December 21, 2025 @ 9:39 am - 11:41 am No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
December 22, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew 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.
December 23, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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 ...
December 24, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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. The meeting starts in the ...
December 25, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 25, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
December 26, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Shabbat b’Bayit Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online! This week Shabbat is Via Zoom. A zoom link was sent out in Emetmail a few weeks ago please check your email.
December 27, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 27, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday 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 ...
December 28, 2025 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 28, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
December 28, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
December 28, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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 Wiener Room and through Zoom.
December 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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 ...
December 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 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. The meeting starts in the ...
January 1 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
January 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
January 1 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
January 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
January 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday 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 ...
January 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch 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. The potluck will take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the ...
January 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
January 4 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm No Beit Sefer (winter break) No Beit Sefer (winter break) There is no Beit Sefer during winter break, December 21 to January 4. Beit Sefer resumes Thursday, January 8 and Sunday, January 11.
January 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew 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.
January 6 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
January 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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.
January 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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. The meeting starts in the ...
January 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
January 8 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Congregational Meeting to Vote on Senior Rabbi Beth Emet will hold a special hybrid congregational meeting to vote on the nomination of Rabbi Brian Immerman as our next Senior Rabbi. This hybrid meeting will take place in the Sanctuary and also via Zoom link. Please contact the office for the link if you plan to attend by Zoom. According to our Constitution and ...
January 8 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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 Wiener Room and through Zoom.
