February Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1. "One Book, One Temple" - an exciting book party for Three Cups of Tea. Come and hear about the work of the Central Asia Institute, building schools in Muslim areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the primary goal of educating girls and offering an alternative to religious extremism, replacing poverty and ignorance with hope and opportunity. Enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast and stimulating discussion.

Here's what's coming up in December

General meeting – Sunday, December 7, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program - Cathleen Kelly, owner of Holistic Horizons and Speedy Greens restaurant in Cicero will share information on organic food and healthy eating, as well as provide food samples. Join your sisters for some delicious food, warm fellowship and good information. Tikkun olam: Bring mittens, hats and warm children's socks for the Temple Concord food pantry families.

Dinner club – Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.; Faegan’s, 734 S Crouse Ave, RSVP: Marti Benedict, 373-8900. Meet at the Temple or meet at the restaurant, whichever works for you.

Upcoming activities

DATE CHANGE - Lilith magazine “salon” (discussion group) – Tues, Oct 28, 7 p.m., at Temple Concord (probably the Frensdorf Lounge). RSVP: Danielle: 378-4273. ARTICLE: "How Do We Become a Grownup Jewish Women?" available from Danielle or in the Temple office.

General meeting – Sunday, November 9, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program - group activity: “Wisdom of the Ages” a discussion of “Pirkei Avot.” Tikkun olam: Bring a frozen turkey to donate to the Temple Concord food pantry.

Book club – Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m. BOOK: Miriam by Maggie Anton. RSVP: Betty Lamb: 469-6485

General meeting – Sunday, December 7, 9:30 social hour, 10:30 program. Tikkun olam: Bring hats, mitten, gloves and scarves to donate to Vera House.

Dinner club – Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.; Faegan’s, 734 S Crouse Ave, RSVP: Marti Benedict, 373-8900

General Meeting Program for November

"Wisdom of the Ages"

Pirkei Avot is a wonderful section in the Mishnah, containing the philosophies and ethical statements of many wise rabbis. In this exercise, we will take the beginning of a few of these statements and finish them with our own words of wisdom. Here is an example: Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel said, “I have grown up among sages, but I have never found anything better than . . .” What is better than anything YOU have ever found? Think about how you would answer, and bring your thoughts to share with your sisters, along with some delicious food and warm fellowship, on November 9.

WRJ - Gift Shop

Honey – Thanks to the many Temple members who supported the first annual honey sale sponsored by WRJ. All 3 sizes of honey (produced locally!) are still available in the Temple Gift Shop whenever it’s open (½ lb jars, 1½ lb jars, and 12 oz honey bears).

WRJ tote bags – Beautiful tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles and decorated with WRJ’s logo are available for purchase in the Temple Gift Shop for $10.

Kids Closet Sale

Question of the Month - October

10 Questions, 10 Conversations - a Temple wide discussion.

What does it mean to you to belong to the Jewish people? What inspired you to join a Reform congregation? What has kept you here? What is the most meaningful part of your involvement in the community of Temple Concord?