8:50 am - 9:45 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan in Beth Emet’s Sukkah October 1, 2023 @ 8:50 am - 9:45 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan in Beth Emet’s Sukkah The Sunday Morning Minyan is back at Beth Emet! This week it is meeting in the Sukkah. Please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin with questions or to be added to the listserv. 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 ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby October 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music 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 ...
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah October 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah Beth Emet's Sukkah will be open for anyone in our community. No registration required, just come stop by, bring your dinner, and spend some time in the Sukkah!
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle October 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 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 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 ...
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Young Family Pizza in the Hut October 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Young Family Pizza in the Hut Please join Beth Emet’s Young Families, and JCC Chicago Families, to celebrate Sukkot together at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. We’ll have a pizza dinner, singing, craft project and of course, lulav shaking! Perfect for families with kids under age 6. $25 per household. This event is co-sponsored by Beth Emet Synagogue and JCC Chicago ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen October 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza in the Hut for All Families October 5, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pizza in the Hut for All Families Come for dinner in the Sukkah right after Beit Sefer. Please RSVP in advance so that we have enough pizza for all (include any food restrictions?). $7/person or $25/family (up to 5) by October 2.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Funeral for Diane Berolzheimer October 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Funeral for Diane Berolzheimer Diane was the wife of Karl Berolzheimer. Read more.
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Oneg Shabbat October 6, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Erev Simchat Torah Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings October 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Erev Simchat Torah Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings As this is the first Friday of the month, we will be offering a birthday blessing to all our birthdays! Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable in the Sanctuary. To listen to the ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service (includes Yizkor) October 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service (includes Yizkor) Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch October 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. 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.
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan October 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Family Simchat Torah Celebration October 8, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Family Simchat Torah Celebration
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Social Justice Interactive Fair October 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Social Justice Interactive Fair Social justice work is at the core of so much of what we do as Reform Jews and as individuals living in the greater community. Thinking about getting engaged and/or learning more about an issue or initiative that intersects with your own interests? Then be sure to check out the social justice fair! From lunch ...
2023-10-09 Indigenous People’s Day Indigenous People’s Day Event Series October 9, 2023 Event Series Indigenous People’s Day
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend October 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend If you or someone in your family are interested in building cooking and Jewish knowledge, this class is for you! Bring Judaism's mitzvot of haknasat orchim (welcoming guests) to life in the comfort of your own kitchen with other Beth Emet families with this new virtual series. Sessions will be held to coincide with the ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet October 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby October 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London October 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski October 13, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski How Moses "changed" some of the narratives of his earlier experiences with God and the Jewish people, along with looking at GPS-style geography, spies, battles and food before the people enter the Promised Land. Part 2 of this course will meet on Friday, October 20. Member fee $25; non-member fee $35 Non-Members Register Here Members ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series A Shabbat of Hope and Healing October 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series A Shabbat of Hope and Healing We join as a community for a special Shabbat of hope and healing. A time to hold space for one another, to grieve, to comfort, reflect, and celebrate life.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services October 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan October 15, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt October 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet October 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) October 17, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen October 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London October 20, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Part Two: Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski October 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Part Two: Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski A Deeper Dive into the Decalogue: The Top Ten Commandments- with some focus on the differences between this version and the original version in Exodus. Member fee $25; non-member fee $35 Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here RABBI DR. JOSEPH S. OZAROWSKI is Rabbinic Counselor and Chaplain for JCFS Chicago. He taught at Spertus Institute ...
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat October 20, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thank you to David Zarefsky for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat in memory of his wife, Nikki.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services October 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan October 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt October 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet October 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Parent Opportunity to Share Questions and Concerns about the Situation in Israel and Gaza October 23, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Parent Opportunity to Share Questions and Concerns about the Situation in Israel and Gaza Please join us for an open-ended conversation with other Beth Emet parents as we reflect on and process our own thoughts and feelings about the unfolding crisis. Exploring our own reactions may help us support our children in these difficult times. Led by Marci Dickman and Kathy Kaberon, we'll come together to share resources and ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) October 24, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen October 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer October 26, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London October 27, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome and Celebrate Cantor Natalie Young October 27, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome and Celebrate Cantor Natalie Young Celebrate and Welcome Cantor Young with a special Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Installation, complete with tremendous, gifted musical talent! Festive Oneg to Follow. Guests include Beth Schafer, Neshama Carlebach, Cantor Laurie Akers, Abbie Strauss, Rabbi Cantor Alison Wissot, Cantor Rachel Brook, and Kim Grubner.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services October 28, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
10:30 am - 11:30 am Henry Carr Kabbalat Mitzvah October 28, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Henry Carr Kabbalat Mitzvah
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan October 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Beit Sefer October 29, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Beit Sefer
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps October 29, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet October 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm POSTPONED: Are You Ready to Maximize Your Return on Life? with Shari Greco Reiches October 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm POSTPONED: Are You Ready to Maximize Your Return on Life? with Shari Greco Reiches Due to the situation in Israel, this program has been postponed to a time when our heads and hearts are in the right place.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) October 31, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen November 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink November 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer November 2, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London November 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Oneg Shabbat November 3, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
5:45 pm - 9:00 pm Sixth Grade Shabbat Service and Dinner November 3, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 9:00 pm Sixth Grade Shabbat Service and Dinner 5:45 pm Shabbat Oneg 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Shabbat Sixth Grade Family Dinner This is a formal part of our curriculum so that our families can celebrate Shabbat as a community. We will join the larger Beth Emet community for the Oneg and Kabbalat Shabbat service. Then we will have a festive ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services November 4, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch November 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. 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.
October 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
October 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Erev Simchat Torah Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings
October 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service (includes Yizkor)
October 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
October 13, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski
October 17, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby)
October 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Part Two: Moshe’s Valedictory: A Look at the First Part of Deuteronomy with Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski
October 23, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Parent Opportunity to Share Questions and Concerns about the Situation in Israel and Gaza
October 24, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby)
October 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm POSTPONED: Are You Ready to Maximize Your Return on Life? with Shari Greco Reiches
October 31, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby)
