RABBI ERNST LORGE MEMORIAL LECTURE

Each May Temple Beth Israel joins with the Chicago Chapter of the Labor Zionists of America and the Lorge Family to host a lecture to honor the memory of our late emeritus Rabbi Ernst M. Lorge z"l. In keeping with the ideals that he taught and lived these lectures bring noted scholars, experts and leaders from the Jewish world to speak on issues of social, political and religious justice, the modern state of Israel, and the ways in which Progressive Jews interact with one another, the Jewish world and the world around us. Previous years' speakers Include: Leonard Fein, Professor Michael Meyer, Father John Pawlikowski, Rabbi Uri Regev, J. J. Goldberg, Dr. Gary Zola, Professor Hasia Diner, Rabbi David Saperstein, Dr. Susanna Heschel, Dr. Steven Bayne and Rabbi Robert Seltzer.

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

MONDAY NIGHT CLASSES & PROGRAMS--
Monday evening programming at Temple Beth Israel is dedicated to adult education. Adults from across the spectrum of our congregation gather to learn and study. These classes are offered free of charge to Temple members.

MONDAY MORNING STUDY WITH SISTERHOOD AND RABBI WEINBERG--
Mark your calendars for October. Everyone is welcome to these informative and lively sessions. Study with Rabbi Weinberg will be held on Monday mornings using The Torah: A Women's Commentary. You may attend one or more of the sessions. The study sessions are arranged by Sisterhood Temple Beth Israel, but all temple members are welcome. No prior registration or preparation is necessary. The study sessions are held in the Temple Library. We hope to see you there!

LORI'S BOOK CLUB--
Each fall, Lori Sagarin compiles a selection of literature on Jewish subjects and/or by Jewish authors. Members may read independently or join Lori each month for a spirited and enlightening “Book Club” discussion.

COHN FAMILY LIBRARY--
The Cohn Family Library, always open downstairs on the lower level, features Torah commentaries and reference, bookshelves of information on the variety of Jewish practice, guides to living and holidays, Jewish identity and social studies, biographies, history through contemporary Israel, and a wide range of fiction old and new. The collection is always open and available to browse or check out.

WEEKEND ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SHABBAT STUDY WITH RABBI WEINBERG--

Members gather in Rabbi Weinberg's study each Shabbat morning from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. to study. After in depth study of the Five Books of Moses, the participants turned their attention to other books of the Tanach (the Hebrew Bible), most recently studying Samuel and Kings. Join an open discussion of the Biblical text (in English) with Rabbi Weinberg and fellow congregants. Regular and occasional attendees are all welcome. No prior knowledge is required. (This group does not meet when Rabbi Weinberg is out of town - check with the Temple office to confirm schedule.)



Mishnah 101--

Continue your study of great Jewish text with this inovative study of Mishnah. One Sunday a month (check the web site calendar) at 10:30 a.m. we study in a new congregant facilited program. This year we will study Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Mishnah 101 is open to all TBI members and there are no prerequisites other than a desire to study and to acquire some new friends.



ADULT HEBREW--

For those who wish to begin learning Hebrew or brush up on their skills, TBI offers several levels of Hebrew classes for adults on Sunday mornings during Religious School. Students register each semester.

GET INVOLVED WITH TEMPLE COMMITTEES TO PLAN PROGRAMS

Join with others to create, plan and execute the social, cultural, social action and adult education life of TBI. We can use your help. Contact the Temple office if you are interested.