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Adult Education

Learn with Rabbi Tom Wednesdays, Sundays

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Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Tom
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm

Explore Jewish history through the lens of the erratic, the unpredictable, the fascinating, and the truly inspiring.

Drop in whenever your schedule permits: for a single session or every week. Please bring your own veggie/dairy lunch.

The Jewish Way with Rabbi Tom
Sundays, 11:00 am

For almost four thousand years, Jews have influenced and inspired radial ideas, theologies, philosophies, and entire cultures throughout the world. And we have only just begun!

Learn about and experience the many faces of Judaism with Rabbi Tom on Sunday mornings at MCJC. Find those touchpoints of meaning and memory-making that Judaism offers.

Drop in whenever your schedule permits: for a single session or every week.

For more information on either of these classes, please contact Rabbi Tom at: rabbi@mcjconline.org or 815.455.1810.

Check MCJC’s calendar on this site for any schedule changes.

Caring Community, Habitat, Happenings, Social Action

Habitat for Humanity

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Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations.

To aid in this, the MCJC Social Action Committee coordinates volunteer efforts with the local McHenry County Habitat for Humanity group. We volunteer on Wednesdays at the work site (locations change depending on build schedules). No construction experience is required, only the desire to help.

We are supervised by experienced personnel. All tools and safety equipment are supplied by Habitat. For a look at some of the projects we are currently involved in, please Click Here.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Howard Frank at habitat@mcjconline.org.

Habitat For Humanity, McHenry County accepts monetary donations of new and gently used building materials and household goods at their ReStore resale store located at 2205 S. Eastwood Drive in Woodstock.

Happenings

MCJC’s Major Fundraiser: An Evening of Casino Entertainment

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Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the McHenry VFW 

Our “Little Shul on the Prairie” is in the process of requesting donations and/or sponsorships from our community members to help make our event successful.

The success of this event will enable us to continue to provide an outstanding religious education for both children and adults as well as community outreach and spiritual growth in McHenry County. We are asking for Silent Auction items, raffle prizes and event sponsorships.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS CATEGORIES:

$50 Wildcard

Name on MCJC website, Facebook, Twitter, as well as in printed program book

$200 Queen

Name on MCJC website, Facebook, Twitter, as well as in printed program book and table signage at event, and “Raise your Glass” announcements

$350 King

Name on MCJC website, Facebook, Twitter, as well as in printed program book, table signage at event, “Raise your Glass” announcements, your promotional materials in our “Thank You” bags (*if provided) and a ticket to the event

$500 Ace

Name on MCJC website, Facebook, Twitter, as well as in printed program book, table signage at event, “Raise your Glass” announcements, your promotional materials in our “Thank You” bags (*if provided), and Two tickets to the event

$1000 or more The Royal Flush

Name on MCJC website, Facebook, Twitter, as well as in printed program book, table signage at event, “Raise your Glass” announcements, your promotional materials in our “Thank You” bags (if provided), four tickets to the event — AND a genuine LAS VEGAS printed casino table felt with your business or family name printed on it, for your choice of table game. Deliverable after the event for you to keep.

Donated items and sponsorships to MCJC are considered a charitable contribution and are tax deductible. Please contact us for our Federal ID number.

For more information, or to arrange donation pickups, please contact us via email at mcjcevents@gmail.com.

Happenings

JVS Branding Workshop April 8, 2018

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Create your own unique professional image, and influence how others perceive you!

Individuals are no longer “just” employees. Instead, consider yourself an entrepreneur. Articulate who you are, what you do and how you add value.

For more information about this Branding workshop offered by JVS Chicago at MCJC  April 18, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon, see the flyer below.

Register through JVS, SandraSaltzman@jvschicago.org.

 

Happenings, Passover

Upcoming Passover Programming at MCJC

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MATZAH-MAKING WORKSHOP
On Sunday, March 11, at 10:00 am, our Religious School children will participate in a special hands-on Matzah-making workshop.

Our children will knead, roll and bake their own round hand-made Matzah as the ancient Hebrews did over 3,300 years ago. They will learn, experience and taste the tradition of eating hand-made Shmura Matzah on Pesach. Every child will be given a specially designed baker’s hat to wear and to keep as a souvenir.

For more information, see calendar listing on this site.

SPECIAL PASSOVER PROGRAM WITH FOX VALLEY SYNAGOGUE SCHOOLS AT CKI
On Sunday, March 18, from 10:00 am to noon, our Religious School will join the other Fox Valley synagogue schools for a special Passover program held at Congregation Kneseth Israel (CKI) in Elgin. Click here to reserve your space.

For more information, see our calendar listing on this site.

ANNUAL 2ND NIGHT COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER
On Saturday, March 31, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, we’ll get together for our MCJC’s Annual Second Night Community Passover Seder. RSVP Here

For more information, see our calendar listing on this site.

Happenings

Upcoming at MCJC Week of March 7

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Please note: clickable links will take you to the calendar listing for more information.

Wednesday, March 7
1:00 pm: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Tom
4:30 pm: Religious School

Friday, March 9
6:30 pm: Community Shabbat & Potluck Dinner

Saturday, March 10
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Services: Special Torah Discussion

Sunday, March 11
9:15 am: Religious School
10:00 am: Special Matzah Making Program
11:00 am: Adult Ed with Rabbi Tom

Wednesday, March 14
1:00 pm: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Tom
4:30 pm: Religious School

Friday, March 16
6:30 pm: Community Shabbat & Potluck Dinner

Saturday, March 17
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Services: Special Torah Discussion

Sunday, March 18
8:00 am: Board Meeting
9:15 am: Religious School will be held at CKI in Elgin
for a special Fox Valley Passover Program
11:00 am: No Adult Ed with Rabbi Tom
3:00 pm: Prairie Jewish Youth Chocolate Seder Program

Wednesday, March 21
1:00 pm: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Tom
4:30 pm: Religious School

Friday, March 23
6:30 pm: Community Shabbat & Potluck Dinner

Saturday, March 24
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Services: Special Torah Discussion

Sunday, March 25
9:15 am: No Religious School – Spring Break
11:00 am: No Adult Ed with Rabbi Tom – Spring Break

Wednesday, March 28
1:00 pm: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Tom CANCELLED
4:30 pm: No Religious School – Spring Break

Friday, March 30
6:30 pm: Community Shabbat & Potluck Dinner CANCELLED – First Night of Passover

Saturday, March 31
9:30 am: Shabbat Morning Services: Special Torah Discussion
6:30 pm: MCJC’s Annual Second Night Community Passover Seder 

Sunday, April 1
9:15 am: No Religious School – Spring Break
11:00 am: No Adult Ed with Rabbi Tom – Spring Break

Announcements

MCJC Needs You!!!

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We are looking for talented volunteers to join the MCJC team:

Volunteer Graphic Designer for logo, branding, brochures, fliers, etc. for print and online publications. Know PhotoShop or Illustrator? Have some talent? We need your help!

Volunteer to write and/or submit online Press Releases for MCJC. Coordinate with other committee members.

Please contact Rabbi Tom if you want to be part of the MCJC team at rabbi@mcjconline.org.