Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel November 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel Member Registration Guest Registration How might Jewish and psychoanalytic perspectives on aging be related? This class will explore how these differing ways of understanding are strands that can be woven into a singular, braided understanding that can lighten the insidious process of aging. An understanding of the emotional changes that occur with aging benefits from ...
The War Over Words And Deeds In Gaza November 7, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Inflammatory and inaccurate rhetoric? What word choices are most effective in expressing disagreement with some Israeli actions while supporting Israel’s existence and future? You must register to obtain a link to participate in virtually. Member Registration Guest Registration Donna Robinson Divine The Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Government, Emerita, at Smith ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London November 8, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Current Politics November 11, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Poltics Members Register Here Guests Register Here A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. The November 11 session will focus on interpretation of the 2024 election results. David Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and ...
Cooking with Julie Chernoff (Offsite) November 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Members Register Here Guests Register Here Julie Chernoff, longtime Beth Emet member and well-known food writer, editor, and cooking teacher in Chicagoland, will lead a special holiday class to help you gear up for the season to come. The class will be held in her Southeast Evanston home and will include both demonstration and ...
Postponed Until January 28th The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro November 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm The peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro Price of registration is $100 Members Register Here Guests Register Here Are you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family? Do 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? Beth ...
Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel November 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel Member Registration Guest Registration How might Jewish and psychoanalytic perspectives on aging be related? This class will explore how these differing ways of understanding are strands that can be woven into a singular, braided understanding that can lighten the insidious process of aging. An understanding of the emotional changes that occur with aging benefits from ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London November 15, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel November 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Al Shloshah D’varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel Member Registration Guest Registration How might Jewish and psychoanalytic perspectives on aging be related? This class will explore how these differing ways of understanding are strands that can be woven into a singular, braided understanding that can lighten the insidious process of aging. An understanding of the emotional changes that occur with aging benefits from ...
Finding Balance, with Marci Dickman November 21, 2024 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Finding a Balance, With Marci Dickman 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 ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London November 22, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Steven Reich: Musical Midrash with Dr.Sam Fleischacker November 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Member Registration Guest Registration Thanks to an anonymous donation in memory of Helene Rosenberg z"l this class will be free of charge. In memory of Helene Rosenberg z"l, who loved both classical music and Jewish learning, this session will feature Steve Reich, a wonderful contemporary composer who has written more explicitly Jewish music than practically ...
