February 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Satuday 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 ...
February 9 @ 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 ...
February 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Gesher Make-up Session If you missed our last Gesher session on Thursday, you can make up that time here! Contact Gabriella Cooper for more information.
February 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program ...
February 9 @ 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 ...
February 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Gesher 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 ...
February 9 @ 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 ...
February 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah BE NOAR 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. ...
February 9 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 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 ...
February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 ...
February 11 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 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 ...
February 11 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm The peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro Price of registration is $100 Members Register Here Guests Register Here Are you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family? Do you strive to build a strong ...
February 12 @ 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 ...
February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
February 13 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher Gesher (Thursdays) 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 ...
February 13 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
February 13 @ 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 ...
February 14 @ 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 ...
February 14 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Dor L’Dor Shabbat sponsored by JUF’s Create a Jewish Legacy program Thank you to Dor L'Dor, generation to generation, Beth Emet's legacy giving society, for sponsoring this week's oneg. We invite you to a special Shabbat service after. You can click ...
February 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by the Choir, Honoring Dor L’Dor and the Congregational Retreat Participants. This special Shabbat promises to be extraordinary! With a Oneg sponsored by Dor L'Dor, followed by Kabblat Shabbat Services honoring Dor L'Dor members. Community retreat participants will also be gathering ...
February 15 Presidents’ Day Weekend / No Beit Sefer There's no Beit Sefer today due to Presidents' Day weekend.
February 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Satuday 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 ...
February 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Caden Kauffman This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Caden is called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in ...
February 16 @ 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 ...
February 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon No Gan Yom Rishon, Presidents day weekend Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program ...
February 16 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer No Beit Sefer President’s weekend 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 ...
February 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mitzvah Corps No Mitzvah Corps, President’s day weekend Discover the Impact of the Mitzvah Corps Program: A Journey of Tikkun Olam The Mitzvah Corps Program at Beit Sefer is dedicated to teaching Tikkun Olam—the Jewish commitment to repairing ...
February 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah BE NOAR 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. ...
February 17 Presidents’ Day- Building Closed Presidents’ Day- Office 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 18 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 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 ...
February 18 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm The peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro Price of registration is $100 Members Register Here Guests Register Here Are you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family? Do you strive to build a strong ...
February 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Meeting Attend the next Dayenu Circle Zoom meeting. We will be discussing some goals for the coming year. For more information and a zoom link contact Sharon Smaller.
February 19 @ 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 ...
February 20 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher Gesher (Thursdays) 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 ...
February 20 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
February 20 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Finding a Balance, With Marci Dickman Finding Balance, with Marci Dickman Speaking from our hearts, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times - not easy to do. We will use poetry, songs and lyrics, Jewish text, and our own experiences ...
February 20 @ 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 ...
February 21 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat and Soul Spark Shabbat sponsored Jodi and David Portnoy Oneg Shabbat and Soul Spark Shabbat sponsored Jodi and David Portnoy in memory of Jodi’s Mom, Darlene Sokol, on her yahrzeit. Click here for the link to the service. Click ...
February 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you ...
February 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Satuday 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 ...
February 23 @ 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 ...
February 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program ...
February 23 @ 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 ...
February 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Israeli Author Etgar Keret’s Short Stories: Parents and Children Through an Israeli Looking Glass led by Member Hanna Tzuker-Seltzer Members Register Here Guests Register Here Beth Emet member Dr. Hanna Tzuker-Seltzer will discuss two stories by the Israeli writer Etgar Keret: "Pride and Joy" and "Breaking the Pig." The ...
February 23 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Gesher 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 ...
