Events

(Class 18) Tu B’Shevat Celebration (Family Event)

(Class 19) Adult Program: “Imagination and Judaism" – a presentation by Rabbi Melinda Zalma Why do Jews ask so many questions? Because our central text, the Torah, often leaves its reader wondering and asking questions. Since ancient times, the sages have used their imagination, grounded in tradition, to answer the questions and uncover meaning within[...]

Adult Program:"1934: A Year in the Life of a Jewish Community in Palestine", a presentation by Professor Aviva Halamish The talk will portray the social and cultural history of this community by focusing on the year 1934, which best reflects its main characteristics: an immigrant society and a minority group living under foreign rule and[...]

(Class 20) Adult Program: "Camp Shomria: A Summer Camp that Builds Progressive Jewish Values" Lee Oz, a director at Hashomer Hatzair USA, will give a presentation about Camp Shomria, a youth-led summer camp, and about the Hashomer Hatzair organization. Camp Shomria is a unique sleepway camp for kids in grades 4 – 10. The campers[...]

(Class 21) School Cancelled (Snow)

Adult Program: “A Town Known As Auschwitz: The Life and Death of a Jewish Community” – an exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage Shiri Sandler from the Museum will discuss the current exhibit that she curated. 8 PM at The Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South 2nd Avenue

(Class 22) Adult Program: “Then and Now: A Trip Through Eastern Europe’s Jewish Heritage Sites“ by Judy Rosenthal By means of a presentation of recent photos and vintage postcards, experience and learn about the most important Jewish sites in Prague, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw, including synagogues, tributes to righteous gentiles, memorials to those who perished[...]