JUF Calendar

May 2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Shalom Chaverim ("Welcome, Friends!"): Jewish Playgroup for 0-3 and a grown-up

Explore Judaism through the textures, sights, sounds, smells, and rhythms of the Jewish year with our experienced Jewish educator, Morah Amy. Join Shalom Chaverim ("Welcome, Friends!") for stories, singing, arts, playing and more! Shalom Chaverim is for children ages 0-3 with a grown-up.

Location:
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago IL, 60615

Contact:
Rebecca Milder
jewish.enrichment.center@gmail.com
773-234-9403

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 9:00:00 AM 5/19/2019 11:45:00 AM Shalom Chaverim ("Welcome, Friends!"): Jewish Playgroup for 0-3 and a grown-up Explore Judaism through the textures, sights, sounds, smells, and rhythms of the Jewish year with our experienced Jewish educator, Morah Amy. Join Shalom Chaverim ("Welcome, Friends!") for stories, singing, arts, playing and more! Shalom Chaverim is for children ages 0-3 with a grown-up.

Contact Info
Rebecca Milder
jewish.enrichment.center@gmail.com
773-234-9403 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd. Chicago , IL, 60615 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Sunday, May 19, 2019 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Israel Update

In support of Yad Sarah's geriatric dental clinic. It will feature guest speaker Aviv Ezra, Israel's General Consul to the Midwest. There will be a Kosher brunch to follow.

Location:
Lake Shore Drive Synagogue
70 East Elm Street
Chicago IL, 60611

Contact:
Halle
halle@friendsofyadsarah.org
312-337-6811

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 9:30:00 AM 5/19/2019 12:30:00 PM Israel Update In support of Yad Sarah's geriatric dental clinic. It will feature guest speaker Aviv Ezra, Israel's General Consul to the Midwest. There will be a Kosher brunch to follow.

Contact Info
Halle
halle@friendsofyadsarah.org
312-337-6811 Lake Shore Drive Synagogue , 70 East Elm Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Sunday, May 19, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Israel Update: Featuring Consul General Aviv Ezra

In Support of Yad Sarah's Geriatric Clinic. Kosher Brunch to follow.

Location:
Lake Shore Drive Synagogue
70 East Elm Street
Chicago IL, 60611

Contact:
Halle
halle@friendsofyadsarah.org
312-337-6811

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 9:30:00 AM 5/19/2019 11:30:00 PM Israel Update: Featuring Consul General Aviv Ezra In Support of Yad Sarah's Geriatric Clinic. Kosher Brunch to follow.

Contact Info
Halle
halle@friendsofyadsarah.org
312-337-6811 Lake Shore Drive Synagogue , 70 East Elm Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Sunday, May 19, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meet the Author Howard Reich of The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel

Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie) welcomes author Howard Reich to discuss his new book The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel, Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Autographed books will be available for sale. There is no charge to attend this event and the community is welcome. For more information call TBI at 847-675-0951 or visit http://www.tbiskokie.org.

The Art of Inventing Hope offers an unprecedented, in-depth conversation between the world’s most revered Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, and a son of survivors, Howard Reich.

During the last four years of Wiesel’s life, he met frequently with Reich in New York, Chicago and Florida – and spoke often on the phone – to discuss the subject that linked them: both Wiesel’s and Reich’s fathers were liberated from Buchenwald death camp on April 11, 1945.

A book discussion follows the presentation.

Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 W. Dempster St.
Skokie IL, 60076

Contact:
Andrea Blain
info@tbiskokie.org
847-675-0951

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 10:00:00 AM 5/19/2019 12:00:00 PM Meet the Author Howard Reich of The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie) welcomes author Howard Reich to discuss his new book The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel, Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Autographed books will be available for sale. There is no charge to attend this event and the community is welcome. For more information call TBI at 847-675-0951 or visit http://www.tbiskokie.org.

The Art of Inventing Hope offers an unprecedented, in-depth conversation between the world’s most revered Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, and a son of survivors, Howard Reich.

During the last four years of Wiesel’s life, he met frequently with Reich in New York, Chicago and Florida – and spoke often on the phone – to discuss the subject that linked them: both Wiesel’s and Reich’s fathers were liberated from Buchenwald death camp on April 11, 1945.

A book discussion follows the presentation.

Contact Info
Andrea Blain
info@tbiskokie.org
847-675-0951 Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie, IL, 60076 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 10/14/2018 - 6/9/2019)

Miller Intro to Judaism Course

Looking to convert to Judaism?
Born Jewish and want to know more?
Sharing your life with a Jew and want to crack the code?

West Suburban Temple Har Zion is an synagogue affiliate teaching the Miller Introduction to Judaism's signature Intro course. The course explores Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Classes are joined with beautiful Shabbat celebrations, supportive discussion groups, individualized Hebrew reading instruction, and many opportunities for interactive, experiential learning.

All are welcome.
Babysitting/childcare is available upon request.

Fees: Book fee of $20, payments for babysitters, Shabbat Dinner fee $20.

Location:
West Suburban Temple Har Zion
1040 N. Harlem Ave
River Forest IL, 60305

Contact:
Stacey Flint
sflint@wsthz.org
708-366-9000

Add to Calendar 10/14/2018 10:00:00 AM FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20190609T121500 Miller Intro to Judaism Course Looking to convert to Judaism?
Born Jewish and want to know more?
Sharing your life with a Jew and want to crack the code?

West Suburban Temple Har Zion is an synagogue affiliate teaching the Miller Introduction to Judaism's signature Intro course. The course explores Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Classes are joined with beautiful Shabbat celebrations, supportive discussion groups, individualized Hebrew reading instruction, and many opportunities for interactive, experiential learning.

All are welcome.
Babysitting/childcare is available upon request.

Fees: Book fee of $20, payments for babysitters, Shabbat Dinner fee $20.

Contact Info
Stacey Flint
sflint@wsthz.org
708-366-9000 West Suburban Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Russian Book Buddies - Yom Ha'atzmaut

Russian Book Buddies invites young families with kids 2-5 to join us at the Barnes and Noble in Deerfield!

Enjoy craft projects and stories about Israel and celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's 71st Birthday! Russian Book Buddies is the initiative of the Russian Jewish Division in partnership with the JUF Young Families, PJ Library Chicago and Genesis Philanthropy Group.

This event is free of charge, but registration is requested.

Location:
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
728 N Waukegan Rd
Deerfield IL, 60015

Contact:
Jane Faynshteyn
JaneFaynshteyn@juf.org
630-479-5263

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 10:30:00 AM 5/19/2019 11:30:00 AM Russian Book Buddies - Yom Ha'atzmaut Russian Book Buddies invites young families with kids 2-5 to join us at the Barnes and Noble in Deerfield!

Enjoy craft projects and stories about Israel and celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's 71st Birthday! Russian Book Buddies is the initiative of the Russian Jewish Division in partnership with the JUF Young Families, PJ Library Chicago and Genesis Philanthropy Group.

This event is free of charge, but registration is requested.

Contact Info
Jane Faynshteyn
JaneFaynshteyn@juf.org
630-479-5263 Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 728 N Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Sunday, May 19, 2019 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Tot-Circle Early Childhood Classes

Join The Chicago Workmen's Circle for our regularly scheduled parent-and-me early childhood programming. Our dynamic classes for 0-4 year olds include age-appropriate Jewish cultural education through hands-on activities, interactive Yiddish learning, movement songs, and story time.
$10 per child. Free for Workmen's Circle Members.

The Workmen's Circle is a Jewish social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism. Learn more at http://circlechicago.org

Location:
4700 North Ravenswood Avenue
#suite b
Chicago IL, 60640

Contact:
David Ladon
DLadon@circle.org
303-908-8732

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 11:00:00 AM 5/19/2019 11:45:00 AM Tot-Circle Early Childhood Classes Join The Chicago Workmen's Circle for our regularly scheduled parent-and-me early childhood programming. Our dynamic classes for 0-4 year olds include age-appropriate Jewish cultural education through hands-on activities, interactive Yiddish learning, movement songs, and story time.
$10 per child. Free for Workmen's Circle Members.

The Workmen's Circle is a Jewish social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism. Learn more at http://circlechicago.org

Contact Info
David Ladon
DLadon@circle.org
303-908-8732 4700 North Ravenswood Avenue, #suite b, Chicago, IL, 60640 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:30 PM - Sunday, June 16, 2019 2:00 PM

Putting Jewish Values into Action - A new experience for Families with 4-5 year olds!

You want your kid to be a mentsch. Don’t miss this opportunity to ground your family’s Jewish behavior in Jewish wisdom and learning. We will learn and we will do. Classes meet May 19, June 2 and June 16, with optional social get-togethers on Memorial Day weekend and Shavuot. May 19 we will begin with lunch onsite at Anshe Emet, June classes will meet off site. More details provided once you register (or reach out to Max Handelman mhandelman@ansheemet.org).

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

Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 12:30:00 PM 6/16/2019 2:00:00 PM Putting Jewish Values into Action - A new experience for Families with 4-5 year olds! You want your kid to be a mentsch. Don’t miss this opportunity to ground your family’s Jewish behavior in Jewish wisdom and learning. We will learn and we will do. Classes meet May 19, June 2 and June 16, with optional social get-togethers on Memorial Day weekend and Shavuot. May 19 we will begin with lunch onsite at Anshe Emet, June classes will meet off site. More details provided once you register (or reach out to Max Handelman mhandelman@ansheemet.org).

Contact Info
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121 Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mah Jongg Madness & Games Galore

Bring your foursome, along with your own Mah Jongg set, cards, or whatever game is needed to play.

Tables, chairs and plenty of refreshments will be provided.
$18 suggested donation per person. Open to the public.

Raffle prize donations are being accepted. Each paid registration to receive a free raffle prize ticket at the door!
Check in 1:00; Play 1:30-3:30; Raffles 3:30.

Location:
937 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093

Contact:
Stephanie Victor
s2svictor@aol.com
847-528-1228

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 1:00:00 PM 5/19/2019 4:00:00 PM Mah Jongg Madness & Games Galore Bring your foursome, along with your own Mah Jongg set, cards, or whatever game is needed to play.

Tables, chairs and plenty of refreshments will be provided.
$18 suggested donation per person. Open to the public.

Raffle prize donations are being accepted. Each paid registration to receive a free raffle prize ticket at the door!
Check in 1:00; Play 1:30-3:30; Raffles 3:30.

Contact Info
Stephanie Victor
s2svictor@aol.com
847-528-1228 937 Happ RoadNorthfield, IL, 60093 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Book & Author - Slavery in Illinois: Slave Owners, Abolitionists, and the Underground Railroad

Many in Illinois were involved with the American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum and Chicago History Museum to hear Darrel Dexter, author of "Bondage in Egypt: Slavery in Illinois"; and Owen Muelder, author of "The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois," discuss slave owners, abolitionists and the efforts to aid escaping slaves. The discussion will be moderated by Charles Bethea, Chicago History Museum’s Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Tickets: $10; free to ILHMEC and Chicago History Museum members.

Community Partner: Chicago History Museum.

Location:
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago IL, 60614

Contact:
Thomas Jilk
thomas.jilk@ilhmec.org
847-967-4800

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 2:00:00 PM 5/19/2019 3:30:00 PM Book & Author - Slavery in Illinois: Slave Owners, Abolitionists, and the Underground Railroad Many in Illinois were involved with the American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865. Join Illinois Holocaust Museum and Chicago History Museum to hear Darrel Dexter, author of "Bondage in Egypt: Slavery in Illinois"; and Owen Muelder, author of "The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois," discuss slave owners, abolitionists and the efforts to aid escaping slaves. The discussion will be moderated by Charles Bethea, Chicago History Museum’s Director of Curatorial Affairs.

Tickets: $10; free to ILHMEC and Chicago History Museum members.

Community Partner: Chicago History Museum.

Contact Info
Thomas Jilk
thomas.jilk@ilhmec.org
847-967-4800 Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60614 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Chicago Jewish Historical Society presents a talk by Paul R. Judy

"A.G. Becker, A Man You Would Have Liked to Know." Mr. Judy will discuss the life and career of Abraham G. Becker (1857-1925), a poor boy from Warsaw, Indiana, who became a successful banker and respected figure in the Chicago Jewish community. A social hour with kosher pastries will follow the program.

Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3602 West Dempster Street
Skokie IL, 60076

Contact:
Beverly Chubat
chubatbeverly@gmail.com
312-663-5634

Add to Calendar 5/19/2019 2:00:00 PM 5/19/2019 4:00:00 PM Chicago Jewish Historical Society presents a talk by Paul R. Judy "A.G. Becker, A Man You Would Have Liked to Know." Mr. Judy will discuss the life and career of Abraham G. Becker (1857-1925), a poor boy from Warsaw, Indiana, who became a successful banker and respected figure in the Chicago Jewish community. A social hour with kosher pastries will follow the program.

Contact Info
Beverly Chubat
chubatbeverly@gmail.com
312-663-5634 Temple Beth Israel, 3602 West Dempster Street, Skokie, IL, 60076 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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