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  • Beit Sefer

    Beit Sefer

    Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.

  • Conversational Hebrew

    Introduction to 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.

  • Tikkun Middot through the Senses

    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.

  • Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew

    Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller

    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.

  • The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet

    Soup Kitchen

    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. The meeting starts in the ...

  • Beit Sefer

    Beit Sefer

    Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for 3rd-6th grade learners. Thursday ...

  • Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person!

    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 ...

  • Israeli Dancing

    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 The event is held in the Weiner Room and through Zoom.  

  • Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy

    The book of Psalms in the Bible are the foundation of a significant part of our liturgy. In these two sessions we will look at Psalm 92, the Psalm for Shabbat; Psalm 27, recited during the month before the High Holidays until Simchat Torah; and Psalm 23, The Lord is my Shepherd. Through close readings we will see how our ancient texts may nourish our contemporary sacred journeys, and what we experience when we study them as text and then use them for prayer.

  • Shabbanukah Congregational Dinner

    What do you get when you add Chanukah + Shabbat? Shabbanukah! Celebrate the lights of Chanukah AND Shabbat at our multi-age evening of food and community. The night will include dinner, art activities, Shabbanukah service, and youth group events for middle school and high school. An evening full of light, laughter, and connection awaits! 5:00-6:30 ...

  • Shabbanukah Service

    A service to accompany the Shabbanukah congregational dinner. Hosted in Sanctuary and LiveControl. 5:00-6:30 Congregational dinner and art activities 5:30-6:30 Middle school youth group event 6:30-7:30 Shabbanukah service Members, register here. Guests, register here.