May 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 ...
May 8 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
May 8 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm 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 ...
May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! 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 ...
May 8 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm 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 ...
May 8 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm 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 ...
May 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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 ...
May 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
May 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Retiring Staff Appreciation Shabbat Service and Celebration In celebration of their extraordinary service, Beth Emet will honor our retiring staff members, Bekki Kaplan, Marci Dickman, and Kathy Kaberon, with a special Kabbalat Shabbat evening. Come together in ...
May 10 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Satuday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
May 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of Ella Weiner This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Ella is called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their ...