Simcha Tree

At Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue, a Tree of Joy—a Simcha Tree—is situated in our Community Room to remind us of all the joys of our lives. The leaves come in copper, silver, and gold. Each leaf marks a lasting memory of a joyous simcha in the lives of members of Shir Hadash. We invite you to add your loved ones’ simchas to our Tree and share your nachas with our congregation or just add your loved ones’ names out of love.

It is the perfect place to commemorate a joyous simcha in the lives of our synagogue members. Simcha Tree Leaves can be purchased to mark your special family or individual accomplishments.

Examples of Simchot (Happy Occasions) are:

Birth B’nai mitzvah

Graduation Wedding

Anniversary Engagement

Marriage Milestone Birthday

Our children Our parents

Retirement Awards

Dedication Confirmation

Consecration Celebration of life

Teacher appreciation Volunteer appreciation

When you purchase a leaf for our Simcha Tree, the tree grows and grows.

The minimum donation amounts for the Simcha Tree are:

$180.00 for a single leaf

$540 for a double leaf

$1,000 for stone

To purchase a Simcha Tree leaf and/or stone, please complete the form below, or contact our office at 847-498-8218.

Best Email to send purchase confirmation

First Name

Last Name

I would like to purchase a:

Single Leaf....$180Double Leaf...$540Stone.............$1000

If you intend to purchase multiple leaves, please submit a separate form and payment for each leaf.

Wording for a single and/or double leaf: We suggest setting a MAXIMUM number of characters per leaf to 5 lines 25 characters per line (including spaces). See recommended format below.

Line 1: Why*

Line 2: What

Line 3: Who

Line 4: By

Line 5: Date

* Please note memorials should be directed to the Memorial Wall in the Sanctuary.

Not sure what to write? Here are a few suggested formats:

Celebrating the birth of

Hannah Friedman

February 12, 2017

from her grandparents

Joel and Susan Kaufman

To Mrs. Shapiro

for your many

years of service at

Shir Hadash. Fondly,

Your 4th grade students

2017-2018

Mazel Tov to the

Bat Mitzvah girl

Rachel Rosenberg

May 11, 2017

love, from Mom & Dad

To Sadie Goldman

Warmest Wishes on

your 60th birthday

with love from

your dear friends

~ The Klein's & Wolf's ~

We appreciate you double checking your text carefully, correcting any errors and then indicating your approval by signing this form and keep a copy for your records. We will then place your order.

Total:

Sat, April 26 2025
28 Nisan 5785