Beacon of Light Protest
2027-04-08 18:00 - 18:30, 2027-04-15 18:00 - 18:30, 2027-04-22 18:00 - 18:30, 2027-04-29 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Contact the office for more information

Israeli Dancing
2027-04-08 19:15 - 23:30, 2027-04-15 19:15 - 23:30, 2027-04-22 19:15 - 23:30, 2027-04-29 19:15 - 23:30
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
2027-04-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2027-04-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2027-04-23 09:30 - 10:30

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
2027-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-04-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-04-23 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!

Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
2027-04-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2027-04-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2027-04-24 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.

Sunday Morning Minyan
2027-04-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-04-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-04-25 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.

Beit Sefer
2027-04-11 09:30 - 2027-11-28 11:00, 2027-04-15 16:15 - 2027-11-25 17:15, 2027-04-18 09:30 - 2027-12-05 11:00, 2027-04-25 09:30 - 2027-12-12 11:00, 2027-04-29 16:15 - 2027-12-09 17:15
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 3rd-6th grade learners. Thursday sessions are 4:15–6:15 pm, and our early drop-off program, Kef Club, meets 3:30–4:15 pm.
Learn more about Beit Sefer.

Dayenu Circle
2027-04-13 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.

The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
2027-04-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2027-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2027-04-28 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.

Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person!
2027-04-15 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.
