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SUMMARY:Myth and Ritual in Judaism with Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer
DESCRIPTION:Religious Studies scholars have long theorized a relationship across religions between myth and ritual. Most of the examples employed to produce this theory did not come from Judaism. In this class we will consider the relationship between myth and ritual in the Jewish context. \n$25 Fee for members\, Non-Members Fee: $35. \nNon-Members Register Here  \nMembers Register Here  \nBARRY SCOTT WIMPFHEIMER is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Law at Northwestern University. Wimpfheimer specialized in the study of Jewish Law and the Rabbinic Tradition\, particularly in the Babylonian Talmud. His book The Talmud: A Biography was published as part of Princeton University Press’ Lives of Great Religious Books series in Spring 2018.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/myth-and-ritual-in-judaism-with-dr-barry-wimpfheimer/2024-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
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SUMMARY:Zionism and Its Critics; Lecture and Conversation with Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn
DESCRIPTION:Zionism today is a little-studied\, yet much-maligned ideology.  For some\, including member-states of the United Nations\, Zionism has been derided as racism and been cited as the intellectual justification for human rights violations.  For others\, it is the truest expression of Jewish sovereignty and a holy enterprise. Yet\, what is Zionism? (Or more accurately\, what are the various streams of Zionism?) And who and what have been its historical opponents both within and outside the Jewish community? \nThe lecture and conversation will be led by Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn\, Visiting Professor at the Ruderman Program in American Jewish Studies and Senior Researcher at the Comper Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Antisemitism and Racism at the University of Haifa.  She will divide the program into two halves – Zionism before and after the founding of the State of Israel.  A State of the Jews (or for some thinkers\, a self-consciously “Jewish” State) was only one “solution” to the so-called ‘Jewish Question\,” but represented a revolution in Jewish history.  The second half of the lecture will examine the evolution of Zionist thought in the post-state period and will conclude with a discussion of two contemporary debates on “Zionism is Racism” and the relationship between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. \nDr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn is currently a Visiting Professor at the Ruderman Program in American Jewish Studies and a Senior Researcher at the Comper Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Antisemitism and Racism at the University of Haifa.  She is also a ’22-’24 inaugural fellow at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Center for Antisemitism Research and a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.  She was previously appointed as the Visiting Assistant Professor in Israel Studies at Northwestern University (2018-2022) and the University Research Lecturer in Israel Studies at the University of Oxford (2013-2018).  Her research\, teaching\, and public engagement activities focus on Diaspora-Israel relations\, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict\, and the Israeli Ultranationalist Movement.  Her first book\, City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement (Harvard\, 2017)\, was the winner of the 2018 Sami Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature Choice Award and a finalist for the 2017 National Jewish Book Award.  She is currently working on a new manuscript entitled “New Day in Babylon and Jerusalem: Zionism\, Jewish Power\, and Identity Politics Since 1967\,” which will offer a transnational history of the post-Six Day War period.  Apart from her academic work\, Dr. Hirschhorn is an internationally recognized public speaker\, writer\, educator\, media commentator\, and consultant on contemporary Jewish/Israel affairs.  Follow her public work at sarahirschhorn1@X [formerly known as Twitter]. \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/professor-sara-yael-hirschhorn-a-visiting-professor-at-the-university-of-haifa-will-speak-about-contemporary-zionism/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure\, themes\, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240201T155856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T172717Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Self-Defense
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays January 23\, 30\, February 6\, and 13\, 2024 | 5-6 pm \nThanks to our partners at StandStrong\, JCC Chicago is offering FREE self defense classes. Classes are for those who are ages 18 year and older. The 4-Week Self-Defense program is a weekly class focused on keeping participants active and teaching self-defense skills to stay safe from real-life situations. Each class will have a technical component teaching a self-defense situation and how to escape safely.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/adult-self-defense-krav-maga/2024-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T104500
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2/2024-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T171305Z
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SUMMARY:From the Origin of Zionism to the Fateful Year of 1948
DESCRIPTION:Learning Together: An Interfaith Approach to the War in Gaza How Israelis and Palestinians See Themselves and Each Other: A Multi-Lens Perspective on Israel-Palestine \nSaturday\, February 17 | 2:00 pm\nFrom the Origin of Zionism to the Fateful Year of 1948 Sunday\, \nFebruary 18 | 2:00 pm\nFrom Independence/Nakba to October 7 and its Aftermath \nJoin Jewish scholar Dr. David N. Myers and Arab scholar Dr. Hussein Ibish as they explore the intricate history of Israel/Palestine in this engaging two-part-lecture series. \nCost (includes both programs)\nTickets Available on Eventbrite for $20 (plus fees of about $3)\nTickets at the door are $25 (with no fees)\nDiscount Code for Beth Emet members as a Sponsoring Organizations: INTERFAITH\nDiscounted tickets are $5 (plus fees of about $2) \n\nClick Here to Register and for more information. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/from-the-origin-of-zionism-to-the-fateful-year-of-1948/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240129T202621Z
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SUMMARY:From Independence/Nakba to October 7 and its Aftermath
DESCRIPTION:Learning Together: An Interfaith Approach to the War in Gaza How Israelis and Palestinians See Themselves and Each Other: A Multi-Lens Perspective on Israel-Palestine \nSaturday\, February 17 | 2:00 pm\nFrom the Origin of Zionism to the Fateful Year of 1948 Sunday\, \nFebruary 18 | 2:00 pm\nFrom Independence/Nakba to October 7 and its Aftermath \nJoin Jewish scholar Dr. David N. Myers and Arab scholar Dr. Hussein Ibish as they explore the intricate history of Israel/Palestine in this engaging two-part-lecture series. \nCost (includes both programs)\nTickets Available on Eventbrite for $20 (plus fees of about $3)\nTickets at the door are $25 (with no fees)\nDiscount Code for Beth Emet members as a Sponsoring Organizations: INTERFAITH\nDiscounted tickets are $5 (plus fees of about $2) \n\nClick Here to Register and for more information.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/from-independence-nakba-to-october-7-and-its-aftermath/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240215T184709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T185114Z
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SUMMARY:Dayenu Circle
DESCRIPTION:Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Attend the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting\, and we will be discussing our plans for Earth Day 2024! \nFor more information\, contact Sharon Smaller\, smallersharon@gmail.com.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/dayenu-circle-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T205901Z
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SUMMARY:What is Leadership? How is it the same or different from Authority? with Rabbi Marianne Novak
DESCRIPTION:In our Biblical and Rabbinic tradition\, what makes a leader? How can a leader have true legitimacy with an active God presence? We will look at various leaders in our history to tease out these questions that are still so relevant for us today. \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nRABBI MARIANNE NOVAK received her semikha (rabbinic ordination) from Yeshivat Maharat in 2019. Rabbi Novak has been on the faculty of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning for over 25 years. She is also on the faculty of the Jewish Learning collab. Rabbi Novak received her B.A. from Barnard College and her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. Currently\, Rabbi Novak is on the Judaic studies staff at Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School in Hyde Park.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/what-is-leadership-how-is-it-the-same-or-different-from-authority-with-rabbi-marianne-novak/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure\, themes\, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
UID:10013053-1709200800-1709204400@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-02-29/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
UID:10011986-1709463600-1709467200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012578-1709467200-1709470800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure\, themes\, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
UID:10013054-1709805600-1709809200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T104500
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155655Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2/2024-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A-Close-Look-at-Torah-2023.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
UID:10011987-1710068400-1710072000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012579-1710072000-1710075600@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure\, themes\, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230907T210439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T200916Z
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SUMMARY:Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. \nNo fee for members \nMember: \nhttps://beth-emet.force.com/Members/CongrComm_EventPage?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In \nNon-Member: \nhttps://bethemet.secure.force.com/Temple/CongrComm_EventGuest?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In \n\nPROFESSOR DAVID 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-politics-with-professor-david-zarefsky-5-3/2024-03-13/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230907T210439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T200916Z
UID:10012022-1710358200-1710363600@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. \nNo fee for members \nMember: \nhttps://beth-emet.force.com/Members/CongrComm_EventPage?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In \nNon-Member: \nhttps://bethemet.secure.force.com/Temple/CongrComm_EventGuest?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In \n\nPROFESSOR DAVID 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-politics-with-professor-david-zarefsky-5-3/2024-03-13/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
UID:10013055-1710410400-1710414000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240212T164745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T193222Z
UID:10013694-1710444600-1710450000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Being Jewish Faculty Faced with Anti-Israel Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:How is it to be a Jewish Professor at a small campus facing hurtful antisemitic anti-Israel words and actions by a significant number of students and faculty\, which becomes worse after Hamas’ barbaric October 7 attack? What do you do? When your approach to art history is examining personal experiences to discern broad cultural implications\, how do you process such antisemitism? \nDavid Raskin\, Ph.D.\, is the Mohn Family Professor of Contemporary Art History at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is the author of Donald Judd\, and has contributed to publications from the Tate Modern (London)\, Moderna Museet (Stockholm)\, MCA-Chicago\, the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam)\, and Ca’Pesaro (Venice). His scholarship tells stories of art that probe personal experiences for the wider cultural implications. See more at www.davidraskin.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Registration     Guest Registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/being-jewish-faculty-faced-with-anti-israel-antisemitism/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240212T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T155300Z
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SUMMARY:“I’ll Have What She’s Having”— The Jewish Deli Exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
DESCRIPTION:(Optional deli lunch together before visiting the exhibit.) \nFor many of us\, the Jewish deli has been intertwined with Judaism and Jewish life. Let’s meet at the museum (9603 Woods Dr.\, Skokie) to enjoy this exhibit together! Those who would like to experience deli and the community it can build will also meet for lunch\, 11:30 a.m.\, at Emma’s Bagel Café and “deli” (9306 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie) before proceeding to the exhibit. Let Reva Denlow know if you can come to lunch\, if you need to arrange carpooling\, or have questions. revadenlow@gmail.com \nSee more information about the exhibit at: https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events/on-site-exhibition-opening-ill-have-what-shes-having-the-jewish-deli/ \nMembers Register Here  \nNon-Members Register Here 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/ill-have-what-shes-having-the-jewish-deli-exhibit-at-the-illinois-holocaust-museum/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T111500
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240215T184650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T192904Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion about the book Can We Talk About Israel - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi London for a two-part discussion of the book\, Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious\, Confused and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch. \nThe Jewish Book Council wrote this review of Sokatch’s book: “Can We Talk about Israel? is a supreme­ly nuanced dis­cus­sion of the Israeli-Pales­tin­ian con­flict\, past and present. It is broad in scope yet detailed in analy­sis\, thought-pro­vok­ing for the well-informed yet acces­si­ble for the new learn­er. It is an impor­tant and need­ed addi­tion to the books on the subject. Sokatch is remark­ably deft at hold­ing mul­ti­ple com­pet­ing nar­ra­tives at once.” \nOn March 17\, we’ll discuss the first half of the book and on April 22\, we’ll discuss the second half of the book. Daniel Sokatch will also be coming to Beth Emet this spring to talk about the book. The date is TBD. \nMembers Register Here  \nNon-Members Register Here \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/discussion-about-the-book-can-we-talk-about-israel-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
UID:10011988-1710673200-1710676800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012580-1710676800-1710680400@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure\, themes\, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T022108
CREATED:20240131T154233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T174315Z
UID:10013524-1710874800-1710882000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Holding Shared Humanity: A Conversation with Parents Circle Families Forum
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Yuval Rahamim whose father was killed in 1967 while serving in the Six Day War\, and Mohamed Abu Jafar whose 16-year old brother was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in 2002. \nRegister / Info \nAmerican Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum shares the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the American public in order to foster a peace and reconciliation process. The Parents Circle – Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 700 bereaved families. Their common bond is that they have lost a close family member to the conflict. But instead of choosing revenge\, they have chosen a path of reconciliation.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/holding-shared-humanity-a-conversation-with-parents-circle-families-forum/
LOCATION:Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation\, 303 Dodge Avenue\, EVANSTON\, IL - Illinois\, 602021293\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Congregational Programs
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