April 27, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
April 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
April 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Poltics Current Politics 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 ...
April 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old and siblings are welcome to ...
April 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Please register here for all classes You can sound out Hebrew words, but not as well as you’d like. This five-week crash course will review the rules and techniques for more confident Hebrew reading, and an opportunity to practice.
May 1, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher (Thursdays) Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
May 1, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
May 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
May 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
May 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Kahal Shabbat Morning Service Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
May 3, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Sadie Finan This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Sadie is called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their lives, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward to sharing ...
