Shabbat Speakers

Be Informed. Get Involved. Three series of challenging and exciting opportunities to learn in traditional and non-traditional ways. Lunch begins at about 12:15 on these Shabbatot, and you can join us for the program, for Shabbat morning services, and/or for Shabbat Minchah, the 25-minute Shabbat afternoon service afterwards.

TRANSITIONS IN THE WORLD AROUND US

Nov. 5	The Hyde Park Transitional Housing Project Janet Marcus, PhD., School Psychologist The HPTHP needs mentors and will provide training.
Dec. 3	Curious and Inspiring Milestones: The Hyde Park and Kenwood Interfaith Council at 100 Rev. Jonathan Friesen, Ellis Avenue Church President, HPKIC
May 12	China, the Jews, and Israel Michael Markovitz, Founder, Argosy Education Group Ling Markovitz, musician and singer

INSIGHTS INTO THE BIBLE

Mar. 10	It’s About Anger: A Post-Purim Look at the Book of Esther Rabbi Elliot B. Gertel
June 2	Science Mysteries in the Bible Dr. Susan V. Meschel Senior Research Associate, Illinois Institute of Technology
June 30	Professor Chaim Cohen, Ben Gurion University, Israel, renowned Bible scholar and expert in Ancient Near Eastern languages, will be our Scholar in Residence in honor of Rabbi Gertel’s final full season at Congregation Rodfei Zedek.