Archive: October 2020

The Holidays Continue at CBS

Posted on October 2, 2020

October 2, 2020 – October 11, 2020 @ All Day – Click here for all Service time and details but following are some Highlights and Special Programs for Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah at CBS! Sunday, October 4 – 11:30 am – A Sukkot Celebration! – Join us for a giant Hoshana (procession) around the entire building with your Lulav and Etrog *of any kind) […]

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Erev Simchat Torah

Posted on October 10, 2020

October 10, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm – Erev Simchat Torah Service and Event! The service will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by live music, ice cream, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider, sponsored by CBS Youth!  This evening will take place outside – weather permitting (Live Streaming from CBS Live). Please REGISTER HERE if you plan on joining us so that we can notify you […]

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THANK YOU 2020 – A Concert for CBS

Posted on October 18, 2020

October 18, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Thank You to our CBS Family! Thank You to Rabbi Aaron Melman for 18 years of service! Thank You to the Helene Hoffman Memorial Concert Fund at CBS for underwriting this very special event! ALL CBS Members are invited to be a part of this special concert featuring Neshama Carlebach  Sunday, October 18, 2020 7:00 – 8:00 pm […]

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Movies with Melman

Posted on October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm –   Movies With Melman 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Watch the movies in advance and then join us for discussion:   10/22     An American Pickle   11/19     JoJo Rabbit 1/14       Munich 2/18       TBA 4/15       TBA 5/13       TBA      Click here for registration page

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RESCHEDULED – Blessing of the Pets

Posted on October 25, 2020

October 25, 2020 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! In keeping with the belief that all living creatures are sacred, and knowing how important pets are to families’ lives, when we read Parashat Noach the clergy will bless your pets. All friendly pets are invited on a leash or in a carrier! We will be collecting items for various […]

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Notorious RBG

Posted on October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood and Congregation Beth Shalom Invite you to tour the fantastic NOTORIOUS RBG THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Virtual Exhibtion Tour Hosted by Illinois Holocaust Museum Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:30 pm from the comfort of your home Please register HERE. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing the link […]

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Virtual Holiday Boutique – Sisterhood

Posted on November 1, 2020

November 1, 2020 – November 25, 2020 @ All Day – Continue your tradition with Sisterhood by supporting our vendors and shopping at our Holiday Boutique from the comfort of your own home! We have more than 25 vendors participating in our 2020 Virtual Holiday Boutique. Each vendor paid a fee to the CBS Sisterhood to participate. Let’s all support these small businesses, as they supported […]

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Fall Blood Drive

Posted on November 8, 2020

November 8, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Give Blood Today – help save a life! No walk-ins; must schedule an appointment by calling 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org; select Donate and make an appointment; login; scroll down the page to search by group code: NBO5. You can also contact Steven Elisco at or 847-562-1443.  No walk-ins accepted, you must have an appointment. Prepare: Eat […]

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LOX BOX 2021

Posted on November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020 – February 14, 2021 @ All Day – Lox Box Pick-Up Date: Sunday, February 21, 2021 from 7:30 -10:00 am at the CBS Main Entrance Order Deadline: Sunday, February 14, 2021 Help us help the community. Consider a donation to The Ark or CJE as they help our community more than ever. ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS ADDED – HELP US MAKE A GREATER IMPACT […]

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Chopped: CBS Style

Posted on December 3, 2020

December 3, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Ready for some FUN? Watch 2 congregants and their “sous chefs” compete in a cooking competition against Rabbi Aaron Melman in our own version of CHOPPED: CBS Style.   You will get to vote on the winner! Click here for registration page

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Light Up Your Chanukah

Posted on December 10, 2020

December 10, 2020 – December 17, 2020 @ All Day – Eight Nights of Chanukah Fun – please register for all programs and indicate how many people in your family will be participating! 1st Candle, Thursday, December 10th – I Love You a LATKE! 6:30 pm  Get your Chanukah aprons out it’s Latkes and Applesauce with Chef Laura Frankel who will be doing a cooking demonstration via Zoom. This program […]

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Abbie Strauss Concert

Posted on December 13, 2020

December 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm – 4th Candle, Sunday, December 13th – Uncover Your Sparks Singer/Songwriter Abbie Strauss adds a SPARK  (her newest album) to Chanukah!  Cantor Steve says: “Abbie possesses an angelic voice and a soul to match”. Abbie is the Cantorial Soloist at Temple Judea in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the founder of The Institute of Jewish Rock and Judaism: Inside Out, based […]

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