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Empty Nesters
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Events are listed chronologically. Click below for a calendar of Brotherhood,
Sisterhood, Outreach, Israel-related and Junior Choir events.
Click on items with blue links for additional
information.
2008
Empty Nesters Events - Description |
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Empty Nesters' Spertus Museum
Trip
Our trip featured a visit to the new Spertus
Museum in Chicago. The $55 million building designed
by the Chicago-based firm, Krueck and Sexton Architects,
has elicited rave reviews and has been hailed as a must-see.
A motor coach left from Temple Jeremiah. We enjoyed
lunch at the new Wolfgang Puck Café overlooking
Grant Park, after which docents led us on a private
tour of the museum exhibits and concluded with a visit
to the museum gift shop. |
March
30, 2008 |
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Empty Nesters' Play &
Dinner
Congregants enjoyed the world premier of the play,
"Better Late," featuring Chicago favorites
John Mahoney and Mike Nussbaum. From the Emmy and Tony
Award-winning author of M.A.S.H. and City of Angels,
this romantic comedy recounted the story of a man forced
to moved in with his ex-wife and her new husband. Afterwards
our group enjoyed dinner at Don's Fishmarket in Skokie. |
April 13 |
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Empty Nesters' Shabbat
Empty Nesters welcomed in the 2008/09 year with a Shabbat
dinner open to the entire congregation followed by an
Erev Shabbat Service. |
September 26 |
2007
Empty Nesters Events - Description |
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Empty Nesters' Book Discussion
Empty Nesters and guests took a behind-the-scenes look
at world affairs and Washington politics when they gathered
to discuss Madeleine Albright's recent memoir, The
Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God
and World Affairs. The first woman secretary of
state, Dr. Albright's book addreses some of the most
controversial political and social questions of our
time. Elise Barack, a book group facilitator for over
20 years, led the conversation. |
January 21, 2007 |
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Empty Nesters Shabbat
Empty Nesters hosted a special Shabbat dinner prior
to the Erev Shabbat Service. |
October 12, 2007 |
2005/06
Empty Nesters Events - Description |
Date |
Shabbat Afternoon in the Ark
 Outreach
and Empty Nesters jointly hosted Shabbat Afternoon in
the Ark for young people and their families. The event
included a traveling zoo reminiscent of Noah's Ark.
To learn more, click here.
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January 8, 2005 |
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Shabbat Dinner & Service
Empty Nesters hosted its traditional Shabbat dinner,
followed by Erev Shabbat Services. |
May 6,
2005 |
Shabbat Dinner
Empty Nesters and guests enjoyed dinner at the conclusion
of Friday Night Live! services |
September 9, 2005 |
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Bowling & Dinner
It was a good time for all as Empty Nesters hosted
bowling at the Wilmette Bowling Center followed by a delicious
dinner at Hackney's on Lake. |
October
16, 2005 |
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Empty Nesters' Book Discussion
About 25 people gathered to discuss Philip Roth's exciting
political thriller, The Plot Against America.
Set in New Jersey in the early 1940's, the book offers
a frightening look at what could have happened had Charles
Lindbergh defeated Franklin Roosevelt in the polls.
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January 22, 2006 |
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Empty Nesters' Theatre Outing
 Empty
Nesters planned a trip to see "The Chalk Garden"
at Northlight Theater. This tale by Enid Bagnold, the
beloved author of National Velvet, tells what
happens when a new governess joins a household with
a troubled teenager and helps in the growth of the grandmother's
precious garden and her unruly charge. As relationships
and the garden bloom, hints of her scandalous past begin
to emerge. This was a story filled with humor and poignancy,
secrets and revelations, keen observations and delicious
wit.
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April
9, 2006 |
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Empty Nesters'
Shabbat Dinner
Empty Nesters hosted a Shabbat Dinner following a Kabbalat
Shabbat reception and service. |
September 15, 2006 |
2003/04
Empty Nesters Events - Description |
Date |
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Empty Nesters: Welcome Back Shabbat Dinner
Empty Nesters held a "Welcome Back" Shabbat Dinner,
followed by Services. The program honored those who
have been Temple Jeremiah members for 30 years or more. |
September
12, 2003 |
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Empty Nesters: Chicago Jewish Theatre Play
Empty Nesters saw the play "Today, I am a Fountain
Pen" at the Chicago Jewish Theatre in Chicago. Afterwards,
our group enjoyed a Persian family-style dinner at Reza's
Resturant. |
October 19, 2003 |
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Empty Nesters: Brunch & Book Discussion
Empty Nesters and the Adult Education Committee hosted
a combined Brunch and Book Discussion to discuss the
book, A Trumpet in the Wadi, by Sami Michael.
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March
14, 2004 |
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Empty Nesters: Shabbat Dinner & Service
This Shabbat Dinner and Service was a great opportunity
to see old-time friends and meet new ones. New Temple
Jeremiah members were our guest. |
May 14, 2004 |
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Empty Nesters: Trip to Egyptian Exhibit
 Empty
Nesters traveled back in time to visit the spectacular
exhibit, "Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient
Egypt", at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
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August
27, 2004 |
Empty Nesters: Fall Social Event
Empty Nesters invited members to the home of one of
our congregants for wine and appetizers, accompanied
by an acoustic sing-a-long by Temple Jeremiah's own
musician, Marc Mayer. |
September 12, 2004 |
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Preview Performance: "Meshuggah-Nuns!" by
the Chicago Jewish Theatre
Empty Nesters sponsored a toe-tapping musical show
for the entire congregation, friends and neighbors!
For one night only, Chicago Jewish Theatre brought to
Temple Jeremiah a preview of: Meshuggah-Nuns
"The Ecumenical Nunsense" by Dan Goggin. The
play tells the story of what happens when the cast of
Fiddler on the Roof, on board the Faith of
Nations Cruise, is struck with seasickness! The audience
enjoyed a laugh a minute at this hilarious production.
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November
14, 2004 |
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