Festival Task Force

Programs to celebrate festivals, educate and encourage adult participation.

High Holy Day Child Care Program

Plan, organize, or help with educational High Holy Day child care program.

Kesher Interfaith

Kesher means "connections". Works with Glenview Community Church and Islamic Center Mosque in Northbrook.

The Minyan

Saturday Morning 10:00 a.m. Shabbat services meets every Saturday, including during the summer. No sign-up needed but check here if you or someone you know would like more information about our informal, participatory, no-Hebrew-needed worship.

Nursing Home Outreach

Shabbat worship services conducted 1st Saturday morning of every month at Glenview Terrace; Festival services, including High Holy Day, Chanukah, and Pesach. Hebrew proficiency not required.

Renewal of Spirit

Monthly - Sunday 10:45 a.m. service conducted by Sandy Krebs with clergy. No sign-up needed, but check here if you or someone you know would like more information about this beautiful, meditative worship experience.

Second Day Pesach Seder

Help develop second day Seder to be held at BJBE with Clergy.

Shabbat Yeladim

Monthly - 7:00 p.m. Friday night service for families with very young children led by clergy. Planning, set-up and clean-up.

Ushering

Collating, stuffing, mailing of Usher Handbooks; substitute ushering; keeping Usher Cabinet and Quiet Room neat, stocked and in good supply.

Shiva Minyan Service

Help lead services when a congregational family is in need during Shiva. One evening training provided by our Cantor.

Food

Help organize Shabbat dinners and order food for a variety of festivals throughout the year.

Alternative High Holy Day Service

Work with clergy to develop an alternative worship experience for the High Holy Days. Also coordinate details including onsite logistics, ushering, and promotion for the services.

Purim Spiel

Work with our Cantor to develop an adult celebration/spiel designed to capture the essence of Purim and invite congregational participation.