
CJA: The Jewish Bookshelf: Suicidal Empathy by Dr. Gad Saad
- When
- Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 PM (America/Chicago)
- Where
- The Oak Room, located in the lobby at 5424 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077
- Tickets / RSVP
- RSVP / Get Tickets
- Access
- Public
Join the Chicago Jewish Alliance for an engaging afternoon of conversation, community, and thoughtful discussion as we explore Suicidal Empathy by Dr. Gad Saad. In this bestselling book, Dr. Saad examines the concept of "suicidal empathy" and argues that misguided compassion and misplaced moral priorities are contributing to many of the cultural and political challenges facing the West today. Together, we'll discuss the book's central ideas and explore how they intersect with Jewish values, current events, and the challenges facing our communities today.
You do not need to finish the book to attend. If you've started reading, listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Saad, watched one of his interviews, or are simply curious about the ideas discussed in the book, you're welcome to join us. Our goal is to have an engaging conversation while building community and connecting with others.
Light refreshments will be provided. This event is FREE for members! A member promo code will be emailed in our members-only newsletter. If you do not receive the code, please email info@chicagojewishalliance.org. Located in Skokie, IL. Please RSVP to receive the exact event address.
*Special thanks to Jane Sorokin for sponsoring this event.
Please Note
- For security purposes, every attendee must be registered under their own name. Tickets with duplicate names may be denied entry.
- The Chicago Jewish Alliance reserves the right to remove or deny entry to anyone who is disruptive to the event.
- Photos and videos may be taken during the event for marketing and promotional use.
All donations are tax deductible under IRS 501(c)(3) status.