Archive: November 2023

Sisterhood’s High School Graduate Connection is Ready for Chanukah

Posted on November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023 @ All Day – Anshe Emet Synagogue and Sisterhood will be sending gifts for Chanukah to the AES young adult community (ages 18 to 23).  The High School Grad Connection aims to keep our young adults connected to Anshe Emet!  We’d like to send your child a gift box whether they are away at school, living at home or […]

HaZaK

Posted on November 13, 2023

November 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.

Uptown Café: AES Teen Volunteering

Posted on November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – AES Teens—please volunteer with us at Uptown Cafe!  Open for teens 9th – 12th grade!  We will be meeting at the Uptown Café location (909 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640). Register Here

Movie Night: Farewell Mr. Haffmann

Posted on November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023 – November 15, 2023 @ All Day – After the Nazi occupation of Paris, a talented jeweler, Joseph Haffmann, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers one of his employees the chance to take over his store.  As circumstances change, a different conflict arises. Register Here Film available November 14-15. Registration needed to receive a link to view.

Feasting in Rome’s Kitchen: Book Launch & Cooking Demo with Leah Koenig

Posted on November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Join cookbook author, Leah Koenig, as she demonstrates two recipes from her new book, Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen. Books are available for purchase. Register Here ​​​​​​​In Person only

Together But Apart: A Conversation About Managing Family Conflict Regarding Israel

Posted on November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – As Thanksgiving approaches, so many of us are anxious about how to navigate tense family relationships regarding Israel and the ongoing war with Hamas.  We will be joined by clinician, David Lipschutz, Director of Response,  who is an expert on managing conflict in family systems.  Please join your clergy and our partners from JCFS for […]

The Emperor of Atlantis Opera

Posted on November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – Join a group from Anshe Emet as we travel to Northwestern University’s Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston) to see the Opera, The Emperor of Atlantis.  This opera was created by Victor Ullman while he was interred at Theresienstadt camp during the war. We will have a pre-talk discussion with […]

Youth Choir

Posted on November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – Come one, come all, to the Anshe Emet Youth Choir! If you love to sing, consider joining one of our Youth Choir ensembles. This coming year, Youth Choir has two branches: Kindergarten – 2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade.  Youth Choir involves rehearsal, dinner, and performance during Friday night services. Interested in joining Youth Choir? Let us know […]

HaZaK

Posted on November 20, 2023

November 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.

HaZaK

Posted on November 27, 2023

November 27, 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.