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Brotherhood News

Brotherhood's primary focus lies in three areas - supporting religious events, assisting social action initiatives and planning events that promote fun and fellowship among our members.

For a list of 2007/08 Brotherhood events and calendar, click here.

To get involved, contact Brotherhood.

To read the latest Brotherhood article, click here.

Upcoming Events

Monthly Breakfast Get-Together - Kibbitz & Bites

Join Brotherhood for this casual gathering. Our group meets either at Eggshell Café in Deerfield or at Max & Benny's or Tonelli's in Northbrook alternating months. Contact Brotherhood for more information.

Brotherhood Scrips Sale

Brotherhood periodically sells Scrips - money/gift cards - to finance social action projects similar to the Waukegan Preschool Playground which Brotherhood helped to build.

Annual Brotherhood Shabbat

Friday, May 9, 2008
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Service

The entire congregation is invited to this special program. Brotherhood members: If you would like to participate, contact Joel Rovner or Larry Tracey.

Come to a Chai Society Musical Fundraiser:
"Broadway Show Tunes"

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
12:00 pm

Temple Jeremiah's Brotherhood and Sisterhood present a musical fundraiser with the senior concert band, "New Horizons," playing the songs of musicals and swing era medleys.

Funds from this concert will go toward purchasing a compact fire truck for Israel as part of the Jewish National Fund's program on behalf of Israel's Fire and Rescue Services.

Annual Brotherhood Breakfast & Golf Outing

Friday, June 6, 2008

Breakfast

8:00 am
Eggshell Café

Golf

10:00 am 1st Tee Time
Sportsman's Country Club

Don't miss this fun day on the course with Brotherhood.

Outreach at Temple Jeremiah

What Is Outreach?

The Outreach Committee provides programs, resources and support that address the unique needs of interfaith families, Jews-by-Choice, conversion candidates and those who feel disconnected or under-informed regarding Jewish life and practice both in the home and in the synagogue.

Outreach Program Receives Belin Award Honorable Mention

Once again Temple Jeremiah's Outreach Committee has received an Honorable Mention from the Belin Awards Committee for its excellent interfaith programming.

Susan Ardell Appointed to URJ-CCAR Commission

Congratulations to Susan for this prestigious appointment.

Contact Outreach for additional information.

To read the latest Outreach article, click here.

Sisterhood News

Sisterhood hosts a wide variety of activities from Social Action Projects such as the High Holy Day Food Drive and Chanukah Mitzvah Project to the Women's Seder and Rosh Chodesh programs.

For a list of 2007/08 Sisterhood events and calendar, click here.

To get involved, contact Sisterhood.

To read the latest Sisterhood article, click here.

Upcoming Events

Sisterhood Mah Jongg

Every Sunday (when school is in session)
9:00 am - 1:15 pm

Come to this new program offered every Sunday when school is in session.

Come to a Chai Society Musical Fundraiser:
"Broadway Show Tunes"

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
12:00 pm

Temple Jeremiah's Brotherhood and Sisterhood present a musical fundraiser with the senior concert band, "New Horizons," playing the songs of Broadway show tunes and swing era medleys.

Funds from this concert will go toward purchasing a compact fire truck for Israel as part of the Jewish National Fund's program on behalf of Israel's Fire and Rescue Services.

Sisterhood Closing Event

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
7:00 pm
Home of Ilene Abrahams

Enjoy dinner, socializing and the installation of Sisterhood's new officers.

(Note: This program was rescheduled from May 6)

Israel Action Committee

Temple Jeremiah holds numerous events to show its support for the state of Israeli, including hosting speakers from AIPAC and the new Israeli Consul General of the Midwest and participating in the Annual Walk with Israel.

Celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary

Thursday, May 15, 2008
7:30 - 9:30 pm

Celebrate Israel's special day with a tasting of fine wines from Israel, along with music, food and fun. All are welcome.

Family Trip to Israel

March 26 - April 5, 2009

Join Rabbi Cohen and other congregants as they journey to Israel. Contact Phyllis Burg for more information. No commitment is necessary.

See highlights of their March, 2008 trip to Europe, Israel and Jordan

Empty Nesters

Who is an Empty Nester?

Our target group is anyone over age 55, but everyone is welcome at our events. In addition, remember to invite your friends who are not yet Jeremiah members. Empty Nesters, active or inactive, are invited to join our Advisory Board. We are a fun group of people!

Our Empty Nesters group plans a wide selection of activities throughout the year, including plays, museum outings, Shabbat Dinners and other fun get-togethers. Contact Empty Nesters for more information.

Adult Choir

All are welcome to participate.

Junior Choir

All are welcome to participate.

Chavurah

Whether you are a new or long-term Temple Jeremiah member, take advantage of this opportunity to make new friends and form an extended family within our temple congregation.

Youth Groups

The temple offers three fun groups for young people - Club 56 for 5th and 6th graders, Junior Youth Group for 7th and 8th graders and JeTY for high schoolers.