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There is no cost to join the Shabbat with Prof Imbo and the classes.
Friday Night dinner for the Young Adult community with Prof Imbo is $25
About Prof Imbo: Dovid Yehuda (Tom) Imbo was born and raised on the Near West Side of Chicago. He received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988, and did his postdoctoral work at Harvard University as a member of the Harvard Society of Fellows. He has been a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Chicago since 1992, where he is also the Director of the newly formed "Laboratory for Quantum Theory at the Extremes". His research focuses on the connections between quantum physics, pure mathematics, formal logic, and pure philosophy. He lived in Lakeview and his family was part of the founders of Chabad East Lakeview. converted to Judaism in March 2017.
First Talk: Friday Night 9:00 pm
Title: FROM GHETTO TO QUANTUM PHYSICS TO JUDAISM
Abstract: Hear the fascinating journey of theoretical physicist Dovid Yehuda Imbo as he went from the violent streets of the Near West Side of Chicago, to the halls of Harvard University, to the orthodox synagogues of West Rogers Park. And learn a little about the surprising connections between cutting-edge physics research and Chassidus along the way.
2nd Talk Shabbat early afternoon: 12:30 pm -4:00 pm
Title: ENTANGLED IDENTITIES: THE NATURE AND LOGIC OF EXISTENCE IN PHYSICS AND KABBALAH
Abstract: We will discuss some novel and bizarre features of the physics of the ultra-microscopic "quantum" realm, and relate the resulting conceptual worldview to that of the Kabbalistic and Chassidic masters. Special attention will be given to the notions of existence, identity, logic, creation, and the infinite.
3rd talk: Shabbat afternoon: 4:30 pm -7:00 pm:
Title: PURSUING THE INFINITE: THE HIDDEN WORLDS OF PHYSICS AND JUDAISM
Abstract: We will discuss the nature of the "infinite" and the "unlimited", as well as their relationship to the "finite", in modern physics, mathematics, philosophy, and Judaism. Particular attention will be given to conceptual resonances between current ideas in relativistic quantum field theory and quantum gravity, and certain aspects of Chassidic thought. Recent speculations concerning multiple universes in physics will also be compared to related Kabbalistic notions.
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