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Dawn Schuman Institute Click here to see the 2008-2009 Dawn Schuman Institute Catalog.
Committed to Jewish continuity, the Dawn Schuman Institute is non-denominational in orientation, promoting dialogue and encouraging respect for all Jewish viewpoints. Our programs cover a wide range of topics, including:
• Israel at 60
DSI Membership Upcoming DSI Classes:
Biblical Reflections: Finding Your Self in the Stories Monday, May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8 & 15 7:30 - 9:00 PM or Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3 & 10 10:00 - 11:30 AM With Rabbi Dovid Flinkenstein Chai Center of the North Shore/Lubavitch Chabad of Wilmette 2904 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette Explore a priceless trove of precious gems in the timeless themes of the Biblical book of Genesis, to discover the greatest treasure of all - Yourself. The stories of Genesis are famous because they are more than just stories. They help us hold a mirror to our souls and examine the lives of Adam, Eve, Cain, Noah, and Abraham. This fascinating new course will probe the mysteries of Kabbalah and the intriguing narrative of Genesis. You will never look at these stories the same way again! This course is open to everyone, regardless of background, affiliation or knowledge. Fee: $100 for DSI Members/$125 for Non-Members Click Here to Register for Monday Class Click Here to Register for Wednesday Class Co-Sponsor: Chai Center of the North Shore/Lubavitch Chabad of Wilmette/ The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute/myjli.com Science and Torah: Conflicting, Compatible or Complimentary Truths? Thursday, May 14 & 21 6:30 - 7:45 PM With Dr. Steven Steinberg Congregation Beth Shalom 3433 Walters Avenune, Northbrook Science and religion often appear to be in conflict. Is the universe 15 billion years old or 6 days plus 6000 years old? Is there only a physical aspect to our universe or is there a metaphysical aspect as well? Is the future fated and predetermined or do we have free will? Often these conflicts are resolved by trying to give science and religion separate kingdoms to rule. On this account, science and religion can get along. As long as each respects the boundaries, they appear compatible. This presentation will show that, in fact, science and Torah are complimentary truths. To fully understand one we need the other. Fee: $25 for DSI Members/$40 for Non-Members Fee per Session: $15 for DSI Members/$22 for Non-Members Site Members: $25 for Series/$15 per Session Click Here to Register for Both Classes Click Here to Register for May 14 Click Here to Register for May 21 Co-Sponsor: Congregation Beth Shalom RECORDING AVAILABLE Click below to listen to a podcast of the May 19 class Marranos, or the First Modern Jews With Dr. Yohanan Petrovsky Shtern at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Marranos, Conversos, or New Christians deveoped dual Judeo-Christian identities unheard of in late Medieval Europe. We will explore their reasons to convert and stay in Spain, their desire to retain elements of Jewish religious practices, their relations with the Inquisition, the growing persecutions against them, and circumstances that pushed them to emigrate to Amsterdam, Venice, or Istanbul. We will look into the grass-roots culture and everyday behavior of the Marranos through the prism of their integration into majority culture. We will discuss Marranos' encounter with Christianity and how this encounter transformed their vision of traditional Judaism making them into the forefathers of Spinoza and Marx. Co-Sponsor: Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation For more information, contact Marcia Seltzer Tobias at (847) 410-3900 x14, or at mstobias@cfje.org.
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The Community Foundation for Jewish Education is a support foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
