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Anne M. Lidsky
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847-441-0202
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School Office Hours
9:30 am - 6 pm, Mon & Wed
8:30 am - 5 pm, Tues & Thur
8:30 am - 3 pm, Fri
8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Sun

 


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The Center For Learning

Adult Learning
Continuing Education

Our ongoing, innovative adult education program features outstanding lay and religious speakers, our own rabbis, timely discussion groups and forums on current events.

Our partnerships with the Dawn Schuman Institute and other organizations allow us to offer a wide range of learning opportunities. For more information, please contact the temple office.

Torah Study

Every Saturday
9:00 - 10:00 am

Join our clergy and fellow congregants as we discuss the weekly Torah portion.

Community Foundation for Jewish Education

Florence Melton Adult Mini-School

A 30 week-course beginning Mondays, September 13, 2010
9:15 - 11:30 am or
7:15 - 9:30 pm

Sign up now for this outstanding two-year program offering a comprehensive range of Jewish studies.

Rabbi's Reading Table

Selected Sundays
10:00 am

Next Date: September 26, 2010

Pulse of Our World: Our Rabbi Reads the Headlines

Selected Sundays
10:00 am

Next Date: October 3, 2010

Lunch and Learn

Last Wednesday of the month on selected months
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Downtown Chicago

Next Date: October 27, 2010

This group, led by Rabbi Cohen, enjoys lunch while discussing Jewish-related topics at different locations in downtown Chicago.

College News

Special Blessing for College Freshmen & Their Families

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Friday, July 16, 2010
6:00 pm Reception featuring the New Horizons Band
6:30 pm Service, followed by barbecue

During our worship service we will wish "a safe and happy journey" to those about to become college freshmen and their families. Click above to learn more.

College Connection

Help us keep in touch with your college student. Click here to download a form so we can stay connected and send your college student gifts and packages on religious holidays and other times during the year.

Camp & College Scholarships

Learn about various camp and college scholarships.

Religious and Hebrew Education

Click here for Weekly Religious School News.

Religious School is held on Sunday - from 9:00 - 10:45 am and from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm. Our children are taught about the rich heritage, culture, history, ethics and beliefs of our religion and people. Seventh, eighth, and ninth grades have special schedules.

Hebrew School is offered Monday or Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Those students who elect to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah are required to complete a minimum of four years of Hebrew school as well as fulfill additional reading and service projects.

2010/11 School Registration

School registration forms are now available on-line for the coming school year. It's imperative you download both forms in order to sign your children up for school.

Be sure to read all papers and complete all information including payment options. Session I classes tend to fill up quickly. Waiting may affect your preferred session/day or class.

Calendar

Stay tuned for the 2010/11 calendars!

Religious School Resumes:
Sunday, September 12, 2010

Hebrew School Resumes:
Monday, September 13 & Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The new calendar will be out shortly. See Hebrew School Calendar and Religious School Calendar for a look at the programs held during the 2009/10 year.

Confirmation

Confirmation is a year of intellectual and emotional examination culminating in a reaffirmation of faith.

Post-Confirmation

Selected Sundays
10:15 - 11:15 am

Program resumes in Fall 2010

Temple Jeremiah offers "The Best Darn Post-Confirmation Class Ever" to 11th and 12th graders. Stay tuned for information on the 2010/11 school year.

School Closings

Click above to get information on days off and closings due to inclement weather, holidays and special circumstances.

Welcome to the "Chants of a Lifetime"!

Attention: All Hebrew School students. You can listen to and download the prayers that we are learning in school on to your Ipod. Click above for a full list of songs for your grade level.

Nosh 'n Mingle

Mondays & Wednesdays (when Hebrew School is in session)
4:10 - 4:25 pm

Enjoy a complimentary snack time and reception in the Youth Lounge.

School & Youth Department Social Action

Learn about the various social action activities in which our children participate.

 

Help Wanted: Volunteers for Bagel Bar

The Bagel Bar needs help during Religious School hours.

Israel-Related Activities

Ta'am Yisrael: A Taste of Israel

Children entering 8th grade can take part in a special trip to Israel annually. Learn about the 2007 trip and the 2006 trip.

SKIP (Send-A-Kid-To-Israel-Partnership)

This special savings plan allows Chicago area teens to visit Israel as part of their Jewish education.

Public High School Hebrew Program

Did you know over 500 students are enrolled in Hebrew in six Chicago area high schools? Click above to learn the reasons why high schoolers should take Hebrew in public high school.

Early Childhood Worship & Programs

Tot Shabbat

1st Friday of the month September through June
6:30 pm

Resumes:
September 3, 2010

Enjoy this special Shabbat program for preschoolers. For further information, call Dr. Anne Lidsky at 847-441-0202 or email Anne.

Parent-Tot Program

Sundays
Fall through Spring
9:00 am

Resumes:
October 3, 2010

This program is designed for children entering kindergarten in fall 2011

Shabbat Yeladim (formerly known as Torah for Tots)

Various Saturdays of the month October through May
10:00 am

Resumes:
October 9, 2010

Stay tuned for the next program for preschoolers through 3rd graders!

Sign Up to Receive Free Jewish-Content Books and Music

The PJ Library

Click here to subscribe to an exciting program for your child, age six months to eight years of age.

An Addition to our Temple Jeremiah Facilities

Please visit:

The Center for Learning Playground

Dedicated in Loving Memory of Julie Sorkin