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Additional Purim Information
During our Purim festivities on March 21, we read from a beautiful, illustrated megillah loaned to us by CJHS freshman Adam Seidenberg. This megillah was a gift to Adam from his grandfather, Mel Seidenberg. Thank you to the Seidenberg family for sharing this megillah with us! |
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Shabbaton This Weekend
As we are sending this issue of the E-News, excitement is building among the student body. This Shabbat, for the very first time, CJHS will hold an All-School Shabbaton within our own building. The Shabbaton committee has been working tirelessly for weeks, ironing out every detail to ensure a magnificent experience for everyone. Watch your E-News next week for a full report on the Spring All-School Shabbaton.
(Parents, pick-up time following the Shabbaton is 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.) |
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In Case of
Emergency:
CJHS has recently implemented the Honeywell Instant Alert for Schools, an Internet-based system that will automatically notify registered students, parents, faculty and staff of any school closing or emergency. Click here for the instruction sheet for accessing the system and creating your profile. Click here to register.
In addition, closings will be posted on ECC's website as well as the following:
1. RADIO/TELEVISION: Tune in to WGN Radio 720, WBBM 780, CBS2, NBC5, ABC7, WGN News, FOX32, or CLTV.
2. You can also check the Athletic Hotline, 847.423.5969, for scheduling changes due to weather. |
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E-News Deadline:
Wednesday at noon.
Submit information and questions to enews@cjhs.org.
Material received after the deadline will be included in the next week's E-News.
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Reflections on the YU
Basketball Tournament
The CJHS Men's Basketball Team proudly represented our community at the 17th Annual Red Sarachek Basketball Tournament at Yeshiva University, bringing home a second place championship trophy from our division. Here are a few reflections on the experience from Academic Dean Mr. Bruce Scher, who accompanied the team, and CJHS senior and team member Jeremy Frankenthal.
From Mr. Scher: "Along with playing outstanding basketball, our students had the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with over 350 athletes, coaches, sponsors, and staff. Throughout the tournament, our team was part of a community that recognizes the importance of prayer, the inherent pride we have in ourselves as Jews, the groundwork of sportsmanship, and the value of integrity, both when winning and losing.
Yasher Koach to coaches Saul Shaoul and Stu Shyman for being incredible role models both on the court and throughout the trip. Our team 'groupie,' CJHS parent Lee Cohn, was there from the first game through our championship game. He was also instrumental in arranging for our students to visit the New York Stock Exchange. Athletic Director Mr. Tim Cohen was connected to our team either by phone or by masclive.com all week. Many thanks to the parents who attended the games; the alumni who made their way to NY; CJHS sophomore Matt Levin, who came complete with computer and program to keep stats; and the entire CJHS community for their long-distance support."
From Jeremy Frankenthal: "Our time in New York was amazing. Not only did we enjoy playing great games of basketball, but we also bonded as a team and enjoyed some great sights. Our first game against Akiva from Detroit was an amazing win in which all players saw the floor and every player on the team SCORED. Unfortunately, the second game was a loss; we played a very good team, Torah Academy of Bergen County, on their home court where they had a large fan base. In our third game, we pulled away in the clutch with an amazing 3-pointer by Daniel Eisenberg to win the game with less then 10 seconds to play. In our final game, we unfortunately lost to Weinbaum Yeshiva of Boca Raton, Florida. Through it all, we played with passion, fought hard, and took second place in Tier III with pride.
None of this could have happened without the hard work and devotion of Mr. and Mrs. Scher and our coaches Saul Shaoul and Stu Shyman, as well as the parents, family members, and friends who came out to support us." |
Lishma at CJHS Continues April 9
For years, parents and visitors to CJHS have voiced their desire to experience what it is like to sit in a classroom with a member of our extraordinary faculty. We have another exceptional opportunity to do just that on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. The third session of Lishma at CJHS features Dale Griffith, English Department Chair at CJHS. Dale is one of the most respected members of our faculty. He will be speaking about the quest for faith in modern secular literature.
The lecture and discussion will explore man's search for faith as a subtext in several pieces of modern, secular literature. Says Dale, "We will first note how particular theological perspectives can be brought to bear upon the intent of the literary artist. Turning to the substance of the literary works under investigation, we will first look at several portraits of what may be deemed as 'bad faith.' Finally, we will listen to the voices that challenge that bad faith. The writers that we will consult include Annie Dillard, James Joyce, Wallace Stevens, Leo Tolstoy, John Updike, Saul Bellow, Graham Greene, Simone Weil, T.S. Elliott, W.H. Auden, and Albert Camus."
Mr. Griffith is the recipient of the University of Chicago Outstanding Teacher Award more than a dozen times. He earned a B.A. in English at the University of Texas and a Masters of Divinity in History of Religions and a Master of Arts in English at the University of Chicago. He taught and chaired the English Department at Barrington High School for three years, where he was featured as one of 36 outstanding teachers of writing by the Council of Teachers.
Please join us for this wonderful learning opportunity. To register, call Bobbie Wolk at 847.324.3723 or email lishma@cjhs.org. And pass this on to your friends, family and colleagues. This is a session for all backgrounds and faiths to experience together. |
Volunteers Needed for Maot Chitim
Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago prepares packages for members of our Jewish community who cannot spare the expenses of Passover food. Last year, almost 5,000 food packages were delivered to needy families, and an estimated 24,000 people benefited. We invite all who are able to pack Maot Chitim on Monday, April 7 as part of a CJHS delegation. Packing will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Maot Chitim warehouse, located at 8220 N. Austin in Morton Grove.
If you are not available to volunteer that day, there are many other ways to help Maot Chitim accomplish its mission. For more packing dates, delivery dates, or donation information, please click here.
This is not only an important mitzvah - it is a rewarding experience because packers leave knowing that they have enabled others to fulfill the mitzvot of Passover.
If you want to sign up or have questions, contact Rachel Binstock. If you plan to represent CJHS on Monday, April 7, please RSVP to her as soon as possible. |
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CJHS to Celebrate Israel's 60th Birthday on May 8, 2008
"WE DECLARE that, with effect from the moment of the termination of the Mandate being tonight, the eve of Sabbath, the 6th Iyar, 5708 (15th May, 1948), until the establishment of the elected, regular authorities of the State in accordance with the Constitution which shall be adopted by the Elected Constituent Assembly not later than the 1st October 1948, the People's Council shall act as a Provisional Council of State, and its executive organ, the People's Administration, shall be the Provisional Government of the Jewish State, to be called 'Israel.'"
David Ben Gurion
May 14, 1948
5 Iyar, 5708
For more information please email Gvt. Moskovich, Ms. Musin, or Shai Kamin. |
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Open Mic Afternoon April 15
The CJHS Literary Journal will host its third annual Open Mic Afternoon on April 15, from 3:45-5:45. Students, faculty, and staff can sign up to read poetry or prose, or perform music at the event. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ms. Marcus. We encourage everyone to watch our students display their talents in the literary and performing arts in this casual setting. Even if you don't sign up in advance, bring a piece to read or sing: There will be open spots, and you may be inspired to perform when you arrive!
The Open Mic event is a pre-release party for The Prints, the CJHS Literary Journal, which will be published after Pesach break. |
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Evening of Music April 15
On Tuesday April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Gidwitz Place, 1601 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, CJHS will present an evening of classical and modern music performed by some of our most talented musicians. In the first portion of the program, instrumentalists and vocalists will perform solo and chamber works by composers ranging from Bach and Schubert to Bloch and Schoenfeld. The second half of the program will feature compositions written and performed by our own student composers, along with performances by our jazz and contemporary musicians. The evening will conclude with a dessert reception. |
Students Visit Friends Center and Gidwitz Place
Last week, students visited the residents of Gidwitz Place and Friends Center, with Josh Warshawsky, Avra Shapiro, Seth Berkman, and Richard Kahn performing several songs from The Pajama Game. Thanks to co-chairs Vanessa Youshaei and Rena Forester for planning the visit; to Nicole Wiznitzer, Noa Fleischacker, Francesca Hirschfeld, Joelle Swatez, and Rachel Binstock for attending; and to Rabbi Dickman for helping with logistical details. |
Student's Charity Featured on Radio
On Thursday, April 3, senior Vanessa Youshaei and her brother Jonathon were interviewed on The Morning Break Sports Show on local radio station 1240 AM. They discussed The Charity Stripe, an organizationthey founded to raise money for an inner-city tutoring program called 826 Chicago. Vanessa and Jonathon's charity was also chosen as the radio station's "charitable group of the month" for April. The station will donate $5 for every call aired all month between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon, Monday-Friday. To support the effort, visit the station's website or call 773.792.1240. |
Bike the Drive with Chai Lifeline Midwest
Students, faculty, parents, and friends are invited to join representatives of other local Jewish day schools in raising money for a worthy cause. Enjoy a fantastic bike course, get fit, and raise funds for the children of Chai Lifeline by becoming a Chai Cyclist and participating in the annual Bank of America Bike the Drive, to be held on beautiful Lake Shore Drive on Sunday, May 25.
Experienced and novice riders are welcome to bike either half the route or the entire route, which begins at Buckingham Fountain. For more information, contact Jeremy Hipps, Esther Lowe, or Dr. Gary Auslander. Visit the Chai Lifeline website to register directly and learn more. |
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Breakfast Sponsorship
Thank you to the family of Hannah Miller for sponsoring breakfast on April 1; the family of Jason Rabinowitz for sponsoring breakfast on April 2; and the family of Jessica Silverman for sponsoring breakfast on April 3 honoring their birthdays.
If you would like to sponsor breakfast in honor of a student's birthday (or any occasion), please contact Ms. Inez Altman via email or by phone at 847.324.3713. The students love the recognition, and the bagels are great, too! |
This week Richard Kahn, Ilana Lupovitch, Sammy Simon, Jacquie Zaluda, Jacob Stoehr, Josh Warshawsky, Esther Lowe and Elli Cohn led Tefillah; Jacob Stoehr, Avi Coven and Avra Shapiro read Torah; and Avi Coven gave a D'var Torah.
Pesach is around the corner!
The Rabbinical Assembly's 2008 Pesach Guide is now available on the RA website. Also available is the teshuvah (rabbinic, legal responsa) about the special practices that must be followed when Pesach begins on a Saturday night. Please click here to go to the RA's website and click on the appropriate links for more information. |
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Community News & Events
JTS is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn in conjunction with CJHS, Solomon Schechter Day School, and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism-Midwest Region. "When do we eat? Passover and the Art of Asking Questions," presented by Rabbi David Ackerman, will take place at noon on April 10 at Beth Shalom Congregation in Northbrook. For further information or to make reservations, call 312.606.9086 or email tselinger@jtsa.edu.
A Celebration of Our Youth
The Midwest Region, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism presents an evening of laughs and lyrics at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El on Sunday, April 6, 2008. The concert benefits CHUSY Region USY and honors Howard and Marlene Kaplan. For further information and to buy tickets online, click here.
Israel Solidarity Day Mark your calendars for the Walk with Israel, Sunday, May 4 at McCormick Place - Lakeside Center. To register or volunteer or for more information, click here or call 312.444.2850.
AFHU Scholarship Luncheon
CJHS parent David M. Rubin will receive American Friends of The Hebrew University's Torch of Learning Award at AFHU's inaugural Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, May 7 at noon at the Standard Club. Keynote speaker is Bret Stephens, columnist for the Wall Street Journal and former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. For information and reservations contact Judy Siegal at 312-329-0332. | |
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Shabbat Shalom
Candlelighting is at 7:03 p.m. today. Shabbat shalom! | |
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