The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet December 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 ...
Beacon of Light Protest December 18, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Beit Sefer December 18, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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, ...
Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! December 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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 ...
Israeli Dancing December 18, 2025 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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 ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London December 19, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, ...
Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy December 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy The book of Psalms in the Bible are the foundation of a significant part of our liturgy. In these two sessions we will look at Psalm 92, the Psalm for Shabbat; Psalm 27, recited during the month before the High Holidays until Simchat Torah; and Psalm 23, The Lord is my Shepherd. Through close readings we will see how our ancient texts may nourish our contemporary sacred journeys, and what we experience when we study them as text and then use them for prayer.
Shabbanukah Congregational Dinner December 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm What do you get when you add Chanukah + Shabbat? Shabbanukah! Celebrate the lights of Chanukah AND Shabbat at our multi-age evening of food and community. The night will include ...
Shabbanukah Service December 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm A service to accompany the Shabbanukah congregational dinner. Hosted in Sanctuary and LiveControl. 5:00-6:30 Congregational dinner and art activities 5:30-6:30 Middle school youth group event 6:30-7:30 Shabbanukah service Members, register ...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services December 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service December 20, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
Building Closed December 21, 2025 - December 28, 2025 Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
Sunday Morning Minyan December 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
No Beit Sefer (winter break) December 21, 2025 @ 9:39 am - 11:41 am 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.
