Worship Services & Torah Study
The community is invited to attend any of Temple Jeremiah's
worship services or religious studies programs.
Worship Services
Every Friday (see below)
Every Saturday morning - either with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or
independently (see below)
Torah Study
Every Saturday at 9:00 am
Join Temple Jeremiah for bagels and coffee while
studying and discussing the weekly Torah portion. Become one
of our Torah Study regulars! Drop-ins are welcome.
Torah Portion - The question for Shabbat Yitro (February
5) is: "Why
do you think God chose to give The Ten Commandments to all
the people at the same time and not just have Moses relate
them to the people?" Find out the answer to this and
other questions at Torah Study.
Click on the link below or paste it in your browser for
the February 5 Torah portion in brief: www.myjewishlearning.com/
yitro
The question for Shabbat Mishpatim (February 12) is: "God
commands Moses to come up Mount Sinai and write down The
Ten Commandments on stone tablets so they can be taught.
Why is it important to teach the Ten Commandments? Are the
Ten Commandments strictly for Jews or for all people?"
Click on the link below or paste it in your browser for
the February 12 Torah portion in brief: www.myjewishlearning.com/
mishpatim
Bibliography - For an annotated bibliography of recommended
resources for Torah Study, click here.
To read Rabbi Cohen's commentary on this week's and past
Torah
portions, see Shabbat Shalom.
Personal Perspective - For a personal perspective from one of our Torah
Study regulars, see Torah Study
Class.
Friday Night Worship Schedule:
FALL - SPRING
Worship services generally follow the schedule below. Times
may change so check Worship
Services & Torah Study Schedule for specific dates
and times.
1st Friday of month:
6:30 pm Tot Shabbat - Arts & Crafts and Oneg Shabbat following
services
8:00 pm Erev Shabbat - Oneg Shabbat following services
2nd, 4th & 5th Fridays of month:
8:00 pm Erev Shabbat - Oneg Shabbat following services
3rd Friday of month:
7:30 pm H(OUR) Shabbat - Oneg Shabbat following services
H(OUR) Shabbat is an uplifting musical service
for congregants of all ages - from toddlers to seniors. We
sing new and familiar melodies, sway to the guitar and hear
stories.
SUMMER & OCCASIONALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00
pm Reception
6:30 pm Worship
During the summer and at selected times during the rest
of the year, Temple Jeremiah offers this condensed worship
service.
Saturday Morning Worship
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Designated Saturdays
When a student is called to the Torah as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
the service is typically held at either 9:00
am or 10:45 am. If a double Bar/Bat Mitzvah is taking place
at the 9:00 am service, the later service is held at 11:00
am.
Alternative Worship Service
Designated Saturdays
Temple Jeremiah offers a schedule of worship when
students are not called to the Torah. The worship consists
of:
- 8:30 am - Shabbat Service with Torah Reading
- 9:00 - 10:00 am - Torah Study
- 10:00 - 10:05 am - Aleinu and Kaddish, followed by Kiddush
Worshippers are invited to attend
any portion of the program.
This schedule was initiated
in response to a survey by congregants and to the Spiritual
Life Committee's recommendations.
See Rabbi
Cohen's letter for more details.
Mishkan T'filah Prayer Book
 Temple
Jeremiah uses the Reform prayer book, Mishkan
T'filah, The Tabernacle of Prayer. See Rabbi
Paul Cohen's article to learn about the importance
of introducing this book into our worship liturgy.
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House of Worship
 Sabbath
services at Temple Jeremiah are held every Friday evening
and Saturday morning.
The warmth of worship encourages enthusiastic
participation. Sermons, lectures, discussions, family worship
services and dinners are among the ways we greet the Sabbath
in the Rabbi Robert D. Schreibman
Sanctuary or the Joan and Stanley
Golder Chapel.
During the school year, Sunday morning activities for
adults include special programs, brunches, family worship,
guest lectures and book reviews. Bar/Bat
Mitzvah services are held Saturday mornings.
As a member of Temple Jeremiah, you are welcome to worship
with us throughout the year. See Worship
Services & Torah Study Schedule for dates
and times.
To learn more about Temple Jeremiah, come to a program and
experience firsthand what we have to offer. Or contact the
temple office at 847-441-5760,
or by email at temple office.
Torah of Our Own Project
The 613th commandment in the Torah is to "write a
Torah." As part of the temple's 50th anniversary celebration, congregants
have a chance to do just that ... to write in Temple Jeremiah's first
proprietary Torah Scroll.
Torah of Our Own promises to be one of the temple's most exciting events in
its 50 year history. Don't miss this opportunity to become part of this once-in-a-lifetime
spiritual and fundraising project.
Photos - All the scribing session and Opening Ceremony photos
can now be viewed and downloaded from our Shutterfly
web page.
Torah of Our Own brochure - View and download the brochure describing the project and the various opportunities for participation.
Opening Ceremony - Our Opening Ceremony on October 18, 2009
was a huge hit, drawing over 800 congregants and family members. See selected
photos and view the video from this exciting event by clicking above.
Upcoming Programs:
"The Magic of Torah" with Rabbi Moshe
Druin
Sunday, February 21, 2010
9:00 am
Our Torah scribe, Rabbi Moshe Druin, will answer specific questions about Torah as part of our Torah of Our Own project.
"The Torah: Its Relevance
in Our Days" with Rabbi Moshe Druin
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
12:00 pm
Downtown Chicago
RSVP: Email Phyllis or call
847-441-5760, x110
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
12:00 pm
Temple Jeremiah
RSVP: Email Stacey or call 847-441-5760,
x100
In this two-part program, Rabbi Moshe Druin, our scribe for the Torah of Our
Own Project, will look at how a 3000 year old book can make sense in the year
2010. Lunch will be served at no charge at the March 10 program. Please bring
your own lunch to the March 17 program.
Come to either or both events. There
is no charge, but you must RSVP to attend.
Join the Junior or Adult
Choir
Junior Choir Rehearsals :
Sundays (when Religious School is in session)
10:45 - 11:15 am
Adult Choir Rehearsals
2nd Wednesday of the month
8:00 pm
Contact Cantor
Zussman if you would like to join our choirs.
Join the
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 on the 3rd Friday of
the month
7:30 pm
Early Childhood Programs
Tot Shabbat
1st Friday of the month
September through June
6:30 pm
For Preschoolers
Next Program:
February 5, 2010
Our Tot Shabbat Services are geared especially for preschoolers and their
families.
Shabbat Yeladim (formerly
known as Torah for Tots)
One Saturday a month
October through May
10:00 am
For Preschoolers through 3rd Graders
Next Program:
February 20, 2010
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Upcoming Activities
Adult Retreat: "Why are Jews Liberal? An Exploration of Faith & Politics"
Friday, February 5 -
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
Sign up for a weekend of intellectual and spiritual growth with fellow congregants.
Shabbat Service honoring David Lornson
Friday, February 26, 2010
8:00 pm
Join us for a Shabbat Service honoring our choir director and organist, David Lornson, who is celebrating 25 years at Temple Jeremiah. The Adult Choir will enhance our service. A gala Oneg Shabbat will follow.
See Cantor Amy Zussman's article.
Download the flyer.
Brotherhood/Sisterhood
Erev Purim Celebration: "Megillah, Margaritas & All That Jazz"
Saturday, February 27, 2010
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Five Seasons Club
1300 Techny Road, Northbrook
Cost: $15 per person (includes food, entertainment & first drink)
Mordecai and Maracas? Come to Temple Jeremiah's most festive Purim yet as we put a Latin twist
on this year's holiday celebration.
Purim Celebration
Sunday, February 28, 2010
9:00 a m Shushan Shuffle 5K Run/Walk
11:00 am Purim Spiel
11:30 am Purim Carnival
Celebrate
a Jeremiah tradition as we host our Shushan Shuffle, Purim
Spiel and Carnival, this year to the theme
of Fiddler on the Roof.
In addition to sponsoring SHALVA through the Shushan Shuffle
(see below), congregants Stephanie and Neil Cohen will be
hosting a table
during our Purim festivities where you can make donations
to sponsor a Haitian orphan and take
part in a humanitarian trip to Haiti in summer, 2010.
The day's events include: 7th Annual Shushan Shuffle - Get ready
for a workout! Cost to participate is $18 per person with
proceeds going
to SHALVA, an agency aimed at preventing domestic violence.
Download the brochure for
more details and to sign up.
Purim Spiel - Our talented troupe of Jeremiah
staff and board members will present their own rendition
of the Purim
story, written by congregant Neil Blum, complete with greggers
and a reading of the Megillah.
Purim Carnival - Join Tevye, Golde, Motel,
Yente and a cast of other colorful "Fiddler on the Roof" characters
for some light-hearted fun. It won't last from "Sunrise
to Sunset,"
but there'll be plenty of time to sing Karaoke, bounce on
the Moonwalk, play a variety of games, win prizes and enjoy
lunch and treats. Don't forget to wear your favorite costume.
Download the flyer.
Outreach
Shabbat Across America
Friday, March 5, 2010
6:30 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Service
How much do you know about Shabbat? In honor of this year's Shabbat Across America, we'll host a lively Shabbat Trivia discussion. During the service, congregants will share personal stories of their connections to Shabbat traditions.
Cost to attend the dinner is $15 for adults and $9 for children ages 12 and under and includes a donation to MAZON. You must RSVP to the temple office to attend the dinner.
Hosted by the National Jewish Outreach Program, Shabbat Across America is celebrated by 750 synagogues across North America, and is aimed at rekindling interest in Shabbat among neighbors, extended family and friends.
For more information, contact Outreach.
Download the flyer.
Jewish Holiday Information & Festival Brochure
See Jewish Holidays to download
inserts describing the various holidays that take place throughout
the year. Click above also to view the 2009/10 (5770) Jewish Holiday calendar.
For a brochure providing information on Temple Jeremiah's celebration
of simchas and seudahs, festivals and feasts, throughout
5770, click here.
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