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5/21/2013

9:30 AM -
11:30 AM
  

Starting a Small Business in Illinois(4)

This workshop will acquaint you with the basic procedures for opening a business in Illinois. You will also receive information designed to answer your questions about the legalities, regulations, and requirements of operating a small business. Sponsored by Citi Community Development. Skokie Public Library, 2nd Floor Business Center, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. No charge. To register, call Steve Bob at (312) 673-3429 or e-mail stevebob@jvschicago.org.

Location:
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street, 2nd Floor Business Center
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Kathy Zook
Phone: 312-673-3462
Email: kathyzook@jvschicago.org

Web Page

5/21/2013

9:30 AM -
11:00 AM
  

Tours of JCC Elaine Fran Apachi Day Camp

There's still time to register for Summer 2013. Join us for a tour of Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp. Need another time or date? Call us to arrange a private tour that works with your schedule.

Location:
JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp
23280 Old McHenry Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL

Contact:
Jen
Phone: 847-726-0800
Email: jzislis@gojcc.org

5/21/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/21/2013

12:45 PM -
3:00 PM
  

Film Screening: "Herb and Dorothy"

Film showing from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60645. This event is free and open to the community. For more information and to register, please call 773/508-1000.

Location:
Bernard Horwich Building
3003 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

Contact:
CJE SeniorLife
Phone: 773-508-1000
Email: info@cje.net

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5/21/2013

1:00 PM -
2:15 PM
  

Mindfulness Stress Reduction

Mindfulness helps people increase their awareness about where their thoughts and attention are focused, and to keep that focus—in the present moment. Mindfulness helps the individual deal with the following issues in particular: Chronic illness or pain; negative thoughts and feelings about oneself; and all types of stress and anxiety. This group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. $30 per session; group is 6 sessions, may be covered by Medicare and secondary insurance. Participation requires advanced screening and registration. Please call 773/508-1129 for more information about this group.

Location:
Bernard Horwich Building
3003 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

Contact:
David Donaldson
Phone: 773-508-1129
Email: David.Donaldson@cje.net

Web Page

5/21/2013

4:00 PM -
7:00 PM
  

Focused on Low Vision

CJE SeniorLife and The Chicago Lighthouse for people who are blind or visually impaired are joining forces to bring information on low vision to Skokie! Come and learn from experts in the field about programs and services available. Low vision products will be available to see, touch and test from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community presentation focused on low vision is from 4 to 5 p.m. 1 CEU credit for Social Workers will be available at no fee. The open house Adaptive Technology Show featuring high and low tech vision aids is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information and to register, please call 847/929-3022.

Location:
Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation
9700 Gross Point Road
Skokie , IL 60076

Contact:
Cindy Pedersen
Phone: 847-929-3022
Email: Cindy.Pedersen@cje.net

Web Page

5/21/2013

4:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

Jewish Singles Mixer

Get out and mingle with the best of the best Jewish bachelors and bachelorettes in our offices located at 939 W. North Ave in Lincoln Park. Meet Chicago's most successful dating consultants and enjoy the opportunity to join our community and possibly meet the man or woman of your dreams! Please call 708-743-6882 and refer to JUF to reserved your spot!

Location:
939 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

Contact:
Matchmaker Shelley
Phone: 708-743-6882
Email: shelley@matchboutique.com

5/21/2013

7:00 PM -
8:30 PM
  

Parkinson's Support Group for Caregivers

Through CJE SeniorLife's Parkinson's Support Group for Caregivers in Deerfield, individuals who are involved in the care of someone with Parkinson’s can learn more about Parkinson’s and caregiving, meet others who face similar challenges, and discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burn-out. The group is led by social workers Nina Afremow, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. and Julie Katsman, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. and open to the public. It meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information about this group, call Nina at 847/236-7853.

Location:
Weinberg Community for Senior Living
1551 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Contact:
Nina Afremow
Phone: 847-236-7853
Email: Nina.Afremow@cje.net

Web Page

5/21/2013

7:30 PM -
9:00 PM
  

The seven habits of de-stressed people

The seven habits of de-stressed people Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf LL.B M.Ed.Psych. D.Div. Dean, Spiritgrow – Josef Kryss Wholistic Center, Australia. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:30 pm How to eliminate worry and anxiety from your life through mindful living and re-programming the brain Internationally acclaimed best selling author and psychologist combines ancient wisdoms with positive psychology to change the way you think and feel – neuro-plasticity, meditation and body rhythms. Cost: per person: $12 in advance. $15 at the door. Chai-Sponsor $180, Tov -Sponsor $100. Includes 2 entries.

Location:
Chabad Jewish Center of Naperville
1935 Brookdale Rd
Naperville, IL 60563

Contact:
Rabbi Mendy Goldstein
Phone: 630-778-9770
Email: rabbi@chabadnaperville.com

Web Page

5/22/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/22/2013

2:00 PM -
8:00 PM
  

Casting Calls(1)

Are you a busy single professional? You may have no trouble meeting other Jewish singles while out and about, but if you are tired of the dating rat race, come in and explore this trendy and fun new way to meet the man or woman of your dreams! Stop wasting precious time searching for the one! Join LuvBiz Chicago in their offices located on the corner of North Ave. & Sheffield in Chicago's Lincoln Park as we discuss how meeting pre-screened singles who are looking for the same things that you are can be most successful in coupling you with your soulmate! Complimentary coffees, cappuccinos, Please reserve your seat and time with Shelley 708-743-6882 (Reservations STRONGLY suggested)

Location:
939 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

Contact:
Matchmaker Shelley
Phone: 708-743-6882
Email: shelley@matchboutique.com

Web Page

5/22/2013

5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
  

Who is Hiring? Your Government

City / County / State / Federal: Join us for an evening of myth-busting and discover the job opportunities available in the public sector. Whether you’re an accountant or administrative assistant, graphic designer or groundskeeper, machinist or marketer, even a zookeeper or Zamboni driver…there could be a great job with your name on it! To register, visit our website at jvschicago.org/event-registration/?ee=153. For more information call Sandra Saltzman, JEN Special Events, Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, (847) 745-5482 or e-mail sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org.

Location:
Harold Washington Library
400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Sandra Saltzman
Phone: 847-745-5482
Email: Sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
  

Who is Hiring? Your Government!

City / County / State / Federal: Join us for an evening of myth-busting and discover the job opportunities available in the public sector. Whether you’re an accountant or administrative assistant, graphic designer or groundskeeper, machinist or marketer, even a zookeeper or Zamboni driver…there could be a great job with your name on it! To register, visit our website at jvschicago.org/event-registration/?ee=153. For more information call Sandra Saltzman, JEN Special Events, Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, (847) 745-5482 or e-mail sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org.

Location:
Harold Washington Library
400 S. State Street, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Sandra Saltzman
Phone: 847-745-5482
Email: sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

Friendship Circle Evening of Inspiration Dinner

Honoring our dedicated Teen Volunteers. Featuring: Attorney Richard Bernstein

Location:
601 Milwakee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090

Contact:
Zelik Moscowitz
Phone: 847-943-9770
Email: zelik@fcil.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

JET To Israel- Israeli Wine & Dine(1)

JET (Jewish Education Team) brings a taste of Israel to downtown Chicago with Israeli wines & great food to support JET's Jewish outreach for Young Professionals in Chicago & on campuses throughout Illinois.

Location:
City Winery- 1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

Contact:
Rabbi Shalom Garfinkel
Phone: 310-903-7398
Email: rabbishalomg@gmail.com

Web Page

5/22/2013

6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
  

A Conversation with Elie Wiesel

Called a "messenger to mankind," Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel will visit the University of Chicago. He will be interviewed by David Axelrod, director of the UChicago Institute of Politics. Wiesel will discuss his lifelong dedication to addressing the moral responsibility of all people to fight hatred, racism and genocide. In his words, “When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men or women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must—at that moment—become the center of the universe.” This event is free and open to UChicago students, faculty, staff and the public.

Location:
5850 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Contact:
Jessica Fisher
Phone: 773-752-1127
Email: jessicafisher@juf.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

6:30 PM -
8:00 PM
  

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous: Infamous Cases of Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation

Do you know how to spot elder abuse? Do you know what legislation is out there to help protect seniors? Join us for an interactive and easy to understand presentation with elder law attorney Kerry R. Peck, who is experienced in all areas of elder law, including administration of estates and trusts, transfer of assets, resolution of claims, and implementation of estate plans. 1 CEU will be available for L.S.W., L.C.S.W. and L.C.P.C. professionals. There is no charge for this program. Please call 847/236-7842 to register.

Location:
Weinberg Community for Senior Living
1551 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield , IL 60015

Contact:
Tawanna Shack
Phone: 847-236-7842
Email: Tawanna.Shack@cje.net

Web Page

5/22/2013

7:00 PM -
10:00 PM
  

Prime Ministers Film Premiere

Join Simon Wiesenthal Center and Moriah Films for the premiere of our newest film "Prime Ministers"

Location:
TBD
Chicago, IL 60601

Contact:
Lauren Schmidt
Phone: 312-981-0105
Email: Lschmidt@wiesenthal.com

5/22/2013

7:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

2013 YWC Spring Outreach Event

The Young Women's City Council of the Jewish United Fund cordially invites you to Innovate, Influence and Inspire: Take a Chance on Success and Learn from Three Chicago Women Who Did. A panel featuring: Jenny Cizner -- Director of the International Relations and Protocol for the Office of Mayor Emanuel; Dana Gordon -- Founder, Designer & Director of Dana Rebecca Designs; and Betsy Steinberg -- Managing Director of the Illinois Film Office. Moderated by: Rachel Gillman Rischell - Director of Media Relations at Olson and freelance writer, blogger, tv contributor and Chicago lifestyle guide.

Location:
Live Lab
678 North Wells
Chicago, IL 60654

Contact:
Samantha Wolf
Phone: 312-444-2847
Email: WomensDiv@juf.org

Register Online

5/22/2013

7:00 PM -
8:30 PM
  

Nechama: Comfort for the Bereaved Among Us

Nechama: Comfort for the Bereaved Among Us. Wednesday, 5/22, 7 – 8:30 pm. Nechama is a class for grievers and their loved ones who have experienced a loss during the past four months. We will look at how Judaism lays the groundwork to provide comfort for the bereaved through the use of ritual and connection to other mourners. Participants will also learn about the grief process and coping mechanisms, understand their grieving styles, and how to gain and receive support from friends and loved ones. $15 fee for class. Temple Sholom, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Contact Elizabeth Siegel Cohen, LCSW, 847-745-5404, ElizabethCohen@jcfs.org

Location:
3480 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60657

Contact:
Elizabeth Cohen, LCSW
Phone: 847-745-5404
Email: ElizabethCohen@jcfs.org

Web Page

5/22/2013

7:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Chicago

Please join us for a film screening of the award winning film “Turning A Corner” which tells the stories of people who survived the sex industry in Chicago and their efforts to raise public awareness of systemic injustice and promote needed reforms. This groundbreaking hour-long film recounts their struggles with homelessness, violence, and discrimination. The film will be followed by a panel featuring Rabbi Heather Altman from Anshe Emet, Rachel Durchslag from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, and a survivor of prostitution. There will also be an opportunity to take action to end discrimination against prostituted people in Illinois. RSVP at 847-853-8889 or at info@ncjwcns.org

Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613

Contact:
National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore
Phone: 847-853-8889
Email: info@ncjwcns.org

Web Page

5/23/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/23/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/23/2013

10:30 AM -
12:00 PM
  

Fair Housing Laws for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Viki Rivkin of Open Communities (formerly known as Interfaith Housing Center) will provide information on fair housing laws, equal opportunity issues and what to do if faced with housing discrimination. She will explain that disability should not interfere with your housing choice and what is meant by “reasonable modifications.” There is no charge for this program. To register or to request special accommodations, please contact Rosann Corcoran, Linkages Coordinator, at 773/508-1693.

Location:
Bernard Horwich Building
3003 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

Contact:
Rosann Corcoran
Phone: 773-508-1693
Email: Rosann.Corcoran@cje.net

Web Page

5/23/2013

12:30 PM -
1:15 PM
  

Gourmet Torah at Shallots Bistro by Hebrew Theological College

Weekly community lecture for men and women on Thursdays at Shallots Bistro Restaurant with the faculty of Hebrew Theological College.

Location:
7016 N. Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Phone: 847-982-2500
Email: jzisook@htc.edu

Web Page

5/23/2013

1:00 PM -
4:00 PM
  

Interviewing - Basics and Beyond

Knowing what to do in an interview is the key to landing a job. Learn how to prepare and what to do; from employer research to understanding how to respond to the differing types of interview questions, learn appropriate dress and body language and acquire the skills necessary in preparation for the various types of interview formats. Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can accommodate the general community. Workshops start promptly. No admission once workshop begins. FOR WORKSHOP DATES AND TOPICS, AND REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORM, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT JVSCHICAGO.ORG. Please send registration form by e-mail only to Sandra,Saltzman,sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org.

Location:
JVS Chicago
216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60606

Contact:
Kathy Zook
Phone: 312-673-3462
Email: kathyzook@jvschicago.org

Web Page

5/23/2013

1:00 PM -
4:00 PM
  

Interviewing - Basics and Beyond(1)

Knowing what to do in an interview is the key to landing a job. Learn how to prepare and what to do; from employer research to understanding how to respond to the differing types of interview questions, learn appropriate dress and body language and acquire the skills necessary in preparation for the various types of interview formats. JVS Chicago, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie. 1 - 4 p.m. Space is limited and JVS clients receive priority, however most workshops can accommodate the general community. Workshops start promptly. No admission once workshop begins. FOR WORKSHOP DATES AND TOPICS, AND REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORM, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT JVSCHICAGO.ORG. Please send registration form by e-mail only to sandrasaltzman@jvschicago.org

Location:
JVS Chicago
5150 Golf Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Kathy Zook
Phone: 312-673-3462
Email: kathyzook@jvschicago.org

Web Page

5/23/2013

5:45 PM -
7:15 PM
  

Adults in Transition(7)

Adults In Transition. 5/9 and 5/23, 5:45 – 7:15 pm. Social support group for adults with disabilities who are in their 20’s to 60’s. Group provides support, conversation, and a safe environment to explore issues. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. $7 per session. JCFS, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. Contact Sheri Fox, LCSW, 847-412-4356, SheriFox@jcfs.org

Location:
5150 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Sheri Fox, LCSW
Phone: 847-412-4356
Email: SheriFox@jcfs.org

Web Page

5/24/2013

  

Memorial Day Vacation

Kick off summer with an unforgettable, all inclusive getaway! Featuring: Included morning childcare and evening babysitting, plus free time for adults. Swimming, sports, archery, arts & crafts, bonfire, hayride, BBQ, and more!

Location:
Perlstein Resort & Conference Center

Contact:
Lawrence
Phone: 847-763-3603
Email: prcc@gojcc.org

Web Page

5/24/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/24/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/25/2013

  

The 'Jewish Experience in Elgin' Exhibit

This award-winning exhibit from the Elgin Area Historical Society, focuses on a century of Jewish experience & growth in the Elgin community. Starting in the 1850's, it portrays a significant story of struggle & achievement, and the building of CKI's synagogue. This FREE exhibit will be on display until May 2013. Weekdays, 9:00AM - 3:00PM, or call 847-742-5656 for available weekend hours.

Location:
Congregation Kneseth Israel
330 Division Street
Elgin, IL 60120

Contact:
Brad Burker
Phone: 630-408-2209
Email: bradb1@comcast.net

Web Page

5/25/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/25/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/25/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

The Holocaust In Greece Exhibition

The Holocaust In Greece, in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, which takes play on April 7. The exhibition, based on materials from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The exhibition also coincides with Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. According to Director of Museum Experience/Curator, Bethany Fleming, “We chose April not only in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, but also because we wanted to raise awareness for genocide prevention by exploring the history of the Holocaust and the role Greece played as we explore the individuals and the acts that stood against the genocidal tide.” This exhibition also honors the individuals that protected those threatened under the German occupation.

Location:
333 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Contact:
Bethany Fleming
Phone: 312-655-1234
Email: bfleming@hellenicmuseum.org

Web Page

5/26/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/26/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/26/2013

5:00 PM -
10:00 PM
  

ComboSinglesJSS Bowling and Dinner

Bowling/Dinner Social! BZ-Mt Prspct-5 pm/Johnny's-7:30 pm $30 or $40. RSVP. For information: call Helen (847 757-1299) or Howard (847 331-1066), website: www.combosingles.org. JSS/ComboSingles-A singles group, offering persons 21+ an alternative to impersonal computers & expensive dating organizations. Activities, socials and bowling, allow persons to become familiar over time in a non-threatening atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. Social events, music, bowling and more! Evening and weekend calls preferred. Please come and join us for fun and camaraderie! Our group reaches out to ALL singles in Chicago and neighboring suburban areas. We would love to hear from you!

Location:
Brunswick Zone-Mt. Prospect
824 E. Rand Rd (Just N of Central)
Mount Prospect, IL 60090

Contact:
Helen or Howard
Phone: 847-757-1299
Email: ComboSingles@aol.com

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5/27/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

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5/27/2013

10:00 AM -
12:00 PM
  

Monday Yiddish Series

A regularly rotating series of Monday morning programs, each one focused on a different aspect of Yiddish culture and experiences through readings, film viewings, and conversation. All sessions in English. There is no charge.

Location:
Bernard Horwich Building
3003 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago , IL 60645

Contact:
Lauren Crawford
Phone: 773-508-1000
Email: Lauren.Crawford@cje.net

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5/27/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

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5/27/2013

7:00 PM -
8:00 PM
  

Allan Sherman: The Life, The Hits, and the Lost Lyrics

Join author Mark Cohen for a lively evening celebrating the life and comedy of Chicago native Allan Sherman. Cohen is the author of Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman (Brandeis Series in American Jewish History, Culture, and Life). It is the first biography of the song parodist best remembered today for his summer of 1963 hit "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh." Sherman became a star in 1962 with the Jewish song parody album, My Son, The Folk Singer. Then came My Son, The Celebrity and My Son, The Nut. All three albums went gold, sparked a national concert tour and landed him television appearances that brought his comedy to millions. Recordings of lost parodies will be played. Q&A and book signing to follow.

Location:
461 Waukegan Rd
(Located in the Brookside Plaza)
Northbrook, IL 60062

Contact:
Richard Reeder
Phone: 847-542-4624
Email: richardreeder34@gmail.com

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5/28/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page

5/28/2013

9:00 AM -
12:30 PM
  

In Between Time

Wondering what to do with your children between preschool and camp time? Come join in the fun at North Shore Congregation Israel. Open to all children ages 3-5. The program runs 9:00am -12:30pm, Monday thru Friday, May 28-June 14. Sign up for the days you want. To register contact Ellen Grossman, Director.

Location:
North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe, IL 60022

Contact:
Ellen Grossman
Phone: 847-835-0724
Email: elleng@nsci.org

Web Page

5/28/2013

10:00 AM -
5:00 PM
  

Voices & Visions™

In a series of 18 striking images, the words of Jewish luminaries from Maimonides to Susan Sontag are newly interpreted and graphically transformed by renowned artists and designers, such as Milton Glaser, Carin Goldberg, and Seymour Chwast. An initiative of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Voices & Visions™ elicits the power of art to communicate great ideas and inspire reflection and conversation. For more information about the Voices & Visions™  project, visit voices-visions.org.

Location:
Spertus Institute
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Contact:
Nicholas Sagan
Phone: 312-322-1773
Email: nsagan@spertus.edu

Web Page

5/28/2013

1:00 PM -
2:15 PM
  

Mindfulness Stress Reduction

Mindfulness helps people increase their awareness about where their thoughts and attention are focused, and to keep that focus—in the present moment. Mindfulness helps the individual deal with the following issues in particular: Chronic illness or pain; negative thoughts and feelings about oneself; and all types of stress and anxiety. This group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. $30 per session; group is 6 sessions, may be covered by Medicare and secondary insurance. Participation requires advanced screening and registration. Please call 773/508-1129 for more information about this group.

Location:
Bernard Horwich Building
3003 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

Contact:
David Donaldson
Phone: 773-508-1129
Email: David.Donaldson@cje.net

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5/28/2013

4:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

Jewish Singles Mixer

Get out and mingle with the best of the best Jewish bachelors and bachelorettes in our offices located at 939 W. North Ave in Lincoln Park. Meet Chicago's most successful dating consultants and enjoy the opportunity to join our community and possibly meet the man or woman of your dreams! Please call 708-743-6882 and refer to JUF to reserved your spot!

Location:
939 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

Contact:
Matchmaker Shelley
Phone: 708-743-6882
Email: shelley@matchboutique.com

5/28/2013

7:00 PM -
9:00 PM
  

17th Annual Leifer Lecture featuring Rabbi Steven Greenberg

Rabbi Steven Greenberg will present: "Erased from Historical Memory: Queer Heroes and Scoundrels in Jewish History and Texts.” A dessert reception will follow the program. Sexuality and gender find surprising expression in Jewish poetry, prose, and case law. Thorough examination of the material reveals a sliver of life that has been all but erased from historical memory. We will meet six queer characters of Jewish history, both famous and infamous, whose stories will help us make sense of these issues for our own moment. Rabbi Greenberg is a Senior Teaching Fellow at CLAL, Co-Director of Eshel, an Orthodox LGBT organization, and author of the book, Wrestling with God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition.

Location:
5715 S Woodlawn
Chicago, IL 60637

Contact:
Jessica Fisher
Phone: 312-357-6180
Email: JessicaFisher@JUF.org

5/28/2013

7:00 PM -
8:30 PM
  

Northbrook Community Synagogue’s Women’s Havurah May 28 Dinner To Feature Program By SingerMusician Barbara Silverman

Northbrook Community Synagogue’s Women's Havura culminating dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Registration starts at 6:45 p.m. The synagogue is located at 2549 Jasper Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062. Following a dinner from the Sandwich Club, Barbara Silverman, dubbed a “stunning vocalist” by the Old Time Herald, will present a program. Her lilting voice and musical performance on guitar, piano, and washboard has captivated audiences at concerts, festivals and workshops nationwide,The cost to attend is $15 for 2012/2013 members, free with a new membership of $36.00 (membership good for 2013/2014) and $20.00 for guests. For more information and to attend, call the synagogue at 847-509-9204.

Location:
Northbrook Community Synagogue
2548 Jasper Court
Northbrook, IL 60062

Contact:
Northbrook Commnunity Synagogue
Phone: 847-509-9204
Email: office@northbrookcommunitysynagogue.org

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5/29/2013

  

SPECIAL EXHIBITION: Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh, Opens May 14

The inspiring 23-year-old Hannah Senesh died by firing squad in 1944, but has endured as one of Israel’s most iconic heroes. This first-ever major exhibition tells how this Budapest-born poet, diarist, and author of the hymn Eli, Eli discovered her love for the Land of Israel, courageously volunteered for a mission to rescue downed Allied fliers and Jews from Nazi-occupied Hungary, and ultimately became a lasting symbol of courage and determination. Fire In My Heart: The Story of Hannah Senesh was created and is circulated by the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. We are grateful to the Senesh Family for making the exhibition possible by providing material from their collection.

Location:
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact:
Amanda
Phone: 847-967-4835
Email: amanda.berrios@ilhmec.org

Web Page