March 9, 2022 @ 7:30 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. 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 ...
March 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Social Justice Torah Commentary: A Panel Discussion & Book Signing 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 ...
March 11, 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 Please register for this program here. Meeting ID: 880 ...
March 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Cancelled: Scouts, Trailblazers, Explorers: A History of Women Rabbis with Rabbi Memis-Foler Cancelled: Scouts, Trailblazers, Explorers: A History of Women Rabbis with Rabbi Memis-Foler This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Parent Shmooze- For Parents of 4 -6 Graders 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 ...
March 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Cancelled: A Close Look at Torah A Close Look at Torah will not be meeting this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
March 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm The Mishkan with Amy Reichert 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 ...
March 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fat Torah with Rabbi Minna Bromberg 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 ...
March 22, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Q and A with Israeli Consul Daniel Aschheim 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 ...
March 24, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm POSTPONED: Conversations to Nourish Our Soul with Marci Dickman This program has been postponed till Wednesday, April 20 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, ...
