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 Beginning Talmud
with Rabbi Michael Zedek
Sundays at 10:00 am
Next Class: February 5, 2012
Join us as we encounter the greatest text of our people--rabbinical thought throughout our history. You need only a willingness to learn and to share insights from your own life experience in connection with the text. No Hebrew required! For additional information, please contact Rabbi Zedek at 773/561-5173.
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Seminars on Sundays. The Adult Education Committee sponsors the Seminars on Sundays (SOS) series during the school year. Speakers will include our clergy, congregants, local scholars and community leaders. Contact the Emanuel office for dates and topics, or check the upcoming event page or the current Emanuel Bulletin online.
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Would you like to read Torah at a Saturday morning service? If you know your Alef-Bet, our Congregational Cantor would like to help you reach your goal. Please contact Congregational Cantor Shelly Drucker Friedman at cantorfriedman@emanuelcong.org if you are interested.
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Those who wish to develop a deeper understanding of Torah have the opportunity to study with our rabbis. Classes meet both Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Tuesday afternoons with Rabbi Michael Zedek and Rabbi Emeritus Herman Schaalman.
Torah Study with Rabbi Emeritus Herman E. Schaalman
Most Saturday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
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Several weekends a year Emanuel hosts well-known Jewish scholars and speakers such as Dr. Ellen Frankel, author of "The Five Books of Miriam," Joan Peters, author of "From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict Over Palestine," and Rabbi Uri Regev, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, the leading advocacy group in Israel promoting religious pluralism, social justice and human equality.
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Generally meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, for time and location, contact the Emanuel office at 773-561-5173.
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This program was announced by Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President of the UAHC in 1998, to challenge all Reform Jews to read at least four books of Jewish substance a year. The Union selects additional volumes each year and has prepared study guides and suggestions for discussion. Study guides are available for the following books from the UAHC. Order these books from Amazon.com and benefit Emanuel! Emanuel will receive referral fees of 15% of the amount you spend when you purchase any of the following recommended books by clicking on their titles. So many wonderful texts have been selected, that they can be found here.
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A variety of Hebrew classes for adults are offered during the school year, including beginning and intermediate Prayerbook Hebrew. These classes introduce grammar and vocabulary, with the goal of understanding the liturgy of the prayerbook. Knowledge of the Hebrew aleph-bet is required.
The courses are free of charge to members of Emanuel and Or Chadash Congregations, with a fee for the textbook, Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way. There is a nominal charge for non-members. To register for either class, please send an email to info@emanuelcong.org or call the Emanuel office.
Rabbi Zedek's Advanced Hebrew class meets most Saturday mornings at 9:30 am in the library. This program is for those with some knowledge of Hebrew.
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 Rabbi Zedek speaks on what he believes is the most critical section of the Bible, if limited to only one item. See the video here.
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 Jewish Values Online presents views on current issues addressed by rabbis from different movements; Rabbi Michael Zedek is on the Reform Judaism panel for this site.
Most recent questions:
What is the meaning of Chayav (be guilty of a transgression/owe someone something)? Rabbi Zedek's response.
What does Jewish law say about respecting the Law of the Land? Rabbi Zedek's Response response.
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 Monthly on Mondays
On Winter Break in December and January
Coffee 7:30 pm/Discussion 8:00 pm
Be informed! Come to the discussion and you will gain greater understanding of current world events. Generally meets the third Monday of every month.
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Introduction to Judaism
February 21, 2011 - June 12, 2012
with Rabbi Michael Zedek and Cantor Michelle Friedman
Introduction to Judaism is a 17-week overview of Judaism, providing a more extensive opportunity to learn about Jewish history, traditions, holidays and life cycle ceremonies. Participants will gain comfort and familiarity with the symbols, liturgy, music, traditions and Hebrew blessings that accompany Jewish celebrations in the home and synagogue. The classes cover a wide range of topics including:
Practice and Observance • Beliefs
Creating a Jewish Home • Life Cycle Observances
Synagogue and Prayer • History • Shabbat
Basic Hebrew • Holidays & Festivals • Choosing Judaism
Reform rabbis and cantors teach this in-depth course. Introduction to Judaism is designed for individuals and couples wishing to explore Judaism, as well as for those considering becoming Jewish. Partners in interfaith relationships are encouraged to enroll together. Introduction to Judaism is cosponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism and the Chicago Associate of Reform Rabbis. Cost: Fees: $310 per individual or couple. (Includes textbooks, materials and 17 weeks of instruction). Other locations and registration.
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Can you read this within 2 minutes?
Then you can join the Adult Hebrew Group on Saturdays 9:30--10:30 am with Rabbi Zedek. We read (slowly), translate (as we can), and laugh (a lot)! You can also just sit and read the English. Join us for a great way to learn about Judaism with friends.
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