Archive: September 2023

Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery Clean Up

Posted on September 10, 2023

September 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am – Join members of our community for the mitzvah of cleaning up this historic Jewish cemetery, The Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery, located on Clark (before Irving Park Road) next to Wunders Cemetery. Clean up will include weeding, and removing some small branches. We will meet at the entrance to the cemetery. Register Here Contact Amy Karp with […]

Teen Self Help Home Volunteering

Posted on September 10, 2023

September 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join us for a volunteer opportunity at the Selfhelp Home (908 W. Argyle) in celebration of Elul. We will be spending time with residents playing High Holy Day -themed bingo, and enjoying snacks.   Register Here Contact Hannah Kinsella with questions: hkinsella@ansheemet.org / 773.868.5153.

Lulav and Etrog Sale

Posted on September 10, 2023

September 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – Don’t miss your chance to order the freshest Lulav & Etrog sets in Chicago!  Sign up via the link below to purchase your Lulav and Etrog for Sukkot. Price is $60 per set, which includes lulav, etrog, hadasim (myrtle branches) and aravot (willow branches). Pickup times: We will send out pickup times soon via email.  […]

Hear Our Voices: A Very Powerful Selichot Program on the Healing Power of Listening

Posted on September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 – September 30, 2023 @ All Day – See Rabbi Michael Siegel, Rami Elchanan and Bassam Aramin, two representatives of the Parents Circle, a joint Israeli-Palestian organization made up of more than 600 bereaved families, as they discuss their common bond of having lost a close family member to the Israeli-Palestian conflict. Learn how, instead of choosing revenge, they chose a path of […]

HaZaK

Posted on September 11, 2023

September 11, 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.

Tashlich

Posted on September 17, 2023

September 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – Rosh Hashanah Day Two • Sunday, September 17 5PM • Mincha and Tashlich service at the Waveland Clock Tower

HaZaK

Posted on September 18, 2023

September 18, 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.

The Narrow Bridge: Film Screening & Discussion

Posted on September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – This documentary explores the journeys of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. Despite fierce opposition these Israelis and Palestinians, who lost a child in the conflict, are building a grassroots movement and transforming their grief into a bridge for understanding and reconciliation. Register Here to Receive the Film Link […]

HaZaK

Posted on September 25, 2023

September 25, 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.

Yom Kippur Study Session: A Conversation with Rabbi Michael Siegel and Rabbi Daniel Gordis

Posted on September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 75 years after its creation, has Israel fulfilled its founders’ dream? This pre-recorded discussion with Rabbi Michael Siegel and Daniel Gordis, will be screened in the Malkov Chapel during our Yom Kippur break. This program is generously sponsored by Dr. Robert and Carlen Katz.