For thousands of years, people have looked to the night sky and noticed its beauty and its patterns. Come explore the stars with us - join us for the latest Hakafa Tayalim* outing!
We'll gather with an astronomer to learn about what science and tradition have to say about the sky. Join us for Havdallah, to view the stars and planets through a telescope, find out what's Jewish about astrology, and celebrate the Jewish moon holiday of Rosh Chodesh!
Saturday, February 26
6-7:30pm
We will meet at Lovelace Park in Evanston.
Gross Point Rd &, Thayer St, Evanston, IL 60201 (
https://goo.gl/maps/fp1UcDzgWb6HVRtr8)
There is parking available in the park (Enter off of Gross Point Road, just north of Thayer St.)
This program is aimed at children in grades K-5 and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome!
This program will be all outdoors, and we will be walking through the park and climbing a small hill - please dress for the weather! Please be sure to wear warm hats, boots, gloves, etc. Snow pants are recommended for kids. We will send out an update if the event needs to be cancelled due to severe weather, such as extreme cold or heavy snow.
The program is free. A small snack will be provided.
COVID Safety: Masks are required for all attendees age 2 and over, regardless of vaccination status. Social distancing is expected.
*Tayalim, Hebrew for trekkers, is Hakafa’s new, outdoor, experiential program for member and non-member families with children primarily in grades K-5. It is designed to introduce families to the relationship between Judaism, Torah, and nature in unique and fun ways.
Congregation Hakafa
HAKAFA means "encirclement." We are a congregation of people who choose to have no building, no board of directors, and no fund-raising. Our CIRCLE has been growing for nearly 40 years. But as we grow, our intimate, caring, and welcoming atmosphere remains.
www.hakafa.org If you have any questions, please contact Hakafa member, Rae Goodman-Lucker (
rae.goodman@gmail.com).
Please fill out this RSVP form, so that we know how many people to plan for, and so we can send you any updates, including weather cancellations.
Please forward this to anyone you know who might be interested, and encourage them to sign up as well!
