December 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
December 18 @ 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, ...
December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! 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 ...
December 18 @ 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 ...
December 19 @ 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, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, ...
December 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy 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.
December 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbanukah Congregational Dinner 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 ...
December 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Shabbanukah Service 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 ...
December 19 @ 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!
December 20 @ 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 ...
December 21 - December 28 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 21 @ 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 ...
December 21 @ 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 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 22 @ 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 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 23 @ 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 ...
December 24 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 24 @ 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 ...
December 25 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
December 25 @ 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 25 @ 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 ...
December 26 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.
December 26 @ 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!
December 27 Building Closed Building Closed Beth Emet's building will be closed from December 21st-28th, and additionally January 1st.