February 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
February 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Adult Self-Defense – Krav Maga Adult Self-Defense Tuesdays January 23, 30, February 6, and 13, 2024 | 5-6 pm Thanks to our partners at StandStrong, JCC Chicago is offering FREE self defense classes. Classes are for those ...
February 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This ...
February 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of ...
February 16 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat – Sponsored by Jodi Portnoy in Memory of Her Mother, Darlene Sokol, on the Anniversary of Her 10th Yahrzeit Welcome Shabbat before services with a nosh and some conversation between new and old friends. This Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Jodi Portnoy in memory of her mother, Darlene Sokol.
February 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) Shabbat Service Friday, February 16 is Inclusion Shabbat and will feature a pre-recorded D'var Torah by Rabbi Shir Meira Feit, an intuitive, gifted, and accomplished guide with decades of experience meeting others ...
February 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
February 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm From the Origin of Zionism to the Fateful Year of 1948 Learning Together: An Interfaith Approach to the War in Gaza How Israelis and Palestinians See Themselves and Each Other: A Multi-Lens Perspective on Israel-Palestine Saturday, February 17 | 2:00 pm ...
February 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Havdalah Happening! Perfect for families with kids 6 and under. Each child can decorate a Sh’ma pillowcase, and we’ll have stories, singing and snacks. Cost: donation of new kid’s sweatshirts sizes 6-10 ...
February 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan will meet offsite as the Beth Emet building will be closed. Contact Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin for more information. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday ...
February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm From Independence/Nakba to October 7 and its Aftermath Learning Together: An Interfaith Approach to the War in Gaza How Israelis and Palestinians See Themselves and Each Other: A Multi-Lens Perspective on Israel-Palestine Saturday, February 17 | 2:00 pm ...
February 19 Event Series Presidents’ Day- Building Closed Presidents’ Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. ...
February 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
February 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Attend the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting, and we will be discussing our plans for Earth Day 2024! For more information, contact ...
February 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This ...
February 23 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Lopez-Gilson Family Welcome Shabbat before services with a nosh and some conversation between new and old friends. This Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Lopez-Gilson Family in honor of Silvia Lopez-Gilson's Kabbalat ...
February 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Donor Appreciation Event In appreciation of all Beth Emet donors (to Mitzvah Appeal, Kibbutz Kissufim or other funds), enjoy an evening of desserts, drinks and trivia! *Please note that registration for this event ...
February 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
February 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am What is Leadership? How is it the same or different from Authority? with Rabbi Marianne Novak In our Biblical and Rabbinic tradition, what makes a leader? How can a leader have true legitimacy with an active God presence? We will look at various leaders in our ...
February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, ...
February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary ...
