Vilt Ir Lernen Yiddish Beginners Course with Chicago Loop Synagogue and Congregation Beth Sholom
Upcoming Sessions
1. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • 1 Tevet 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM2. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 • 8 Tevet 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM3. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • 29 Tevet 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM4. Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • 7 Shevat 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM5. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • 14 Shevat 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM6. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • 21 Shevat 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM7. Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • 28 Shevat 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM8. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 • 5 Adar I 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM9. Wednesday, February 21, 2024 • 12 Adar I 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM10. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • 19 Adar I 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM11. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 • 26 Adar I 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM12. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 • 3 Adar II 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM13. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • 10 Adar II 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPast SessionsWednesday, December 6, 2023 • 23 Kislev 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 • 16 Kislev 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 • 2 Kislev 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 • 24 Cheshvan 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 • 17 Cheshvan 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 • 10 Cheshvan 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 • 26 Tishrei 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 • 19 Tishrei 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • 27 Elul 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 • 20 Elul 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 • 13 Elul 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 • 6 Elul 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 • 29 Av 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 • 22 Av 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 • 15 Av 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 • 4 Sivan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 • 26 Iyyar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • 19 Iyyar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 • 12 Iyyar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 • 5 Iyyar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • 28 Nisan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • 7 Nisan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 • 29 Adar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • 22 Adar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 • 8 Adar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • 1 Adar 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • 24 Shevat 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 • 17 Shevat 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 • 10 Shevat 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 • 3 Shevat 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 • 25 Tevet 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • 18 Tevet 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 • 11 Tevet 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 • 20 Kislev 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • 13 Kislev 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 • 6 Kislev 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 • 22 Cheshvan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 • 15 Cheshvan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 • 8 Cheshvan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 • 1 Cheshvan 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 • 24 Tishrei 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 • 17 Tishrei 5783 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 • 11 Elul 5782 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 • 4 Elul 5782 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 • 16 Sivan 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 • 9 Sivan 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 • 24 Iyyar 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 • 17 Iyyar 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 • 10 Iyyar 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 • 3 Iyyar 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 • 26 Nisan 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 • 5 Nisan 5782 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 • 27 Adar II 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 • 13 Adar II 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 • 6 Adar II 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • 22 Adar I 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 • 15 Adar I 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 • 8 Adar I 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 • 24 Shevat 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 • 17 Shevat 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 • 10 Shevat 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 • 3 Shevat 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 • 4 Tevet 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 • 27 Kislev 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 • 13 Kislev 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 • 6 Kislev 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 • 28 Cheshvan 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 • 21 Cheshvan 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 • 14 Cheshvan 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 • 30 Tishrei 5782 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021 • 25 Elul 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 • 24 Elul 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 • 10 Elul 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 • 3 Elul 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 • 26 Av 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 • 19 Av 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 • 12 Av 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 • 5 Av 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 • 27 Tammuz 5781 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
We are proud to announce that due to demand, we are expanding our “Vilt Ir Lernen Yiddish” courses.
If you want to start learning Yiddish, we are offering a beginners class with Congregation Beth Sholom of Northbrook every Wednesday at 11:30 AM (New time starts April 6 at 3:30 PM).
Our Advanced classes continue to meet every Thursday at 1:00 PM.
Both courses cost $100 per person
Instructor: Eyshe Beirich - A third-year graduate student at the University of Chicago majoring in Germanic Studies and Jewish Studies, Beirich intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Yiddish Studies—extending an academic path that began two years ago as a journey of familial discovery. Join us as we explore Yiddish together!
- attend class regularly
- practice a little bit of Yiddish each day (light homework)
- You must purchase the textbook -- Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn (amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Colloquial-Yiddish-Lily-Kahn-dp-113896042X/dp/113896042X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1622050852) The book is expensive, but Gela feels it is an essential part of learning beginning Yiddish
Questions? Contact:
Cary Wolovick -- Caryw@chiloopsyn.org
Leann Blue -- Lblue@bethshalomnb.org
We’re so happy to have you join us! Please be aware that by registering for this class you will be expected to:
- attend class regularly
- practice a little bit of Yiddish each day (light homework)
- You must purchase the textbook -- Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn (Click here to purchase on Amazon).
The book is expensive, but Gela feels it is an essential part of learning beginning Yiddish.
If you have any questions or want to register, contact: Cary Wolovick by clicking here.
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Sun, December 10 2023
27 Kislev 5784
Today's Calendar
Chanukah |
Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins presented by Strawdog Theatre at Chicago Loop Synagogue : 11:00am |
Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins presented by Strawdog Theatre at Chicago Loop Synagogue : 2:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:02pm |
Egalitarian Minyan on Zoom sponsored by the Crain-Maling Foundation : 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Shacharit by RSVP (Orthodox) : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 5:11pm |
Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins presented by Strawdog Theatre at Chicago Loop Synagogue : 7:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 10 Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins presented by Strawdog Theatre at Chicago Loop Synagogue Sunday, Dec 10 11:00am |
Dec 10 |
Dec 12 |
Dec 13 Vilt Ir Lernen Yiddish Beginners Course with Chicago Loop Synagogue and Congregation Beth Sholom Wednesday, Dec 13 12:00pm |
Dec 14 Vilt ir Lernen Yiddish Advanced Class Thursday, Dec 14 1:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Miketz
Shabbat, Dec 16 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 15, 4:02pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 16, 5:11pm |
Chanukah
Sunday, Dec 10 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:37am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:11am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:07am |
Latest Shema | 9:25am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:11am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 11:43am |
Mincha Gedola | 12:06pm |
Mincha Ketana | 2:24pm |
Plag HaMincha | 3:22pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:19pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:06pm |
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