Congregation Sukkat Shalom

Guest Scholar, Professor Abigail Balbale, Assistant Professor, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, NYU In lieu of our usual monthly lunch, the Senior Men will be hosting a pre-presentation dinner with our special guest scholar for January’s Adult Education program, “Encounter Islam & Judaism in Spain and North Africa.” To help you prepare for the evening, please watch this documentary, featuring Prof. Balbale, that just aired on PBS: Documentary - "The Ornament of the World". Dinner will be catered by the superb Israeli restaurant, Taboun Grill. The fee is $30. Location, temple Social Hall.

A dynamic series of lectures and discussions on the history and mystery of clash, culture, and coexistence among Muslims and Jews in Northern Africa. The series touches on Jewish life from 70 C.E., through 1492, and on to contemporary times as Jews arrived, struggled, flourished and sustained an existence in this colorful crossroads.

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

Come learn about the issue of affordable housing on Chicago’s North Shore—what this really means, who it impacts and how, and what we can do about it. Sue Loellbach, Manager of Advocacy at Connections for the Homeless, will provide data on Wilmette and surrounding communities, practical information about the types of solutions available to us on the North Shore, and opportunities for advocacy and action. For more information, info@connect2home.org.

Experience Shabbat during a one-hour messy, fun, and engaging tactile and sensory experience. Feel, touch, and move as we engage in the wonder of creation. Class will include snack and time for socializing and open play. This class is best for 12 months to two years and their favorite adult. Registration Required To be held at Sukkat Shalom

It’s Beach Shabbat in January! Forget the cold and break out your summer wear. After lively, musical Early Shabbat worship, we’ll heat up the Social Hall with a tropical theme and invite you to join us for a tasty taco bar, catered by Depot Nuevo.

We're getting a great turnout already to this key event for Sukkat Shalom bar/bat mitzvah families.-- please join us to experience a typical B’nai Mitzvah service with explanations of our customs, the meaning of prayers, and how your child and family will be a part of the service. Afterward, enjoy a bagel brunch and time for questions.