Since the 1970s scholars have rediscovered the treasure trove of stories found in the Talmud and other rabbinic works as literature. Join Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer and learn how his early work on this material focused on the lessons and values that are communicated by these stories. This presentation will talk about the limitations of searching for a moral and talk about other ways to think about these rabbinic stories.
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8:00 p.m. Mincha 8:30 p.m. Seudah Shlisheet 9:00 p.m. Ma’ariv 9:20 p.m. Rabbi Philip Lipis Memorial Lecture with Rabbi Noah Bickart PhD Impurity was More Difficult Than Bloodshed: What Immorality in the Temple can teach us about Religious Values 10: 20 p.m. Dessert Break 10:50 p.m. Rabbi Philip Lipis Memorial Lecture #2: Kiddushin, Hekdesh, and Shavuot: Why do the Rabbis understand Shavuot as a Wedding? 12:00 a.m. Pizza break and all night Study sessions begin 4:10 a.m. Sunrise…
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Join historian Dr. Tony Michels to explore the odyssey of Jewish immigrants to America. Dr Tony Michels is the George L. Mosse Professor of American Jewish History at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of UW's Jewish Studies. This is a 3 session Mini-course, the dates are as follows: June 13 June 20 June 27 Please RSVP at www.spertus.edu
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Join historian Dr. Tony Michels to explore the odyssey of Jewish immigrants to America. Dr Tony Michels is the George L. Mosse Professor of American Jewish History at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of UW's Jewish Studies. This is a 3 session Mini-course, the dates are as follows: June 13 June 20 June 27 Please RSVP at www.spertus.edu
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Celebrate the joy of welcoming Shabbat and community with this unique pre-Shabbat event. A cocktail hour with a Spanish theme will feature hot and cold tapas, prepared by Chef Laura Frankel. Enjoy savory bites, sangria, and live music on the patio by the lake. A spirited prayer service will follow. Reservations are now closed. To be put on the wait-list please email ekline@nssbethel.org, or call (847) 432-8900. Babysitting will be available. This event is generously sponsored by Jeffrey and Lisa…
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Join historian Dr. Tony Michels to explore the odyssey of Jewish immigrants to America. Dr Tony Michels is the George L. Mosse Professor of American Jewish History at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of UW's Jewish Studies. This is a 3 session Mini-course, the dates are as follows: June 13 June 20 June 27 Please RSVP at www.spertus.edu
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Sisterhood Invites you to our Central Great Lakes Region Summer Conference Shir Chadash - Sing a New Song. The Conference will take place in the Metro Detroit area. Give yourself a break from your crazy busy schedules. Expand your understanding of the challenges you face every day and discover how to live your best life and be your best self at any age...at any stage. Join us. Bring a friend! For more information contact Pam Schlosberg or call 847-433-7546.
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Gather for a summer discussion of The Fourth Corner of the World by Scott Nadelson, facilitated by Rachel Kamin. “Sweet Treats” will be served – all are welcome! Please contact Marcie Eskin below or call 847-926-7903 for a PDF of the selected stories and to RSVP.
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Join Cantor Steven Stoehr and members of the Congregation Beth Shalom Hevra Kadisha for an informative discussion of Jewish death rites, including taharah, transgender, and other pre-burial issues. RSVP to Ana Igornov at aigornov@nssbethel.org or call 847-926-7908. Co-Sponsored by Continuing Education, NS Beth El Sisterhood & NSS Beth El Men’s Club
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Join Rachel Kamin at 7:00 pm for refreshments and a preview of Sisterhood 2019-2020 Torah Fund Book Club selections and other new Jewish books. At 7:45 pm, we’ll host the Chicago area premier of the documentary From Cairo to the Cloud, the story of an astonishing collection of ancient manuscripts hidden for centuries in a Cairo synagogue. RSVP to meskin@nssbethel.org or call Marcie at (847) 926-7903.
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