Projects and Chinese

 We spent the morning working on flights to Washington, D. C. 

Marilyn also registered for Illinois REALTORS Capitol Conference, and made a hotel reservation for one night in Springfield, at the end of April.

We finally got out of the house after lunch, and went to the Post Office, to do a change of address in case any mail wanders in this direction.

Since we were so close to the Hospital Resale Shop, we heard it calling to us, so had to stop there.  Terry bought two tops and Marilyn bought two tops and two pairs of slacks.

We came home to drop off our packages and then went to Cheng's for a Chinese dinner with Ethel and Steve.  We have leftovers.

We were on Zoom for our Temple's Shabbat Service.

Rabbi Philip Sherman and Cantor Jennifer Frost

This is the letter we received from Temple earlier this week.  Some groups have declared tomorrow as a Day of Hate.  Can you imagine such a day?

Dear BJBE Community, As this week turns towards Shabbat, we feel so grateful to be a part of this extraordinary community. We look forward to sharing in the fullness of our community over the next few days, at Matzah Ball Shabbat on Friday night and Shabbat morning, and through learning and exploration in our JLC and Chai School on Sunday. This weekend is an incredible example of the vibrancy of our community. As we prepare for a full weekend ahead, we are aware of the emails circulating in our greater Chicagoland community from area law enforcement agencies, including the Chicago Police Department, as well as JUF’s Security team and Secure Community Network, who are aware of and tracking information of proposed antisemitic actions in the greater community. These communications suggest being alert for those who might drop banners, place stickers and flyers, and vandalize by way of graffiti.  At this time there is no specific threat to BJBE. We have been in communication with the Deerfield Police Department and are in close contact with our private security company, which has been made aware of these online communications. Out of an abundance of caution, both are extending extra attention and alertness to our building site.  The safety and security of our community is always our top priority. A tenet of best practices entails that we do not share the specific security measures in place at BJBE. We will continue to work closely with our security partners to ensure we are taking the best steps to protect the people in our sacred spaces, while upholding our value of being a caring and welcoming community. Thank you for your commitment to BJBE and sharing in the sacred home we all love so much. Wishing you a peaceful week and we look forward to seeing you soon. L’Shalom, Arlene Mayzel, Acting Executive Director Rabbi Philip Sherman, Senior Rabbi Mark Brodson, Board President