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SUMMARY:A Schindler's List Survivor's Story Never Told
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \n*You must register if you’re interested in joining virtually \nOn Yom Kippur Day\, October 1993\, the rabbi’s sermon in our synagogue was the story of the upcoming release next month of the movie “Schindler’s List.”  It had been five years since my mother had passed away.  At the end of the Rabbi’s sermon\, my father leaned over to me and told me something she never did.  It was six words I would never forget – “Your mother was on that list.” \nThe Difference: The memoir explores what I know of my mother’s teenage life as a Schindler’s List survivor\, which confronts Intergenerational Trauma (“Second Generation” holocaust survivor trauma) manifested in racism – how it can begin\, what it can do to us –deeply penetrating its familial and social ramifications and how we can reconcile even amidst the reach of darkness. The underlying theme draws upon my mother’s life being saved by Oskar Schindler – a Nazi German\, and the irony of how her children grew up. \nThe story explores my mother’s trauma\, primarily resulting from the atrocities she endured during the Holocaust\, with her parents and six of seven brothers and sisters who were murdered in the gas chambers of Auschwitz.  She deeply inflicted her trauma upon her sons as children but far more critically on my brother through bitter hatred for my German stepmother and all Germans. \nJesse Eisenberg’s new movie that was recently released\, “A Real Pain\,” which he directed\, is a story of Intergenerational Trauma due to the Holocaust.  The film hopefully begins to change that there has always been so much shared of survivors’ accounts of the atrocities they lived through in the Holocaust\, but not nearly enough of the impact of their trauma upon their children. This is what my brother and I grew up with as children – our mother’s trauma being our trauma. \nAbout the Author: Robert Don has been changing careers from his professional background in senior risk management in corporate banking to becoming a writer. He recently conducted research in both the Auschwitz and Plaszow concentration camps\, where his mother was deported\, and is deeply familiar with the Holocaust stories being told. Having lived through this story\, he finally wanted to tell the story and is well versed in the details of this time period of the Holocaust.  The Difference would be his debut book.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-schindlers-list-survivors-story-never-told/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance\, with Marci Dickman
DESCRIPTION:Speaking from our hearts\, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times – not easy to do. We will use poetry\, songs and lyrics\, Jewish text\, and our own experiences to reflect on ourselves and explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of Nourishing our Souls. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nHeartfelt Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about finding balance in our lives.\nDiverse Mediums: Reflect through poetry\, music\, and sacred texts.\nInteractive Learning: Share experiences and insights with a supportive community.\n\nAll classes will be virtual. Come with an intent to listen\, to learn and to share. You must pre-register in order to receive a link. Contact Marci Dickman with any additional questions. \nRegistration: \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/finding-a-balance-with-marci-dickman/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:No Class A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T143000
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SUMMARY:SAM (Senior Active Men) Short Story Group
DESCRIPTION:For more information contact the office.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/sam-senior-active-men-short-story-group/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london/2025-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Unprecedented Israeli Trauma - A Pioneering Critical response
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuest Register Here \nHavat Marpe (Healing Space Rishpon)\, founded in response to October 7\, provides multi-dimensional therapies for mental and emotional healing and renewal\, a pioneering response to the unprecedented traumas affecting Israelis that continue.  \nDr. Ilana Kwartin is the CEO and long-time activist for women’s rights\, with degrees in law\, psychology\, and conflict resolution\, which she received after serving as an IDF intelligence unit commander\, including in Gaza. \nCantor Natalie Young will introduce the program. \n*This program is virtual\, and you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/unprecedented-israeli-trauma-a-pioneering-critical-response/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T193000
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SUMMARY:Current Politics with Member David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nA continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. On January 27\, topics will include the Trump inauguration and a reassessment of Jimmy Carter’s legacy. \nDavid 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 Communication Association\, the Rhetoric Society of America\, and the Central States Communication Association. In 2012 he received the Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. David is a past president of Beth Emet.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-poltics-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T204500
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/new-dates-the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/2025-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250127T215239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T215240Z
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SUMMARY:No Class: A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3/2025-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191118Z
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/new-dates-the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/2025-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250127T215239Z
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SUMMARY:No Class: A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3/2025-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20241121T160343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191118Z
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/new-dates-the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/2025-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250203T155929Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-02-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T191118Z
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/new-dates-the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/2025-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20240826T231102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T155559Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance\, with Marci Dickman
DESCRIPTION:Speaking from our hearts\, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times – not easy to do. We will use poetry\, songs and lyrics\, Jewish text\, and our own experiences to reflect on ourselves and explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of Nourishing our Souls. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nHeartfelt Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about finding balance in our lives.\nDiverse Mediums: Reflect through poetry\, music\, and sacred texts.\nInteractive Learning: Share experiences and insights with a supportive community.\n\nAll classes will be virtual. Come with an intent to listen\, to learn and to share. You must pre-register in order to receive a link. Contact Marci Dickman with any additional questions. \nRegistration: \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/finding-a-balance-with-marci-dickman/2025-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250203T230120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T183933Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Author Etgar Keret’s Short Stories: Parents and Children Through an Israeli Looking Glass led by Member Hanna Tzuker-Seltzer
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nBeth Emet member Dr. Hanna Tzuker-Seltzer will discuss two stories by the Israeli writer Etgar Keret: “Pride and Joy” and “Breaking the Pig.” The stories focus on the complex relationships between parents and children in Israel\, raising questions\, including whether these stories are particularly Israeli or rather universal. \nCopies of the two stories will be emailed in advance to registrants. \nEtgar Keret is an award-winning author best known for his short stories\, graphic novels\, and screenwriting. \nDr. Seltzer was raised in Jerusalem. She has a BA in Hebrew literature and creative writing from Hebrew University and a UC Berkeley PhD in Hebrew literature and Israeli film. Hanna created a movie that won an award and was shown on Israeli TV.  Hanna is Northwestern University’s Hebrew program director\, teaching advanced Hebrew\, Yiddish\, Hebrew literature\, and Israeli film. Hanna and her family are Beth Emet members.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/israeli-author-etgar-kerets-short-stories-parents-and-children-through-an-israeli-looking-glass/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/new-dates-the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/2025-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T103000
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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SUMMARY:Resilience-A Sansei Sense of Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here\n\n\nGuests Register Here\n\nDuring World War II\, approximately 120\,000 people of Japanese descent were forcibly moved to and incarcerated in internment camps located in remote areas of the Midwest and western United States. About two-thirds of them were American citizens. \nTour a special exhibition at the Holocaust Museum of eight artists who are Sansei (third-generation) Japanese Americans. The exhibit reflects the impact the imprisonment had from generation to generation after the camps were closed. Much of the work reflects the artists’ pain\, often suppressed by their elders. \nHave lunch – or a snack – with other participants prior to seeing the exhibit. We will meet at Sweet Basil Café (inside Hampton Inn & Suites on Old Orchard Rd in Skokie.) at 11:30 am. For those joining us for lunch\, please email Barbara Berngard.  Participants will pay for admission to the Museum. \n\n\nAdults: $18\nSeniors (65+): $12
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/resilience-a-sansei-sense-of-legacy/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Dr\, Skokie\, 60077
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20240826T231102Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance\, with Marci Dickman
DESCRIPTION:Speaking from our hearts\, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times – not easy to do. We will use poetry\, songs and lyrics\, Jewish text\, and our own experiences to reflect on ourselves and explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of Nourishing our Souls. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nHeartfelt Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about finding balance in our lives.\nDiverse Mediums: Reflect through poetry\, music\, and sacred texts.\nInteractive Learning: Share experiences and insights with a supportive community.\n\nAll classes will be virtual. Come with an intent to listen\, to learn and to share. You must pre-register in order to receive a link. Contact Marci Dickman with any additional questions. \nRegistration: \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/finding-a-balance-with-marci-dickman/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250212T161658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat as a Spiritual Practice\, with Rabbi Dr. Rivkah (Roberta) Glick
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \n\nGuests Register Here\n\nIt may be difficult to be kind and compassionate in the midst of uncertainty\, injustice\, racism\, poverty\, and severe climate crises across the planet. Yet each week we have Shabbat\, our time for taking in all the experiences of the week and a time of consolidation and contemplation. Shabbat can be a day of mindfulness to appreciate the goodness in our lives and our amazing\, beautiful world — a time to refresh\, to recenter\, and to reflect. Every week\, we have the opportunity to cultivate a Shabbat of gratitude and kindness so we can face the world and respond with a wise heart of generosity and forgiveness. \nWe will use Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book\, The Sabbath\, one of the most beautiful of all Jewish books\, as our inspiration and as a gate to open the experience of Shabbat as a transformative journey\, in which Shabbat can be a time to go from doing to being\, as Heschel describes. We will explore how we can use Heschel’s ideas to bring greater meaning and depth to our modern\, fast-paced lives. \nRabbi Dr. Rivkah (Roberta) Glick is a neurosurgeon\, teacher\, mother\, wife\, rabbi\, and pursuer of peace. She began her career working with the poor and taking care of people with brain tumors and severe trauma on the west side of Chicago at Cook County and Mount Sinai Hospitals. Thirty years later\, she took a sabbatical\, in part to immerse herself more fully in the study of Jewish texts and meditation\, here and in Israel. Today\, she is a rabbi\, an important stop on her spiritual path of connection to herself\, to others\, and to the Divine. Her aspiration is to bring kindness and compassion into the world.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/shabbat-as-a-spiritual-practice-with-rabbi-dr-rivkah-roberta-glick/2025-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20241120T140544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T160037Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Israel Issues
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \n  \nBeyond the headlines and generalities\, what are key issues for Israel really about? \nOur two speakers will provide insights on selected key issues\, with time for questions and comments. \nZach Selch is the Chair of the Israel Committee. Zach Selch grew up in Beer Sheva and served as a paratrooper during the First Intifada and the First Lebanon War. He later worked with the Prime Minister’s Office as an economic advisor to the Palestinian Authority during the Oslo Accords. Zack then spent over ten years working in Israeli high-tech. \nJoel Hodes made Aliyah to Israel 10 years ago.  He and his wife split their time between Tel Aviv and Chicago\, spending a half year in each location.  Joel is an active protester\, often attending the weekly rallies held in Hostage Square and Kaplan St. in Tel Aviv.  Since the war\, Joel volunteers regularly to harvest agriculture on the abandoned kibbutzim near the Gaza border.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/understanding-israel-issues-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250212T161658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T163652Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat as a Spiritual Practice\, with Rabbi Dr. Rivkah (Roberta) Glick
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \n\nGuests Register Here\n\nIt may be difficult to be kind and compassionate in the midst of uncertainty\, injustice\, racism\, poverty\, and severe climate crises across the planet. Yet each week we have Shabbat\, our time for taking in all the experiences of the week and a time of consolidation and contemplation. Shabbat can be a day of mindfulness to appreciate the goodness in our lives and our amazing\, beautiful world — a time to refresh\, to recenter\, and to reflect. Every week\, we have the opportunity to cultivate a Shabbat of gratitude and kindness so we can face the world and respond with a wise heart of generosity and forgiveness. \nWe will use Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book\, The Sabbath\, one of the most beautiful of all Jewish books\, as our inspiration and as a gate to open the experience of Shabbat as a transformative journey\, in which Shabbat can be a time to go from doing to being\, as Heschel describes. We will explore how we can use Heschel’s ideas to bring greater meaning and depth to our modern\, fast-paced lives. \nRabbi Dr. Rivkah (Roberta) Glick is a neurosurgeon\, teacher\, mother\, wife\, rabbi\, and pursuer of peace. She began her career working with the poor and taking care of people with brain tumors and severe trauma on the west side of Chicago at Cook County and Mount Sinai Hospitals. Thirty years later\, she took a sabbatical\, in part to immerse herself more fully in the study of Jewish texts and meditation\, here and in Israel. Today\, she is a rabbi\, an important stop on her spiritual path of connection to herself\, to others\, and to the Divine. Her aspiration is to bring kindness and compassion into the world.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/shabbat-as-a-spiritual-practice-with-rabbi-dr-rivkah-roberta-glick/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250203T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155930Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250211T143528Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Doors: Jewish Immigration to the United States Before and After 1914 led by Tobias Brinkmann
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nBetween 1880 and 1914\, almost two million Jews from the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires immigrated to the United States. This migration marks an important shift in modern Jewish history because it turned the United States from a peripheral to a major center of Jewish life. \nBefore 1914\, Congress passed several immigration bills.  While hardly any Europeans were excluded\, non-white migrants were not welcome.  American Jewish leaders protested Chinese exclusion early on because they grasped the threat of nativism in a period of rising antisemitism and calls for immigration restrictions.  In 1917\, Congress overrode President Wilson’s veto and passed the literacy test bill. Jewish leaders were able to mitigate the bill – the test could be administered in Hebrew and Yiddish.   However\, the national origin quota acts\, passed in 1921 and 1924\, drastically reduced Jewish immigration from Eastern Europe. \nTobias Brinkmann is the Malvin and Lea Bank Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Penn State University\, University Park\, PA\, and Director of the Jewish Studies program. Publications: Between Borders: The Great Jewish Migration from Eastern Europe (Oxford University Press\, 2024). Sundays at Sinai: A Jewish Congregation in Chicago (University of Chicago Press\, 2012) – finalist for the National Jewish Book Award 2013; (Editor)\, Points of Passage: Jewish Transmigrants from Eastern Europe in Scandinavia\, Germany\, and Britain 1880-1914 (New York: Berghahn\, 2013).
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/closing-doors-jewish-immigration-to-the-united-states-before-and-after-1914-led-by-tobias-brinkmann/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250212T220612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T170916Z
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SUMMARY:Different Zionisms led by Northwestern University Professor Dr.Maayan Hilel
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nZionism has evolved from its early days in the late 1800s\, encompassing differing doctrines as well as the emergence of anti-Zionism. Dr. Hilel will explain the evolution of the political movements in the late 1800s to the 1948 establishment of Israel\, including whether Zionism is a nationalist movement or settler colonialism. Then\, the focus will be on the evolution of these political movements from Israel’s 1967 war victory\, bringing occupied territories\, through the present. \nDr. Maayan Hilel is an Assistant Professor of Jewish & Israel Studies and Assistant Director of the Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University. She is a historian of the modern Middle East\, specializing in the cultural and social histories of Israel and Palestine.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/different-zionisms-led-by-dr-maayan-hilel/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T222548
CREATED:20250404T193441Z
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SUMMARY:No Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:Due to Passover the class will not meet this week.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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