Insider View of Security Threats to Israel March 6, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This program will address the current security threats to Israel and is brought to us by Yosi Kuperwasser, Brigadier General, IDF Reserves, the Director of the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center near Tel ...
Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky March 9, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. Special attention will be given to the State of the Union message and the conflict in Ukraine. No fee for members; non-member fee $10 Last Minute Registration Welcome Zoom Link Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 816 1752 6006| Passcode: 1224 David ...
The Social Justice Torah Commentary: A Panel Discussion & Book Signing March 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm with panelists Rabbi Barry Block, editor; and Chicago contributors Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Rabbi Seth Limmer, and Rabbi Andrea London What does the Torah have to say about social justice? This new Commentary presents a diverse array of contributing authors who delve deeply into each week's parashah, drawing lessons to inspire tikkun olam. Chapters address key ...
A Close Look at Torah March 11, 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 Please register for this program here. Meeting ID: 880 ...
Cancelled: Scouts, Trailblazers, Explorers: A History of Women Rabbis with Rabbi Memis-Foler March 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Cancelled: Scouts, Trailblazers, Explorers: A History of Women Rabbis with Rabbi Memis-Foler This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Parent Shmooze- For Parents of 4 -6 Graders March 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Purim is truly a time to celebrate… and celebrate being together! While the 4-6 graders are upstairs having fun at the Purim Carnival, parents are invited to hang out and have their own fun in the Weiner Room catching up and meeting new parents who have not had a chance yet to be in-person! Wine & soda ...
Cancelled: A Close Look at Torah March 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am A Close Look at Torah will not be meeting this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Mishkan with Amy Reichert March 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm What does the construction of the mishkan — the Jewish people's first capital campaign and major building project — tell us about community? How can the seemingly endless list of components and techniques bring us to a greater understanding of what it means to work together for the common good? Member fee $15, or included ...
Fat Torah with Rabbi Minna Bromberg March 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Weight stigma causes discrimination against the largest among us... in education, healthcare, employment, and beyond. It is also damaging to the mental health of people of all sizes. Jewish tradition counters fatphobia with this simple truth: All human beings are created in the image of the Divine, and each of us is unique and of ...
Q and A with Israeli Consul Daniel Aschheim March 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm This program will begin with a briefing by Israeli Consul Daniel Aschheim to give us clarity about the positions of the Israeli government. Most of the session will be devoted to an opportunity for us to ask questions and express our concerns to the Israeli government. No fee Members Register here Non Members Register here ...
