9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan April 28 @ 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 NO Beit Sefer April 28 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NO Beit Sefer
2024-04-29 Office closed Office closed April 29 Office closed Offices will be closed to observe the Passover holiday. If you are attending services, please either check Emetmail or the event page for more information
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Last Day of Passover Festival Services April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Last Day of Passover Festival Services
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality April 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet April 29 @ 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) April 30 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality April 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle April 30 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Want to address climate change through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team) zoom meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Smaller, smallersharon@gmail.com Click here to view
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink May 2 @ 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. ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 3 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 3 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by David & Bonnie Turner. May 3 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by David & Bonnie Turner. David & Bonnie Turner in memory of his brother, Howard Turner, will be sponsoring this Oneg before services begin. If you are interested in participating please join us before services begin at 5:45pm for refreshments and schmooze with your fellow congregants.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 4 @ 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 May 4 @ 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 May 5 @ 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 - 11:00 am Family Picnic in the Park May 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Family Picnic in the Park Let's meet at the Park! We’ll enjoy snacks, singing, and springtime outdoors. Bring your water bottles and a blanket to sit on. Grandparents and friends are invited too! $5/family. Members register here. Guests register here. Co-sponsored by PJLibrary.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 6 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet May 6 @ 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) May 7 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 7 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle May 7 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal Join the Beth Emet choir practices, leading to a culminating shabbat on June 7th.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink May 9 @ 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. ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Institutions of Spanish and Jewish History with Dr. Shai Zamir May 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Institutions of Spanish and Jewish History with Dr. Shai Zamir Is it possible to recover the religious experience of New Christians (Jews who were forcefully baptized to Christianity), also known as crypto-Jews or anusim ("forced ones"), from the thousands of records left by the Spanish Inquisition? In this class, we will learn about one of the most notorious institutions of Spanish and Jewish history, and read closely ... $15
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Yom Haatzmaut Oneg: Sponsored by Israel Committee May 10 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Yom Haatzmaut Oneg: Sponsored by Israel Committee This Oneg will be in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut, Sponsored by the generous donors of the Israel Committee. This year we will observe Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) on Friday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 14. Given how difficult this year has been with the war between Israel and Gaza and attacks on Israel from ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 11 @ 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 May 12 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 13 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend May 13 @ 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 - 8:30 pm Event Series Social Justice Task Force May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Social Justice Task Force The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so many ways to get involved and help to support those suffering as a result of policies of injustice and marginalization. if you are interested in being ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) May 14 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hope & Resilience: Celebrate Israel at 76 with Achinoam Nini May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hope & Resilience: Celebrate Israel at 76 with Achinoam Nini In celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Israeli musician and internationally acclaimed singer, Achinoam Nini — known simply as Noa — will join the Chicago Jewish community for a celebration of song. Her unique fusion of 1960s folk sounds with her Yemenite roots and the jazz beats of her musical partner, Gil Dor, reflects ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal Join the Beth Emet choir practices, leading to a culminating shabbat on June 7th.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink May 16 @ 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. ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 17 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Sponsored by: May 17 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Sponsored by: Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 18 @ 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 May 19 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet May 20 @ 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) May 21 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 21 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 22 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm IDF soldiers share their experiences in the war against Hamas May 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm IDF soldiers share their experiences in the war against Hamas Two Israeli graduate students, who are IDF reserve officers, returned home to Israel soon after October 7. They were courageously committed to defending the Jewish people and land of Israel by serving in the IDF during an extraordinary nation emergency. Both will describe their experiences in the difficult fight against Hamas, and how the IDF ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 24 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 24 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by the Schachter Family May 24 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by the Schachter Family This Oneg is Sponsored by the Schachter Family in honor of Maya becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 25 @ 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 May 26 @ 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 ...
2024-05-27 Memorial Day- Building Closed Memorial Day- Building Closed Event Series May 27 Event Series Memorial Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet May 27 @ 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) May 28 @ 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 28 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal Join the Beth Emet choir practices, leading to a culminating shabbat on June 7th.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
10:00 am - 11:00 am Helene Rosenberg Celebration May 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Helene Rosenberg Celebration Every year, many members of the congregation volunteer their time to plan and implement enriching programs, and we will honor one of our leaders in this area: Helene Rosenberg. She has chaired our Adult Education Committee for many years, encouraging diverse programming and opening the door to thought-provoking Jewish learning for members of the Beth ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by Andy Huckman May 31 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg: Sponsored by Andy Huckman This Oneg is sponsored by Andy Huckman in memory of his mother, Beverly Huckman, on the 5th anniversary of her yahrzeit.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services June 1 @ 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 June 1 @ 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.