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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 vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...

Funeral of Bruce H. Segal

Click here to view the funeral. We regret to inform you of the death of Bruce H. Segal, who died on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Bruce was the father of member Alison (Dan Lefkovitz) Segal; the husband of Judith, nee Weinstein; grandfather of Isaac, Amos, and Simon Lefkovitz; son of Joseph and Anne, nee Carmen; ...

Shiur B’Internet

Shiur B’internet

We offer an alternative virtual Beit Sefer 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 addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in Shiur b'Internet on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from ...

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 addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...

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 addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...

Beth Emet’s Annual Meeting

The zoom link will be sent to all members the day of the meeting. If you need one please email the office.

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 to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.

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 year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...

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 of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...

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 to reflect on ourselves and explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of ...

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