Israeli Dancing
2025-07-10 19:15 - 23:30, 2025-07-17 19:15 - 23:30, 2025-07-24 19:15 - 23:30, 2025-07-31 19:15 - 23:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Oneg
2025-07-11 17:45 - 18:30, 2025-07-18 17:45 - 18:30, 2025-07-25 17:45 - 18:30, 2025-08-01 17:45 - 18:30
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
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-01 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!

Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
2025-07-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-02 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
2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-27 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.

Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby)
2025-07-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-29 09:30 - 10:30
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 join!

Register here

The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-30 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!
2025-07-17 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.

Dayenu Circle
2025-07-22 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.

Inclusion committee Meeting.
2025-07-29 16:00 - 17:00
Please contact Debbie Siegel-Acevedo for more information.

High Holy Day Choir rehearsal
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join the High Holy Day Choir. Contact Susan Nelson for more information.

Kahal Potluck Lunch
2025-08-02 12:00 - 13:00
If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. The potluck will take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
Instead of a potluck item, feel free to donate to help offset the cost of purchasing food.
