Adult Beginner Hebrew February 7, 2027 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 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. ...
Beit Sefer February 7, 2027 @ 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 ...
Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew February 7, 2027 @ 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 ...
Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew February 7, 2027 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flatt Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible, you'll strengthen your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and authentic materials. Class sessions: Sundays from October 11 - May 16. In-person only. Cost ...
Listening from the Heart: A Family Program on Dialogue and Empathy February 7, 2027 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Listening from the Heart: A Family Program on Dialogue and Empathy JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States Beth Emet is collaborating with partner congregations JRC and Mishkan on a four-session program series for 7th–12th graders and their grownups exploring respectful dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of empathy and personal story. When & Where January 10, 24 | February 7, 21 4:00–6:00 pm at JRC What to Expect The Listening ...
Dayenu Circle February 9, 2027 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting 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.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet February 10, 2027 @ 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 ...
Beit Sefer February 11, 2027 @ 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, 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 February 11, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Israeli Dancing February 11, 2027 @ 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.
Kabbalat Mitzvah Shabbaton February 12, 2027 @ 12:00 am - February 13, 2027 @ 12:00 am 6th graders and their families come together with clergy to build community as a group and get a hands-on preview of the Kabbalat Mitzvah preparation journey ahead. A meaningful way to start the year connected and ready.
Teen Immigration Justice Trip to Arizona February 12, 2027 - February 15, 2027 9th–12th graders travel to Arizona in February to explore immigration justice through a Jewish lens, engaging directly with communities and issues at the border. This immersive trip will be an eye-opening experience in social justice and Jewish values in action for Beth Emet's teens. Registration for the teen trip involves two quick steps: an informational ...
