October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Erev Sukkot Service Experience the warmth and spirit of Erev Sukkot services at Beth Emet as we welcome this festive season of gratitude and reflection. Through song, prayer, and tradition, we celebrate nature, ...
October 17 Offices Closed In observance of the Holiday of Sukkot our office will be closed for the first day. We will reopen tomorrow.
October 17 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Sukkot Festival Morning Services Members Register Here Guests Register Here Celebrate Sukkot morning services at Beth Emet, where we honor the holiday’s harvest, gratitude, and community themes. After services, enjoy a festive lunch ...
October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Thank you to the Kibbutz Kissufim Aid Committee for sponsoring this month's Soul Spark Shabbat service and Oneg Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in ...
October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat Dinner with Kibbutz Kissufim Residents Members Register Here Guests Register Here We are excited to share that from October 13-20, seven members of Kibbutz Kissufim will join the Beth Emet community. On Friday, October 18 ...
October 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Satuday 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 ...
October 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sukkah Open House at the Home of Rabbi Andrea & Danny London with Kissufim Guests Members Register Here Guests Register Here You must register in advance to receive an email with the Rabbi's address. We invite you to the Sukkah of the London family ...
October 20 @ 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 ...
October 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
October 20 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 20 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Talmidim Talmidim A talmidim is a student, a budding scholar, and this is what we encourage our 11th graders to be. Recognizing the advanced level of critical thinking skills that these students ...
October 20 @ 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Event Series Chavayah Chavayah Chavayah, Hebrew for “experience” focuses on youth empowerment and offers a self-directed and engaging approach to Jewish learning for our 9th and 10th grade students. Chavayah equips young adults with ...
October 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah Step into the Beth Emet Sukkah, where all are welcome to experience the joy and beauty of Sukkot. Our open sukkah offers a space to reflect, enjoy the outdoors, and ...
October 21 @ 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm Pizza in the Hut Co-Sponsored by JCC Celebrate Sukkot with Beth Emet’s Young Families and JCC Chicago Families! To accommodate the large response, we are offering two seating times: 4:45 pm or 6:00 pm. Please indicate your ...
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 ...
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Zoom meetings at the Dayenu Circle ...
October 23 Offices close at 3:00 pm The beginning of the holiday begins at sundown, as such, our offices will close early in observance with the holiday. We will reopen on October 25th at 9:00am
October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pizza in the Hut with Garanim Beth Emet invites 4th and 5th graders and their families to a special Sukkot dinner filled with fun, food, and community! Celebrate the festive holiday together in the sukkah with ...
October 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Simchat Torah Service Celebrate Simchat Torah at Beth Emet with a joyful evening of singing, dancing, and unrolling the Torah. Starting from 7:00 pm, come experience the excitement of this special service as ...
October 24 Offices closed Due to the Holiday of Sukkot, we will be closed; our offices will reopen at 9:00am on Friday, October 25.
October 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service Join us for the Simchat Torah Festival Morning Service at Beth Emet, where we celebrate the joy of the Torah with vibrant singing, dancing, and community spirit. This special service ...
October 25 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat: Sponsored by the Singer Family in Honor of Our Loving Grandparents Sponsored by the Singer Family in honor of our loving grandparents who we wish could be with us to celebrate this family simcha Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat ...
October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. Our Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Singer family. We will ...
October 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series 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 ...
October 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Luca & Max Singer This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Luca and Max Singer are called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a ...
October 27 @ 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 ...
October 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series 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 ...
October 27 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 27 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps Mitzvah Corps 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 ...
October 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew An opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading fluency. You ...
October 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flat Please click here for Registration and more information Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is ...
October 27 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
October 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 ...
October 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Please register here for all classes You can sound out Hebrew words, but not as well as you’d like. This five-week crash course will review the rules and techniques for ...
November 2 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Young Family Tot Shabbat and Brunch We invite you and your family, with kids six and under, to a wonderful Shabbat Service and light brunch! Members Register Here Guests Register Here
November 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series 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 ...
November 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Noa Roland This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Noa is called to the Torah for his Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in ...
November 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot ...
November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tacos, Torah, and Tzedakah Registration is closed however if you would still like to register please email Jody Litwack We invite you to a fun, fulfilling evening of tacos, margaritas, and learning. Learn from ...
November 3 @ 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 ...
November 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
November 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
November 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Conversational Hebrew 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 ...
November 3 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Fun “Fur” Everyone Pet Blessing Members Register Here Guests Register Here Bring your beloved pets and animal companions to Beth Emet for a heartwarming Blessing of the Animals. This special outdoor event invites our ...
November 3 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series 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 ...
November 3 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Talmidim Talmidim A talmidim is a student, a budding scholar, and this is what we encourage our 11th graders to be. Recognizing the advanced level of critical thinking skills that these students ...
