Classes for Men   Classes for Women   Classes for Men and Women
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Classes for Men

Sunday
9:30 a.m.

Pirkei Avos - Jewish Ethics and Values


What defines Jewish character? A Thought-provoking series on Jewish ethics and values based on the timeless guidance of Pirkei Avos - Ethics of Our Fathers
Dr. Kalman Hellman
Sunday
10:30 a.m.

Developing a Jewish Personality


Integrating Torah ethics and ideals to enhance the Jewish personality. Based on the weekly Torah reading.
Rabbi Yonason Serle
Sunday
11:30 a.m.

Chumash / Rashi Skill Development


A textual series designed to provide the necessary skills for self-study of Chumash with Rashi's commentary, contrasted by the other major commentaries.
Rabbi Zev Drutman
Monday & Wednesday
8:00 p.m.

"Night Kollel"- a taste of Yeshiva Learning


A program structured in the style of traditional Yeshiva learning. Shiur focusing on developing a clear understanding of the structure and flow of the Gemorah while emphasizing full comprehension of its intricacies.
Rabbi Eli Katz
Monday & Wednesday
8:00 p.m.

Introduction to Talmud / Mastering Mishnah


An in-depth series designed for those interested in developing the skills needed for self-study of Mishnah & Talmud - the source of oral law.
Rabbi Yechiel Herbst
Thursday
8:15 p.m.

Mesillas Yesharim


An enlightening and exciting shiur on the path to perfection. Mesillas Yesharim takes a Jew up the "ladder of spiritual development" from the lowest rung to the heights of Divine worship and holiness. Based on the writings of The Ramch'al.
Rabbi Binyomin Neuman
Thursday
8:45 p.m.

Wellsprings of Torah


An in-depth analysis of the Parsha through the eyes of the great Masters of Mussar and Hashkafa, and its application to our modern day lives.
Rabbi Shmuel Schmelczer
Shabbos
1 hour before Mincha

The World To Come


Insights and analysis of Tractate Sanhedrin Perek Chelek which details at length a portrait of Olam HaBah - The World to Come!
Rabbi Ephraim Polatsek

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Classes for Women

Sunday
9:30 a.m.

Mesillas Yesharim


An enlightening and exciting shiur on the path to perfection. Mesillas Yesharim takes a Jew up the "ladder of spiritual development" from the lowest rung to the heights of Divine worship and holiness. Based on the writings of The Ramch'al.
Mrs. Tobie Teller
Sunday
10:30 a.m.

Developing a Jewish Personality


Integrating Torah ethics and ideals to enhance the Jewish personality. Based on the weekly Torah reading.
Rabbi Yonason Serle
Sunday
10:30 a.m.

The Book of Kings


Continuing the Book of Kings in the period after Shlomo HaMelech built the Bais HaMikdash, an in-depth, text-based analysis of the tragic split of the kingdoms of Israel.
Mrs. Shani Wasser
Sunday
11:30 a.m.

Sefer Ha'Toda'ah - The Book of Our Heritage


Join us for an hour of exciting, in-depth analysis of the cycle of Jewish calendar events! This resource takes every Jewish month and explores the history and customs associated with Judaism.
Mrs. Chani Friedman

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Special Programs for Men & Women

Monday
8:00 p.m.

Hebrew Reading Crash Course


This introductory course is guaranteed to have you reading Hebrew by Chanukah. Graduates (or current readers) can join our Partners In Torah program to advance their reading and comprehension skills.
Preregistration required
Rabbi Zev Drutman
Shabbos
11:00 a.m.

Hilchos Bishul
(Cooking & Reheating)


An in-depth textual study of the laws of Shabbos pertaining to Bishul and their modern-day applications based on Kitzur Hilchos Shabbos.
Rabbi Avrohom M. Alter

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Special Programs for Seniors (Men & Women)

Monday
10:00 a.m.
Call for schedule

Pirkei Avos - Ehics of Our Fathers


What defines Jewish character? A thought-provoking series on Jewish ethics and values based on the timeless guidance of Pirkei Avos.
Class held at
Horwich J.C.C.
3003 W. Touhy
Rabbi Zev Drutman

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Aaron & Rose Pitluk
Partners In Torah Program

Tuesday
Wednesday
8:00 p.m.

Partners In Torah
Your Personal Jewish Tutor


Pick the Jewish subject of your choice and we provide you a tutor free of charge! Get in touch with over 3000 years of Jewish heritage and tradition with personal one-on-one learning.
Please call in advance to set up your tutor.

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Satellite Programs

Wednesday
8:00 p.m.

A Heritage for All Times


Analysis and insights of selected Torah topics from the weekly Torah portion, with practical applications to our contemporary lives.
Class held at
3053 W. Birchwood
Chicago
Rabbi Avrohom M. Alter

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College Campus Programs

Monday
12:00 noon

A Heritage for All Times


Ethics, morals, holidays and special events in the life-cycle of Judaism.
Schmidt SAC Center
DePaul University
Lincoln Park Campus
Monday
4:00 p.m.

A Heritage for All Times


Analysis and insights of seclected Torah topics integrating their relevance to contemporary lives.
Hillel House
Loyola University
Lake Shore Campus
Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
Call for Schedule

The Living Torah


Ethics, morals, holidays and special events in the life-cycle of Judaism.
Northeastern Illinois University
Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn

Jewish Philosophy & Thought


Basic Jewish concepts, phiolosphies and beliefs are examined in these series of lectures and intellectually honest discussions.
Hillel House
University of Illinois
Urbana/Champaign
Thursday
Call for Time

Jewish Concepts and Beliefs


Discussions of what defines a Jews, from the most basic tenets of our belief to more complex ideology and phiolosphy
Hillel House
University of Illinois
Chicago Circle

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