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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025

Choosing Life Chair Yoga
Thursday, Dec 4th 1:30p to 2:30p
Choosing Life: Weekly Chair Yoga Series 🌿 Move. Breathe. Thrive. 🌿 Join us for a chair yoga series, where each week a unique facilitator will guide us in gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness—all from the comfort of a chair! Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a way to stay active in a supportive environment, this series is for you. 🪑 Hybrid Event – Join us in person or online! 📍 Location: Shir Hadash 🗓 Thursdays, 1:30–2:30 PM Each week, a different skilled facilitator will bring their unique approach to chair yoga, exploring themes of resilience, gratitude, inner strength, and renewal.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Friday Night Live Shabbat Service & SHED Talk - Hybrid
Friday, Dec 5th 7:30p to 9:00p
Enjoy a Shabbat service for all ages led by Rabbi Schachar Orenstein, Leah Shoshanah & her new band! We will close the week and welcome Shabbat together as a community. Don't miss Dr. Richard Zinbarg's SHed talk.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Meditatzia: A Jewish Meditation Hour
Shabbat, Dec 6th 10:00a to 11:00a
Join us at Shir Hadash for Meditatzia, a gentle hour of Jewish-inspired meditation. Rooted in silence, chant, breath and reflection, this gathering offers a chance to pause, renew and connect with the still small voice within. Each session will be uniquely shaped by a rotating circle of community facilitators, bringing diverse perspectives and practices into a shared sacred space. All are welcome—whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Religious School
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:15a to 12:15p

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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Pray & Play
Sunday, Dec 7th 10:00a to 11:00a
PRAY & PLAY! We offer opportunities for young children and their families to celebrate holidays, learn about Judaism, sing, dance and do mitzvot. Programming is planned to meet all the different ages and stages of young childhood ages (0–5). Every program includes a range of activities to meet children where they are in their Jewish learning and abilities. Who can come to our programming? Any family with a child 0–5. Events are open to the community! We welcome parents, grandparents, and any other caring adults to accompany young children to our programming. Whether you have already joined Shir Hadash or are searching for your synagogue, come to one of our many opportunities for young families to play, pray, and socialize together! Our Religious/Hebrew school meets weekly on Sundays with children from K to 12th grade. Learn about our innovative and engaging approach to Jewish learning and living here. We look forward to meeting you very soon!!!
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Baby & Me Yoga
Sunday, Dec 7th 10:00a to 11:00a
A calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. Parents enjoy the company of other parents, learn breathing, relaxation, and self-nurturing techniques while exercising and aiding your baby's emerging development & personality. No yoga experience is required! YOGA MATS PROVIDED OR BRING ONE OF YOUR OWN REGISTER HERE: https://www.juf.org/youngfamilies/jBaby-Classes.aspx?id=34
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

A Taste of Talmud
Sunday, Dec 7th 11:15a to 12:15p
A Taste of Talmud Series before each holiday....1) Intro to Talmud 2) Talmud does Hanukkah, 3) Talmud does Tu'beshevat, Talmud does Purim, and Talmud does Pesach. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83773780849?pwd=RElDOG5kZk1VaWQxcHBmaUFGZEtjQT09 Meeting ID: 837 7378 0849 Passcode: 756071
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Menorah Magic
Sunday, Dec 7th 4:00p to 6:00p
Get ready for some Hanukkah Magic! Synagogues in the Northwest Suburbs are partnering up to celebrate the season with Hanukah tunes & a magician, a festive latke bar, dinner, crafts, and much more at the Lake County JCC—all while rocking your favorite Hanukkah attire!
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2025

CJE Mitzvah and Mingle - Youth Lounge
Tuesday, Dec 9th 10:00a to 2:00p

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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025

Messy Temple
Wednesday, Dec 10th 6:00p to 7:30p
Let’s get messy and create some Jewish art & dinner together!
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025

Mussar Study Group
Thursday, Dec 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
Our monthly study of Mussar! Mussar is a Jewish tradition that serves as a guide for spiritual development, fostering awareness, wisdom, and personal transformation. We study and discuss ancient and modern texts as a path to self-discovery and ethical living. All are welcome, no prior experience is necessary. The monthly readings are short and accessible. For those who are new to Mussar, please contact the office at admin@shir-hadash.org to connect with our Shir Hadash group.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Hanukkah Art with The Painted Penguin
Friday, Dec 12th 6:00p to 7:30p
Painted Penguin is coming to Shir Hadash to paint Hanukkah art with us! Register by December 4 to paint your own menorah!
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Lights & Miracles - Community Chanukah Celebration
Friday, Dec 12th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a radiant Lights and Miracles Shabbat as we usher in Chanukah — a celebration of resilience, joy and the light that never goes out. Our Shir Hadash Klezmer Band will fill the sanctuary with soulful and spirited music to lift hearts and feet! Together, we’ll welcome Shabbat and the Festival of Lights with song, story and gratitude for the everyday miracles that sustain us. Bring your voice and your dancing spirit as we kindle the first sparks of Chanukah warmth and wonder.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025

Religious School
Sunday, Dec 14th 9:15a to 12:15p

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Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025

Pray & Play
Sunday, Dec 14th 10:00a to 11:00a
PRAY & PLAY! We offer opportunities for young children and their families to celebrate holidays, learn about Judaism, sing, dance and do mitzvot. Programming is planned to meet all the different ages and stages of young childhood ages (0–5). Every program includes a range of activities to meet children where they are in their Jewish learning and abilities. Who can come to our programming? Any family with a child 0–5. Events are open to the community! We welcome parents, grandparents, and any other caring adults to accompany young children to our programming. Whether you have already joined Shir Hadash or are searching for your synagogue, come to one of our many opportunities for young families to play, pray, and socialize together! Our Religious/Hebrew school meets weekly on Sundays with children from K to 12th grade. Learn about our innovative and engaging approach to Jewish learning and living here. We look forward to meeting you very soon!!!
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025

Baby & Me Yoga
Sunday, Dec 14th 10:00a to 11:00a
A calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. Parents enjoy the company of other parents, learn breathing, relaxation, and self-nurturing techniques while exercising and aiding your baby's emerging development & personality. No yoga experience is required! YOGA MATS PROVIDED OR BRING ONE OF YOUR OWN REGISTER HERE: https://www.juf.org/youngfamilies/jBaby-Classes.aspx?id=34
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Monday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2025

Messy Temple
Monday, Dec 15th 6:00p to 7:30p
Let’s get messy and create some Jewish art & dinner together!
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025

Book Club (offsite) - The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross
Thursday, Dec 18th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a great conversation of our next pick! RSVP for the in-person location & the Zoom link
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Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025

Light Across the Darkness - Kabbalat Shabbat - Zoom
Friday, Dec 19th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Schachar Orenstein and the Shir Hadash community for a luminous Chanukah Shabbat, celebrating the season of light, resilience, and renewal. Together we’ll kindle candles, lift our voices in song, and reflect on the miracles — ancient and everyday — that keep our spirits burning bright.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2025

No Religious School - Winter Break
Sunday, Dec 21st (All day)

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