Winter Spring 2010 (5770) Programs *Updated
Contact Information
Email: aedu@bjbe.org
Robbie H. Schreiber, Robbie1008@aol.com
Rabbi A. Brian Stoller, Bstoller@bjbe.org
To register for one of the classes below, call the BJBE office at (847) 729-7575 or download the registration form and fax it in. You will find it at the bottom of this listing.
“Where you want it, When you want it”
Learning Opportunities
Learners’ Circles
You pick the place. You pick the time. You pick the topic.
Learners’ Circles are the hottest new thing in twenty-first century adult study. Gather your own group of 7-10 friends, pick a Jewish topic you’re interested in studying, and one of our amazing clergy will teach 3-4 sessions at a time and place that is convenient for you. It’s that simple.
Previous topics have included:
- Spirituality for empty-nesters
- Raising children with values and ethics
- Healthy bodies, healthy souls
- Jewish beliefs about God
- What modern Jews need to know about Christianity
- A Jewish man’s responsibilities to his family
- Maimonides’ 13 principles of faith
To start a Learners’ Circle, please email Phyllis Steiner at phyllissteiner@comcast.net.
Searchers Groups
Study. Community. Spiritual Growth.
Searchers is the ultimate in Jewish learning as spiritual practice. In a Searchers group, sacred text becomes the vehicle for exploring your own spirituality, for making new friends, and for sharing new ideas and contemplating life’s experiences in the safety of a caring community. Groups are lay-led and meet on an ongoing, monthly basis. All of us are searching. Now you don’t have to do it alone.
To join a Searcher’s group, please email Beth Kon at msbkon@aol.com.
Ongoing Learning Opportunities
Sunday Morning Adult Enrichment
Every Sunday when there is Religious School
All Adult Education programs and Hebrew classes will take place at BJBE, 1201 Lake Cook Road.
Has your child ever asked you a question about Judaism and you didn’t know enough to give a good answer? If so, you are not alone. The good news is that it’s never too late to start your journey of learning, and Sunday mornings, when your kids are in Religious School, is a great time to do it. So drop your kids off at Caruso, then come over to 1201 Lake Cook Road to grab some coffee and a bagel at the new Beit Cafe, and sit down with fellow parents and congregants of all ages to learn something new about Judaism.
Sunday morning adult enrichment, which meets every Sunday when there is Religious School, will feature several mini-series throughout the winter and spring. Our first mini-series will be “God for Grown-ups.” Please watch your email for announcements of future topics and speakers.
“God for Grown-ups”
Rabbi Brian Stoller
Sundays, Jan 17, 24, 31
9:45-10:45 a.m.
BJBE
Tuesday Talmud Torah
Tuesday Mornings
10:00 am—11:30 am
BJBE
Instructors: BJBE clergy and staff.
New and improved this year! In response to overwhelming demand, we are gearing up for a new format of engaging Tuesday morning Torah study. While the class will continue to meet every Tuesday, each instructor will teach two- or three-session mini-series that will allow for more in-depth probing and discussion of each topic. You will not want to miss this opportunity to explore Jewish tradition with our amazing clergy and staff!
Wednesday Lunch and Learn
Text Study with Rabbi Stoller
12:00-1:00 PM
Once a month, take an hour during your workday to enjoy an inspiring and challenging text study session with Rabbi Brian Stoller. Bring your lunch, relax and recharge your spiritual batteries.
Northbrook Location
First Wednesday of the month, beginning January 6
Offices of Jerry Maller and Ansel Edidin
Maller, Edidin & Co.
555 Skokie Blvd., Ste. 260
Northbrook
847-564-2500
Loop Location
Last Wednesday of the month, beginning January 27
Offices of Scott Schreiber
Law Offices of Stahl Cowen
55 W. Monroe, Suite 1200
Chicago
312-377-7766
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Every Saturday
1st, 3rd, & 5th Shabbat of every month
9:00-10:00 am
2nd and 4th Sahbbat of every month
10:30-11:30 am
Each Shabbat morning brings a wonderful opportunity to study the weekly Torah portion with one of our incredible Rabbis. On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Shabbat of each month, our study group meets from 9:00-10:00 a.m. On the 2nd and 4th Shabbat of each month, join us first at 9:00am for our joyous, musical Kol Shabbat morning service, which will lift your soul, and then engage your mind and your spirit in Torah study from 10:30-11:30.
Shabbat Afternoon Study
Select Saturdays
12:30-2:00 pm
Our community is all abuzz about the new and exciting study groups that have electrified Shabbat afternoons at BJBE! This Spring, we will feature two fascinating mini-series with Rabbi Stoller and Rabbi Shapiro on topics that will challenge your mind and touch your heart.
Hebrew
Continue Learning Hebrew This Year!
Now is the time, finally, to learn to read Hebrew, or to re-learn the reading skills you have long forgotten. We have some amazing opportunities planned that are guaranteed to help you make this goal a reality. So continue your fall learning or start learning the Hebrew language and prayers like you always wanted. This year, make it happen.
The Step After: Prayer Reading, Practice and Study
Sunday mornings, 10:30 am— 11:30 am
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21
BJBE
Instructor: Sharon Silver, sharonsilver@comcast.net
Minimum registration: 6 students
Now that you know the Aleph Bet, this class will give you the opportunity to practice reading prayers and learning about them with others.
10-week course – Fee $80, (Registration deadline: January 10)
Conversational Hebrew
Sunday mornings, 10:30 am—11:30 am
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, March 7, 14, 21
BJBE
Instructors: Ezra Kedar and Shawna Sabransky, shawna1000@comcast.net
Minimum registration: 6 students
Always thought you’d like to speak Hebrew outside of a prayer service? Amaze yourself with how much fun you’ll have learning conversational Hebrew. Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic spoken Hebrew and ability to write Hebrew script.
10-week course – Fee $80, (Registration deadline: January 10)
Hebrew for Travelers
Sunday morning, 10:30 am—11:30 am
February 14
BJBE
Instructor: Doris Schyman, dschyman@yahoo.com
Minimum registration: 6 students
1–session course - Fee: $8, (Registration deadline: February 10)
To register for Hebrew courses, please download this brochure.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Some dates are tentative, please check the BJBE website.
“Perspectives on Ethical Lending”
In collaboration with BJBE’s Center for Social Justice.Rabbi Stoller discusses the issue and the Jewish perspective, then current day lending practices are exploredin our local community.
January 5
January 12
7:30 pm
No charge
BJBE
“Yoga at BJBE”
In collaboration with BJBE’s Center for Spiritual Growth. “Yoga Relaxation” and “Anusara-Inspired Yoga” will be offered every Sunday that Religious School is in session.
Instructors: Rachel Dewan and Margot Andersen
Sunday Mornings
Starting January 17th
$12 per session
10:00-11:15 am
BJBE
“Israel Film Series”
In collaboration with BJBE’s Center for Israel and Hebrew and Congregation Beth Shalom. Each program in this series includes havdallah, dinner, a current Israeli film screening and a discussion. (This program is partially funded by the Community Foundation for Jewish Education.)
January 16, at CBS
March 20, at BJBE
5:00 – 9:30 pm
$9.00 per adult
$27 per family
“Study, Supper and Stoller”
In collaboration with BJBE’s Men’s Club. Each program in this series includes a light dinner and study session with Rabbi Stoller. Watch for updates on topics.
January 19, February 16
March 16, April 20, May 11
7:30 pm
$5.00—$10.00
BJBE
“A Serious Man”
This controversial new Coen brothers’ movie will be reviewed by professional BJBE film educator (and BJBE member) Dick Adler. Rabbi Kedar will co-lead the discussion.
February 8
7:30 pm
No charge
“North Shore Community Kallah”
Our BJBE clergy will be presenting a 3-part course for this community-wide Jewish Adult Education event.
February 9, 16, 23
7:00-9:30 pm
No charge
Lakeside Congregation
“Tikkun Leil Shavuot”
Join in the tradition of studying Torah on Erev Shavuot, in celebration of BJBE receiving Torah on Mt. Sinai. A set of late-night study sessions will be offered by our BJBE clergy.
May 18
8:00 – 10:00 pm
No charge
Community Partners and Links
Florence Melton Adult School at www.fmams.org.il, 847-410-3900
Dawn Schuman Institute at www.dawnschuman.org, 847-410-3900
Mercaz Ivrit (Hebrew Ulpan Center) at www.cfje.org, 847-410-3900
Illinois Holocaust Museum at www.ilholocaustmuseum.org, 847-967-4800
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies at www.spertus.edu, 312-322-1700
Foundations of Jewish Family Life (Chicago Board of Jewish Education and Melton School) at www.bjechicago.org, 847-291-7788
Union for Reform Judaism / Great Lakes Region at www.urj.org/glc, 847-239-6976
Union for Reform Judaism / Life-long Learning at www.urj.org/learning
