Torah Study with Rabbi Joe
Back by popular demand, Rabbi Joe Ozarowski will lead a discussion based on Themes from Exodus: Israel’s First Steps.
This class is designed for all levels of torah study knowledge, and will be an exciting overview of the Book of Exodus, the second book in the Torah.
Fall Session
October 20: The Slavery in Egypt and the Emergence of Moses
October 27: The Top Ten Plagues
November 3: Israel's First Pesach: Was Cecil B. DeMille right?
Winter Session
February 2: Revelation: The Top Ten Commandments
February 9: The Golden Calf Debacle
February 16: Israel's First Shul: The Tabernacle
Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00PM ~ $18 per 3-class sesion ($36 for non-members)
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference. The museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.
Join us on a docent led tour. A Sunday afternoon 2:00-4:00PM in February or March 2010 (date pending)
Meet in front of the museum at 1:45PM (9603 Woods Drive, Skokie)
$10 per ticket ($8seniors 65+ years) RSVP is required.
Transitions In Aging
Our Transitions in Aging program offers on-going support for dealing with the emotional, physical, and legal issues surrounding the care and support of our aging family members and friends. Programs address issues that affect the “care giver”, as well as the “care recipient,” offering the ability to receive support from our own family, friends, professionals and congregation.
Program Times 7:00 - 8:30PM ~Free of Charge ~non-members are invited to attend
Caring for the Caregiver, Thursday, October 8, 2009
Presented by Rabbi Scott Looper
Participants will interact with each other and share thoughts and concerns about the role of providing emotional and physical care for others.
Having the Talk, Monday, December 7, 2009
Presented by Joan Ente, LCSW ~ Geriatric Care Manager for CJE (Counsel for Jewish Elderly) Senior Life
“Having the Talk” with your aging parents empowers you to have the conversation (not lecture) about anticipating issues that may arise including: driving, present/future living arrangements, advanced directives, finance, etc.
FIVE WISHES and Advanced Directives, Monday, February 22, 2010
Presented by Joan Ente, LCSW
FIVE WISHES, a Living Will that addresses personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. Special challenges of long distance care-giving will be explored.
Issues of Elder Law, Monday, April 19, 2010
Presented by Martin Snow, Elder Law Attorney
Life Care Planning and Durable Power of Attorney, Medicaid Treatment of Trusts, Basic Medicaid Eligibility Rules and Planning Techniques,
and General Questions and Concerns
Judaism 201
Classes are for everyone – whether you attended religious school as a child, whether you were raised Jewish or in another faith. Instructors include Rabbi Looper, Education Director Marcia Cohen, and Or Shalom Religious School teachers.
Fall Session
October 21: The Jewish Dictionary of Symbols & Ritual Items, Part 2
Last Fall we began our exploration of Jewish ritual items, but there is so much more! Learn about the M,M & M’s; Magen David (Jewish Star), Menorah, and Mikvah!
November 18: Streams of Judaism; so few Jews, so many differences
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Humanistic.
December 16: Jewish Life Cycle, Part 2
Explore Jewish customs related to birth, baby naming, brit and marriage.
Spring Session
February 17: Rabbi Looper presents body piercing, tattoos, & more
What does Judaism say?
March 17: “To Eat or Not to Eat”
Keeping Kosher; what is it all about?
Examine the origin of Kashrut starting from the Torah and learn about kashrut/tref and the meaning of all the little package symbols.
April 21: Holidays with a Date for their Name
Learn about Tisha B’Av, Tu B’Shevat and Lag B’Omer
Classes meet Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:15PM
Cost of the 3 sessions is $18. (non-members $36)
Individual classes are $10 each ($15 non-members)
“Bagels and Bible” with Rabbi Looper
Rabbi Looper hosts this Thursday morning gathering. Topics include Torah, current events and issues of your choice! Come to schmooze,
nosh and engage in thoughtful discussion.
Session I: October 15, November 12, December 10
Session II: February 11, March 11, April 8
Thursday mornings, 10:00-11:15AM
Cost of the 3 sessions is $18 ($36 for non-members)
Individual classes are $10 each ($15 non-members)
Adult Hebrew Classes
First Year Hebrew - Thursday evenings, 7:00-8:00PM.
This class is geared for those with no Hebrew reading experience, or for those who have forgotten the alef-bet.
Second Year Hebrew - Thursday mornings, 11:30AM-12:30PM.
This class focuses on reading the prayers in Hebrew and learning their meanings. For those who choose to participate, an Adult B’nai Mitzvah ceremony is held in the Spring.
Please contact Marcia Cohen, Education Director, to determine the appropriate level for you.
$100 for each 8-week session
($150 for non-members)
Register by October 5 ~ Classes begin October 15
Rabbi Lopatin, Guest Speaker
Jihad—Can It Be Peaceful? Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 7:00PM
Throughout history the word jihad has had many different meanings. Join Islamic Scholar Rabbi Asher as he explores the broad array of Koranic and Islamifc sources for jihad, and the numerous interpretations of it, from “peaceful” to “warlike,” historically and within the current political context.
Free of Charge, non-members are welcome to attend
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies
Featuring the Israeli Film “NOODLE”
October 25, 2009 - 4:00 PM, at Congregation Or Shalom
(English Subtitles - suitable for Ages 8 and up)
At thirty-seven, Miri is a twice-widowed, El Al flight attendant. Her well-regulated existence is suddenly turned upside down by an abandoned Chinese boy whose migrant-worker mother has been summarily deported from Israel. The film is a touching comic-drama in which two human
beings -- as different from each other as Tel Aviv is from Beijing -- accompany each other on a remarkable journey, one that takes them both
back to a meaningful life.
For more information, please contact Ellen Kaufman at 847-362-1948 x227 or ekaufman@orshalomlc.org
Or Shalom Theatre Night...
“SIDEMAN”
Metropolis Theater in Arlington Heights
Directed by Or Shalom member, Lauren Rawitz
Saturday evening, March 13 ~ 7:00 PM
Winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play and a Pulitzer Prize nominee, SideMan tells the story of Clifford and his father Gene, a brilliant musician whose career fades with the decline of jazz and the coming of rock & roll. With Gene unwilling or able to get a full time job, Clifford and his mother struggle to support each other and survive in his absence. We see the family fall apart as Gene puts his love of jazz before his family. Sharp dialogue and dimestore philosophy from the musicians in Gene’s band and the storytelling as told by son Clifford propel this amazing play. Metropolis is proud to bring to life this beautiful, compelling story about love, hope and growing up too fast. Includes adult themes and language.
Following the play, the director and actors will meet with the Or Shalom attendees and answer questions.
Or Shalom group rate tickets are $28 each.
Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today!
Chavurah Adventure
A chavurah is a group of 10-12 singles, couples or families who gather together about once a month in a member’s home, at Temple, in a restaurant, at the theater or other location for informal socializing, discussion, celebration or worship. Each chavurah creates its own schedule
of activities and events. Become part of our Chavurah adventure and enrich your involvement in our congregation. Whether you are single, a young family, empty nester, senior adult, or single parent, there will be a chavurah group designed especially for you!
Contact Program Director Ellen Kaufman for a Chavurah Adventure registration form today!
Dinner Club
The Or Shalom Dinner Club (OSDC) is for members who share an interest in good food and good company. Our themed events give us the opportunity to enjoy favorite dishes and experiment with new recipes, while seeing old friends and cultivating new relationships within our Or Shalom community.
The Club’s first event was in September, 2006, and we’ve continued to meet approximately every other month. We have enjoyed some wonderful cuisine such as “brunch for dinner,” backyard barbecues, tastes of Italy, New Orleans and the Orient, and Super Bowl. There is always plenty of good food to go around, but best of all, the Dinner Club provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know new friends in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
If this sounds like your cup of tea (or glass of wine), we’d love to get to know you better! It’s never too late to get in on the next event! Bon appetit!
For more information please call Mia Hirschel at
847-550-1941 or email her at miah@psc-usa.com
