Exciting November Events

There are three interesting events going on in the Chicago area on Sunday, November 13th.

At North Shore Congregation Israel (Glencoe) Nov. 13th at 4 p.m.

Nature, Light, and Beauty: The Work of Minoru Yamasaki

Join us Sunday, November 13 at 4pm when Professor Dale Gyure speaks on the life and works of famous architect Minoru Yamaski. "Nature, Light and Beauty: Minoru Yamaski's Design for North Shore Congregation Israel. This event is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $18. To reserve your seat call 847-835-0724 or drewb@nsci.org

At KAM Isaiah Israel (Hyde Park) Nov. 13th at 5 p.m.

Sounds of Faith

With the Harran Productions Foundation board and KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation, I extend a reminder and personal invitation to join us at 5 PM on Sunday, November 13^th for our next Sounds of Faith concert. This engaging program will feature performers sharing some of the most beautiful and compelling sounds of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim ritual and cultural practice, including Cantors Deborah Bard, Miriam Eskanasy and Rachel Rosenberg, Dexter Walker and Zion Movement Baptist choir, tar virtuoso Amir Koushkani, Kol Zimrah, Dean Elizabeth Davenport and soloist Matthew Dean of Rockefeller Chapel, Rabbi Michael Zedek of the Emmanuel Congregation and cellist and artistic director Lenore Mass and others in the landmark architectural and acoustic setting of the KAMII Congregation synagogue. Bells, shofar, and calls to prayer will set the atmosphere for listening and learning as they do in our shared destinations around the world.

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At Glenview Ismaili Jamatkana (Glenview) Nov. 13th at 3 p.m.

A Discussion of Islamic Architecture

On behalf of the Ismaili Midwest Council, we would like to invite you to a discussion about Islamic Architecture on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00pm at the Glenview Ismaili Jamatkhana, located at 100 Shermer Rd, Glenview, IL 60025.

Ellen Bailey Dickson, AIA, President of Bailey Edward Architecture and architect of Glenview Jamatkhana, will be leading this discussion. There will also be a tour of the Jamatkhana and a Q&A session.

If you go to any of these events share your experience in the comments!