Calendar

Sunday, August 23, 2026

• August 23, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am

  Sunday Morning Minyan


August 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sunday Morning Minyan

The Sunday Morning Minyan meets offsite during the summer months. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service!  First-timers are encouraged! The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions in a welcoming setting for people new to ...

Monday, August 24, 2026

• August 24, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

  Learn about the High Holiday Machzor
August 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn about the High Holiday Machzor

Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew, prayers, and themes of the machzor, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• August 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet


August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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. The meeting starts in the ...

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• August 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  Beacon of Light Protest


August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Beacon of Light Protest

Contact the office for more information

• August 27, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

  From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan


August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan

Learn and experience how to find centering calm in life's day-to-day tumult. Join Cantor Adam Kahan for a four-week exploration of mindfulness and meditation beginning this August. Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will cultivate a renewable resource of peace, awareness, and asense of true self while exploring connections to Jewish wisdom and tradition.

• August 27, 2026 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm

  Israeli Dancing
August 27 @ 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 Weiner Room and through Zoom.  

Friday, August 28, 2026

• August 28, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

  Kabbalat Shabbat Services
August 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!

• Featured August 28, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  Featured New Member Shabbat Dinner – Come One, Come All!


Featured August 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

New Member Shabbat Dinner – Come One, Come All!

On August 28, following Kabbalat Shabbat services, come gather around the table for a warm and joyful Shabbat dinner with some of Beth Emet’s newest members! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new faces, make connections, and celebrate Shabbat together in good company. We’ll provide the main course; please bring a nut-free dessert or side dish ...

Saturday, August 29, 2026

• August 29, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am

  Kahal Shabbat Morning Service


August 29 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Kahal Shabbat Morning Service

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 ...