Week of Events
Sunday Morning Minyan
Sunday Morning Minyan
Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
Sunday Morning Minyan
Sunday Morning Minyan
Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
Beit Sefer
Gan Yom Rishon
Gan Yom Rishon
Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
Here All Along Discussion on Chapter 6 with Rabbi London
Here All Along Discussion on Chapter 6 with Rabbi London
This year the Beth Emet community is reading the book, Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz. Rabbi London will lead a conversation about a section of the book. This is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate questions about Judaism and explore Jewish identity. The book is accessible and thought-provoking. Register Here Books and bookmarks are available in ...
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
Gesher Class ( Grade 7)
Gesher Class ( Grade 7)
Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...
Tour The Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Museum at Legacy Apartments and the Dr. MLK Living Memorial
Tour The Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. Museum at Legacy Apartments and the Dr. MLK Living Memorial
Followed by Dinner and Interfaith/Interracial Conversation at Chicago's Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation Visit The MLK Exhibit Center at Legacy Apartments, honoring Dr. King's legacy of fighting redlining and housing inequality, as well as Chicago's first permanent memorial commemorating Dr. King and the Chicago Freedom Movement's presence and impact on Marquette Park and ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Social Justice Committee Meeting
Social Justice Committee Meeting
The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so many ways to get involved and help to support those suffering as a result of policies of injustice and marginalization.
Jamberry Music 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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Soup Kitchen
Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here David Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former ...
Qigong with Netiva Caftori
Qigong with Netiva Caftori
There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
Gesher Class (Grade 7)
Gesher Class (Grade 7)
Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman
Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman
Not sure how to connect to the Mystery or the Divine in the world? Perhaps you are seeking an honest conversation about making meaning in life and what really matters. Maybe you know what you do not believe but are still hungry or wanting something more spiritual. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, prose, and ...
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Broadway Style
Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Broadway Style
Diane Weil will lead Kabbalat Shabbat prayers to Broadway tunes. Let the Show Begin! Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable in the Sanctuary. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7 ...
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224