Funnye.
Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation (Marquette Park) is a unique congregation. Consisting largely – but not entirely – of African-American members, its worship style combines a traditional Jewish ethos and practice with the musical style of African-American churches.
There is a kiddish to follow and we are invited to bring food to share. Head coverings for men and women are obligatory. There is a parking lot.
120118
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am
Location
Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation
6601 S Kedzie, Chicago, IL
Organizer
Rachel L & Rich HeMail [email protected] or call 847-602-1549
2dec9:30 am- 12:00 pmVa'ad Meeting - December 20189:30 am - 12:00 pm Buffalo Grove Event TagsVaad
Event Details
The entire B’Chavana community is invited to our Va’ad (leadership) meetings. Open to all members, please join the B’Chavana leadership group to catch up on the behind-the-scenes goings on. Host: Gail Organizer:
Event Details
The entire B’Chavana community is invited to our Va’ad (leadership) meetings. Open to all members, please join the B’Chavana leadership group to catch up on the behind-the-scenes goings on.
Host: Gail
Organizer: Karen
If you plan to attend, please notify Karen so that she can plan accordingly.
120218
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Gail & Chris
Buffalo Grove
Organizer
Karen & LarryeMail [email protected] or call 847-814-1095
Event Details
On Thursday nights we gather for "Exploring the Torah" Our small and intimate setting in Buffalo Grove offers an opportunity for both first-time learners and those with greater knowledge to
Event Details
On Thursday nights we gather for “Exploring the Torah” Our small and intimate setting in Buffalo Grove offers an opportunity for both first-time learners and those with greater knowledge to learn together in a way that encourages questions, exploration and dialogue around the great text and ideas of our tradition.
Everyone is welcome, join in anytime! Please let Rabbi Belgrad know if you’re going to attend by sending Susan an eMail.
Time
(Thursday) 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Susan & Marc
Buffalo Grove
Organizer
Susan Aemail [email protected] or call 847-650-5903
7dec6:00 pmKabbalat Shabbat Tefilot & DinnerChanukah Celebration Moth Style!6:00 pm Highland Park
Event Details
This Friday night we celebrate both Shabbat and Hannukah with our usual B'Chavana ruach (spirit). Our tefilot will include elements of Kabbalat Shabbat; Hanuka candle lighting; Hannukah songs and more.
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This Friday night we celebrate both Shabbat and Hannukah with our usual B’Chavana ruach (spirit). Our tefilot will include elements of Kabbalat Shabbat; Hanuka candle lighting; Hannukah songs and more. We’ll also welcome new members to our B’Chavana community, a fitting opportunity at this festival of dedication.
After dinner, Rachel is organizing another episode of Ha-Ahsh (The Moth), this one focused on the Hannukah theme of “miracles” – miracles experienced, miracles doubted, miracles missed. If you have a short story to share, contact Rachel in order to share it with us: [email protected].
Please bring your chanukiah (Hannukah menorah) and candles (6th night/7 candles) to add your own light at this darkest time of year.
To bring a little light to those who might especially need it: please bring new or gently used scarfs, gloves, and/or hats for all ages to help the Highland Park Fire Station provide to families in need of them this winter. Beth and Bruce will drop them off the next day. There will be a box by the front door to drop them in.
Beth & Bruce are hosting, with Renee & Wayne co-hosting; please sign up (CLICK HERE) for our Potluck Dinner now. Please read their instructions carefully.
6:00 Food & schmooze
6:30 Chanuka celebration; Welcoming Shabbat; Welcome of new members
7:20 Shabbat dinner
8:15 Ha-Ahsh: Stories of Miracles
I’m looking forward to celebrating with you soon. In the meantime, I hope you find light, joy and inspiration in your lighting of your candles at home, and that they remind you that light can suddenly appear when things are darkest.
120718
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm
Location
Beth & Bruce
Highland Park
Organizer
Rachel L & Rich HeMail [email protected] or call 847-602-1549
Event Details
On Thursday nights we gather for "Exploring the Torah" Our small and intimate setting in Buffalo Grove offers an opportunity for both first-time learners and those with greater knowledge to
Event Details
On Thursday nights we gather for “Exploring the Torah” Our small and intimate setting in Buffalo Grove offers an opportunity for both first-time learners and those with greater knowledge to learn together in a way that encourages questions, exploration and dialogue around the great text and ideas of our tradition.
Everyone is welcome, join in anytime! Please let Rabbi Belgrad know if you’re going to attend by sending Susan an eMail.
Time
(Thursday) 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Susan & Marc
Buffalo Grove
Organizer
Susan Aemail [email protected] or call 847-650-5903
15dec10:00 amShabbat Morning Tefilot & Potluck LuncheonLet's Talk About God10:00 am
Event Details
Program description: One of our newer learning opportunities has been when I bring a recent blog post of mine and we have a chance to discuss it in depth. This
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Program description: One of our newer learning opportunities has been when I bring a recent blog post of mine and we have a chance to discuss it in depth. This has proven very successful, as participants have the opportunity to dialogue with me about the ideas that I’ve presented and to share their own thoughts as well. This episode will be “Let’s Talk About God.”
Hosts: Leslie
Co-Hosts: tba:-)
Click here to sign-up for the potluck:
9:45 Coffee & schmooze
10:00 Tefilot & Torah
12:15 Kiddush & Potluck luncheon
121518
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Location
TBD
Organizer
TBD
23dec10:30 amPotluck Brunch with Reggie Harris10:30 am Northbrook
Event Details
Program description: I've spoken with you about a "Civil Rights Pilgrimage" for B'Chavana, from Birmingham to Memphis. We're close to choosing a date for that and we'll let you know
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Program description: I’ve spoken with you about a “Civil Rights Pilgrimage” for B’Chavana, from Birmingham to Memphis. We’re close to choosing a date for that and we’ll let you know as soon as we do. In the meantime, the tour leader is a friend of mine, Reggie Harris. Reggie has performed as a folk singer and, more important, been a civil rights activist through his music and in other important ways for decades. And now Reggie will spend a morning with us at a potluck brunch on Sunday, Dec. 23.
Our time together will feature Reggie sharing a bit of his story; an insider’s understanding of the Civil Rights Pilgrimage that we’re planning; maybe a couple of songs; and, of course, great food and fellowship. And if you think his smile is big in this picture, his laughter and his heart are even larger.
Some of you will remember the song we used to sing during our Torah service, “Tree of Life.” I learned that song from Reggie and it appeared on one of his more recent albums: Tree of Life, Reggie Harris
We’ll begin promptly at 10:30 am at Rachel and Richard’s home. A potluck notice for sign up will go out that week, if not earlier.
Hosts: Rachel & Richard
Co-Hosts: tba:-)
Click here to sign-up for the potluck:
122318
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am
Location
Rachel L & Rich H
Northbrook
Organizer
Rachel L & Rich HeMail [email protected] or call 847-602-1549
Rabbi’s Blog
Reminder Of This Shabbat: Chanukah, Miracles and The Moth
by Rabbi Belgrad | Dec 6, 2018
Chevre, A reminder to sign up for tomorrow night's celebration of Shabbat and Chanuka, including a new edition of Ha-Ahsh (The Moth), this one focused on the Hannukah theme of "miracles". Please bring your chanukiah (Channuka menorah) and candles (6th night/7 candles)...
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