January 13, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Competing Narratives of the 1948 War with Dr. Maayan Hilel Competing Narratives of the 1948 War with Dr. Maayan Hilel The war of 1948 has shaped the history of the modern Middle East more than any other single event, and it continues to shape both Israeli and Palestinian societies to this day. We will discuss the major events that led to the outbreak of the war, its main stages, and the different, even contrasting, narratives ...
January 13, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
January 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm The Oneg Before Services is Back! A great way to welcome Shabbat is with a little nosh and connecting with new and old friends. Starting this Friday at 6:00 pm, we will gather in the lobby for a light reception, and we will light candles together in the lobby at 6:25 pm. For those who will be joining us online, we ...
January 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Featuring Robin Rue Simmons Tonight's Martin Luther King Jr. Service will feature Robin Rue Simmons of First Repair and an update on the anti-racism and reparations work that Beth Emet is doing. We will offer a special blessing to Lila Selch, as she travels to Israel to participate in this spring’s Heller EIE program. Lila is the recipient of ...
January 14, 2023 @ 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. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
January 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm State of the World Got Your Goat? Rise Above It! Come Party with Beth Emet Zimmerman Weintraub Associates 813 West Randolph St. 2nd Floor, Chicago, United States Minimum Pledge: $360 per member household A Mitzvah Appeal 5783 Event! In the theme of "we're back," we are so excited to celebrate in person, eat, drink and spend a special evening with new and old friends! Enjoy and evening downtown on Randolph Street in a private space located above the celebrated restaurant Girl and ...
January 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
January 15, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
January 15, 2023 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am Here All Along Discussion with Rabbi London This year the Beth Emet community is reading the book, Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz. Rabbi London will lead a conversation on chapter 4 of the book, "Mitzvot and the Spirituality of Doing." This is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate questions about Judaism and explore Jewish identity. The book is accessible and thought-provoking. Books ...
January 15, 2023 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
January 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Gesher Class ( Grade 7) Gesher Class ( Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
