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 [...]
Melton: From Sinai to Seinfeld—Jews And Their Jokes with Rabbi Michael Siegel

Melton: From Sinai to Seinfeld—Jews And Their Jokes with Rabbi Michael Siegel

November 13, 2025 - January 29, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Humor is part of the Jewish soul, offering us the ability to laugh at our tragedies, concerns, and preoccupations. In 10 sessions, this course reveals [...]
The Pen & The Yad Podcast

The Pen & The Yad Podcast

November 16, 2025 - November 22, 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 [...]
Zootopia Shabbat!

Zootopia Shabbat!

November 21, 2025    
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a wildly fun and meaningful Shabbat experience for families of all ages, inspired by the world of Zootopia! 4:45PM-5PM: Snacks & schmoozing [...]
Friday Evening Service

Friday Evening Service

November 21, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Simchat Shabbat Evening Service (in person or via livestream) We believe that the definition of a Kehillah Kedosha, a Holy Community, centers on being present in [...]
Saturday Morning Family Shabbat Musical Services

Saturday Morning Family Shabbat Musical Services

November 22, 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 [...]
As It Is Written: An Exploration of Current & Evolving Jewish Law

As It Is Written: An Exploration of Current & Evolving Jewish Law

November 24, 2025 - December 8, 2025    
7:30 pm
In this course taught by Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould, we will learn about the most recent, cutting-edge legal decisions fresh from Conservative movement’s Committee on Jewish [...]
Something for Us Shabbat

Something for Us Shabbat

December 5, 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 [...]
Rock Of Ages Bouldering Event

Rock Of Ages Bouldering Event

December 6, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us at Movement Chicago for our Rock of Ages Hanukkah Bouldering Event! Get ready to reach new heights this Hanukkah! Join us for an [...]
The Road Between Us Film Screening

The Road Between Us Film Screening

December 9, 2025    
7:00 pm
Join us for a special screening of the film The Road Between Us. Winner of the People's Choice Documentary Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, the [...]
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 [...]
Men's Club Charity Poker Night

Men's Club Charity Poker Night

December 11, 2025    
6:15 pm
Open to all members and friends of the Anshe Emet community! All levels welcome, no poker experience required (we'll have help available for beginners).  Seats [...]
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! Young Families will start the evening at 5PM with singing Hanukkah songs led [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]