Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Jonah Gould May 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Celebrate Jonah Gould's Kabbalat Mitzvah This Shabbat! This Shabbat, we invite you to join us for a momentous occasion as Jonah is honored with a Kabbalat Mitzvah ceremony. What is a Kabbalat Mitzvah? A Kabbalat Mitzvah is a special milestone in the Jewish faith, marking the formal acceptance of Jewish responsibilities and the commitment to ...
Sunday Morning Minyan June 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
Shavuot: Experience the Torah of Healing June 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Spend the night enriching the soul and nurturing spiritual growth. From the second night of Passover until Shavuot, we count the Omer each of the 49 days, linking our redemption from slavery to the revelation of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. As we move from bondage to freedom, the kabbalistic tradition teaches us to work ...
Shavuot Festival Morning Services June 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Festival morning services at Beth Emet are vibrant gatherings where the community celebrates significant events with prayers, Torah readings, and traditional music. We create an atmosphere of joy and harmonious sounds, creating an atmosphere of joy, unity, and spiritual renewal. Shavuot begins the evening of Sunday, June 1, and ends Tuesday, June 2, at sundown. ...
Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) June 3, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old, and siblings are welcome to ...
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet June 4, 2025 @ 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 ...
Beacon protests June 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Thursday, Starting June 5 at 7:00 pm | Corner of Dempster & Ridge Started by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, the Beacon brings together people of all faiths and secular backgrounds who feel called to stand with those facing injustice. The Beacon mobilizes its diverse community members to take action. Where there is cruelty, we create ...
Israeli Dancing June 5, 2025 @ 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 Wiener Room and through Zoom.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London June 6, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online, ...
Oneg June 6, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Light Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services June 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service June 7, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
