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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY KOLLEL OF CHICAGO

TORAH MITZION

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Summer Torah Seminar 5771

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Summer Mini Series

How to Learn Tanach

Tuesday evenings, 8:30-9:30pm

A third-generation student and teacher of Tanach, Rabbi Hagay Elitzur introduces a methodology to the study of Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim that he learned in Israel to enhance our understanding of and ability to analyze classic Biblical texts.

June 28: Pshat Understanding, Rabbi Hagay Elitzur At the Home of Lennie and Jessica Weiss, 6549 N. Kimball Ave, Lincolnwood July 12: Drash Interpretation, Rabbi Hagay Elitzur At the Home of Jeffrey and Lori Friedman, 6630 N. Drake Ave, Lincolnwood

Jew in the Modern World

Sunday mornings
This series explores the interaction between Torah and key issues in the modern world. The first presentation explores primary Torah sources that discuss the value of secular studies in the context of Jewish learning; the second focuses on ethical issues and property rights in the world of the internet.

July 10, 10:00am: Time Constraints: Talmud Torah and Secular Studies, Rabbi Michael Teitcher, at Congregation KJBS, Lincolnwood July 17, 9:00am: The Internet Age, Rabbi Mordecai Turoff, at Bais Chaim Dovid, Lincolnwood

Tisha Bav: Kinnot & Commentary

August 9: At Congregation KINS
Unlike any other program of its kind in Chicago, this unique presentation blends the recitation of traditional Tisha Bav Kinnot with historical, emotional and contemporary Torah commentary from a wide range of sources and perspectives to make the Kinnot experience more meaningful.

Womens Summer Institute at Or Torah

JUNE
In memory of Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus, ah

Biblical Blessings*
Mrs. Ayala Teitcher This series presents an in-depth study of the texts and traditions that shape our practice and understanding of Brachot, with a focus on Birkat Hamazon.

Mondays, 8:30-9:30pm June 6: At Congregation Or Torah June 13: At Congregation Or Torah

Hilchot Shabbat*
Rabbi Reuven Brand Survey the principles and parameters of the laws of Shabbat with our Rosh Kollel. This series will focus on Halachot related to Shabbat meals.

8:30-9:30pm Monday, June 20: At the home of Jennie Rothner, 9100 Kedvale Ave. Tuesday, June 28: At the home of Devorah Greenfield, 3834 Sugar Loaf Lane, Skokie

A La Carte: Cooking Series*

This interactive learning about aspects of Kashrut in the home is enhanced by a sampling of mouthwatering cuisine.

Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm June 15: Meat, Rabbi Michael Teitcher At the home of Ari and Lanie Kellman, 3651 Grove St. June 29: Milk, Rabbi Mordecai Turoff At the home of Dov and Amy Carl, 3715 Arcadia St, Skokie

*These shiurim are for women

Womens Summer Institute at Or Torah

JULY
In memory of Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus, ah

Taharat Hamishpacha Topics*

Mrs. Tami Drapkin and Dr. Nechama Brand As a follow up to this popular series from last summer, the first presentation will focus on common misconceptions in this nuanced area of Halacha and the second will address the harmony of intimacy and a Torah lifestyle. This shiur is for married women of all ages, with question and answer opportunities.

Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30pm July 6: At the home of Gail Darlow, 9430 Harding Ave, Evanston July 13: At the home of Elissa Weissberg, 3837 Greenwood Ave, Skokie

Midwestern High School Girls Program*

Kollel women staff Back again by popular demand, this program connects high school girls with young women role models for evenings of fun, interactive learning in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.

Thursdays, 7:00pm July 7-28: At Congregation Or Torah

A Love of Learning: Text and Tradition

June 26-27: At Congregation Or Torah Welcome nationally renowned scholars and local talent for a two day conference of study and inspiration as we engage in texts, traditions and Jewish history in this first time program featuring Mrs. Ora Lee Kanner, Principal at the Weinbaum Yeshiva High School of Boca Raton and Professor Nechama Price, Professor of Bible at Yeshiva Universitys Stern College for Women. For additional information or to register for this program please contact the Kollel office at 773-973-6557 or email info@chicagotorah.org.

Highlight of the Summer: Womens Yarchei Kallah

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Biblical Blessings 8:30pm

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Shavuot Learning

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9:00am Movies with Machshava 7:15pm

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Biblical Blessings 8:30pm

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Tefillah Workshops

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Movies with Machshava 7:15pm

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Torah Medical Ethics 8:30pm

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Yarchei Kallah

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Yarchei Kallah

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Cooking Series 8:00pm

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Torah Medical Ethics 8:30pm

For women For men and women

JUNE 2011

Aron and Rivka Friedman Kollel Yom Rishon Season Finale

A fascinating blend of Jewish philosophy and Jewish history will highlight the final Kollel Yom Rishon in this years monthly series, which brings renowned scholars and teachers to our community of learning in Chicago.

June 12 at Congregation Or Torah Roots of Rabbinic Authority Who Killed Maimonides?

Rabbi Daniel Kroll, Assistant Rabbi of Congregation KINS, 9:00 am Dr. Daniel Rynhold, Assistant Professor in Modern Jewish Philosophy at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University, 10:00 am

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Taharat Hamishpacha 8:00pm

Torah Medical Ethics 8:30pm Midwestern 7:00pm

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Tefillah Workshop

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Jew in the Modern World 10:00am

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Tanach 8:30pm

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Taharat Hamishpacha 8:00pm

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Midwestern 7:00pm

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KCT Shabbaton

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Jew in the Modern World 9:00am

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For women For men and women

JULY 2011

Community Beit Midrash

Join our ongoing, vibrant community Beit Midrash:

Every evening from 8pm to 9:45pm at Cong. KINS in West Rogers Park Sundays mornings from 9am to 12:30pm at Cong. Or Torah in Skokie
Bring a friend and learn in an open, inviting environment or arrange to learn with a Kollel fellow individually or in a small group.

Special Summer Programs 2011

June 1-July 17

Summer Zman with HTC and Internship Program

A cadre of Chicagos bright collegiate men and women spend their summer combining Torah study with the Kollel and internships at businesses and non-profit organizations throughout Chicagoland in partnership with HTC. For details about the internship program, please contact the Kollel office at 773-973-6557.

Shavuot Learning Initiative

June 8-9 More than a dozen shuls in three neighborhoods celebrate Matan Torah with Torah from our Rosh Kollel, Kollel fellows and guest women scholars.

Tefillah Workshops at Or Torah

Shabbat morning, June 18, July 9 Add greater appreciation and understanding of themes and texts of Tefillah by joining this Shabbat morning program for beginners and experienced daveners. Men and women welcome.

Annual Summer Event

Sunday evening, August 28, 2011 Save the date and join us for an evening at Lincoln Park Zoo. Enjoy exclusive use of the Zoo including a social hour and dinner in the elegant Caf at Wild Things Pavilion. For more information please contact the Kollel office.

For a complete list of Kollel programming including our regular schedule of shiurim please visit us at www.chicagotorah.org
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY KOLLEL OF CHICAGO

TORAH MITZION

Summer Torah Seminar 5771