Welcome to Skokie Valley!
We are a Modern Orthodox congregation with a firm commitment to halakha (Jewish law), a spirit of inclusion and ahavat achim v'achot (love of fellow person), and a strong commitment to intellectual discussion of Torah and other Jewish texts.
We invite you to join us in our “Big Tent” as we express the vitality and enthusiasm that defines us as Jews. Membership is open to all Jews regardless of affiliation, commitment or background.
Please see below for upcoming classes and events. Click on each event for the Zoom link. Check back here often as our offerings expand to meet communal needs!
Sunday
Halacha comes from the word “to walk,” and its central purpose is to help us walk with God. Each Sunday morning Rav Ari will give a 30-minute shiur on practical halacha, with an eye towards increasing spiritual awareness in our daily living.
Fill out this form or email Rav Ari ravari@svaj.org with halachic questions you’d like to be discussed.
10:00 am: Annual Meeting of Skokie Valley membership. Zoom link was sent in email.
11:00 am: Celebrate Tu B'Shvat! Family-friendly pickling activity. Join us as Hody Nemes, 4th-year rabbinical student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and climate activist, teaches a family-friendly program on the connection between Tu B’Shvat and climate change, and what actions you can take to live more sustainably, including waste-reduction efforts such as lacto-fermentation pickling which will be demonstrated!
Attendees are encouraged to participate in the pickle-making from home. Children are encouraged to attend! Go to www.asbi.org/event/pickle-time-higiya for list of possible ingredients and Zoom link!
Attendees are encouraged to participate in the pickle-making from home. Children are encouraged to attend! Go to www.asbi.org/event/pickle-
Tuesday
2:00 pm: The Book of Genesis: Join us for a deep study of the book of Genesis with Rav Ari, with selected midrashim and commentators.
Thursday
11:15 am: Midday Break for Breath and Well-Being with Bobbie Winter: Have grey skies and escalating Covid reports got you down? Have you gone through your "to do" list and watched all the videos you care to see? Is it harder to motivate yourself for daily tasks? Then Skokie Valley has what you need, a midday break with a nice cup of coffee or tea and a mood-elevating 45 minutes with friendly people, along with guided breathing and relaxation to help you through the rest of the day. The group is looking forward to welcoming you.
12:00 pm: Stop giving yourself back pain! Zoom in with Jen Cohen, a Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedics. Learn how to take care of your body while working from home. We will do useful stretches and mobility exercises right from your desk. This will help you stay healthy and prevent injuries while working from your home office/dining room table/tv tray in the playroom.
8:00 pm: Parsha Shiur by Rabbinic Intern Yael Keller. Get an early look at the parsha each week. Join Yael Keller to explore themes and delve into the characters of sefer Bereshit. Download the source sheet here.
6:00 pm: Virtual Havdala: Join Rav Ari & Skokie Valley friends for havdala, music & community each week. Zoom link in Friday's email.
Tefillah Schedule Indoors and via Zoom
Weekdays:
Shacharit:
Monday & Thursday: 7:00 am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:15 am
Sunday: 9:00 am
Shabbat: 9:00 am
Mincha and Maariv - approximately 10 minutes before sundown - check calendar.
Pre-registration required for attendance at Tefillot.
Contact office for Zoom link
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Fri, January 22 2021 9 Shevat 5781
