Calendar: Adult Programming

Sunday, February 8, 2026

• February 8, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am

  Art discussion: Out of the Narrows Haggadah


February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Art discussion: Out of the Narrows Haggadah

Out of the Narrows: The Artists' Haggadah reimagines the Passover experience through the eyes of contemporary artists grappling with the world’s challenges. Created by the Jewish Artists Collective Chicago (JACC), this unique Haggadah combines the traditional steps of the Seder—presented in Hebrew, English, and transliteration—with powerful visual commentary and personal reflections. Artists Carol Neiger and ...

• February 8, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Conversational Hebrew


February 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Conversational Hebrew

This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.

• February 8, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

  Introduction to Hebrew


February 8 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Introduction to Hebrew

Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.

• February 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Tikkun Middot through the Senses


February 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tikkun Middot through the Senses

Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing, image making, music, movement and prayer, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression. If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity, then this va’ad (group) is for you.

Monday, February 9, 2026

• February 9, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew


February 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew

If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

• February 10, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  The Ethiopian Jewish Experience


February 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Ethiopian Jewish Experience

Beza Abebe will share Ethiopian Jewish history, including lifestyle and Jewish practices in Ethiopia; the experience of aliyah to Israel; the Sigd holiday —its history and practice today — and her personal journey. A question and answer session will follow. Beza Abebe is a human rights advocate, research fellow, and speaker at Be’chol Lashon, where ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

• February 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: Reckoning with Peter Beinart’s 2025 Book (3 part series: February 11, 18, 25)


February 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: Reckoning with Peter Beinart’s 2025 Book (3 part series: February 11, 18, 25)

Beinart’s book presents the October 7 attacks and the ensuing war as a profound turning point in modern Jewish history. In this three‑session course, Beth Emet members Hannah Graham and Danny London will use Beinart’s text as a springboard for exploring how traditional narratives have shaped Jewish identity and how contemporary Jewish perspectives—particularly views on Israel—are shifting in response to the events of the war. Together, we will examine the tensions, questions, and emerging frameworks that are redefining Jewish self‑understanding in this moment of upheaval.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

No events on this day.

Friday, February 13, 2026

No events on this day.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

No events on this day.