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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Temple Jeremiah Presented an Evening of Fabulous Food, Entertainment & Company
Participants enjoyed socializing with friends, new and old, while partaking
of the cruise ship’s fabulous food and entertainment. From the breakfast
bar to the midnight buffet, dining on the ship abounded. Our attendees grooved
to the steel drum
beat
of Od Tapo Imi, were amazed by the sleight of hand of the Magic Ace and watched
paintings unfold before their eyes with Art Beat Live.
 
Raffle for a New 2009
Toyota Prius
Adding to the excitement, a new car was raffled off the night
of the event (presented by Grossinger Auto Group).
Raffle Baskets
Our Religious School classes created fantastic huge raffle
baskets given away at the fundraiser.
Bid on Amazing Live Auction Items (see below)
This year’s live auction included some old favorites
as well as new exciting packages, including:
a cruise for two, tickets to five Chicago sporting events,
a dinner prepared and served by clergy and lay leaders, reserved
seats and parking for the High Holy Days, art work and more!
Shop the Galleria
(see below)
Our Galleria
Shops offered jewelry, glass art, silk scarves,
spa items, sports and entertainment memorabilia and more.
Car Raffle
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A
NEW 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS
Presented by Grossinger Auto Group |
| SAIL
THE CHAI SEAS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER MAY 16, 2009 |
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Congratulations to the Nebolsky family, winner of the 2009
Toyota Prius. All raffle sales benefited the 2009 annual fundraiser
which supports
our
annual
congregational
activities
and social
action projects.
Your contribution helped to ensure and enhance all of the
wonderful services that Temple Jeremiah provides for our
members and community.
Raffle Baskets
Temple Jeremiah offered a variety of fantastic gift
baskets:
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| NAME
OF BASKET |
DESCRIPTION |
WINNER |
| BOOK
CLUB |
Leather
magazine rack, $25 book certificate from Book Stall of
Northbrook, $50 certificate from Barnes and Noble,
$25 certificate from Borders, Marley & Me, Swiss Family
Robinson, reading lamp, fleece blanket, book bag and
aromatherapy candle |
Igor
Bendersky |
| FAMILY
FUN NIGHT |
Old-fashioned
popcorn maker, $100 certificate from the Goodman Theatre,
$25 certificate from Blockbuster, $15 certificate from
AMC, "Scene It?" Friends edition, "Would You Rather?"
game, "Times up!" game, The Tale of Despereaux and trays
of handmade
chocolates |
Carol
& Bert Maxon |
| TEEN
BASKET |
Wii
Fit, Ipod Nano, Earbuds, active headphones, $25 certificate
Itunes, $25 certificate from the Olive Garden, $20 certificate
from Chipolte, $10 certificate from Starbucks, frame
and photo album |
Leo
Weinstein |
| BOYS
TO MEN |
Ipod
Shuffle, $25 certificate from Best Buy, $15 certificate
Itunes, video chair, scooter, battleship game, NBA basketball,
Illinois sweatshirt, eyeclops magnifier and fishing pole |
Lindsey
Winer |
| BOYS
WILL BE BOYS |
Nintendo
DS Lite, "Sweet Petites" sweatshirt, math whiz electronic
game," Clue Jr." game, Air Hogs plane and assorted games |
Jack
Goodman |
| THE
GREAT OUTDOORS |
$50
certificate from the Home Depot, "Herbalicious" basket,
LED grill light, wireless thermometer, reusable shopping
bag/plates, gardening tools, assorted seeds and plants
and $25 certificate from Pet Smart |
The
Krause Family |
SPA
DAY
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$25
certificate from Lucy, $25 certificate from Lulu, 1 hour
Reiki session by Linda Steinhaus, 2 personal training
sessions by Lori Ruskin, Arbonne bath salts, artisan
tea set, organic lavender bath products, yoga mat, exercise
ball and fleece blanket |
Alli
Torf |
| HOME
SWEET HOME |
$50
certificate from Pottery Barn, 10 bottles Sterling Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc, "Plates with Purpose" glass serving
dish, coffee grinder, digital picture view, culinary
torch, brunch cookbook, Temple Jeremiah Sisterhood cookbook,
wine journal, digital thermometer and two collage frames |
Nancy
Pikofsky |
| BIG
GIRLS DON'T CRY |
Ipod
shuffle, digital camera, $15 certificate Itunes, $25
certificate from Justice, sleeping bag, certificate for
manicure/pedicure from Girlfriends in Winnetka, Hannah
Montana CD, manicure supplies, "Sweet Petites" t-shirt
and journals |
Bob
Brenner |
| GIRLS
JUST WANNA HAVE FUN |
Ipod
shuffle, $25 certificate from Target, $20 certificate
from Claire's, Game on Sports Camp (1 week free with
enrollment in 4-week program), "Sweet Petites" tank top,
OTT lite desk lamp, animal CD, crayon maker, Barbie sticker
album and 2 Disney Princess Barbies |
The
Kowitt Family |
| LASER
PRINTERS |
2
Konica Minolta Network Color Laser Printers available.
2 tickets were drawn for 2 winners. |
Sheila
Schlaggar & the Krause Family |
Live Auction Packages
The culmination of the Chai Seas Cruise was a live auction
of the following packages:
| NAME
OF PACKAGE |
DESCRIPTION |
WINNER |
| CRUISE |
Sail
the high seas on a 7 or 8 day vacation for two aboard
one of Carnival Cruise Line's fantastic ships. Choose
a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean,
Mexico or Alaska (departing from Florida, California,
Texas, New York, Alaska or San Juan). Packages include
an oceanview stateroom with private balcony, all meals,
snacks and 24-hour room service, shipboard entertainment,
all government fees and taxes and shipboard gratuities.
Travel
must begin before October 3, 2010. Not valid December
15 - 31, 2009. Booking the cruise, upgrades or additional
cabins to be handled by Ridgebrook Travel. |
The
Stoller Family |
| FLORIDA
SUN SPREE |
One
week stay at charming Gulf of Mexico beachfront cottage
on Anna Maria Island Florida. Three bedroom, 2 bath home
sleeps eight (with pull-out sofa). Listen to the waves
crash, watch dolphins swim and experience amazing
sunsets from the huge porch or on the large sandy beach
which starts at your doorstep. This quiet island is located
north of Longboat Key at the mouth of Tampa Bay. Access
through Tampa, St. Petersburg/Clearwater or Sarasota
airports.
(Special Instructions: Stay must be Saturday to Saturday,
based on mutually agreeable dates June 2009 through June
2010. February through April, holidays and spring break
are not available. Security/damage deposit may be required.)
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The
Pollak Family |
| SEASON
OF SPORTS |
Cheer
on your favorite Chicago teams the whole year round.
Package includes 4 Cubs tickets (2009), 4 Sox tickets
(2009), 4 Bulls tickets (2010) and 4 Bears tickets (2009-2010).
Information regarding seats and dates to be posted soon. |
The
Kleiman Family |
| 20/20 |
Have
you ever wished for better vision? Here’s your
chance with a bilateral LASIK eye procedure by Randy
Epstein, M.D., Chicago Cornea Consultants |
To
be determined |
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR |
Join
City Planner Charles Gurian and his wife, Randi, for
an architectural tour of Chicago's Loop for up to four
people,
ending with brunch at the historic Atwood Cafe. Charles
received his Master's in City Planning at Harvard, and
has lived and worked in and around the Loop for over
30 years. He will provide a wealth of historic detail
as you stroll along observing the changes in the urban
landscape. Over 100 years of history are preserved in
Chicago's buildings, so there's lots to see. |
Joel
Kaufmann |
| GOLF
THE NORTH SHORE |
Give
your swing a tune up and then take it on the road! This
package includes golf for 4 at the Glen Club; golf and
lunch for 6 at Green Acres Country Club. |
The
Pollak Family |
| SHABBAT
SHALOM |
Make
your Shabbat extra special with this package of goodies – 3
flower arrangements from Bloomin’ City (1 per month,
on the first Friday of the month); 12 challot from Leonard’s
Bakery (1 per week for 12 weeks); a Shabbat item from
the Sisterhood Gift Shop;
a CD of Shabbat melodies from Cantor Zussman and a Shabbat
story from Rabbi Cohen;
a collection of favorite Shabbat recipes from Rabbi Greenberg;an
in-home candid portrait session including photos and
a CD from professional photographer, Laura Friedlander. |
The
Shore Family |
| ART
BEAT LIVE |
Participants
watched
a painting unfold before their eyes – then took
it home! Artist Elliot From created paintings during
the Chai Seas cruise that were then auctioned. See
Elliot’s work at youtube.com/artbeatlive. |
The
Ford Family, the Mikstay Family and Sari Cohen |
| MACHER |
With
4 reserved seats for the High Holy Day services of your
choice and a reserved parking spot in the south lot,
you can begin 5770 without the hassle of waiting in line
or walking far distances. |
Joan
Golder and the Slotnick Family |
| DINNER
& SHOW |
Feast
on a fabulous 5-course meal paired with specially selected
wines. The meal for 10 will be prepared and served in
your home by Rabbi Cohen and some of our executive lay
leadership, while you and your guests enjoy entertainment
throughout dinner by your wait staff and a show after
dinner provided by our talented Cantor Amy Zussman and
David Lornson. |
Bill
Brown, Howard Lanznar and Amy Torf |
Shop the Galleria
What would a cruise be without shopping? The Galleria
Shops offered jewelry, glass art, silk scarves,
spa items, sports & entertainment memorabilia and more.
Each of these artists and vendors generously offered to
donate a percentage of their sales from the evening to Temple
Jeremiah.
 
| AMS |
Sports & entertainment
memorabilia - a one-of-a-kind
Ernie Banks signed baseball, an Urlacher jersey
to hang on the wall, a Wicked poster. www.amshelpspeople.com |
| ARBONNE |
Holistic,
botanical detox spa products, aromatherapy and facial
products presented
by Arbonne consultant Monica Butler www.arbonne.com |
| MICHELLE
RUBIN JEWELRY |
Beautiful
handmade jewelry |
| PLATES
WITH PURPOSE |
These
glass plates do more than look beautiful on your table.
Each one represents a charitable organization and a portion
of the purchase benefited that specific cause. www.plateswithpupose.com |
| SILK
SCARVES |
Beautifully
hand-painted silk scarves presented
by Margo Oliff and her team. Each is a unique work of art |
| WILBAT
GLASS |
Sculptures,
judaica, paperweights and stunning hand blown
glass. www.wilbatglass.com |
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