May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
May 16 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Light Oneg 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.
May 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
May 16 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Kabbalat Torah Dinner and Service Each year, we invite our high school seniors to study, travel to New York City, and have a lot of fun with Rabbi London. Join us for the culminating dinner and Shabbat service.
May 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
May 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Gabriel Gordon This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Gabriel is called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their lives, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward to sharing ...
May 18 @ 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 ...
May 18 @ 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 ...
May 18 @ 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 ...
May 18 @ 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 ...
May 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew (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, ...
May 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Event Series Chavayah 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 ...
May 18 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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 ...
May 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry Music 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 ...
May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen 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.
May 22 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Finding Balance with Marci Dickman Member Registration Guest Registration Speaking from our hearts, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times - not easy to do. We will use poetry, songs and lyrics, Jewish text, and our own experiences to reflect on ourselves, and to explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and ...
May 22 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series 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
May 23 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Light Oneg 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.
May 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you through an enchanting tapestry of soul-stirring music, profound meditations, and illuminating teachings. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to enrich your soul and deepen ...
May 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
May 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
May 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (offsite) The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet during the school year and switched to offsite on Sunday May 18 and will be offsite until September 7. 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 ...
May 26 Event Series Memorial Day- Building Closed Memorial Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.
May 27 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry Music 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 ...
May 27 @ 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.
May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen 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.
May 29 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Event Series 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
May 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
May 30 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Light Oneg 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.
May 30 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm One Congregation Many Voices: Israel/Palestine – we’re not going to solve it. But we can transform how we discuss it Register here What does it look like to be part of a community that holds a wide range of views on Israel/Palestine and the conflict? The congregation is called for a unique opportunity to grapple with this question as we learn from each other and from our trained and intergenerational facilitators. We will begin with ...
May 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
May 31 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
May 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Jonah Gould Celebrate Jonah Gould's Kabbalat Mitzvah This Shabbat! This Shabbat, we invite you to join us for a momentous occasion as Jonah is honored with a Kabbalat Mitzvah ceremony. What is a Kabbalat Mitzvah? A Kabbalat Mitzvah is a special milestone in the Jewish faith, marking the formal acceptance of Jewish responsibilities and the commitment to ...
June 1 @ 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 ...
June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Shavuot: Experience the Torah of Healing Spend the night enriching the soul and nurturing spiritual growth. From the second night of Passover until Shavuot, we count the Omer each of the 49 days, linking our redemption from slavery to the revelation of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. As we move from bondage to freedom, the kabbalistic tradition teaches us to work ...
