October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat Dinner with Kibbutz Kissufim Residents Members Register Here Guests Register Here We are excited to share that from October 13-20, seven members of Kibbutz Kissufim will join the Beth Emet community. On Friday, October 18 we have will have a special opportunity on Shabbat Sukkot to gather and give a warm welcome to them. We will also be joined by ...
October 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
October 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sukkah Open House at the Home of Rabbi Andrea & Danny London with Kissufim Guests Members Register Here Guests Register Here You must register in advance to receive an email with the Rabbi's address. We invite you to the Sukkah of the London family with residents of Kibbutz Kissufim. Celebrate Sukkot in a welcoming environment filled with meaningful conversations and a sense of community. Attendees will have the opportunity ...
October 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
October 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon 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 ...
October 20 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Beit Sefer 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 ...
October 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher 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 ...
October 20 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Talmidim Talmidim A talmidim is a student, a budding scholar, and this is what we encourage our 11th graders to be. Recognizing the advanced level of critical thinking skills that these students use in school and in viewing the world, we offer an opportunity to apply these skills to the analysis of Jewish history and events happening ...
October 20 @ 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Event Series Chavayah Chavayah Chavayah, Hebrew for “experience” focuses on youth empowerment and offers a self-directed and engaging approach to Jewish learning for our 9th and 10th grade students. Chavayah equips young adults with the tools they need to continue the development of their Jewish identities through a diverse collection of learning opportunities. Chavayah features two components: Core Curriculum ...
October 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah Step into the Beth Emet Sukkah, where all are welcome to experience the joy and beauty of Sukkot. Our open sukkah offers a space to reflect, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with one another. Whether you come for a quiet moment or to share a meal, the sukkah is a special place to celebrate the ...
October 21 @ 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm Pizza in the Hut Co-Sponsored by JCC Celebrate Sukkot with Beth Emet’s Young Families and JCC Chicago Families! To accommodate the large response, we are offering two seating times: 4:45 pm or 6:00 pm. Please indicate your preferred time on the Google sheet by Friday at noon. Chag Sameach, Kathy Event Details: Cost: $25 per household Co-Sponsored by: JCC Chicago Reserve Your ...
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
October 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old and siblings are welcome to ...
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting 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.
October 23 Offices close at 3:00 pm The beginning of the holiday begins at sundown, as such, our offices will close early in observance with the holiday. We will reopen on October 25th at 9:00am
October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pizza in the Hut with Garanim Beth Emet invites 4th and 5th graders and their families to a special Sukkot dinner filled with fun, food, and community! Celebrate the festive holiday together in the sukkah with a delicious meal and activities that connect us to the traditions of Sukkot. It’s the perfect way for kids and families to enjoy the spirit ...
October 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Simchat Torah Service Celebrate Simchat Torah at Beth Emet with a joyful evening of singing, dancing, and unrolling the Torah. Starting from 7:00 pm, come experience the excitement of this special service as we honor the completion and beginning of the Torah reading cycle in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
October 24 Offices closed Due to the Holiday of Sukkot, we will be closed; our offices will reopen at 9:00am on Friday, October 25.
October 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service Join us for the Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service at Beth Emet, where we celebrate the joy of the Torah with vibrant singing, dancing, and community spirit. This special service honors the completion and renewal of the Torah reading cycle, inviting everyone to experience the excitement of Simchat Torah together. Families and individuals of all ...
October 25 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by the Singer Family in Honor of Our Loving Grandparents Sponsored by the Singer Family in honor of our loving grandparents who we wish could be with us to celebrate this family simcha Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat following this Oneg
October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. Our Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Singer family. We will also be joined by Rabbi Joseph Edelheit and guests from Trinity Lutheran Church. Rabbi Joseph Edelheit will be giving a sermon. His Biography below: Joseph ...
