January 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Schindler’s List Survivor’s Story Never Told Members Register Here Guests Register Here *You must register if you're interested in joining virtually On Yom Kippur Day, October 1993, the rabbi’s sermon in our synagogue was the story of the upcoming release next month of the movie “Schindler’s List.” It had been five years since my mother had passed away. At the end ...
January 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
January 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm BESSY Serves the Soup Kitchen Beth Emet, teens, and families! Join us in serving guests at Beth Emet's weekly soup kitchen. Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to members of our community in need of nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music (this time featuring Gabe Silver ...
January 15 @ 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.
January 16 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher 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 ...
January 16 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer (Thursdays) 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 ...
January 16 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Finding a Balance, With Marci Dickman Finding Balance, with Marci Dickman 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 explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of ...
January 16 @ 7:30 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
January 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London No Class 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, ...
January 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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.
January 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service MLK Kabbalat Shabbat Service We will honor the work and legacy of Martin Luther King at our Shabbat service. Please stay because afterwards we will wish Mia Bederman a mazel tov and thank the family for sponsoring an Oneg. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
January 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored by: Mia Bederman becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah Please stay with us in order to congratulate Mia Bederman for becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah. In honor of their Kabbalat Mitzvah, we will host an Oneg after service.
