Archive: February 2023

40th Anniversary Forum: A Conversation with Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

Posted on February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – The State of the Conservative Movement and the Rabbinate and its Leadership. Rabbi Bradley Artson, Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair, Ziegler School, graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1981 with a B.A. in History and Literature. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary with an M.A. in Jewish Studies in 1988, and […]

HaZaK

Posted on March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

Cooking with Chef Javi

Posted on March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm –   Calling all 4th thru 8th Graders!  Join us for Israeli Themed Cooking on Sunday, March 12th from 12-2pm to make delicious Israeli treats with our very own Chef Javi and our amazing Shinshinim, Rom and Lihi. We will be at Anshe Emet and lunch will be provided. Member: $20  Non-member: $25  Register here Contact Mardi Caminer with […]

Apollo’s Fire: Exile & Resilience: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas

Posted on March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – Created & Directed by Jeannette Sorrell Though stolen from their homeland and scattered across the world, both Jews and Africans found strength in their music. Discover the rhythms of the Jewish ghetto in 1620 – dances and prayers from the Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Jewish baroque, and North African traditions. A company of 24 musicians – including […]

HaZaK

Posted on March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

Miriam Anzovin: The Tik Tok Talmudist

Posted on March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Jewish Texts as Jewish Identity Miriam Anzovin is a writer, visual artist, and TikTok creator, exploring the juxtaposition of pop culture, nerd culture, and Jewish culture. Her work as a Jewish learning influencer and content creator encourages her audience to engage with Jewish literature, history, and tradition in creative and dynamic ways authentic to each individual, […]

Anshe Emet Mitzvah Day

Posted on March 19, 2023

March 19, 2023 @ All Day – Anshe Emet is hosting a Community Wide Mitzvah Day in honor of Rabbi Michael Siegel’s 40 Year Anniversary at Anshe Emet. All members are invited to join our community for spectacular opportunities to give back with Tikkun Olam experiences out in the community, at Anshe Emet, and in your own home. Space is limited for each experience, and volunteer opportunities will be available on a first-come, […]

HaZaK

Posted on March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.

How Should Committed Zionists in the Diaspora Navigate their Relationship with Israel During Complicated Times?

Posted on March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Join us for a panel discussion on the following topic:  “How Should Committed Zionists in the Diaspora Navigate their Relationship with Israel During Complicated Times?”    Panelists include:   Yinam Cohen: Consul General of Israel to the Midwest.Daniel Goldwin: Executive Director of Public Affairs at Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Sarah van Loon: Evelyn R. […]

40th Anniversary Forum with Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin

Posted on March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Leadership: What are the Qualities of Leadership Needed for America Today and Tomorrow?  As part of our 40th anniversary celebration of Rabbi Michael Siegel, we will explore the vital subject of leadership at a critical moment in American history with Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most prolific historians of the American story. Her years […]