Israelite Unity Week June 21-24th
Chicago Convention
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Israelite Unity Week June 21-24th |
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Rosh Kodesh
Shavuot
Father's Day
Rosh Kodesh
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Reflections on Rabbi Matthew Chief Rabbi W.A. Matthew was the person most responsible for us knowing our G-d and ourselves. Therefore it is fitting that we celebrate the 118th anniversary of his birth as an expression of love and gratitude. The Torah commands us to “honor our fathers and our mothers.” (Ex 20:12 ) One section of the Talmud that is dedicated to preserving the words and legacy of the ancient sages of Israel is called the “Ethics of the Fathers.” (אבות) Therefore, great teachers are our fathers and Torah requires that we honor them. The program this year inaugurates what will be an annual celebration. Our current commemoration seeks to emphasize the fact that when Rabbi Matthew opened that first place of worship in 1919, it was not only the start of a single congregation, it was the birth of an entire community that now has roots all over the world. Moreover, when he established what would eventually become the Israelite Academy of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, he was establishing a spiritual and intellectual tradition as the beating heart of this community. (read article) |
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Highlights Thursday June 21 Friday June 22 Erev Shabbat Service Shabbat June 23 Saturday Night Sunday June 24
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Celebrating Excellence
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Celeste Jackson
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Y'hoshua
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Ariella Levy
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2012 College Graduates K-12 Graduate Academic Awards Athletic Achievement Artists, Poets, Musicians, Etc.
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Rabbi Capers Funnye and Beth Shalom Bnai Zaken Congregation are hosting this year’s Israelite Unity Week. It is a time when we remember that we are One People who share One Destiny and serve One God. They have come to New York and Philadelphia many times and now they ask that we visit them in the beautiful city of Chicago. They have the hospitality of Abraham and they have a beautiful program planned for us. Because we know that money is a problem for many, we have arranged a group package that will allow you to attend.
Transportation, Hotel, and Two Shabbat Dinners
See details above
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Black Jews at the White House
“The stone which the builders rejected is become the chief cornerstone. This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:22-23 There was a time when Black Jews were not welcomed in the halls of power. Those days are gone forever! Today, Rabbi Shmuel Funnye travels the world meeting heads of state in Israel, Africa, and America. Most recently he and Miriam went to the Whitehouse to visit his cousin, Michelle, and her husband, Barack, for their Hanukkah Party. President Obama told the story of Hanukkah himself and explained to the assembled guests how much this celebration of freedom means to him. Rabbi Funnye, who attended a similar ceremony at the Whitehouse with President George W. Bush said the difference was “President Obama understands the Israelite Community because he has family members who are Black and Jewish. President Obama understands us because he understands the struggles of people who are marginalized because of their identity.” (Read full article)
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