Notes
From Amy
Come
to a Family Havdallah
Saturday, March 20, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Many years ago I received a havdallah set as a gift. It was my incentive
to get in the habit of doing a havdallah service at home. On Saturday
evening, before everyone went their separate ways, this prayer was the
perfect way to be together and say good-bye to Shabbat as a family. The
word Havdallah comes from the Hebrew word, “l’havdil,” which
means to separate. Havdallah is to the end of Shabbat what the Kiddush
is to the beginning. The Kiddush ushers in Shabbat and Havdallah bids
farewell to Shabbat. It separates the holy Sabbath from the rest of the
work week.
The Havdallah service takes about 5 minutes! Three objects
are needed - the Kiddush cup, spice box and special braided
candle. The Kiddush cup is filled to the top with wine or
grape juice. A blessing is recited. We hope some of the goodness
of Shabbat will spill over into the coming week. The spice
box contains something sweet-smelling like cloves or cinnamon.
Another blessing is recited and the spice box is passed around
as everyone breathes in the sweet aroma. The spices are supposed
to calm our soul because we are sad to say good-bye to Shabbat.
Some say an “extra soul” is added to our lives
during Shabbat and is now leaving.
A blessing is recited as
the multi-wicked candle is lit. The light gives us renewed
energy for the coming week. Traditionally,
we raise our hands toward the flame and watch the light’s
reflection dance on our nails or observe the shadow of our
palms to remind us of separation, this time of light and
darkness. Finally, we recite the havdallah blessing, separating
Shabbat from the rest of the week and extinguish the candle’s
flame in the cup of wine. We wish each other shavua tov,
a good week, and the service ends.
On Saturday, March 20, we will offer a special Pajama Havdallah
experience for families with children 6 years of age and
younger. Come in your PJs and enjoy Havdallah in a memorable
way. We’ll do an art project, sing, hear a story and
do Havdallah! A pizza dinner will follow. There is no charge,
but RSVP to Sheila at 847/441-0202 by March 18 so we can
plan ahead. This will be a great way to spend a Saturday
afternoon. Who knows? After you and your family have experienced
Havdallah, it could become part of your Saturday evening
routine, just like it was for me!
- Cantor Amy Zussman
Re-printed from the March 2010 Covenant
Read about the amazing time Amy son's Andrew
and his acapella group - The Hooshirs - enjoyed performing
at former President Bush's Chanukah Party at the White House in December,
2006
Need a little help singing the blessings before
and after the reading of the Torah?
Here they are in mp3 format:
Blessing
before the reading of the Torah.
Blessing
after the reading of the Torah.
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Attention: All Hebrew School students. You can now listen to and download the prayers
that we are learning in school on to your Ipod. Click above for a full list of songs for your grade level.
Teen Song-Leading
Workshop
Saturday, March 20, 2010
2:00 - 6:30 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Music Specialist Alan Goodis and Cantor Amy Zussman will
lead this workshop for 8th to 12th graders. This is a wonderful
opportunity to learn new music and skills. Our workshop will
include:
- Techniques for teaching songs in group settings
- Group song-leading and ruach sessions
- Repertoire building
- Preparation
- Finding spirituality in song
Participants will try out their new skills at a Family
Havdallah Program on Saturday, March 20 and during Religious
School on Sunday, March 21. Contact Cantor
Amy Zussman for
more information and to sign up.
Download the flyer.
Chai Society Concerts
Stay tuned for the next date!
Modeled after our popular Decades program, Cantor Amy Zussman
and other cantors and musicians offer a Chai Society concert
along with lunch on selected months. Learn about past Chai Society Concerts.
Choir
Adult Choir
Rehearsals:
2nd Wednesday of the month
8:00 pm
Sings:
2nd Friday of the month
8:00 pm
The Choir rehearses and sings at High Holy Day worship and
selected Shabbat Services monthly. All are welcome to participate.
Junior Choir
Rehearsals:
Sundays (when Religious School is in session)
10:45 - 11:15 am
Junior Choir sings at Children's Services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
and at H(OUR) Shabbat Services during the year. Junior Choir
is open to all 3rd to 6th graders.
Retreats
Junior Choir members enjoy a special treat every year as
they join with members from other Greater Chicago Reform congregations
for a weekend of services and music.
Click above to learn more about past Retreats and other Junior
Choir events.
3rd Friday of the month
7:30 pm
Come to this uplifting musical Shabbat for congregants
of all ages.
School of Jewish
Rock
Rehearsal Dates
Sundays (when Religious School is in session)
10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Performance Dates
H(OUR) Shabbat Services the 3rd Friday of
the month (see above)
7:30 pm
Temple Jeremiah's School of Jewish Rock, under
the direction of Music Specialist Alan Goodis, performs at various services
and temple events. It is open to 3rd to 6th graders who play
an instrument, sing or have an interest in music.
To learn more, contact Alan
Goodis with your child's name, grade, contact information,
instrument and information on their musical background.
Past Chai Society Concerts
Information on past Chai Society programs is available by
clicking on the links below:
"Getting There is Half the Fun"
January 13, 2010
"Sing
Along with Cantor Amy"
May 13, 2009
"George
Gershwin: The American Composer"
March 11, 2009
"What
the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love"
February 11, 2009
Musical Memories
from the Movies
January 14, 2009
Shirlee Todd
& the Jazmer Quartet
December 10, 2008
"Broadway
Show Tunes"
May 14, 2008
"Happy
Birthday to You, Israel"
April 9, 2008
"Irving
Berlin: America's Songwriter"
March 12, 2008
"Three
Sopranos and a Wedding"
February 13, 2008
"The
Boomer Babes"
January 16, 2008
"The
Cantors from Chai-land Park"
December 12, 2007
"Let's
Pull Out All The Stops"
May, 9, 2007
"The
Shtetl Wedding: How We Sang, Danced & Celebrated"
April 11, 2007
"The
Rothschilds" with Bernie Dean
March 14, 2007
"Love Songs"
February 14, 2007
Broadway
Musicals and Their Creators: A Multimedia Presentation - Corky
Troy Presents Oklahoma!
January 10, 2007
"The
Cantors Sing Songs From Broadway"
December 13, 2006
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Upcoming Worship Program
Decades Programs
Click here to enlarge
Once a year Cantor Amy Zussman and Rabbi Cohen, accompanied
by David Lornson, present the music, headlines and nostalgia
of a different era of time. The programs, which include a
catered lunch, draw hundreds of people throughout the community.
They are made possible through generous donations to the
Temple Jeremiah Music Fund.
Past Decade Concerts
Information on past Decade programs is available by clicking
on the links below:
The Decade
of the 50's
November 18, 2009
The Decade
of the 20's
November 6, 2008
The Decade of
1900 - 1909
November 8, 2007
The Decade
of the 50's
October 26, 2006
The Decade of
the 10's
December 8, 2005
The Decade
of the 40's
November 8, 2004
The
Decade of the 30's
November 19, 2003
The
Decade of the 20's
November 13, 2002
Other Past Programs
Musical Shabbat:
V'shamru
February 9, 2007
Cantor Amy Zussman, accompanied by the Adult Choir and David
Lornson, presented a sermon in song on the Shabbat prayer,
V'shamru.
Family
Concert with
Kol Sasson
February 4, 2007
Temple Jeremiah presented an hour-long concert with the dynamic
trio, Kol Sasson.
"Caleb
and the Spies"
September 8, 2006
Congregant Marc Mayer and his band, "Caleb and the Spies,"
made their debut performance at a Shabbat Service.
The
Harmony of Israel in Song
April 30, 2006
Temple Jeremiah hosted a spectacular concert of Jewish music
featuring the voices of the American Conference of Cantors
(ACC) and the Guild of Temple Musicians, along with Kol Zimrah,
the Jewish Community Singers. Proceeds benefited the Leo Baeck
School in Haifa.
Concert
with Rabbi Joe Black
February 19, 2006
 Children
and adults alike enjoyed the musical talents of Rabbi Joe
Black, a vibrant voice in today's contemporary Jewish music
scene.
Shabbat
Shira
February 10, 2006,
January 21, 2005 and
February 6, 2004
Temple Jeremiah celebrates a special Shabbat of music to
commemorate the Jews' crossing the Red Sea. Moses and his
sister, Miriam, led the Jews in song, praising God.
Robyn Helzner
Trio Family Concert
January 29, 2006
This acclaimed ensemble brings the world of Jewish music
to audiences throughout North America and worldwide.
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Men's Club 35th Anniversary
Spring Music
Festival
"All You Need is... Love!"
June 2, 2005
Beth El
The community enjoyed a dynamic, 80-minute celebration in
four languages of romantic love, as well as the love of Israel,
Judaism and its history and people. Special guest was Cantor
Amy Zussman.
A Concert of Jewish
Music
February 27, 2005
This concert featured the Kol Zimrah Choir (Jewish Community
Singers) and Cantor Amy Zussman performing Ben Steinberg's
L'cha Anu Shira.
Concert with
Rick Recht
January 30, 2005
Top-touring musician Rick Recht brought his unique blend
of Jewish music to Temple Jeremiah for a family concert.
"At the Coffee
House" with Corky Siegel and Frank Donaldson
February 7, 2004
This temple fundraiser featured entertainment by musicians
Corky Siegel and Frank Donaldson.
"An Evening of Music
with Marvin Hamlisch"
January 25, 2003
Oscar-winning songwriter was the featured performer at this
temple fundraiser.
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