Welcome Rabbi Levinsky
Born in Chicago and raised in Northbrook, Rabbi Levinsky spent his youth as an active member of Am Shalom in Glencoe. After his undergraduate work at Indiana University, where he majored in English and wrote an honors thesis on James Joyce, he moved back to Chicago where he freelanced for the Chicago Tribune and published poetry. A desire to give back to his community drove Rabbi Levinsky towards the rabbinate and he began rabbinic school at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. Rabbi Levinsky then continued his studies at Stanford University, earning his Ph.D. in Religious Studies.
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From the desk of the Rabbi
By Rabbi Michael P. Sternfield
In the wake of the recent Israeli elections and the formation of the new ruling coalition headed by Benjamin Netanyahu, most American Reform Jews are feeling bewildered and downright disappointed. Unfortunately for the people of Israel, there simply were no viable alternatives to Likud headed by Netyanyahu and Kadima, headed by Tsippi Livni.
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TORAH STUDY
MAY 2 – AUGUST 29, 2009 Join us for a discussion of the week’s Torah reading on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome and no prior knowledge or experience is required. Learn More...
SUNDAY SUPPER AT FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
On July 19 and August 16 from 2 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. we will continue our commitment to help feed the homeless by cooking and serving dinner at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Eight volunteers (16+ years old) are needed. To sign up please e-mail Merle Terry at Mterry1013@aol.com. Learn More...
NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
This summer join Rabbi Sternfield on Wednesday mornings for this fascinating adult education class: Learn More...
SINAI BOOK CLUB
The Sinai Book Club will meet on Tuesday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the library to discuss Thomas Cahill’s book, Gift of the Jews. Learn More...
SINAI JEWISH FILM SERIES
We will watch and explore films, focusing on those that are both morally profound and engaged in issues of contemporary or historical Jewish concern. This popular series is open to everyone. Learn More...
SUMMER FILM SERIES
During the summer months, beginning on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m., Zbigniew Banas, a former movie critic for The Reader, will lead a discussion of a current movie. Participants view the movie in the theatre and meet to discuss the film at Sinai. The movie we will discuss will be Little Ashes. The cost of $10 per person includes dessert. Please call the Temple office to make your reservation. Learn More...