Events

Baby Beginnings

Baby Beginnings

August 15, 2025 - May 29, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with [...]
The Pen & The Yad Podcast

The Pen & The Yad Podcast

December 7, 2025 - December 13, 2025    
All Day
Rabbi Michael S. Siegel is joined by Anshe Emet member, and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Jonathan Eig for this weekly podcast. Listen and learn as [...]
Welcoming the Stranger: How to Take Action to Protect Local Immigrants

Welcoming the Stranger: How to Take Action to Protect Local Immigrants

December 10, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join JCUA and Anshe Emet to learn about the impact of recent federal, state, and local policy on Chicago and the concrete actions we can [...]
Friday Evening Service

Friday Evening Service

December 12, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Shabbat Evening Service with Senior Rabbi Candidate Daniel Burg (in person or via livestream) Join us this Friday evening as we welcome Shabbat together. [...]
Something for Us Shabbat

Something for Us Shabbat

December 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Join our Shabbat service led by AES clergy, followed by a dinner for the Something For Us (55+) group. Join us and have the chance [...]
Saturday Morning Family Shabbat Musical Services

Saturday Morning Family Shabbat Musical Services

December 13, 2025    
10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Shalom Shabbat 10:15AM - 11AM (ages 5 years old and under with their grown ups) Shalom Shabbat is a musical service for our kids ages [...]
An Evening to Discuss As a Jew Featuring Sarah Hurwitz in Conversation

An Evening to Discuss As a Jew Featuring Sarah Hurwitz in Conversation

December 16, 2025    
7:00 pm
Join Rabbi Siegel as he speaks with Sarah Hurwitz on her new book in which she wrestles with what it means to be Jewish at [...]
AES Community Hanukkah Celebration

AES Community Hanukkah Celebration

December 18, 2025    
5:30 pm
Join us on the 5th night of Hanukkah for our annual celebration! Join us on the 5th night of Hanukkah for our annual celebration! Young [...]
Gabriella Boros Artist Talk at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Gabriella Boros Artist Talk at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

December 21, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join Sisterhood at the Magical Botanicals show of woodblock prints by Anshe Emet member, Gabriella Boros, that is both visually engaging and educational. Gabriella was [...]
Clergy in Conversation: Maccabee Myth-Busting

Clergy in Conversation: Maccabee Myth-Busting

December 22, 2025    
7:00 pm
Join the Anshe Emet clergy team as they learn together and discuss themes of upcoming Jewish holidays. Each clergy person will bring their own insight [...]
SAPIR Salons at Anshe Emet

SAPIR Salons at Anshe Emet

January 5, 2026    
7:00 pm
About Sapir Salons: Anshe Emet will be participating in Sapir’s Salon program where we will be bringing members of our community to engage in discussions [...]
YAD & Moishe House Vinyasa Flow Yoga

YAD & Moishe House Vinyasa Flow Yoga

January 8, 2026    
7:00 pm
Kick off the new year feeling strong, centered, and connected! Join Anshe Emet YAD and Moishe House for a free Vinyasa Flow Yoga class at [...]
CJE's My Go-To Place: Gather & Give Back

CJE's My Go-To Place: Gather & Give Back

January 13, 2026    
1:00 pm
Help us pack welcome bags for families moving into Ronald McDonald House. We’ll also learn about empowering volunteer roles you can play at CJE through our Volunteer [...]
An Evening to Discuss the Future of the American Rabbinate Featuring Esteemed Former and Current Rabbis of Anshe Emet

An Evening to Discuss the Future of the American Rabbinate Featuring Esteemed Former and Current Rabbis of Anshe Emet

January 20, 2026    
7:00 pm
Join Rabbi Michael Siegel in conversation with esteemed former rabbis of Anshe Emet as they reflect on their journeys and share insights into the evolving [...]
Connecting the Expecting: Cohort 45

Connecting the Expecting: Cohort 45

January 22, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Expectant parents at similar stages of life will gather to socialize, share resources and discuss issues pertaining to being pregnant and preparing for parenthood. Expectant [...]
Something for Us Trivia Night

Something for Us Trivia Night

January 24, 2026    
7:00 pm
Join the Something For Us group (55+) for a fun filled evening with our returning Trivia game hosted by Whatdoyouknowtrivia company, the leading Bar Trivia [...]
JCC Community Days at Anshe Emet: Betty White with Michelle Gibbons

JCC Community Days at Anshe Emet: Betty White with Michelle Gibbons

January 28, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
We're back with more of the most cherished love songs, dance pairings, and romantic moments in the history of filmmaking. 12-12:30 pm Lunch | 12:30-1:30 [...]