Inclusion Committee Meeting February 18 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting The Inclusion Committee is meeting Dec 10 4:30-5:30, at the Beit Midrash and through Zoom.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet February 18 @ 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 ...
Kabbalat Torah February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kabbalat Torah Our 12th graders participate in Kabbalat Torah with Rabbi London. In addition to action, students who participate in our teen classes develop a love for and commitment to Judaism, a strong sense of self and community, and the ability to speak thoughtfully on questions of God, Torah and Israel. This special seminar-style class meets in the spring semester and includes a weekend trip to New York City with Rabbi London.
Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: Reckoning with Peter Beinart’s 2025 Book (3 part series: February 11, 18, 25) February 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: Reckoning with Peter’s Beinart’s 2025 Book Beinart’s book presents the October 7 attacks and the ensuing war as a profound turning point in modern Jewish history. In this three‑session course, Beth Emet members Hannah Graham and Danny London will use Beinart’s text as a springboard for exploring how traditional narratives have shaped Jewish identity and how contemporary Jewish perspectives—particularly views on Israel—are shifting in response to the events of the war. Together, we will examine the tensions, questions, and emerging frameworks that are redefining Jewish self‑understanding in this moment of upheaval.
Beacon of Light Protest February 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Beit Sefer February 19 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer 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, ...
Israeli Advances in Cancer Research and Treatment February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Israel Committee presents a program to discuss outstanding research by Israeli oncologists and scientists that has led to groundbreaking advances for the prevention, diagnoses, and treatment of cancer, including enhanced understanding of our genes, new drugs, novel bone marrow transplants and more. The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has provided more than $100,000,000 for these medical advances. Our speaker is Dr. David Hakimian, an oncologist, hematologist, President of Illinois Cancer Specialists, and a member of the Chicago ICRF Board.
Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle 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 ...
Israeli Dancing February 19 @ 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 ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London February 20 @ 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, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, ...
Soul Spark Shabbat February 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Spark Shabbat Virtual Event Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you ...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services February 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!