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11/20/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/20/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/20/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/20/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/20/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/20/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
11/20/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/20/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/21/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/21/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/21/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/21/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/21/200910:00 AM- 11:00 AM | Shabbat YeladimCelebrate Shabbat with your preschooler to 3rd grader at Shabbat Yeladim at 10 a.m., Sat., Nov. 21 at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Rd., Northfield. Education Director Dr. Anne Lidsky and Cantor Amy Zussman will lead this worship program, which includes songs, storytelling, crafts, snacks and blessings. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the school office at 847/441-0202 or school@templejeremiah.org or log onto www.templejeremiah.org. Location: Contact: |
11/21/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/21/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
11/21/200906:30 PM | Jewish Social Singles-Socialize over hors d'oeuvres and wine/drinksGroup reaches out to ALL singles in Chicago & neighboring suburbs. Cost-$30 covers all costs-RSVP, $35 at the door. JSS, a social singles group, offers persons’ aged 21+ an alternative to impersonal computers and expensive dating organizations. Opposite of the traditional “meat-market” approach, JSS offers programs and events where persons can develop real friendships and become familiar and relaxed with each other over time, the key to successful lasting relationships. Please come and join us for fun and camaraderie! NO membership fee; participants age range 25-65; equal number of men and women attend; Social Bowling & General events; warm, considerate, friendly atmosphere. Call Helen-847 757-1299 and Howard-847 331-1066 Location: Contact: |
11/21/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/21/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/22/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/22/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/22/2009 | Religious School Classes (11/22/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/23/2009 and 6/23/2010 Northbrook Congregation Ezra Habonim offers a religious school for children in the aleph, bet, gimmel, daled and post grad classes. The synagogue and religious school is located at 2095 Landwehr Road in Northbrook. The aleph class, for first year students meets on Sunday from 9:30-11:30 and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Classes are small and the instruction is designed to meet students individual needs. For information about days and times for the older classes, contact Shoshana Axler, Educational Director, at 847-480-1690. Location: Contact: |
11/22/2009 | Religious School (11/22/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/4/2009 and 10/28/2010 Congregation Kneseth Israel offers religious school for children in the aleph, bet, gimmel, daled and post grad classes. The synagogue and religious school is located at 330 Division Street in Elgin. CKI services the Northwest, West, and Fox Valley suburbs. For information our religious school contact Nina Finn, Educational Director, at 847-741-5656 or send an email to cki.nina@yahoo.com. Location: Contact: |
11/22/2009 | Jewish Tour--Jewish Buenos Aires (J-BA) (11/22/2009)This event occurs weekly between 4/22/2009 and 12/22/2009 Join us for a Jewish Day Tour during your visit to Buenos Aires! Argentina’s Jewish community has both a vibrant and somber story and we look forward to sharing it with you via our specially planned itinerary with enthusiastic (English speaking) Jewish host. Our Jewish day tour highlights the strength of Buenos Aires’ resilient Jewish community which has grown up alongside a ‘pogrom’ in 1919, military dictatorship, economic crises (plural), and 2 bombing attacks on Jewish institutions. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200909:00 AM | Adult Hebrew (11/22/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/4/2009 and 5/21/2010 Learn or brush up on your Hebrew skills this year at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Rd., Northfield. The temple offers three levels of Adult Hebrew on Sundays, beginning Oct. 4. The classes run concurrently with Religious School. Perfect for the novice, Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew covers the Aleph-Bet through prayer reading and is held from 9:00 to 9:55 a.m. Intermediate Prayerbook Hebrew, offered from 10:00 to 10:55 a.m., will help you master your prayer book and Torah reading skills and gain a greater understanding of worship services. Conversational Hebrew from 11:00 to 11:55 a.m. will set you on your way to speaking modern-day Hebrew. Cost per year is $200 for temple members and $300 for non-members. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200911:30 AM- 01:00 PM | "Reaching a Thankful Place"In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Temple Jeremiah’s Outreach Committee will host “Gratitude, Grace & Gravy: Reaching a Thankful Place.” The program will look at different ways of expressing gratitude in order to make the holiday more meaningful. Temple Jeremiah congregant Robyn Corelitz will explore various poems and prayers of Thanksgiving as we prepare for our national day of thanks. The workshop will conclude with the opportunity to write your own prayers. The program is offered at no charge to the community. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200912:30 PM- 02:00 PM | JLI 4 Teens (11/22/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/25/2009 and 11/29/2009 JLI 4 Teens, a new exciting program for high school teens. The first six week course is titled “MySpcae. YourSpace. Is My life any of Your business?”. Created especially for teens, these thought provoking classes accompanied by videos and PowerPoint’s explore real life-and-death cases that will test your courage and challenge your instincts. Suicide, extreme sports, self defense, and rescuing strangers. Is my life any of your business? Sundays 12:30-2:00pm beginning October 25. Lunch served. For more information visit www.ChabadNorthbrook.com/teens or call 847-564-8770. A program of Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook and the Friendship Circle. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200901:00 PM- 03:30 PM | TOV MTV at CJE Senior LifeCome help out at the CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Campus, a 240-bed nursing home facility in Skokie. We will visit with residents, escort them to and join in the day’s entertainment, serve snacks and have fun! Contact: |
11/22/200901:00 PM | Morton Grove Hadassah-Wit & the Middle EastThe Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites Hadassah members, Associates and the public to a special Luncheon event on Sunday, November 22 at the Golden Chef, 600 S. Milwaukee in Wheeling at 1 p.m. Comedian, Journalist, Radio Personality, Pulitzer Prize nominee Ray Hanania, who has toured Israel will present an unusual wit filled and knowledgeable program about Israel-Palestinian relations. The cost of this educational and humorous afternoon will be $18 to benefit Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Reservation Chair is Joya Fields of Morton Grove. President is Joyce Weber of Glenview. For information contact the North Shore office at 847-205-1900 or Email: northshore@hadassah.org Location: Contact: |
11/22/200901:30 PM- 03:00 PM | Joel Frankel's Spertus GigActivities in the Gray Children's Center 10:30 am - 3 pm Concert 1:30 - 3 pm Singer, songwriter, and children's entertainer Joel Frankel has been captivating listeners of all ages for nearly two decades with his engaging original songs. By combining his musical talents with his background in education, Joel presents an energized, creative performance that is stimulating for kids and appreciated by adults. Joel's four children's albums have received numerous awards, including his most recent album, Ship of Chocolate Chips, which received the Parent’s Choice Award. Join Joel at Spertus for a special celebration of Jewish music and more! All ages welcome. $7 for adults, $5 for children, free for children under 5 and Spertus members Location: Contact: |
11/22/200902:00 PM- 04:00 PM | Rising Challenges in the Middle East CrisisCome for an afternoon of incredible insights as Hadassah Chicago Chapter in Conjunction with Anshe Emet Synagogue Presents: "Rising Challenges in the Middle East Crisis" with very special guest speaker, Professor Elie Rekhess, Visiting Crown Chair in Middle East Studies, Northwestern University discussing "Arabs in a Jewish State: The Growing Arab Minority In Israel" and Brian Abrahams, Midwest Regional Director of AIPAC, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, who will be touching on "Jews in America: Our Critical Role in the The U.S.-Israel Relationship." Cost is $10 and light refreshments will be served. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200906:00 PM- 09:00 PM | Gala DinnerCelebrating service to Jewish life at the UofC and Hyde Park. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200906:30 PM | Jewish Social Singles (11/22/2009)This event occurs monthly between 8/30/2009 and 5/16/2010 Social Bowling - Come Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays (generally) at 6:30 PM at the Brunswick Zone-Deerfield behind the Deerbrook Mall, 10 S. Waukegan Road. The first half of the season meets on: AUG 30, SEPT 6, SEPT 13, OCT 11, OCT 25, NOV 8, NOV 22 & DEC 13. Bowling is $20 for league members, $25 for non-league members. Everyone is welcome, NO advance reservations are required. New feature: Socializers not bowling are welcome to join the group - $10 cover. Call Howard 847 331-1066 or Helen 847 757-1299. Location: Contact: |
11/22/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/22/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/23/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/23/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/23/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/23/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200909:15 AM- 11:15 AM | Bright Ideas ESL (11/23/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/19/2009 and 1/7/2010 Bright Ideas ESL. An ongoing English as a Second Language class for Russian-speaking refugees 60 and older. Interactive, fun, conversational. Beginners are welcome. Class is based on Bright Ideas ESL Curriculum, developed by the Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE), specifically for the older learner. Open to refugees 60 and older only. Mondays and Thursdays, (Weekly) 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Contact Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, 773-866-5035. Smith Activities Center, 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie. No fee. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200910:00 AM- 11:00 AM | Yiddish Club (11/23/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/14/2009 and 12/28/2009 Yiddish Club is for people with all levels of skills and fluency in Yiddish. Class includes conversation, stories, jokes, memories and more. The class is held on Mondays at 10:00 a.m., dates are September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 14, 21, and 28. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200911:15 AM- 12:30 PM | Rachel's Circle (11/23/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/14/2009 and 12/28/2009 Rachel's Circle meets to share family and personal experiences, and to enjoy one another's stories and company. This program meets every Monday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. immediately following the Yiddish Club class. The classes are September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7, 14, 21, and 28. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200901:00 PM- 02:30 PM | Coffee & Conversation for Holocaust Survivors--Mondays (11/23/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/19/2009 and 1/4/2010 Coffee and Conversation for Holocaust Survivors – Mondays. 1-2:30pm Weekly ongoing group for Holocaust survivors to discuss the challenges of aging, politics, current events, news from Israel, family celebrations and more. No fee. Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Contact Sheri Fox, LCSW, 847-272-2882 and David Bier, MSW, 847-568-5100. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/23/200901:15 PM- 02:30 PM | Sit and Get Fit (11/23/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/14/2009 and 12/28/2009 Sit & Get Fit is a unique chair-based exercise class for all fitness levels. The class is free of charge, and meets Mondays at the new time of 1:15 p.m. Classes are held September 14, 21, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7, 14, 21, and 28. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200906:00 PM- 09:00 PM | AJC Judge Learned Hand Human Relations AwardAmerican Jewish Committee is giving the Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award to Alan P. Solow, Partner at DLA Piper. The Ritz-Carlton – Chicago 160 East Pearson Monday, November 23, 2009 Cocktails 6pm, 6:45pm Dinner Business Attire For more information please contact Jennifer Minkus at minkusj@ajc.org or 312-646-6126 Location: Contact: |
11/23/200907:00 PM- 09:00 PM | When Your Spouse is Unemployed: Supporting Their Job Search While Caring For YourselfJoin us to discuss the impact of job loss on the family, constructive approaches to a stressful time, realities of the job market and the spouse’s role in a job search. This program is led by a social worker and a career counselor. Location: Contact: |
11/23/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/23/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/24/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/24/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/24/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/24/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/24/200910:00 AM- 11:30 AM | Parents & Children Ages 4 & Under (11/24/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/8/2009 and 12/8/2009 Get-Together for Parents and Children: Ages 4 and under – Tuesdays. 10-11:30am. Opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Get away from feeling "cooped up" and isolated by sharing experiences, ideas, and concerns with other parents and staff whose skills are in family and child development. Discuss development issues and watch them unfold as your child plays. Ongoing weekly group, $10 per session. Virginia Frank Child Development Center, 3033 Touhy Avenue, Chicago. Contact Joanne Kestnbaum, LCSW and Elana Benatar 773-761-4550. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/24/200911:00 AM | Jump-Start Your Job SearchJump-Start Your Job Search offers resume construction techniques, cutting-edge strategies and networking tips. Held at 216 West Jackson, Suite 700, Chicago, 11:00 a.m. Fee - $5 (free for clients). RSVP to (312) 673-3434. Location: Contact: |
11/24/200912:30 PM- 02:00 PM | Dialogue in Troubled TimesDialogue is rare and requires effort. Nevertheless, it is a skill greatly needed in a world as divided as ours. Our speaker, Ron Miller, will introduce us to the art of dialogue. Ron Miller received his PhD from Northwestern University in Comparative Religions: his focus was on Jewish-Christian dialogue. He co-founded Common Ground, an adult educational center for religious study and dialogue, in 1975. He has been teaching in the religion department at Lake Forest College for 35 years. You can find out more about his publications and ideas on his website: ronmillersworld.org. Location: Contact: |
11/24/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/24/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
11/24/200905:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Meet the Matchmaker (11-24)Elsa Malinsky, a Jewish matchmaker with 12 years of professional experience and many marriages under her belt will meet with you, get to know you, and explain how Beshert services works. If you are a Jewish single professional looking for a serious relationship then make an appointment to meet with Elsa. Find out if you are a good match for one of Beshert's clients or would be a good candidate to become a client. This consultation is free but an RSVP is required. Call 847-854-0474 or email: elsa@beshert.com Location: Contact: |
11/24/200907:30 PM- 09:00 PM | JLI (11/24/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/3/2009 and 12/8/2009 The Jewish learning Institute (JLI) presents a new six week course: Soulquest: The Journey through Life, Death and Beyond. The Soul. Eternity. The Meaning of Life. The before, during, and after. Does Judaism believe in After-life? What do the teachings of Kabbalah and Talmud say about the soul? Life is a journey, but it's also a cycle. Unravel the mystery of death by exploring life, and get answers to your questions on the afterlife and beyond. Learn where you come from, where your lost loved ones are to be found, and how the before and after is all connected to present. Six Tuesdays, beginning November 3, 7:30 - 9:00 PM or six Wednesdays, beginning November 4, 10:00 - 11:30 AM at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook 755 Huehl Rd Northbrook Location: Contact: |
11/24/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/24/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/25/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/25/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/25/2009 | Religious School Classes (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/23/2009 and 6/23/2010 Northbrook Congregation Ezra Habonim offers a religious school for children in the aleph, bet, gimmel, daled and post grad classes. The synagogue and religious school is located at 2095 Landwehr Road in Northbrook. The aleph class, for first year students meets on Sunday from 9:30-11:30 and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. Classes are small and the instruction is designed to meet students individual needs. For information about days and times for the older classes, contact Shoshana Axler, Educational Director, at 847-480-1690. Location: Contact: |
11/25/2009 | Religious School (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/4/2009 and 10/28/2010 Congregation Kneseth Israel offers religious school for children in the aleph, bet, gimmel, daled and post grad classes. The synagogue and religious school is located at 330 Division Street in Elgin. CKI services the Northwest, West, and Fox Valley suburbs. For information our religious school contact Nina Finn, Educational Director, at 847-741-5656 or send an email to cki.nina@yahoo.com. Location: Contact: |
11/25/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/25/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/25/200910:30 AM- 12:00 PM | Senior Drop-In Group--Wednesdays (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/4/2009 and 12/30/2009 Senior Drop-in Group – Wednesdays. 10:30am – 12:00 noon. Weekly group invites all seniors to discuss whatever is on their minds. Past topics include politics, current events, health issues and relationships. $7 per session. JCFS, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. Contact Emily Burchfield, LCPC, AMFT, 847-568-5105. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/25/200911:15 AM- 12:30 PM | What's On Your Mind (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/9/2009 and 12/30/2009 What's On Your Mind is a free-ranging discussion on everything from the topical to the personal. This program meets every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. on these dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Location: Contact: |
11/25/200901:00 PM- 02:30 PM | Surviving the Loss of a Spouse Drop-In Group (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/14/2009 and 1/6/2010 Suviving the Loss of A Spouse Drop-In Group. Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm. Weekly group for those adjusting to the death of a spouse within the last year and a half. Topics include coping with and understanding grief, making decisions, staying healthy, and managing family and social relationships. $7 per session. JCFS, 1156 W Shure Dr, Arlington Heights. Contact Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 224-625-2819. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/25/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
11/25/200907:00 PM- 08:30 PM | Parenting a Child with Special Needs (11/25/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/9/2009 and 12/09/09 Parenting a Child with Special Needs: A Parent Support Group. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Parents of children with special needs often experience a roller coaster of emotions. Parents can support one another as they discuss the stresses and challenges involved in parenting children with special needs. Topics will include the parents’ grieving process; strategies for coping with multiple demands, roles, and stresses; managing family and social relationships; and the transformative experience of parenting a child with special needs. Ongong weekly group, $15 per session. JCFS, 1156 W Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Contact Pamela Kaplan, LCSW 224-625-2804. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/25/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/25/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/25/200908:00 PM | Interfaith Thanksgiving ServiceRabbi Capers Funnye, the first African-American member of the Chicago Board of Rabbis, will be the keynote speaker at the Winnetka Interfaith Council’s Community Thanksgiving Service. The Winnetka Interfaith Council encompasses twelve houses of worship across the North Shore. The choirs from these congregations will join together during the service. Rabbi Funnye leads the congregation at Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Hebrew Congregation in Chicago – and is the first cousin once removed of First Lady Michelle Obama. Location: Contact: |
11/26/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/26/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/26/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/26/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200909:15 AM- 11:15 AM | Bright Ideas ESL (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/19/2009 and 1/7/2010 Bright Ideas ESL. An ongoing English as a Second Language class for Russian-speaking refugees 60 and older. Interactive, fun, conversational. Beginners are welcome. Class is based on Bright Ideas ESL Curriculum, developed by the Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE), specifically for the older learner. Open to refugees 60 and older only. Mondays and Thursdays, (Weekly) 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Contact Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, 773-866-5035. Smith Activities Center, 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie. No fee. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200912:00 PM- 02:00 PM | Folk Dancing (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/10/2009 and 12/31/2009 Folk Dancing: Learn new steps or practice those you know. No partner necessary. $5 per session fee. This class is at noon on these Thursdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200901:00 PM- 02:00 PM | Schmooze It or Lose It (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/3/2009 and 12/31/2009 Schmooze It or Lose It is a class to share stories, reminiscences and the fine art of conversation. This class meets on Thursdays at 1:00 pm on these dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200902:00 PM- 03:30 PM | Coffee & Conversation for Holocaust Survivors--Thursdays (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 10/15/2009 and 1/7/2010 Coffee and Conversation for Holocaust Survivors – Thursdays. 2:00-3:30pm. Weekly ongoing group for Holocaust survivors to discuss the challenges of aging, politics, current events, news from Israel, family celebrations and more. No fee. 3145 Pratt Blvd., Chicago. Contact Audrey Cantor, LCSW 847-568-5151 or Barbara Urbanska-Yeager 773-866-5035. www.jcfs.org Location: Contact: |
11/26/200902:15 PM- 03:30 PM | Sit and Get Fit (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 9/3/2009 and 12/31/2009 Sit and Get Fit class is a unique chair-based exercise class for all fitness levels. This specific class is held every Thursday at 2:15 p.m. and is free of charge. The Fall sessions are held on these dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200903:30 PM- 05:00 PM | Summer Alliance (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 7/16/2009 and 12/31/2009 Summer Alliance is a new group at Response. All high school aged youth who identify as LGBTQ or as an ally are welcome to attend. This is an excellent time to connect with other high school youth in a safe and fun environment. We do different activities like field trips, watching movies and having in-depth discussions about topics that matter to you. Be a part of the Summer Alliance! Location: Contact: |
11/26/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/26/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
11/26/200908:00 PM- 10:00 PM | A Colorful Journey (11/26/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/2/2009 and 11/27/2009 Artists Molly Schiff and Barbara Lipkin are exhibiting their latest work at the newly opened Gallery Space at Congregation Beth Shalom. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after Friday night services on Friday, October 2nd. The exhibit runs through November 30th. Location: Contact: |
11/27/2009- 00:00 PM | Darfur: Photojournalists Respond (11/27/2009)This event occurs daily between 8/26/2009 and 11/29/2009 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will welcome its first traveling exhibition at the end of August, Darfur: Photojournalists Respond. Based on the book “Darfur: Twenty Years of War and Genocide in Sudan” by Leora Kahn, the exhibition features photographs by world-renowned photojournalists that capture the gravity of the crisis in Darfur, which has led to some of the worst human rights atrocities in modern times. Featured photojournalists include, Colin Finlay, Sven Torfinn, Pep Bonet, Ron Haviv, Lynsey Addario, Chris-Steele Perkins, Kadir van Lohuizen and Oliver Jobard. Location: Contact: |
11/27/2009- 00:00 PM | PENNY FEUERSTEIN OPENS GALLERY SHOW AT TEMPLE SHOLOM FRIDAY, OCT. 30TH (11/27/2009)This event occurs daily between 10/30/2009 and 12/9/2009 Well known Chicago artist and Temple Sholom congregant Penny Feuerstein will be showing in the Mendelson Gallery from Oct. 30th through Dec. 9th 2009. The Gallery Opening October 30 will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception prior to Shabbat Services. The focus of this show is The Generative Nature of My Existence. A master of fine arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Feuerstein has exhibited nationally and internationally including Art Expo in Chicago, New York, Tel Aviv, Japan and Milan. Always maintaining an interest in fine art, Ms. Feuerstein started a career in commercial art and design. She has been a full time fine artist since the 1990’s. Location: Contact: |
11/27/200904:00 PM- 07:00 PM | Josef Glimer Gallery (11/27/2009)This event occurs weekly between 11/13/2009 and 12/31/2009 Mira Hermoni- Levine received the first place award at the 2009 St. Petersburg Biennale and her work was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. When speaking of her work, Hermoni-Levine describes it as a tempest of layers that she is able to scratch and sculpt upon. With little more than a palette knife and oil paint, Hermoni-Levine has found, buried underneath layers of paint, the memories of childhood isolation. However, her use of the white palette creates an illumine scent glory which is the essence of new life and hope. We invite you to uncover the layers of Mira Hermoni- Levine’s work as we present to you her latest paintings. Location: Contact: |
