11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew March 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller March 30 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Progressive Chevrah Kadisha March 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Progressive Chevrah Kadisha Fay Lipschultz, a longtime Beth Emet member, was recently selected to be in the first cohort for the Olam Chesed Chevra Kadisha Builders program, sponsored by Kavod v’Nichum, the national organization for chevrae kadisha. Fay was selected with 11 other candidates throughout the United States to strengthen the capabilities of their chevrae kadisha. The program ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle April 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on Zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing April 3 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Sponsored by Eric and Shaina Young in Honor of Fiona’s Kabbalat Mitzvah April 4 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Sponsored by Eric and Shaina Young in Honor of Fiona’s Kabbalat Mitzvah
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored: Shaina and Eric Young in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah April 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored: Shaina and Eric Young in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah This Oneg is sponsored by the Young family in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies. Instead of a potluck item, ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew April 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller April 6 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing April 10 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family April 11 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family in Memory of Stan Weiss.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing April 17 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
2025-04-18 Pause the plastic with Dayenu Circle! Pause the plastic with Dayenu Circle! April 18 - May 18 Pause the plastic with Dayenu Circle! This month for earth day we are creating the pause the plastic challenge! Check out this month's Green Maven blog to find out more information.
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg April 18 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Earth Day Shabbat April 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Earth Day Shabbat Join us for a special Earth Day Shabbat featuring Representative Robyn Gabel, who will share insights on Illinois’s environmental sustainability and policy commitment. We will also hear briefly from member Eli Coustan, who will offer additional reflections on how to properly use alternatives to plastics.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle April 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Zoom meetings at the Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team). Please contact the office if you plan to join virtually for the first time.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing April 24 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg sponsored by World Zionist Congress Election April 25 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg sponsored by World Zionist Congress Election Sponsored by the World Zionist Congress Election Planning Group
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew April 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller April 27 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Interfaith Prayer for the Planet April 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Interfaith Prayer for the Planet Attend the Interfaith Prayer for the Planet in Raymond Park. Both Rabbi London and Cantor Natalie Young will be among the clergy leading the program.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Inclusion Commitee Book Club May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Inclusion Commitee Book Club Register here The Beth Emet Inclusion Committee invites you to a two-session book discussion of Loving Our Own Bones by Rabbi Julia Watts Belser. Loving Our Own Bones weaves together memoir, disability theory, biblical criticism, and activist practice. In addition to presenting transformative views on disability, Rabbi Belser encourages us to move forward, Jewishly, in ...
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing May 1 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg May 2 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies. Instead of a potluck item, ...
April 4 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Sponsored by Eric and Shaina Young in Honor of Fiona’s Kabbalat Mitzvah
April 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored: Shaina and Eric Young in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah
April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
April 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
