*Cancelled* A Close Look at Torah April 29, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am We apologize for any inconvenience, A Close Look at Torah will not be meeting this Friday.
Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb April 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb Islam and Judaism both claim the supreme sacrifice for the eldest sons of their respective traditions. We'll look at similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical tellings of the story and how they developed over time. We'll reflect on the significance of those differences for Jewish-Islamic relations. Member fee $25, or included in Friday ...
Not So Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky May 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current policy and political decisions often reflect or are influenced by events from earlier historical periods. This ongoing lecture-discussion class investigates these earlier moments and how they relate to the present. The May session will explore the long history of conspiracy arguments. Prior familiarity with the historical periods is not required. No fee for members; ...
No A Close Look at Torah May 6, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Class will not be meeting this week. See you on May 20.
Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb Islam and Judaism both claim the supreme sacrifice for the eldest sons of their respective traditions. We'll look at similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical tellings of the story and how they developed over time. We'll reflect on the significance of those differences for Jewish-Islamic relations. Member fee $25, or included in Friday ...
*CANCELLED* A Close Look at Torah May 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am We apologize for any confusion. Class will not be meeting this week. Rabbi London looks forward to seeing you next week (5.20).
Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz May 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz Jewish settlement in Italy dates back more than 2000 years, and today visitors to Italy can still see some of the magnificent buildings, monuments, and other relics that encapsulate the rich and diverse Italian Jewish experience. This class will offer a virtual tour of Rome and Venice as seen from the vantage point of Jewish ...
Jackson Berger Kabbalat Mitzvah May 14, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Click here for LiveStreamTo listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
A Close Look at Torah May 20, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am 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 Members Register Here Non-Members Register Here Meeting ID: 880 ...
Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz May 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz Jewish settlement in Italy dates back more than 2000 years, and today visitors to Italy can still see some of the magnificent buildings, monuments, and other relics that encapsulate the rich and diverse Italian Jewish experience. This class will offer a virtual tour of Rome and Venice as seen from the vantage point of Jewish ...
Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky May 24, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. We will discuss the continuing war in Ukraine, the leak of a Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the developing 2022 midterm election campaign, and whatever else of importance may happening. No fee for members; non-member fee $10 Members Register Here ...
Conversations to Nourish Our Soul with Marci Dickman May 26, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Explore your spirituality or connection to the Mystery or the Divine in the world. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, and ourselves as our texts, aiming to deepen our connections and discern meaningful paths in our daily lives. Our tools will include mindfulness practices, journaling, questioning, and conversation. Doubting God’s existence? Come explore. Members Register ...
