Monthly Newsletter

To our Members, Prospective Members, and Parents,  

Welcome back! We hope everyone had an amazing summer, and a fun return to the school year! The 8th Chapter Board is excited to begin this fall term with an fun-packed September! Make sure to check out what events we have coming up and get ready to come join us at all these fun events! Can’t wait to see you all soon!

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Backyard Games, Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:00-8:15 PM, @JCC

Come with Shabak to the JCC to play some friendly games with other members and prospects! 

Mini Golf Fall Kickoff, Sunday, September 7th, 3:30-5:00 PM, @Par King Lincolnshire

Join us for our official fall term kickoff event at Par King! All members and prospects are welcome! $5 entry for all members, prospects come for free!

Soccer Game vs Ometz, Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00-8:15 PM, @JCC

Come join Shabak this Wednesday in playing Ometz in a friendly game of Soccer at the JCC in Northbrook! All are welcome!

Shabak Parents Meeting, Sunday, September 14th, 4:00-5:30 PM, @Gavin Meyer’s House

Meet with other parents of Shabak at the Meyers household for a friendly meeting to get to know other families and to learn about the BBYO community. This event is open for parents of all members and prospects! 

Mystery Event, Sunday, September 14th, 4:00-5:30 PM, @Gavin Meyer’s House

Come join Shabak at the Meyers household for a mystery event, open for all members and prospects! This event is for the teens whilst the parents meeting happens indoors!

IC Launch Party, Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30-8:15 PM, @JCC

Join Shabak and other teens at the JCC to sign up for IC! Teens can come to this event whether they are signing up for IC or just looking to have fun with teens who are this Wednesday night!

Regional Yacht Party, Sunday, September 21st, 5:00-8:00 PM, @JCC

Join GMR at navy pier for the Regional Yacht Party! Get ready for a night of fun, socializing, and dancing as the yacht kicks off the fall term! Signups are available through September 18th, sign up fast though as spots are filling up quickly!

Chapter Shabbat, Friday, September 26th, 6:45-8:30 PM, @JCC

Join us for a night of music and prayer as Shabak Commemorates the high holidays with Shabbat ceremonies at the JCC! This event is the perfect way to wrap up the best first month of this term!

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Shabak AZA #2342 strongly condemns the Hamas terrorist organization's horrific actions. We support Israel and stand by its right to defend itself. We are sickened by this, and we pray for the safety of the State of Israel and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its people. We especially recognize the efforts of teens our age being called upon to fight. We also recognize that many of you may have deeply personal connections to the land of Israel and its people, and we want you to know that we, as a board, are here for you. If you need anything or just want someone to talk to, reach out to any one of us. This is a difficult time to be a Jew, and it is essential that we are there for each other as brothers and sibling Alephs.

- Shabak AZA #2342’s 8th Chapter Board

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Final Notes:

For any parents or members, please let us know if you know anyone who might be interested in joining BBYO who lives in the Highland Park/Deerfield/Northbrook area. Those interested can email Jacob Weissman, our Chapter Moreh (Head of Recruitment) at weissmanjacobh@gmail.com, Sam Pinsky, our Chapter Gadol (President) at Sampinsky08@icloud.com, or Isabel Strauss at  istrauss@bbyo.org We are so excited to see what's in store for the future of our chapter and we all hope to see Shabak grow as much as possible.

Lastly, please check out or download our calendar at Shabak’s official website to have the most up-to-date information on all of our chapter events. Let us know if you have any questions! Thank you and we can't wait to see all of you at our events!

Sincerely, Brad Feinstein and the 8th Shabak AZA Board

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