Current Politics with David Zarefsky May 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Politics with David Zarefsky Hybrid Event A congregational favorite, this continuing lecture series is a discussion about contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. David Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former president of the National ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London May 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. ...
Conversational Hebrew May 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew May 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London May 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. ...
See Leopoldstadt with Beth Emet July 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Beth Emet has reserved a block of seats for Leopoldstadt on Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 pm at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe! Enjoy the Tony award winning show with Lauren Reeves, adult education committee member Doug Hoffmann, and more. A generous donor has subsidized the tickets to be $40 per adult and $10 per ...
