Shir Shabbat & BEYOND! May 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm This is an indoor event in the Crown Room and Sanctuary - come rain or shine! Stop by The Fidget Museum to learn more about the Inclusion Committee and discover new ways to navigate sensory regulation in your daily life. We’ll have our "fidget basket" on hand for you to explore which tools work best ...
Shir Shabbat Services May 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service May 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
Kahal Potluck Lunch May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. The potluck will take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the ...
Sunday Morning Minyan May 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
Beit Sefer May 3 @ 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 May 3 @ 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.
Stand Up for Democracy | May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Stand up for our values. With the 2026 midterms approaching, we can’t wait! Stand Up for Democracy is a dynamic program to help participants learn how to boost voter turnout, support fair elections, and protect voting access. Conducted in partnership with the Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and Reform congregations across Chicagoland, this ...
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew May 4 @ 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 early summer class May 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Jamberry early summer music class 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. This class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old, and siblings are welcome ...
Dayenu Circle May 5 @ 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 May 6 @ 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 ...
