BESSY dinner & Second City Show October 24 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Beth Emet 9th-12th graders will be going to Second City with BESSY! We will be going to see Pandemonium, Please Hold, on the mainstage of Second City, located at 1616 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60614. The show begins at 6:30 pm and is 2 hours long. We will meet for dinner and havdalah at ...
Kochavim Youth Choir October 25 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Our youth choir is Kochavim, Hebrew for stars. Kochavim is open to Beit Sefer learners in 2nd grade and up. Kochavim meets Sunday mornings, 9:00–9:30 am, in the Sanctuary to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP so we're ready to hear your child's voice. RSVP for Kochavim youth choir ...
Sunday Morning Minyan October 25 @ 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 ...
Adult Beginner Hebrew October 25 @ 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 October 25 @ 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 ...
Responding to Antisemitism with School-age Children October 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am How do we talk to our kids about antisemitism in ways that are honest, age-appropriate, and empowering? This session offers parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone who loves a child tools and an opportunity to help each other navigate these difficult but necessary conversations. We will explore how to respond in the moment, how to build ...
Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew October 25 @ 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 October 25 @ 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 ...
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet October 28 @ 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 October 29 @ 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 October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Israeli Dancing October 29 @ 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.
