Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mirelman

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mirelman

Saturday, March 7 and 21, after the 12:30pm Kiddush.

The topic for Rabbi Mirelman’s talk is:

“Sparks of Jewish Modernity (1654-1656)”

The mid 17th century was a momentous time for the Jewish community:

  • First Settlement of Jews in what would become the United States
  • Menashe ben Israel petitions Cromwell to let Jews settle in England
  • Amsterdam Jewish leaders expel Baruch Spinoza
  • Shabetai Tsvi
    (also, Sabbatai Zevi, and in Hebrew שבתי צבי) proclaims himself messiah with vast appeal worldwide
  • Plus much more, et al

Reservations are not needed.

Date

Mar 07 2026

Time

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Location

Temple Har Zion in person only
1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest, IL 60305
Phone
708-366-9000