The Month of Elul
As we enter the Hebrew month of Elul — the month leading up to the High Holy Days — it is a time to reflect on the past year. Knowing that we have not been physically together for programs and worship during this unique time, we have created four weeks of safe programming for all ages. We hope you find a program that interests you! Tradition calls on us to engage in Cheshbon HaNefesh — taking an accounting of the soul, mindful introspection about ourselves and our actions. Please join us with a select theme for each of the four weeks of Elul as we lead into the High Holy Days.
WEEK ONE: SHOFAR — Elul 1-7 | August 21-27
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat with Pastor David Kay, lead pastor at Another Chance Assembly |
8:30 a.m. Zoom Tefilah 9:30 a.m. Torah Study |
1:00 p.m. Shofar ShoGood – Hear the Shofar at Temple Jeremiah and participate in the kick off to our food and toiletry collection for The ARK. |
9:30 a.m. Dive into Middah Sh’miat Haozen: A Listening Ear with Rabbi Cohen and Middah trainers. Learn more about the act of truly listening and hearing. |
9:30 a.m. Neighborhood Shofar and Gathering in Glenview. Join the clergy, Shira, and other temple staff at Little Bear Park in Glenview. Bring your shofar! Feel free to stay and have a family picnic. |
7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Shofar and Gathering in Northbrook. Join the clergy and other temple staff at Wood Oaks Green Park. Bring your shofar! |
Fun at home projects will be shared each week. This week we’ll be making our own shofars! |
WEEK TWO: TASHLICH — Elul 8-14 | August 28-September 3
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat |
8:30 a.m. Zoom Tefilah 9:30 a.m. Torah Study |
1:00 p.m. Gather to perform the ceremony of Tashlich. We will begin at Temple Jeremiah and walk (please keep your distance) to the stream to cast our sins (via bread crumbs).High Holy Day Food Drive for The Ark |
9:30 a.m. Dive into Middah Sichlut HaLev: A Perceptive Heart with Rabbi Cohen and Middah trainers. Learn more about how we can all expand our hearts. |
9:30 a.m. Neighborhood Tashlich and Gathering in Glencoe. Come to the Skokie Lagoons, and don’t forget your bread crumbs. Feel free to stay and have a family picnic. |
7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Tashlich and Gathering in Highland Park. Join the clergy and other temple staff and members at Park Avenue Beach. |
This week we’ll be making a special Letting Go Collage! |
WEEK THREE: MEMORY — Elul 15-21 | September 4-10
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat |
8:30 a.m. Zoom Tefilah 9:30 a.m. Torah Study |
1:00 p.m. Join us at Temple Jeremiah for outdoor Yizkor worship, candle lighting, and an opportunity to take time for self-guided worship in the Sanctuary or Chapel.High Holy Day Food Drive for The Ark |
9:30 a.m. Dive into Middah Shomaya U’mosif: Absorb Knowledge and add to it with Rabbi Cohen and Middah trainers. What does it mean to go further than your teacher when learning and how can we apply that to our lives today? |
9:30 a.m. Neighborhood Yizkor Lighting in Deerfield. |
7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Yizkor Lighting in Willmette. |
This week we’ll be making Memory Plates and Family Collages! |
WEEK FOUR: RENEWAL — Elul 22-28 | September 11-17
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat with Guided Meditation |
8:30 a.m. Zoom Tefilah 9:30 a.m. Torah Study 8:00 p.m. Drive-In Selichot Join us in the North Lot for Mussar Study, Havdallah, and Selichot Worship. |
1:00 p.m. Meet in the Temple Jeremiah parking lot as we prepare to celebrate Rosh HaShanah! We will have a giant card for you to sign, crafts, and High Holy Day bags for everyone to pick up.High Holy Day Food Drive for The Ark |
9:30 a.m. Dive into Middah Simchah: Happiness with Rabbi Cohen and Middah trainers. There are so many ways to express joy, and so much that brings joy to us. |
9:30 a.m. Join Cathy Cohen for Challah Baking on Zoom. |
7:00 p.m. A second opportunity to join Cathy Cohen for Challah Baking. |
Th is week we’ll be crafting using apples! Apple Stamping and “Hands On” Apple Trees |