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Summer Happenings
by Mitch Cohen

One of my Bat Mitzvah students told me yesterday, "It's almost July, where did June go?"  Pride month ends this week. You can still register for our 2nd annual Pride Shabbat coming up this Friday evening at 6pm.

In July, we have two Bnai Mitzvahs. Ryder Manning has his ceremony on July 6th and Avi Sullivan has his ceremony on July 20th.  Choir rehearsals for the High Holidays start July 7th!  See my ad below if you are interested in singing with us this year. Check out the volunteer and giving opportunities below and stay cool!

July 4th at The Center for Respite Care - Volunteers Needed

Twice a year, Adath supports The Center for Respite Care and this year, we are helping provide a lunch for 24 individuals on July 4. The Center provides quality, holistic medical care to people experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to heal.

Carol Neuman has asked for help with the following so if you’re looking for a great way to give back, please consider (the food doesn't need to be kosher): 

2 people needed to prepare chicken for 12 people each 
2 people needed to buy drinks: lemonade & iced tea for 12 people each.
2 people to buy rolls & butter for 12 people each.
2 people to prepare salad & dressing for 12 people each.
2 people to prepare vegetables for 12 people each.
2 cut-up watermelons enough for 12 people each.

Please bring food donations and meet Carol at the Adath parking lot on July 4 at 10:50 AM. 

RSVP to Carol if you are able to help with this important project by calling 513-984-5988.

JFS Virtual Summer Food Drive with Amazon Wish List

Jewish Family Service is holding a special summer food drive to benefit the Heldman Family Food Pantry. They state, "...summer is a time of increased anxiety about food insecurity...with the kids out of school, parents wonder how they're going to feed the whole family three meals a day for the entire summer."  JFS set up a special Amazon wish list link where people can give directly through Amazon. When choosing the delivery address, look for the Heldman Family Food Pantry Gift Registry address. Check out the full flyer for details and instructions.

Sing in our Choir!

Do you like to sing? I'm looking for a few more voices for this year's High Holiday choir.  I think you will find it rewarding to lead the congregation in prayer, and It's also a great way to meet a diverse group of congregants who range in age from 13 to almost 80. Reading Hebrew is not required. Transliteration is provided.  Rehearsals begin in July.  Contact me with questions or if you are interested at
mitch@adath-israel.org.

Participate in a Brief Survey

The Jewish Federation set a date, June 22 - July 1, 2025,  for the rescheduled Community Mission to Israel.  To help with their planning, they are asking everyone to fill out a brief survey.  If you haven't filled out the survey yet, click the button below. The Jewish Federation states, "We acknowledge that planning this trip will require flexibility and adaptability as the situation continues to evolve. Despite these challenges, our community remains committed to moving forward with our plans. Our goal is to confront these issues directly, offer support to our Israeli counterparts in person, gain deeper insights into the current landscape, and appreciate Israel’s rich history, culture, and people in a manner that respects the current circumstances. We hope for improved stability in the months ahead and have full confidence in our Israeli partners to prioritize our safety at all times."

Morning Minyan on July 4th

With the July 4th holiday, morning minyan on Thursday, July 4th will start at 9 AM.

Tomorrow Night!

Dinner and concert is $15 for adults, $10 for kids, and 4 and under free.

Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 PM vs. Chicago Fire

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