Beit Sefer April 19 @ 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. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Conversational Hebrew April 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew April 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by jBaby) April 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet April 22 @ 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 ...
Kabbalat Torah April 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kabbalat Torah Our 12th graders participate in Kabbalat Torah with Rabbi London. In addition to action, students who participate in our teen classes develop a love for and commitment to Judaism, a strong sense of self and community, and the ability to speak thoughtfully on questions of God, Torah and Israel. This special seminar-style class meets in the spring semester and includes a weekend trip to New York City with Rabbi London.
Beit Sefer April 23 @ 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 for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for 3rd-6th grade learners. Thursday ...
Beacon of Light Protest April 23 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
Israeli Dancing April 23 @ 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 Wiener Room and through Zoom.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London April 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. ...
Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy April 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm The biblical book of Psalms forms the foundation of much of Jewish liturgy. In this learning session, we will explore Psalm 15 and ask “are we worthy to enter the gates?” Together we will consider how these ancient texts can speak to contemporary spiritual life and how studying them as literature can deepen the experience ...
