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Temple Judea Mizpah Presents 'Acts Of Kindness Cabaret' to Benefit Niles Food Pantry

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 7:23pm
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Jul 17 2010 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
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                            ACTS OF KINDNESS CABARET

A Cabaret to benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry. Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Rd. in Skokie.

 

Wine and dessert at 7:30pm; show begins at 8pm. 

 

Tickets: $36 in advance, $40 at the door, Students $15.  Reservations are strongly recommended.  Credit Cards Accepted in Advance and CASH ONLY at the Door.

 

Information/Reservations: 847.676.1566.

Spirits Not Dampened on Rainy 'Mitzvah Day'

Submitted by claire on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 2:55pm
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Rain could not spoil a hundred good deeds. 

 

Temple Judea Mizpah held its annual Mitzvah Day, and an estimated 100 volunteers -- ranging in age from young children to seniors -- were able to:

  • Box everyday items for donating;
  • Decorate canvas grocery bags for the Niles Township Food Pantry;
  • Prepare greeting cards to servicemen and women at the Great Lakes Naval Base. 

 

100 Women Cantors in Concert

Submitted by claire on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 3:41pm
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Jun 14 2010 - 7:30pm
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One Night Only!  100 Women Cantors in Concert on Monday, June 14th at 7:30pm. 

 

Tickets: $18; $20 at the door.  Ashe Emet Synagogue at 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago. 

 

For information or to pre-order call: Raquel Johnson 773.868.5125.

 

To proceeds benefit SHALVA.

Muslim Club Hosts Fundraising Dinner

Submitted by claire on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 11:55am
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On April 21st, Quran Study, a Muslim club at Niles West High School, hosted a fundraising dinner at Potter Mosque.  About $600 was raised at the event through an auction. 

 

Addressing the audience was Ashhad Ghazi, president of Quran Study.  The organization provides many essential services to the Muslim students, including a place to perform Friday prayers.  The fundraising auction was coordinated by Mujahid Ghazi, President of the Asian Broadcasting Network.

The Ethical Humanist Society Presents, Ethics for the 21st Century

Submitted by claire on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 4:18pm
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May 1 2010 - 12:30pm - 5:00pm
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The Ethical Humanist Society Presents, "Ethics for the 21st Century" on May 1st from 12:30 to 5pm.

 

Featured speakers are: Jim Kenney, executive director, Common Ground; Louis Lombardi, professor of Philosophy and director of of the Lake Forest College Ethics Center; Dawn Turner Trice, columnist, Chicago Tribune and Janet Nadler, professor of law, Northwestern University. 

 

The Ethical Humanist Society is located at 7574 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL. Tickets are $15; $20 at door; $10 for students. To register, call 847.677.3334 or email www.secondbaptistevanston.org.

Illinois Holocaust Museum Seeks Dedicated Volunteers

Submitted by claire on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 12:18pm
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The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is looking for enthusiastic, motivated volunteers to serve as docents.  Applications are available online now at www.ilholocaustnuseum.org and are due by April 30, 2010. 

 

Docents advance the educational mission of the Museum by serving as the Museum's principal ambassadors.  They conduct tours and facilitate conversations with school groups and visitors of all ages and backgrounds.  Extensive prior knowledge of the Holocaust or other genoci

St. Paul's Lutheran Academy Open House

Submitted by claire on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 10:46am
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May 4 2010 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Downtown Skokie
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Come for a tour and meet our amazing staff!  Offering excellence in academics, a strong fine arts program, Smart Boards, Apple laptop computer lab, small student/teacher ratio, extended care, extracurricular activities, athletics, and a very safe, loving Christian environment.  Please join us and all are welcome!

Tuesday, May 4th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.  Full time 3 and 4 year old preschool through 8th grade.

5201 Galitz Street, Skokie

(Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Galitz Street)

847.673.5030

 

Greater Chicago Jewish Festival

Submitted by claire on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 2:47pm
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Jun 13 2010 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
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Come and get information about insurance, budgeting, government assistance and upcoming programs on Sunday, June 13th, 2010 at St, Paul Woods in Morton Grove, IL., from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

 

There will be entertainment, food and artisans. 

Attend Temple Beth Israel's 'Magnificent Mitzvah Day'

Submitted by ablain on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 2:30pm
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May 2 2010 - 8:30am - 11:00am
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Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie) Presents “Magnificent Mitzvah Mile,” Sunday, May 2, 8:30am-11am. Optional breakfast served 8:30am ($3.00 per person, $10 per family).  Opening rally is at 9:00am. Activities include:

 

  • Signing up for a bone marrow registry (18-60 years of age)
  • Baking cookies for Soup Kitchen
  • Building "Bears" for Israel’s Sha’arei Tzedek Hospital
  • Preparing a meal for Streetwise Vendors
  • Learning about Save-A-Pet Program
  • Assisting at Lieberman Center Mini Walk
  • Making scarves for Chicago Boys &Girls Clubs

 And much more!

 

All activities will be held at TBI unless otherwise indicated.  For more information call

847-675-0951 or visit www.tbiskokie.org.

 

Israeli Art Show

Submitted by claire on Friday, April 9, 2010 - 3:00pm
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Apr 21 2010 - 7:00pm
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The North Shore Chapter of Hadassah will host an open house for Israeli artists and their art.  The show will be at a member's home in Highland Park.  The evening will feature Judeaica, paintings, jewelry, papercuts and hand-embroidered and appliqued Judaica art.

For more information: Call North Shore office at 847.205.1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.

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