Social Action
It begins with one person. Who does one good deed. That makes the
difference.
The wisdom of our fathers says, “If there is a needy person among you… do
not harden your heart and shut your hand against your kinsman; rather, you
must open your hand and lend him sufficient for what he needs. Give to him
readily and have no regrets.”
Moses Maimonides, a physician like myself, lived in the 12th century and
wrote extensively but is particularly well known for his Guide to the Perplexed
in which he describes the 8 steps on the ladder of giving. The highest level of
giving is the gift of self reliance, to hand someone a gift or a skill so that he
will never have to beg again. Stated in other words commonly quoted, if you
give someone a fish, they will eat for a day; but if you teach someone to fish,
they will be able to provide for themselves.
As we as a congregation participate in Hineini, we hope to provide for those
who are in need of help, hopefully in sustainable projects. Many of our
projects are in our community where there is a need for assistance. Some
involve restoration of our environment, providing books and/or tutoring for
students who need help. Whether you participate as an individual or as a
family, each of you can make a difference in someone’s life.
Please check the Hineini and social action web sites and Facebook pages
for detailed information about our social action projects. Bring a fellow
congregant and perhaps a neighbor to share your experience.
Mark Rosenberg,
Social Action Chair
Adult Hebrew
Wish you knew more? 5774 is your year to
learn the language of our people.
Adult Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. beginning
September 24th.
Level 1 is for those with no prior knowledge of Hebrew.
Level 2 (advance beginner) is a continuation for those that completed
Level 1 or students who have basic reading knowledge and wish to
improve their fluency. Adults may participate in this class with the
intent of becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah or simply for the purpose of
further study.
Knowledge of Hebrew is the undeniable key to Jewish cultural and
social literacy.
For additional information and to register, contact Debbie Robins at
[email protected].
Northwest Suburban Jewish
Seniors
Our group meets once a month on a SUNDAY
evening at Temple Chai. Come join us; we would
love to see new faces. We offer a wonderful
evening of socializing, great entertainment and
refreshments. For more information, please
contact our President, David Shapiro
847-419-1621.
PFLAG -- Deerfield Chapter
(Parents, Family, and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays)
Congregation B’nai Jehoshua
Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: 630-415-0622 • Office: 630-297-3658
Email: [email protected]
Meets second Thursday of each month from
7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
10%
CORNER
When Dining Out…
Enjoy a delicious meal at the
Continental Restaurant in Buffalo
Grove, and Temple Chai will
receive 10% of the cost of your
meal as a donation! Just sign the “Temple Chai Book”
at the cash register when paying your bill, and please
be sure to thank owner Pete, and the rest of the staff,
for their ongoing support of Temple Chai.
Tired of Shoveling Snow?
For prices starting at just $30/plow, or $300 for the
entire season, our friend Jason at All American
Commercial Services will remove the snow from your
driveway, and will donate 10% of whatever you spend
back to Temple Chai. Please contact Jason at 224-6369600 or at jasonmay@allamericancommercialservices.
com for all the details, and be sure to thank him for
his support of Temple Chai.
NOTE: These businesses are not affiliated with Temple Chai.
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