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  • BE NOAR

    Chavayah

    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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Progressive Chevrah Kadisha

    Fay Lipschultz, a longtime Beth Emet member, was recently selected to be in the first cohort for the Olam Chesed Chevra Kadisha Builders program, sponsored by Kavod v’Nichum, the national organization for chevrae kadisha. Fay was selected with 11 other candidates throughout the United States to strengthen the capabilities of their chevrae kadisha. The program ...

  • Shiur B’internet

    Shiur B’Internet

    We offer an alternative virtual Beit Sefer 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 Shiur b'Internet on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from ...

  • 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 ...

  • Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle

    Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle

    Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on Zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...

  • The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet

    Soup Kitchen

    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 ...

  • Gesher (Thursdays)

    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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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.