May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb 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 ...
May 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *CANCELLED* A Close Look at Torah We apologize for any confusion. Class will not be meeting this week. Rabbi London looks forward to seeing you next week (5.20).
May 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz 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 ...
May 14, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jackson Berger Kabbalat Mitzvah Click here for LiveStreamTo listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
May 20, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah 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 ...
May 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Italian Jewish History: A Virtual Tour with David Shyovitz 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 ...
May 24, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky 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 ...
May 26, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Conversations to Nourish Our Soul with Marci Dickman 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 ...
May 27, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled* A Close Look at Torah Class has been cancelled today. We hope to see everyone next week.
