WHAT WE DO
We offer community-wide Torah classes, one-on-one learning, bar mitzvah education, teen events, young professional programs, and more. Through community-wide learning projects, Shabbat hospitality, and popular community dinners, we aim to continue building our community through imbuing a joy for Jewish learning.
ONE-ON-ONE TORAH STUDY
Delve into a topic of Jewish learning that interests you and recieve the personal guidance of a knowledgeable rabbi! You will look forward to these moments and see how it can greatly enrich your life.
Taste the exhilaration that comes with studying a page of Gemara (Talmud), or other classical text. Chavrusa learning, partnering in Torah study, is a trademark of the learning culture we have worked to create.
COMMUNITY-WIDE TORAH CLASSES
We coordinate community-wide Torah classes on a range of interesting Torah topics. Classes and lectures are given by by renowned rabbinic figures of the Chicago Jewish community. These great classes give our community the opportunity to gain insights from great Torah scholars.
BNEI MITZVAH PROGRAM
The Bnei Mitzvah program is designed to create a personalized bar mitzvah experience. We work to prepare kids for their bar mitzvah and offer private lessons to learn how to read from the Torah.
We encourage each child to either find a person in the Torah that they study and analyze that can serve as a role model for them. We help them explore a topic that interests them to talk about at their bar mitzvah. We ensure that after the bar mitzvah the child will want to continue his/her Jewish involvement.
TEEN EVENTS
Our Kollel is active in promoting meaningful teenage programming. Teens from all across the North Shore get the opportunity to meet other Jewish teens and have fun in a pleasant environment.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Young professionals are enouraged to ask questions and delve into Jewish topics of interest. Join a lunch-&-learn or special event geared to young Jewish professionals like you in our community.
SHABBAT HOSPITALITY
Northern Lights Kollel hosts Friday Night Shabbat meals and Shabbat events. Community members are welcome to experience the warmth and depth of Shabbat with the Kollel Rabbi and his family. These events have been enthusiastically received by our community and foster great interest and connection to a rich Jewish heritage.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special programmimg and holiday events occur throughout the year. Celebrating together help us form a sense of belonging and unification within our Jewish community. It also promotes a warm and positive associasion towards Judaism and Jewish learning.