Sunday Morning Minyan November 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets offsite during the summer months. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! 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 ...
Beit Sefer November 15 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
Leipzig Revisited: Rabbi Black’s Journey Back November 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rabbi Joe Black and his extended family recently returned from visiting Leipzig, Germany, the city in which his mother—our past president, Sophie Black—was born and from which she fled in 1938 after experiencing Krystalnacht, the “Night of The Broken Glass.” Their trip was at the invitation of the city and was part of a program designed to welcome back the descendants of former Jewish “Leipzigers” who survived the Shoah (Holocaust). Rabbi Black will share his reflections, including some music he has written, about this powerful and emotional journey.
Advanced Beginner Hebrew November 15 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. This class is for participants who know how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels to sound out words. Participants will develop reading proficiency while exploring the structure and themes of prayers. This class meets a ...
Beginner Hebrew November 15 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the alphabet, how to sound out words, and begin to develop proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Class sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. ...
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet November 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 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 ...
Current Politics November 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm A congregational favorite returns. In this installment of his ongoing lecture series on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens, David Zarefsky will turn his analytical lens to the aftermath of the November 2026 elections and what they mean for our political landscape. David is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication ...
Beit Sefer November 19, 2026 @ 4:15 pm - July 1, 2027 @ 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, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
Beacon of Light Protest November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! November 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 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 ...
Israeli Dancing November 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 event is held in the Weiner Room and through Zoom.
Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman November 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
