This 4-session Melton course explores the impact of collective memory. Participants will encounter in a number of different ways one of the most powerful keys to Jewish survival: the enduring determination to never forget. Remember the attempted Jewish national genocide by Amalek Reflections on the Spanish expulsion Recollections of Poland just before and after the […]
Ethics of Jewish Living (Revised 2018): examines the relationship between Jewish Life and ethical behavior and sheds light on how Jewish scholars and thinkers with multiple approaches consider contemporary issues that affect us individually and as a community. (12 sessions) **Etz Chaim members register directly with Rolly Cohen at 847.291.7788 x1304 or rolly@bjechicago.org** Sundays 12:30 – 2:45 p.m. 12 […]
This ongoing class is in its eleventh year at the BJE. Master educator, Dr. Jane Shapiro, inspires students to dig deeply into the meaning of the Tanakh by way of ancient and modern commentaries. This group of students love learning together and see this class as an intrinsic part of their lives. The learning community reads […]
This course brings us the Egyptian narrative of our people from “Pharoah’s Paranoia” and “Moshe’s CV” to the dramatic story of our rescue, and survival in the wilderness during “Into the Sea” and “Manna from Heaven.” Leadership, bravery, faith, and doubt define some of the critical moments in these texts and offer us a rich […]
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 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 […]
This 10 session course will examine the longstanding relationship between Judaism and Islam, broadening our understanding and challenging our assumptions. Jews and Muslims have co-existed, at time peacefully and at other times contentiously, for more than a millennium. Although there were moments of strife, during the first thousand years after the founding of Islam, it […]
Rhythms of Jewish Living: examines the Jewish calendar, holidays, and life-cycle events. Students explore ideas, beliefs and practices that define Jewish life. North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL Begins Sunday, October 6, 2019 Faculty - Ali Drumm **NSSBE members register directly with Rolly Cohen at 847.291.7788 x1304 or rolly@bjechicago.org**
Palaces in Time: A Year of Wonder Rhythms of Jewish Living: examines the Jewish calendar, holidays, and life-cycle events. Students explore ideas, beliefs and practices that define Jewish life. North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL Begins Sunday, October 6, 2019 (8 sessions) Faculty - Ali Drumm **NSSBE members register directly […]
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 […]