March 13, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Israeli Dancing Israeli Dancing Moved for Purim 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
March 14, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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, ...
March 14, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat sponsored by the Weil family This Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Weil family in memory of Jill, on her first yahrzeit.
March 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services with D’var Torah from Member Kalman Resnick Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online! Long-time member and immigration attorney, Kalman Resnick, will give a D'var Torah entitled: Loving our neighbors and the strangers in our midst in a time of xenophobia and fear. Kalman Resnick is a Shareholder with Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym., Ltd. ...
March 15, 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 ...
March 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Ellie Brown This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Ellie 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 ...
March 16, 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 ...
March 16, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 ...
March 16, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Young Family Purim Shpiel and Carnival Celebrate Purim with costumes, stories, songs, a carnival, and lunch. Bring your crew for an age-appropriate skit featuring parents in our community. Costume parade, singing with Cantor Young, and lots of silliness included! And the famous Beth Emet Purim Carnival, too!
March 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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, ...
March 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm BESSY Purim Carnival Soon the building will be full of laughter, costumes, delicious treats... and too many games to count! If you have kids, grandkids, neighbors' kids... we'll take them all! Homemade lunches ($8) will be served in the Weiner Room. The carnival is a fundraiser hosted by BESSY (Beth Emet's Senior Synagogue Youth) program. Parents pick up their ...
March 16, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm 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 ...
