January 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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.
February 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kabbalat Torah class Each year, we invite our high school seniors to study, travel to New York City, and have a lot of fun with Rabbi London during this Kabbalat Torah class. Before the trip she hosts classes in her home for the teenagers and their families. Please contact the office for details.
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher (Thursdays) Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
February 27 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Beit Sefer Chugim Beit Sefer's special activities that we do during the winter/spring months. For more information about how to get involved in Beit Sefer (Beth Emet's religious education program), contact the office.
January 30 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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
February 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online, ...
February 28 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Inclusion Committee The Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Inclusion Committee in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Acceptance Inclusion Month (JDAIM). This Shabbat is followed by services that will be live-streamed. If you'd like to watch services virtually click here
February 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. We are also excited to welcome guest Rabbi Emily Dana to discuss and empower us to take action in disability inclusion.
February 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Inclusion Shabbat “Inclusion is a buzzword that actually means something” Join us on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6:30 pm, in person or livestream, as we welcome Rabbi Emily Dana, who will present a Dvar Torah in recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Rabbi Dana grew up at Beth Emet Synagogue and was ...
January 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Service Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
December 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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, ...
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 ...
September 1, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
March 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Gesher Additional Sunday Class Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices in a world with expanding decisions. These make-up sessions allow students who have missed to catch up to topics they need to know.
September 15, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5, Gan ...
September 15, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
January 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (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, ...
January 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm BE NOAR Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have ...
March 2 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Garinim Tie-Dye Join Garinim, 4 - 5th grade, for an afternoon of tie-dye! Students should bring a packed lunch and items to tie-dye. We will have t-shirts and socks available to dye as well. $10 per student. Sign up here
October 27, 2024 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 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 ...
