Israeli Dancing
2026-07-02 19:15 - 23:30, 2026-06-25 19:15 - 23:30, 2026-06-18 19:15 - 23:30, 2026-06-11 19:15 - 23:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Beacon of Light Protest
2026-07-02 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 18:30
Contact the office for more information

The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
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 Crown Room.

Sunday Morning Minyan
2026-06-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-14 09:00 - 10:00
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 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 in a welcoming setting for people new to prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience.
Please contact the office for a link.
Participants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin.

Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
2026-06-27 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-13 09:30 - 11:30
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 the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If you are new to Kahal and would like to attend in person, we meet in the Weiner Room. If you would like to attend virtually, register here.
If you’d like to register for honors, click here.

Soul Spark Shabbat
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:00
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 through an enchanting tapestry of soul-stirring music, profound meditations, and illuminating teachings. Soul Spark is an extraordinary opportunity to enrich your soul and deepen your connection to the sacred rhythms of Shabbat, taking place in the Sanctuary.
Join our clergy, musicians, and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music, contemplative meditations, and teachings. Follow along with the online prayers during the service.
Click here to meet the musicians!
This will be Rabbi London’s final Shabbat as our Senior Rabbi.

Jamberry Music Early Summer Class
2026-06-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-06-16 09:30 - 10:15
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 we sing, dance, play, pretend, and experiment with instruments. This class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old, and siblings are welcome to come!
This class takes place Tuesdays, May 5 to June 23 (except May 19), 9:30-10:15 am.
Member registration
Guest registration

Kabbalat Mitzvah of Naomi Seltzer
2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00

Pride Shabbat
2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Join speaker Rabbi Hannah Bender, who will give a d’var (via video) titled “Korach: Humility in the Face of Divine Wisdom.”
Rabbi Hannah Bender (they/them) is a Midwesterner at heart, growing up in Wisconsin and Illinois, and receiving a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. After being ordained by the Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, they now serve as the Assistant Rabbi at Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina. Rabbi Bender is passionate about helping folks find the ways that Judaism can add meaning to their lives, building relationships across lines of difference, and working in deep community to build a more just world. They love yoga, crafting, cooking, and sitting under big trees!

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!

Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person!
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30
Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on Zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to join! Please send us an email with any questions.

Havdalah for families with young children
2026-06-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
We’re excited about a playful and relaxing late afternoon on the playground to celebrate Havdalah together! Families with young children are invited for music, movement, playground fun, and a child-friendly Havdalah ceremony as we say goodbye to Shabbat and welcome the new week. Come connect with other families, enjoy the outdoors, and end Shabbat with sweetness and community. Geared toward families with young children (around ages 5 and younger) and their grownups.
We’ll bring the pizza, fruit, and water. You bring your little one and their energy!
Saturday, June 13
4:00–5:30 pm
On Beth Emet’s playground
Contact Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves for more information and with your questions.

A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
2026-06-12 09:30 - 10:30
There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Weiner room. If you plan to participate online, you must register to receive a Zoom link, watch EmetMail for the link.
This class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year, the class will take place October 24 to June 12, and will not take place on the following dates:

November 28
December 5
December 26
January 2
January 23
January 30
February 13
April 3
May 1
May 22

Members Register Here
Guests Register Here

Social Justice End-of-Year Potluck
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00
We are excited for the Social Justice End-of-Year Potluck.
Please click on the sign-up sheet to let us know what you’ll be bringing.
We’ll review some of the highlights from this past year and provide a “sneak-peek” of what’s to come for Social Justice in 26-27.

Dayenu Circle
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:00
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.
