October 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew 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.
October 28 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry Music 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 ...
October 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Dayenu Circle 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.
October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet 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.
October 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Hannah Rosenthal on Antisemitism Don't miss this important opportunity to hear Hannah Rosenthal in conversation with Rabbi Andrea London on Wednesday October 29 at 7:30 pm. A lifelong advocate for civil rights and fighting hatred, Hannah Rosenthal served as the US State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism in the Obama Administration. Hannah has been an advocate ...
October 30 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer 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 ...
October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
October 30 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Israeli Dancing 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
October 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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. If you plan to participate online, you must register to ...
October 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Poems of Love, War, and Peace with Hanna Tzuker Seltzer (in person & virtual) At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Hanna Tzuker Seltzer returns this fall to lead us in reading and discussing selected works of contemporary Israeli writers. The specific texts will be provided in advance.
October 31 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Light Oneg Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
October 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
