Deuteronomy: The Jewish Memory Manual – CHANGED TO ZOOM ONLY January 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm In the final book of the Torah, Moses reviews, restates, summarizes, and directs the Israelites as they prepare to cross over into the land without him. He recalls events from earlier books in the Torah and shares his memories with the Israelites. In so doing, Moses establishes the pattern for the way Jewish religion and ...
Conversational Hebrew January 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew January 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London January 30 @ 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, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. ...
The Human Scale, A Story of Love and Conflict in the Middle East February 1 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright, author of The Looming Tower, Going Clear, and The Plague Year, will speak to us via Zoom about his newest book, The Human Scale, a murder mystery based in Israel during the weeks preceding the October 7 massacre in this Zoom-only program. It is a riveting read and gives an ...
Conversational Hebrew February 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew February 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London February 6 @ 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, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. ...
Art discussion: Out of the Narrows Haggadah February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Out of the Narrows: The Artists' Haggadah reimagines the Passover experience through the eyes of contemporary artists grappling with the world’s challenges. Created by the Jewish Artists Collective Chicago (JACC), this unique Haggadah combines the traditional steps of the Seder—presented in Hebrew, English, and transliteration—with powerful visual commentary and personal reflections. Artists Carol Neiger and ...
Conversational Hebrew February 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Tikkun Middot through the Senses February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tikkun Middot through the Senses Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing, image making, music, movement and prayer, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression. If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity, then this va’ad (group) is for you.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew February 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
