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Rummage Sale: Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, 176 Main St., will hold a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13. Many miscellaneous items. More info at the church, 630-466-4501.
Sacred Harp Sing: The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host the fifth annual Sacred Harp Sing from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the church, 110 S. 2nd St., Geneva. Beginners and newcomers are invited to participate, and no religious affiliation or musical experience is required. The Sacred Harp Sing is a tradition dating to colonial times. A potluck lunch will be served at noon; participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Visit www.fasola.org or call Ryan Wheeler, 630-945-0459.
BBQ and corn boil: On Aug. 17, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Hinckley, 324 W. McKinley Ave., will host the annual barbecue pork roast and corn boil supper with all the fixings, including desserts, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Because of the economy and the desire to enable more people to enjoy the meal, prices are reduced. $8/adults and $5/kids ages 6-12. Under 5 are free. Questions to Barb, 815-286-3606, or the church office, 815-286-3391.
Preschool
Immanuel Lutheran School: The school, 950 Hart Road, has openings in its preschool programs for 3- and 4-year-olds and in grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Call 630-406-0157 or email school@immanuelbatavia.org.
St. Olaf preschool: St. Olaf Lutheran preschool registration is under way for fall classes for 3-, 4- and 4½-year-olds (by Sept. 1). Registration is ongoing until classes are filled. Limited space is available. Call for an appointment or to visit the school, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. Call 630-896-3004 or visit www.stolaflutheran.com.
Vacation Bible School
Jesus Chooses Us: Lutherdale Camp counselors will visit from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 8 through 12 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. VBS is a week of games, art, Bible stories and fun. Kids 3 years old to fifth grade are invited. Register at the church office; call 630-879-3444 to have a packet mailed; or sign up online at www.bethanybatavia.org. Grief seminars are offered for adults and for kids ages 5 through 12. Seminars begin at 7 p.m. Aug.
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The prison, in other words, had to allow Mr. Kuperman, who has since been released, some avenue for religious observance, but not every avenue. Being bearded is just one of many obligations that some strictly religious Jewish men uphold.
Gently used clothing, toys and household items will be available free to the public. On Saturday, School Supplies will be given away from noon to 3 pm Fox Valley Church of God is at Cherry Lane and Kirk Road in Geneva. More info with Leela Quinn,
Serious Jews know that in the Jewish tradition, healing the sick, clothing the naked, helping the poor, pursuing peace, loving my people and my neighbors -- these are the attributes of God, and we testify to God's existence by emulating God behavior.
Reading these notes on craziness near and far, I'm not surprised that religion reporters often lose their faith. She quoted Deuteronomy 22:5 as evidence. "A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the Lord your God
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For individuals unacquainted with Jewish culture, religious objects such as the mezuzah and shofar, and religious clothing including the kippah and tallit, are common markers of the Jewish people that pose something of a mystery as to their purpose and use.
To more fully understand the meaning of Jewish religious objects and apparel, it will be important to remember that much of Jewish practice focuses on lifting the mundane and ordinary aspects of living into the spiritual realm. Religious objects and apparel are likewise designed to meet this end. These everyday items play an important role in Jewish life both as ritual objects and symbols, providing a constant reminder to people of Jewish faith to live each day in a spiritual manner.
• Mezuzah – A tiny box that adorns the doorposts of many Jewish homes and businesses, and can be found on the doorpost of every synagogue. In the Book of Deuteronomy, the Jewish people are commanded to keep God’s teachings in the forefront of their minds, and they are explicitly directed to keep them on the doorposts of their houses. This passage, along with the famous monotheistic statement called the Shema is hand written on a piece of parchment paper contained within the box. When one enters a place with a mezuzah, he should be immediately reminded of God’s commandments and his responsibility to live up to them. It is a popular custom among Jews to touch the mezuzah and then kiss the fingers that touched it upon entering and exiting a home, as a sign of respect and love for the message contained within it.
• Shofar - Made from a hollowed-out ram’s horn, the shofar is one of the world’s most natural instruments, and has been in use since the beginning of Jewish history. While the shofar can be made from the horns of other animals, ram’s horn is the preferred material, because it calls to mind God’s provision of a sacrificial ram in place of Abraham’s son, Isaac. The sounding of the shofar is used to announce important events, such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, and of course, the coming of the Sabbath. On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year ,this simple instrument’s majestic sound is designed to resonate deeply within those who hear it, providing a celestial wake-up call for sleeping souls to lead more spiritually centered lives.
• Kippah/Yarmulke – The Jewish skull cap is traditionally worn by men as an expression of humility before God. The outward expression of belief through wearing of a kippah is intended to stimulate internal awareness; the person wearing it is meant to remember that there is always a power above him, and to behave according to that belief.
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