Archive: July 2023

The Akedah in Modern and Contemporary Jewish and Israeli Art with Monika Czekanowska

Posted on July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Join art historian Monika Czekanowska from the University of Warsaw as she explores depictions of the Akedah in modern and contemporary Jewish and Israeli art. This is an in person only event.  Register Here

Tisha B’Av 5783

Posted on July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 – July 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Thursday Morning • July 27 7AM • Shacharit in person in the Malkov Chapel and via Zoom (morning minyan link) Following Minyan, there will be a brief Shiur with Rabbi Dr. Devorah Schoenfeld Thursday Night • July 27 7:20PM • Mincha in the Malkov Chapel and via Zoom (morning minyan link); D’var Torah by Anshe […]

Post-Kiddush Discussion: Creative Niddah – Take 2

Posted on July 29, 2023

July 29, 2023 @ 12:30 pm – With Rabbi Diane Tracht and Zahava Harris. Niddah – a set of rules and rituals around menstruation and sexual activity – is an area of Jewish practice that liberal Judaism has almost abandoned, but has the potential to bring a sense of sanctity to our bodies and to sex. Still, the traditions and texts around […]

HaZaK

Posted on July 31, 2023

July 31, 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.

Religious School 2023-2024 Registration!

Posted on August 1, 2023

August 1, 2023 @ All Day – Our Religious School is JK – 8th Grade. 3rd-6th Grade meets twice a week (Sundays and Monday virtually OR Thursday in person) Sundays: Religious school is from 9AM – 12PM Mondays: Religious school is from 5PM – 7PM on Zoom Thursdays: Religious school is from 4:15PM – 6:15PM To register, families will need to log […]

Growing Up Jewish— Art & Storytelling

Posted on August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm –  Join us for a presentation by artist Jacqueline Kott-Wolle at Anshe Emet. Growing Up Jewish—Art & Storytelling is an exploration of the key people, experiences and community that shaped her distinctly North American brand of Jewish identity. This body of work includes playful images of Jewish holidays, ritual observances, moments at Hebrew school as well […]

HaZaK

Posted on August 7, 2023

August 7, 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.

YAD & ChiTribe Summer Shabbat

Posted on August 11, 2023

August 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – YAD & ChiTribe Shabbat starts with services starting at 6pm, followed by a YAD & ChiTribe dinner at 7:15! Feel free to come to both services and dinner, or just dinner. Services are always free, no need to RSVP but if you plan to stay for dinner you must RSVP!  This event is open to […]

Violin’s of Hope Special Brunch with Guests Avshi Weinstein and Pastor Chris Edmonds

Posted on August 13, 2023

August 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Avshi Weinstein, third-generation luthier (maker of string instruments) and principal behind Violins of Hope and Pastor Chris Edmonds join us for a special brunch and lecture.  Avshi will talk about the Violins of Hope exhibition and Pastor Edmonds speaks about his father, Master Sargent Roddie Edmonds, an upstander in WWII who saved 200 Jewish prisoners of war.  There […]

Private Pool Party and Dinner

Posted on August 13, 2023

August 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm –  Join our private pool party and dinner for AES Members at the Devonshire Pool in Skokie! Stay cool in the pool.  Have fun in the sun.  And enjoy a yummy pizza dinner with your friends. Devonshire is located at 4334 Greenwood Dr.   Skokie, 60076 Plenty of parking! $10/per person Register Here Questions? Contact Amy Karp: […]