January 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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.
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
January 30 @ 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
April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Different Zionisms led by Northwestern University Professor Dr.Maayan Hilel Members Register Here Zionism has evolved from its early days in the late 1800s, encompassing differing doctrines as well as the emergence of anti-Zionism. Dr. Hilel will explain the evolution of the political movements in the late 1800s to the 1948 establishment of Israel, including whether Zionism is a nationalist movement or settler colonialism. Then, ...
April 11 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am No Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London Due to Passover the class will not meet this week.
April 11 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family in Memory of Stan Weiss.
March 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
January 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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 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 ...
April 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Passover Holiday service Join us for a special Passover service as we come together in prayer and reflection to celebrate the Festival of Freedom. Experience meaningful liturgy, uplifting songs, and the timeless traditions of this sacred holiday. All are welcome to join in this spiritual gathering.
March 31 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 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 ...
February 24 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm 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 ...
