Congregation Sukkat Shalom

Howard Reich is the Chicago Tribune's Emmy-winning Arts Critic. Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel spent the last four years of his life in extensive, in-depth conversations with author Howard Reich. Reich’s father, Robert Reich, and Wiesel were both liberated from the Buchenwald death camp on April 11, 1945. Reich will discuss his dialogues and friendship with Wiesel, which are chronicled in Reich’s new book, “The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel.”

David Jacobson, of Chicago Jewish Funerals, will join the group for lunch and an informative discussion on Jewish funeral traditions and the meaning behind them. $20.00 fee.

A Yiddish Trio of Jewish Short Stories: Sukkat Shalom Lunch & Learn with Rachel Kamin What’s modern about Yiddish short stories? Join us to explore the works of three influential writers: S.Y. Abramovitch, Y.L. Peretz, and Sholom Aleichem. Our conversations will be enriched by your participation, so please read the stories found in Classic Yiddish Stories of S.Y. Abramovitsh, Sholem Aleichem, and I.L. Peretz edited by Frieden, Gorelick & Wex in advance of each session. The collection is available online in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle and at several local public libraries. Syllabus: October 17, 2019 S.Y. Abramovitsh “The Little Man” p.3-31 “Fishke the Lame” p.32-54 November 21, 2019 Sholem Aleichem “Hodel” p.57-73 “Chava” p.74-88 “A Business with a Greenhorn” p.130-134 December 19, 2019 I.L. Peretz “The Shtrayml” p.137-146 “The Rebbe’s Pipe” p.158-162 “If Not Higher” p.163-166

Hebrew Classes Alef, Bet, and Gimel 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Niggunim, or melodies that employ nonsense syllables like "yai lai lai," serve a very specific, spiritual purpose in Judaism. Join Kenny as we explore the meaning and practice of different niggunim found inside and outside of Judaism!

7th Grade Students gather for a joyous and informative celebration of Shabbat. Valley Lodge Burger Bar dinner and learning are followed by Shabbat worship at 7:30 pm.

Join us for Shabbat worship and a special presentation by Professor Julien Gorbach about the noted screenwriter and Zionist, Ben Hecht. Reception and book-signing follow.