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Sunday, October 1, 2023

• October 1, 2023 8:50 am - 9:45 am

  Sunday Morning Minyan in Beth Emet’s Sukkah


October 1, 2023 @ 8:50 am - 9:45 am

Sunday Morning Minyan in Beth Emet’s Sukkah

The Sunday Morning Minyan is back at Beth Emet! This week it is meeting in the Sukkah. Please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin with questions or to be added to the listserv. 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 ...

Monday, October 2, 2023

No events on this day.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

• October 3, 2023 9:30 am - 10:15 am

  Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
October 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am

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 3, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Open Sukkah
October 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open Sukkah

Beth Emet's Sukkah will be open for anyone in our community. No registration required, just come stop by, bring your dinner, and spend some time in the Sukkah!

• October 3, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle


October 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle

Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on Zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...

• October 3, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting


October 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting

Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle meeting. We will be finalizing plans for our November educational program on Smart Home Energy and thinking about some goal setting for this fall and winter. For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

• October 4, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  Young Family Pizza in the Hut
October 4, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Young Family Pizza in the Hut

Please join Beth Emet’s Young Families, and JCC Chicago Families, to celebrate Sukkot together at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. We’ll have a pizza dinner, singing, craft project and of course, lulav shaking! Perfect for families with kids under age 6. $25 per household. This event is co-sponsored by Beth Emet Synagogue and JCC Chicago ...

• October 4, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Soup Kitchen


October 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Soup Kitchen

Thursday, October 5, 2023

• October 5, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  Pizza in the Hut for All Families
October 5, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Pizza in the Hut for All Families

Come for dinner in the Sukkah right after Beit Sefer. Please RSVP in advance so that we have enough pizza for all (include any food restrictions?). $7/person or $25/family (up to 5) by October 2.

Friday, October 6, 2023

• October 6, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

  Funeral for Diane Berolzheimer
October 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Funeral for Diane Berolzheimer

Diane was the wife of Karl Berolzheimer.  Read more.

• October 6, 2023 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

  Festive Oneg Shabbat


October 6, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm

Festive Oneg Shabbat

Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.

• October 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  Erev Simchat Torah Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings
October 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Erev Simchat Torah Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings

As this is the first Friday of the month, we will be offering a birthday blessing to all our birthdays! 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 ...

• October 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  Kabbalat Shabbat Services
October 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7  

Saturday, October 7, 2023

• October 7, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service (includes Yizkor)
October 7, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service (includes Yizkor)

Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.  

• October 7, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  Kahal Potluck Lunch
October 7, 2023 @ 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. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.