Jewish Answers to Life’s Most Challenging Questions at Etz Chaim

Etz Chaim 1710 S. Highland Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

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? […]

Jewish Denominations – Etz Chaim

Etz Chaim 1710 S. Highland Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

(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 […]

Modern Living: Maintaining Balance at Temple B’nai Israel

Temple B'nai Israel 400 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

(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, […]

Bereshit I – From Adam to Abraham at WSTHZ

West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL, IL, United States

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 […]

Cairo Genizah at Moriah

Moriah Congregation 200 Taub Drive, Deerfield, IL, United States

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 […]

Jewish News Update – spring 2020 Wednesday morning at BJE (or with Zoom)

BJE Campus 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL, United States

Carl Schrag, former Editor of the Jerusalem Post, has turned this class into one of our most sought after learning opportunities. After successfully teaching the Rachel Wasserman Scholars Course, Beyond Borders:  […]

Foundations of Jewish Family Living at Temple Chai

(Two 5 sessions classes) This learning opportunity for parents provides a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. At a time in a family's life when a child is […]

Kol Isha – Let There Be Light (with ZOOM)

BJE Campus 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL, United States

Kol Isha is reaching higher, going deeper. Join us for a semester of exploration of meanings within the text of Genesis. Using the new English edition of Mikrot Gadolot, Great […]

Foundations, part 2 only at Temple Chai via Zoom

Temple Chai 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove, United States

(5 sessions class) This learning opportunity for parents provides a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. At a time in a family's life when a child is experiencing […]