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Adult Education, Lectures, Seminars
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
A Taste of Judaism |
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Union for Reform Judaism |
Curious about Judaism? A Taste of Judaism is designed for you. These three free weekly sessions focus on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Sessions are dynamic and interactive; the teachers are engaging and accessible and are open to all of your questions and concerns. Whether you are simply curious about Judaism or are looking to take your next steps on your Jewish journey, you have come to the right place! All are welcome. Program offered at several locations across Chicago and suburbs in the fall, winter, and spring. |
Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed |
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6557 N Lincoln Ave |
Assistance and services to the community. |
Chicago Community Kollel |
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6506 N. California Ave. |
Adult education classes for men and women throughout greater Chicago. |
Chicago Jewish Historical Society |
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610 S. Michigan Ave. |
Our mission is exploration, documentation, and education about the history of Chicago Jewry. We publish a quarterly journal, Chicago Jewish History; present public programs; maintain an oral history archive; help researchers; and sponsor unique educational and advocacy projects that benefit Chicago Jewry. |
Chicago Torah Network |
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2832 W. Touhy Ave. |
Classes, seminars, prayer services, torah study, and weekly publication of the torah portion. |
Community Service Division * |
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Hebrew Theological College |
Adult education for Jewish men and women. |
Introduction to Judaism |
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Union for Reform Judaism |
Wherever you are on your journey with Judaism, this class is designed to be a safe and welcoming place for you to explore. Introduction to Judaism is an engaging 16-24-session online course for adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life. You'll learn about Jewish holidays, life cycle, core beliefs, prayer, sacred texts, and more. Open to all, this course is designed for you, whether you are part of a Jewish+ or interfaith couple, an adult raising Jewish children, a spiritual seeker, considering conversion, or a Jew who wants a meaningful adult learning experience. Our programs affirm people from all backgrounds and are LGBTQIA+-friendly. Classes are offered by local Reform congregations and online by the Union for Reform Judaism. https://reformjudaism.org/learning/judaism-classes If you?re exploring conversion, reach out to the rabbi or cantor at your local Reform congregation before registering. |
JCC Shalom Over 50 * |
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Shir Tikvah |
Shalom Over 50 is a Jewish club that meets weekly at Shir Tikvah in Homewood for Yiddish classes, speakers and fellowship. A full schedule of thought-provoking lectures, current events and performances ensures lively discussion and a good time. Lunch is provided each week. |
Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) |
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Regional Office |
Accredited courses in Jewish life, Kabbalah, mysticism, Talmud, and Jewish history for Jews of all backgrounds. Special CLE and CME accredited programs for lawyers and doctors. Locations throughout the Chicago area: Chicago (Bucktown/Hyde Park/Chicago Loop/Rogers Park), Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Gurnee, Highland Park, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Park, Skokie, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, as well as Champaign and Peoria. |
Kollel Toras Chesed |
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3732 W. Dempster Street |
One-on-one learning sessions on Sundays, morning and evening learning sessions for men; classes and discussion groups for men and women; children's story hour on Shabbos; TNT & Besamim programs for children; Women's Tanach class; Torah To Go CDs. |
North Shore Torah Center Komimiyus |
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6247 N. Sacramento Street |
Torah classes, free of charge, primarily in Deerfield and Highland Park. |
Philip & Ethel Klutznick Lectures in Jewish Civilization * |
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Jewish United Fund |
Co-sponsored by Northwestern University. Free annual lectures by eminent Jewish scholars on topics of interest to the Jewish community. |
Road Scholar, formerly Elderhostel * |
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JCC Chicago |
JCC offers a variety of multi-day programs with a focus on Chicago. Each program provides an opportunity for stimulating and interesting experiences and discussions, enriched by the insight of expert docents and the company of fellow lifelong learners. Past programs have included Signature City Chicago, A Taste of Chicago's Food History, Beautiful Music at Ravinia, Theatre in Chicago, and City Highlights Weekend. Road Scholar programs offer adults 55+ affordable, short-term vacation opportunities designed to be both educationally and culturally stimulating and socially gratifying. Program fees include Road Scholar educational sessions, accommodations, entertainment and most meals. |
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend |
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Chicago Loop Synagogue |
Annual weekend discussions with a nationally known scholar on issues facing the Jewish community. |
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership * |
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610 S. Michigan Ave. |
Offers learning opportunities that are rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Offerings are designed to enable personal growth, train future leaders, and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Graduate programs and professional workshops are offered in the Chicago area, in select locations across North America, in Israel, and through distance learning. Public programs including films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits are offered at the Institute's Michigan Avenue facility, in the Chicago suburbs, and online. |
The Chicago Center for Jewish Studies |
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University of Chicago |
Lectures, conferences, and arts programming in all areas of Jewish history, culture, literature, and religion, all open to the public; oversees undergraduate programs; and supports and coordinates graduate degree programs in multiple areas of Jewish Studies in 13 departments and schools. |
The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture * |
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Jewish United Fund |
An annual lecture that maintains the dialogue between Jews and Catholics on issues affecting their relationship. |
The Sidney & Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook |
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2548 Jasper Court, Suite 201 |
Weekly study groups, parent/child discussion groups, classes and workshops, Hebrew and Judaism classes, international lecturers and more. |
The Society for Mishnah Study/Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah |
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(732) 364-7029
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Commissions Torah scholars to complete a course of designated Mishnah study for the merit of their dear departed. Also arranges tractates of Talmud to be studied on behalf of the dear departed. |
Vaad Hadayanus/Council on Jewish Law |
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Agudath Israel of Illinois |
Classes, publications and seminars. |
Women to Women |
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2833 W. Howard St. |
Classes for women on Lubavitch philosophy and thought. |
Yeshiva Migdal Torah |
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Jewish Learning Center |
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Yeshiva Women * |
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Hebrew Theological College |
Organizes educational and social programs and fundraising for HTC. |
Yeshiva Yaakov Ovenu, YYO Introductions, YYO Singles |
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6800 N. California Ave. |
Dedicated to helping fellow Jews, providing Torah and chesed to those in need. Torah classes, home study programs, YYO Singles, YYO Introductions, Better Beginnings (relationship enhancement), seminars, Mishmeres Shmiras HaLoshon of Chicago, Clothes Committee (collects and distributes clothing to those in need), Pesa Bas HaRav Eliezer Shtick Gmach (shtick, arches for chasunas). All services are free of charge. |
