When dealing with life’s hardships and disappointments, when the suffering is overwhelming or the loss is devastating, many people ask themselves timeless Questions like these: Why do good people suffer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Is everything that happens per-ordained? Can’t God make a miracle for me? Answers are explored in […]
(10 lessons) This course examines Jewish identity and religious expression against the backdrop of dramatic political and social change. Students gain extensive insights into the historical and ideological developments of the major movements and explore the impact of gender, assimilation, Israel, and post-denominationalism on the movements and the Jewish people. **Etz Chaim members register directly […]
(4 sessions) Participants will discover Jewish wisdom that helps us balance between the needs and demands of family, work, community and self. Temple B'nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL Sunday afternoons, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, begins TBA Faculty: Rabbi Ed Friedman TBI members, register directly with Rolly Cohen at 847-291-7788 x1304 or […]
The stories take us from the universal tales of the creation of the world, the flood, and the Tower of Babel to the foundational tales of Abraham and Sarah, and the beginnings of the Jewish people. The themes of family and faith, honor and dishonor, passion and power provide a rich exploration of our people […]
Come along for a journey of intrigue and adventure! This course brings to life an exotic era in Jewish history, revealing the inner thoughts of real-life characters and exploring the daily interactions and behaviors of Jewish men, women and families living along the Mediterranean more than 1,000 years ago. All of this has been uncovered […]