We sow the seeds of light to bring out the best of our noble selves PSAL M S 97:11, ADAP TE D

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1 We sow the seeds of light to bring out the best of our noble selves PSAL M S 97:11, ADAP TE D Or zarua la tzadik ul yishrei lev simcha ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM Celebrating our sesquicentennial year 1

2 CURRICULUM Praised are You, our Eternal God, Sovereign of the Universe, who makes us holy with Your commandments and who commands us to engage in matters of Torah. At Temple Sholom, we understand Torah in its broadest sense to encompass all Jewish learning. Please join us in the adventure and mitzvah of the study of Jewish texts, Hebrew, history, theology and the arts. USAGE This course and event catalogue provides an overview of offerings for the academic year. The following course listings are organized by date and time, followed by detailed course descriptions. COST Courses and Events are free to members, and $50 per course for non-members, except as noted. TEXTBOOKS Required textbooks are listed by course. Students are responsible for purchasing their own books. Bring your textbook on the first day of class. REGISTRATION Please register on our website or you may complete the form on the last page of this brochure and return it by mail or in person at 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, or contact us at or Please note that some courses require additional online registration. These links are available at sholomchicago.org/learn/adult-education.

3 Schedule SUNDAYS TIME LOCATION KICKOFF SEPT 17 FALL OCT 15, 22, 29, NOV 5, TH NOV 12 (TIMING & LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) WINTER A DEC 3, 10, 17 WINTER B JAN 28, FEB 4, 11 WINTER C FEB 25, MAR 11, 18 SPRING APR 8, 15, 22, 29, MAY 6 SIYYUM MAY 13 1ST PERIOD 9:30-10:30am MOADON 15 REFORM INNOVATIONS IN 150 YEARS OF HIGH HOLY DAYS AMERICAN REFORM JUDAISM: OUR HISTORY AND OUR FUTURE REFORM RABBIS ON PARADE THE HEBREW PROPHETS: HOW THEIR PASSION STILL SPEAKS TO US Rabbi Conover WHAT S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? LOVE AND JUSTICE IN JUDAISM Cantor Katzman HISTORY OF MUSIC IN REFORM MOVEMENT Rabbi Conover IN LOVE WITH A COMPLEX ISRAEL: ZIONISM IN OUR TIME ROOM 415 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW JEWS IN THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW MEZZANINE Roberta Schwartz THE ORIGINAL TEXT OF THE MISHNA Roberta Schwartz STORIES FROM THE RABBI SCHWARTZ ERA LAKE SHORE LOBBY Judy Statsinger SHOLOM YOGA Dan Bernstein JEWS & SPORTS 2ND PERIOD 10:45-11:45am MOADON Rabbi Conover THE SURPRISING AND INSPIRING STORY OF TIKKUN OLAM - JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR! Guest Speaker Series JEWISH HISTORY OF CHICAGO Rabbi Conover THE FOUNDING OF 2ND CITY Cliff Scott- Rudnick SHORT STORIES (BEGINS DEC 10) Danny Cohen HUMAN RIGHTS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Cliff Scott- Rudnick SHORT STORIES Cliff Scott- Rudnick SHORT STORIES ROOM 415 HEBREW PRAYER AND TEXT READING Arthur Feldman WHAT ARE YOUR TREASURES WORTH? INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW HEBREW PRAYER AND TEXT READING MEZZANINE Cantors Ben-David and Katzman HISTORY OF REFORM PRAYER

4 Schedule MONDAYS TIME LOCATION FALL SEPT WINTER NOV - MAR SPRING APRIL - MAY 6:45-8:45pm BEIT MIDRASH Clergy/Education team TASTE OF JUDAISM Clergy/Education team INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM Clergy/Education team TASTE OF JUDAISM BPH Clergy/Education team TASTE OF JUDAISM Clergy/Education team INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM 416 Cliff Scott-Rudnick MONTHLY FILM SERIES TUESDAYS TIME LOCATION SEPT - NOV DEC - FEB MAR - MAY 8:30-9:30am BEIT MIDRASH Rabbi Conover Rabbi Gellman WEDNESDAYS 10:00-11:30am CYL BIBLE MEETS THE NEW YORK TIMES Rabbi Conover IENGAGE: DEEP DIVE INTO MODERN ISRAEL Rabbi Gellman REFORM JEWISH HISTORY Cantor Ben-David UNDERSTANDING PRAYERS & PRAYING Jay Rapoport JUDAISM BY THE NUMBERS FRIDAYS 12:00-1:00pm HYATT CENTER 71 S. WACKER FLOOR 19 MONTHLY DOWNTOWN TALMUD STUDY SHABBAT MORNING 9:00-10:30am BEIT MIDRASH Clergy Team WEEKLY SHABBAT MORNING MINYAN & TORAH STUDY (YEAR-ROUND)

5 SUNDAY JEWISH STUDIES ADULT ED KICKOFF SESSION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER REFORM INNOVATIONS IN 150 YEARS OF HIGH HOLY DAYS with FIRST PERIOD THE SURPRISING AND INSPIRING STORY OF TIKKUN OLAM JUST IN TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR! with Rabbi Conover SECOND PERIOD AMERICAN REFORM JUDAISM: OUR HISTORY AND OUR FUTURE Rabbi Edwin Goldberg FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING FALL As we celebrate our 150th it is appropriate and timely to review the practices and perspectives of American Reform Judaism. As American Judaism reaches a crossroad, the authentic choices of Reform Judaism could not be timelier. Come see how our American Jewish forebears addressed such issues as Sabbath and holiday observance, not to mention Zionism and Jewish peoplehood. THE HEBREW PROPHETS: HOW THEIR PASSION STILL SPEAKS TO US Rabbi Edwin Goldberg FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER A The essence of our Jewish ethical monotheism comes from the classic prophets of the Bible, such as Amos, Isaiah and Micah. We will meet these prophets through their words and apply their teachings to the modern ethical issues of today. The great Micah said: What does God require of us? Come see for yourself! WHAT S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? LOVE AND JUSTICE IN JUDAISM Rabbi Shoshanah Conover FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER B Love has been a potent source for justice from Biblical times until today. We will locate the motivation and consequences of a love infused justice through wonderfully rich and engaging texts as we ask ourselves: What s love got to do with it? And find the surprising answer: Everything. IN LOVE WITH A COMPLEX ISRAEL: ZIONISM IN OUR TIME Rabbi Shoshanah Conover FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING SPRING Embrace a unique learning experience through the Shalom Hartman Institute s iengage Project. Through text study, video, and discussion we will address core questions pertaining to the necessity and significance of the State of Israel. We will generate a conversation that will celebrate Israel for what it is and what it will become as we commit to taking part in building such an Israel. THE EVOLUTION OF SPIRITUALITY IN THE REFORM MOVEMENT Cantor Emerita Aviva Katzman FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER C Reform Jewry has proceeded from our belief that the Messianic ideal was on its way and our optimistic cultivation of decorous, dignified services reminiscent of our gentile neighbors. Prayers and customs once discarded as outdated and tribal have been reclaimed. Mysticism, meditation, and soulful music of many styles are embraced. Much has remained, but a new religious vocabulary has emerged. How did this unfold and what is still at our core? THE ORIGINAL TEXT OF THE MISHNA Roberta Schwartz FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING FALL We will focus on the original text of the Mishna, which was completed in the early 3rd century C.E. It represents thinking regarding Jewish tradition and observance, as well as additions to and differences with material found in the Torah. In sum, one can observe both the new and old evolving. Both the original Hebrew and English translation will guide us.

6 GUEST SPEAKER SERIES FIFTY SHADES OF TALMUD: WHAT THE FIRST RABBIS HAD TO SAY ABOUT YOU- KNOW-WHAT Maggie Anton SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING OCTOBER 15 ZION AND ZIONISM IN REFORM JUDAISM Dalia Marx DECEMBER 3 JONAH AND THE MEANING OF OUR LIVES Rabbi Steven Bob SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING OCTOBER 22 HISTORY OF JEWISH CHICAGO SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING OCT 29, NOV 5, 12, 19 Presenters include: THE 19TH CENTURY GERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY AND THE GREAT FIRE - Miriam Joyce (October 29) MINYANS FOR A PRAIRIE CITY: THE POLITICS OF CHICAGO JEWRY, Edward Mazur (November 5) JEWISH ARCHITECTS: THEY HELPED BUILD THE CITY - Harvey Choldin (November 12) PICTURING CHICAGO S JEWISH GHETTO: TODROS GELLER AND LOUIS WIRTH ON MAXWELL STREET - Daniel Greene (November 19) Edward Mazur Harvey Choldin Daniel Greene HUMAN RIGHTS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Danny Cohen SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER B This is a significant time in the history of human rights: The 70th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights is December 10, 2018; January 28 is the day after International Holocaust Remembrance Day/Liberation of Auschwitz; and the 1-year anniversary of the Trump administration. JEWISH CULTURE SHORT STORIES Cliff Scott-Rudnick SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER & SPRING We will sample short stories, some originally in English, and others translated from Hebrew, Yiddish or Russian, both from contemporary and from the last century. SHOLOM YOGA Judy Statsinger FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING FALL Judy began teaching yoga in 2010 after receiving her Yoga Teaching License in March 2010 from the Sivananda Vedanta Center. She currently teaches yoga to seniors at several locations in Chicago. Judy s classes are based in mindfulness: it s not about how well you do the poses but about developing a sense of and appreciation for the body, mind and breath in the present moment. This approach invites people of all ages and abilities to practice yoga; exercises can be performed from a chair or on a mat.

7 SUNDAY HEBREW MEET THE TEAM! INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW FIRST PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING FALL/ WINTER/SPRING SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING WINTER Learn to read Hebrew and the basics of the Hebrew language. The class will focus on the rudiments of grammar, supplementing our studies with texts from Torah and the Siddur. The class is recommended for the absolute beginner as well as those who have some knowledge of Hebrew grammar. CLASS TEXTBOOK: The First Hebrew Primer (Simon, Resnikoff and Motzkin, eds.). We also suggested getting the accompanying answer book. Please try to familiarize yourself with the Aleph-bet (pages 3-12) before the first class. HEBREW PRAYER AND TEXT READING SECOND PERIOD SUNDAY MORNING FALL/SPRING This class is intended for those who can read and have some basic understanding of Hebrew grammar. We will build on this knowledge by reading and translating prayers and sections of Torah. In previous years we have studied the prayers of Friday night service as well as various sections of the Torah, including the Ten Commandments. In-depth knowledge is not required, as we will use the texts to become more familiar with Biblical and Prayer Book Hebrew. SELICHOT: LEARNING WITH YOUR TEMPLE TEAM: CONNECTIONS TO REFORM JUDAISM, Rabbi Conover, Rabbi Gellman, Cantor Ben-David and Jay Rapoport, mare SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 8 PM Don t wait until the last minute to prepare for the High Holy Days! WALKING WITH THE RABBI Rabbi Edwin Goldberg OCTOBER 15 & NOVEMBER 19, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM The English poet Wordsworth wrote of learning spiritual lessons from a vernal (springtime) wood. We in Chicago can learn from nature and we don t have to go far from the Temple. Join Rabbi Goldberg for a spiritual walk and the chance to clear our heads and feed our spirits.

8 150 TH EVENTS REGULAR SUDY GROUPS MONTHLY FILM NIGHT Cliff Scott-Rudnick FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH, NOVEMBER - JUNE, 7:00 PM Join us for the screening and discussion of movies with a Jewish theme. JOIN US NOVEMBER 12 FOR SHOLOMFEST A DAY OF COMMUNITY LEARNING AND CELEBRATION! Topics include: REFORM RABBIS ON PARADE - THE FOUNDING OF 2ND CITY - Rabbi Conover HISTORY OF REFORM PRAYER - Cantors Ben-David and Katzman STORIES FROM THE RABBI SCHWARTZ ERA - Roberta Schwartz JEWS IN THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - WHAT ARE YOUR TREASURES WORTH? - Arthur Feldman JEWS & SPORTS - Dan Bernstein EBOO PATEL FOUNDER OF INTERFAITH YOUTH CORE DECEMBER 1, 2017 RABBI JONAH PESNER Director of Religious Action Center JANUARY 19, 2018 THOMAS FRIEDMAN New York Times Columnist FEBRUARY 27, 2018 MONTHLY DOWNTOWN TALMUD STUDY 12:00-1:00 PM CIVIL LAW: WORKER & EMPLOYEE RIGHTS MEETS THE 2ND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, OCTOBER- MAY, AT THE OFFICES OF TRADELINK LLC IN HYATT CENTER, 71 SOUTH WACKER, FLOOR 19. Make Talmud study a fixed habit. RSVP needed in advance to be on security list. WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MORNING STUDY GROUP, Rabbi Conover, Rabbi Gellman, Cantor Ben-David and Jay Rapoport, mare 10:00 11:30 AM Topics: BIBLE MEETS THE NEW YORK TIMES - IENGAGE: DEEP DIVE INTO MODERN ISRAEL - Rabbi Conover REFORM JEWISH HISTORY - Rabbi Gellman UNDERSTANDING PRAYERS & PRAYING - Cantor Ben-David JUDAISM BY THE NUMBERS - Jay Rapoport DAF SHEVUI: A WEEKLY STUDY OF A PAGE OF TALMUD LAWS & LEGENDS OF APPRECIATING & REPAIRING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, Rabbi Conover and Rabbi Gellman TUESDAYS SEPTEMBER-MAY, 8:30 9:30 AM Join our Rabbis to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Ta anit from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills that will culminate in a Siyyum (a celebration of conclusion) as we will finish the tractate in one year.

9 INTRO TO JUDAISM CLASSES A TASTE OF JUDAISM, Rabbi Conover, Rabbi Gellman, Cantor Ben-David and Jay Rapoport, mare MONDAY EVENINGS OCTOBER 23, 30, NOVEMBER 6 OR DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 OR APRIL 16, 23, 30 6:45-8:45 PM A free, 3-session class for beginners Jewish or not that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community values that will be offered three times this year, in fall, winter and spring. This class is designed for those who would like to explore or re-explore the foundations of our tradition and are looking for an entry into Jewish life. Note: this course in offered in conjunction with the Union for Reform Judaism. Please register online at INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM, Rabbi Conover, Rabbi Gellman, Cantor Ben-David, Jay Rapoport, mare & Melanie Goldberg, rje MONDAY EVENINGS, NOVEMBER 13 APRIL 9 OR JANUARY 22 JUNE 4 6:45-8:45 PM Introduction to Judaism is an 18-week overview of Judaism, which we will offer twice this year, providing a more extensive opportunity to learn about Jewish history, traditions, holidays and life cycle ceremonies. Participants will gain comfort and familiarity with the symbols, liturgy, music, traditions and Hebrew blessings that accompany Jewish celebrations in the home and synagogue. Introduction to Judaism is designed for individuals and couples wishing to explore Judaism, as well as for those considering becoming Jewish. Partners in interfaith relationships are encouraged to enroll together. Note: this course is offered in conjunction with the Union for Reform Judaism. Tuition is $310 for individuals and couples, and includes books. Scholarship funds are available for those for whom the tuition is a hardship please contact Jay Rapoport. Please register online at SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE ONE BOOK, ONE SHOLOM: MY JEWISH YEAR: 18 HOLIDAYS, ONE WONDERING JEW By Abby Pogrebin NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Abigail Pogrebin s new book, My Jewish Year came out in March 2017 and was featured on the Today Show and reviewed positively by David Gregory in the New York Times. She also wrote Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk about Being Jewish for which she interviewed 62 famous Jews about their religious identity, One and the Same, about the realities of life as a twin, and Showstopper about her teenage adventure in a Broadway flop by Stephen Sondheim: Merrily We Roll Along. Formerly a producer for Charlie Rose at PBS and Mike Wallace at 60 Minutes, she has written for Newsweek, New York Magazine, The Forward, Tablet, and The Daily Beast. She moderates her own interview series at The JCC in Manhattan and is the current President of Central Synagogue in New York. JOIN RABBI CONOVER FOR BOOK DISCUSSIONS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 12:30 PM OR WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18, 6 PM! PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF BIBLICAL CHARACTERS Lawrence J. Mykytiuk, PhD WINTER TBD Hebrew and Semitic Studies, MA Library and Information Studies, MTS Theological Studies Associate Professor of Library Science, History Librarian. Courtesy appointment as Associate Professor of History Division of Humanities, Social Science, Education, & Business, Purdue University Libraries GUEST JUF SPEAKER MARCH 15, 2018

10 LIBRARY ADULT B NAI MITZVAH VISIT OUR ONLINE LIBRARY CATALOG! Daniel Stuhlman TEMPLE SHOLOM LIBRARIAN The Rabbi Frederick C. Schwartz Library on the 4th floor of Temple Sholom is a resource for both the congregation and the wider community. The Library houses a collection of about 6,000 book titles for adults and 2,000 titles for children, and is open during Religious School and Temple weekday business hours. The Temple Library online catalog is now available on sholomchicago.org on the library tab under learn. There are links to other Judaica reference sources, Jewish RSS news feed, and online resources for early childhood. The direct link is: Contact our librarian, Daniel D. Stuhlman, at librarian@sholomchicago.org. INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN ADULT BAR/BAT MITZVAH? For those who did not have the chance to celebrate becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah at 13, we offer the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to read from the Torah and to write a d var Torah and reflect on the Torah portion as an adult. Our program is tailored to the needs of the individual, but consists of the following components: An Introduction to Judaism or other adult education course Hebrew training One-on-one study with a clergy member Periodic seminars with other adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Technically a Jew becomes Bar/Bat Mitzvah simply by turning 13 (traditionally, 12 for girls). Nevertheless, the thrill of being called to the Torah for the first time as a Bar/Bat mitzvah is a right that anyone can earn any time with guided preparation and a commitment to study. The staff of Temple Sholom would love to help make that happen for you. We plan to begin a new cohort when there is sufficient interest. Please contact education@sholomchicago.org to add your name to the interest list.