11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew February 23 @ 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 February 23 @ 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 February 26 @ 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 February 27 @ 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
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch March 1 @ 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, ...
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm One Congregation Many Voices – Interactive Program, Panel, and Havdalah March 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm One Congregation Many Voices – Interactive Program, Panel, and Havdalah Members Register Here Guest Register Here Calling congregants of all ages and generations! Please join us for an intergenerational panel of 20-somethings - 70-somethings who will bring this year's theme of One Congregation, Many Voices: Arguments for the Sake of Heaven to life by fostering conversations around hot-button issues where there tend to be significant ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew March 2 @ 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 2 @ 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 March 5 @ 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 March 6 @ 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 Light Oneg March 7 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Light Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have a light oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Equitable Zoning: What is it and why Should People of Faith Care? March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Equitable Zoning: What is it and why Should People of Faith Care? Members Register Here Guests Register Here A conversation led by Sue Loellbach, Director of Advocacy at Joining Forces for Affordable Housing Evanston has been in conversation about a new comprehensive plan (Envision Evanston 2025) including a revision of our zoning codes to reflect our community values. Equitable zoning is a planning approach that aims to ensure all people, regardless ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew March 9 @ 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 9 @ 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 ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle March 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 March 12 @ 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 - 9:30 pm Purim and Megillah Reading March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Purim and Megillah Reading Celebrate Purim with joy, laughter, and community! Experience a festive evening filled with costumes, lively music, delicious hamantaschen, and the telling of the Purim story. Whether it’s spinning a gragger during the Megillah reading, showing off a creative costume, or simply enjoying the fun, there’s something for everyone. Embrace the spirit of Purim with friends ...
7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Moved for Purim March 13 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series Israeli Dancing Moved for Purim 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 Weil family March 14 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat sponsored by the Weil family This Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Weil family in memory of Jill, on her first yahrzeit.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew March 16 @ 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, ...
11:00 am - 1:30 pm BESSY Purim Carnival March 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm BESSY Purim Carnival Soon the building will be full of laughter, costumes, delicious treats... and too many games to count! If you have kids, grandkids, neighbors' kids... we'll take them all! Homemade lunches ($8) will be served in the Weiner Room. The carnival is a fundraiser hosted by BESSY (Beth Emet's Senior Synagogue Youth) program. Parents pick up their ...
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller March 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 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 ...
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Funeral of Bruce H. Segal March 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Funeral of Bruce H. Segal Click here to view the funeral. We regret to inform you of the death of Bruce H. Segal, who died on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Bruce was the father of member Alison (Dan Lefkovitz) Segal; the husband of Judith, nee Weinstein; grandfather of Isaac, Amos, and Simon Lefkovitz; son of Joseph and Anne, nee Carmen; ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beth Emet’s Annual Meeting March 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beth Emet’s Annual Meeting The zoom link will be sent to all members the day of the meeting. If you need one please email the office.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet March 19 @ 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 March 20 @ 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 Shabbat sponsored by Lee and Gita Weintraub March 21 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Lee and Gita Weintraub The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Lee and Gita Weintraub. The enhanced musical experience of Soul Spark Shabbat is sponsored by the Beth Emet officers in honor of Lee Weintraub’s service as Board President.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (Adult) Conversational Hebrew March 23 @ 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, ...
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle March 25 @ 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 March 26 @ 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 March 27 @ 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 March 28 @ 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 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 ...
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 Light Oneg April 4 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Light Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have a light oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
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, ...
February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
March 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
April 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored: Shaina and Eric Young in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah
