4435 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60076-3222
(847) 677-3330
Questions? Email:
congbeneshalom@gmail.com
Welcome to
Congregation Bene Shalom
Our philosophy of Reform Judaism
links our warm, modern, and vibrant synagogue of today, with a rich and
ancient heritage
Friday Evening Shabbat Service
November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Live in the Sanctuary only
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Rabbi Charlene Brooks
Gail Mangurten, Piano
Anne Stewart, ASL Interpreter
Rachel Hamilton, Interpreter
Parsha Chayei Sarah
Genesis 23:1 – 25:18
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The Life of Sarah
This week’s Torah portion opens with the death of Sarah.
We look at her life, while we hear the still, small voice saying:
“The next step depends on you. First, you must build the future. Only then can you mourn the past and move on.”
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Aging Well with Chinese Medicine
Sunday, November 16 at 2PM, CBS Sanctuary
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Dr. Jason Bussell, PhD, MBA, MPH, Dipl. OM, L.Ac of
The Center for Acupuncture, Wilmette
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Spend an hour with Dr. Jason Bussell, PhD, L.Ac to learn how Chinese Medicine can help keep you healthy and happy as you progress through life. Dr. Bussell will explain the theory, practice, and applications of acupuncture and Chinese medicinal herbs to address many of the conditions that we may face as we age, including cancer. He was the first acupuncturist to be awarded a post-doctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tea will be served, and all participants will have a chance to experience acupuncture for free
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Healing Prayer Group
Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
In-person only in our Sanctuary
Your Healthy Brain:
How You Live Your Life
CAN Make a Difference
Sunday, November 30 at 2PM,
CBS Sanctuary
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Julie Lubey, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach Cogwell Coaching, Wilmette
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Certified Health Coach Julie Lubey of Cogwell Coaching shares a presentation of groundbreaking information and answers questions about the role of nutrition and lifestyle to prevent and reverse the many forms of dementia including Alzheimers and Lewy Body Disease. Julie has been influenced by pioneer doctor and researcher Dale Bredesen, author of THE END OF ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAM and THE AGELESS BRAIN and maintains a busy, local private coaching practice.
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We are very proud of our rabbi!
Rabbi Charlene was interviewed on CBS News!
You can see the interview on YouTube:
Thank you to everyone that attended our June Shabbat Potluck and Stories! We look forward to another one soon!
Join us for Kabbalah Meditation Services one Saturday each Month
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