Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flatt Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible, you'll strengthen your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and authentic materials. Class sessions: Sundays from October 11 - May 16. In-person only. Cost ...
4th-6th Grade Youth Group Event November 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 4th-6th grade, come join Beit Sefer teachers Eli and Itai! Have some pizza before playing Minute to Win It! We will play many small games that will be fun for a range of interests. There will be games like Cookie Face, drawing contests, running games. The event will conclude with the option to play Gaga ...
ILLUMINATE THE LIGHT: RECYCLED CHANUKKIYOT WORKSHOP November 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm B'tzalel Arts & Music Festival Please join us at Art Makers Outpost on November 8th from 4-6pm for a hands-on recycled menorah making workshop! ALL AGES $10 per participant. Chanukah invites us to bring light into darkness—both in the world around us and within ourselves. In this workshop with Valerie Kahan, participants of all ages will design and create their ...
Dayenu Circle November 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting 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 (Beth Emet's green team). Please contact the office if you plan to join virtually for the first time.
Current Politics November 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm A congregational favorite returns. In this installment of his ongoing lecture series on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens, David Zarefsky will turn his analytical lens to the aftermath of the November 2026 elections and what they mean for our political landscape. David is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication ...
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen 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 to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day. The meeting starts in the ...
Clandestine Jewish Emigration from Eastern Europe, 1870s-1914 November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In the late 19th century, hundreds of thousands of Jews fled the Russian Empire, many crossing borders illegally in search of safety and a new life. Professor Anastasiia Strakhova from University of Illinois brings her scholarly expertise to this fascinating and deeply resonant chapter of Jewish history, exploring who these migrants were, what drove them ...
Beit Sefer November 12 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
Beacon of Light Protest November 12 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Israeli Dancing November 12 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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 event is held in the Weiner Room and through Zoom.
Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman November 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
