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 […]
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 Scholar Course, Beyond Borders: Insiders & Outsiders for two years to a large group of enthusiastic learners who were mostly Melton graduates, master educator Carl’s in depth course on current […]
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: Insiders & Outsiders for two years to a large group of enthusiastic learners who were mostly Melton graduates, master educator Carl’s in depth course on current […]
(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 experiencing his or her own Jewish education, this rich learning experience provides you with the learning, the language and the confidence to be a teacher […]
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 Readings, we will discover the insights of commentators across the centuries and add those of our own, helping us better understand the modern world. Instructors: […]
(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 his or her own Jewish education, this rich learning experience provides you with the learning, the language and the confidence to be a teacher to […]