Updated October 2nd, 2008

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New Classes
The previously announced education series has been canceled. We will keep you informed of other Jewish Catholic Couples’ Group events as they are scheduled in the near future. We are sorry about this change in schedule. We look forward to seeing you at the Thanksgiving dinner on November 9th.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Please join us for Thanksgiving dinner at St Raymonds, 5pm on Sunday 11/9/2008, children are welcome. Please call Carrie 708-383-1071 or email at clb1019@gmail.com by 11/3/2008 to rsvp. Thanks! Click here for details.

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Do We Have Time For Religion?
By Niamh Whelan

This is the third in a series of four articles by Niamh Whelan giving a synopsis of one of the education meetings from last year.

When you think about it, our time today is really split in two: time for work (or school) and time for leisure. For most of us, religion finds itself competing with a wide range of other tempting options on the recreational side. So how can religion compete and continue to make itself relevant in today’s world? [Click here to continue reading]


 
 



VOL. 8 NBR. 3
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Calendar (Updated 11/03/08)
Upcoming JCDG Events
Other Events

Articles
Religion and Politics: A lethal cocktail?

What is the Role of Money in the Survival of the Jewish and Catholic Faiths?

Welcome Rabbi Chava Bahle of Makom Shalom

Miscellaneous
The Interfaith Kitchen (New! Chicken Marbella)
The Lighter Side of Religion

Enroll in Family School Now
Enroll now for the 2008-2009 school year! The Family School is a community of Jewish and Catholic couples providing a religious school to convey to our children the stories, traditions, rituals and values of both Judaism and Catholic Christianity. Together, we explore with our children the common moral code and shared heritage of our two faiths. The Family School was featured in a recent Chicago Tribune article that can be found here: Chicago Tribune

We are accepting applications for enrollment now for the Fall of 2008! Kindergartners must be five years old before December 31 of the current school year to be admitted. We teach classes beginning at the Kindergarten level through 8th grade. There are openings for children in all grade levels. Please contact Chris Kopka at 847-279-3979 or email crkopka@kopjalawcom to learn more about the Family School.

Congratulations to Gina & Howie Lakin on the birth of their son Caleb!