Celebrate the Joy of Shabbat

SIMCHAT SHABBAT

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MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF SHABBAT

February 13 , 6:30 pm

Join us and experience a beautiful and inspiring Kabbalat Shabbat service, with instrumental accompaniment.

Share the beauty of Shabbat, friendly conversation, ruach and fun with your B’nai Tikvah family.

Oneg Shabbat following services.

Click here to listen to musical selections from the Simchat Shabbat Service.

Grandparents' Havdalah - Saturday, February 4, 5:30-7:00 pm - Join us for a special dinner, Havdalah, and musical program just for you. Grandparents Havdalah at Bnai Tikvah

Lecture Series with Dr. Rachel Havrelock, Assistant Professor of English and Jewish Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago - Topic: Jewish Politics - The distinct history of the Jews informs many of the political positions held by Jews today. This series explores the history while considering the scope and ramifications of contemporary political opinions. Sundays, 11:45 am - Feb. 5, 12, 26; March 4

Sunday, February 12, 7:00 pm

Special Guest Lecturer: Professor Pan Guang

Professor of History & Political Science, Renowned Professor of Jewish Studies in China

Topic: The Jews in China: Legends, History, and Perspective

Prof Pan Guang Guest Lecturer

Young Professional Event - Thursday, February 16, 7-0 pm - Zella, Chicago

B’nai Tikvah and Rabbi Alex invite 22-35 year olds to a free informal get-together in Chicago. At this fun evening you will have an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.  Zella, 1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago

zella online registration

Club BTUSY Babysitting - Saturday, February 18, 6:30 pm Club BTUSY Flyer & Registration Form

Dr. Shlomo Moskovits Family Shabbaton - We will have an educational and entertaining weekend with opportunities to connect with fellow congregants in a relaxed and informal environment. There will be adult and youth activities, yoga, massages, wine tasting, and much more…

When:        February 24-26, 2012

Where:      Perlman Retreat Center in Mukwonago, WI

Shabbaton Flyer and Registration Form

shabbaton online registration

JUF Event - Sunday, March 18, 6:00 pm, Dessert Reception

Guest Speaker: Elie Rekhess, Ph.D.  - Topic: The Arab Spring - Repercussions on Israel

Dr. Rekhess is one of Israel’s leading experts on the Arab minority in Israel, Jewish-Arab relations, Palestinian politics, and the Islamic resurgence in the West Bank and Gaza. Professor Rekhess is currently the Crown Visiting Chair in Middle East Studies at Northwestern University. He is the author of, most recently, Islamic Fundamentalism in Israel.