9:20 am - 2:30 pm Extraordinary Stained Glass in 3 Chicago Synagogues with Lindy Rubin October 30, 2022 @ 9:20 am - 2:30 pm Extraordinary Stained Glass in 3 Chicago Synagogues with Lindy Rubin Our congregant and teacher Lindy Rubin has been discovering great Jewish Art for many years. The collection of stained glass in Chicago is extraordinary! We will explore the Loop Synagogue window by renowned artist Abraham Rattner, who worked on this with Chagall in Paris. We will see 64 windows at Temple Sholom by various renowned ...
10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller October 30, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt October 30, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations November 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations Please note: The registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please contact us. Continuing Beth Emet’s tradition of learning and interest in social justice, this four-session class will explore – both broadly and through the lens of Jewish history and teachings - the timely issue of reparations for African-Americans. The name “Stolen ...
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm From Zero to Jewish Hero: The Music of Fiddler on the Roof with Amanda Stein November 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm From Zero to Jewish Hero: The Music of Fiddler on the Roof with Amanda Stein Since its 1964 Broadway debut, Fiddler on the Roof has captivated audiences with its engaging story, instant classic tunes, and identifiable characters. Dr. Stein will examine this timeless musical’s well-known songs, addressing how particularly Jewish themes and melodies have had such a universal appeal for both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences. Her presentation will look at ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London November 4, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski November 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski We will study the last several chapters in the Book of Numbers, marking the end of our people's trek through the desert. We will meet a red cow, a healing snake, a talking donkey, five very wise women, and encounter a classic case of individual rights versus community needs. Member fee $25, or included in ...
10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller November 6, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Here All Along Discussion with Rabbi London November 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Here All Along Discussion with Rabbi London This year the Beth Emet community is reading the book, Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz. Rabbi London will lead a conversation about the first section of the book. This is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate questions about Judaism and explore Jewish identity. The book is accessible and thought-provoking. Books and bookmarks are available in ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt November 6, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Dr. David Zarefsky November 9, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Dr. David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. Special attention will be given to the policy and political issues facing the Biden administration. Two additional classes will be offered in the Spring term. Participation in prior sessions not required. No fee for members; non-members fee $10. Non-Member Register Here ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Central Illinois Jewish Communities and Archives with Dr. Liat Alon November 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Central Illinois Jewish Communities and Archives with Dr. Liat Alon In recent years, there has been growing interest in documenting Jewish life outside of the large coastal urban centers in the United States. In 2021 the University of Illinois, with the support of Mrs. Sybil Mervis of Danville, opened a new archive dedicated to the documentation of Jewish life in smaller towns of Central Illinois. ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London November 11, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski We will study the last several chapters in the Book of Numbers, marking the end of our people's trek through the desert. We will meet a red cow, a healing snake, a talking donkey, five very wise women, and encounter a classic case of individual rights versus community needs. Member fee $25, or included in ...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Myth, Reality, Mythology: The Complexity of Jewish Identity November 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Myth, Reality, Mythology: The Complexity of Jewish Identity with Brett Rubin, Marissa Rubin and Judy (Weiss) Schachter, colleagues at New Trier High School This 32-poster exhibit was developed to foster curiosity discussion, and reflection about the complexity of Jewish identity in today's world. They address questions such as: Is Jewishness a race? What does antisemitism look like today? What is the relationship between ...
10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller November 13, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt November 13, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Women’s Struggle for Equality in Israel with Professor Yifat Bitton November 16, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Women’s Struggle for Equality in Israel with Professor Yifat Bitton Please join us for a conversation with Professor Yifat Bitton, one of the leading socio-legal feminists in Israel today. Professor Bitton will discuss the civil laws and Israeli Supreme Court cases that have aspired to reduce gender discrimination in Israeli society and offer some reflections on the challenges that lay ahead, in the wake of ...
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman November 17, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman Not sure how to connect to the Mystery or the Divine in the world? Perhaps you are seeking an honest conversation about making meaning in life and what really matters. Maybe you know what you do not believe but are still hungry or wanting something more spiritual. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, prose, and ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London November 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller November 20, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt November 20, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller November 20, 2022 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...
11:30 am - 12:30 pm No- Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt November 27, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm No- Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Due to Thanksgiving Break, Hebrew 3 will not be meeting today. See you next week!
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm No- Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller November 27, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm No- Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Due to Thanksgiving Break, Hebrew 1 will not be meeting today. See you next week.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Supporting Peace for Israel with Noah Finkelstein, Midwest Associate Regional Director of J Street November 30, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Supporting Peace for Israel with Noah Finkelstein, Midwest Associate Regional Director of J Street Noah Finkelstein, J Street's Associate Regional Director for the Midwest, will explain how J Street's pro-Israel, pro-peace advocacy work, the results of the elections in the United States and Israel, and events in Israel and the West Bank, impact the pursuit of a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. This program is sponsored ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London December 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London This class will not be meeting this week. Shabbat Shalom!
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What Story is the Tanakh Telling? with Rabbi Michael Balinsky December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What Story is the Tanakh Telling? with Rabbi Michael Balinsky It goes without saying that the Bible is filled with stories. Are there also overarching themes and messages emerging from the text that Tanakh is trying to teach us? We will explore two approaces and suggest some unexpected themes. Please bring a Tanakh to class. Member fee $25, or included in Friday morning package; non-member ...
October 30, 2022 @ 9:20 am - 2:30 pm Extraordinary Stained Glass in 3 Chicago Synagogues with Lindy Rubin
November 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm From Zero to Jewish Hero: The Music of Fiddler on the Roof with Amanda Stein
November 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski
November 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Central Illinois Jewish Communities and Archives with Dr. Liat Alon
November 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Yellow Brick Road- Journey’s End with Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski
November 16, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Women’s Struggle for Equality in Israel with Professor Yifat Bitton
November 17, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman
November 30, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Supporting Peace for Israel with Noah Finkelstein, Midwest Associate Regional Director of J Street
December 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
December 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What Story is the Tanakh Telling? with Rabbi Michael Balinsky
