September 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – New Rosh Chodesh Group facilitated by Cantor Rachel Brook! Join us for an enchanting exploration of the Hebrew month of Elul, a time of introspection, renewal, and deep spiritual connection. In this unique class, we will weave together the mystical and the practical, delving into how crystals, essential oils, journaling, breath-work, heart opening, and the […]
September 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm – Join Jewish Chicago teens for two Civic Engagement Workshops! The first session will be a National convention discussion and the second is a poll worker imitative discussion where you can learn what poll working is and how to get paid as a teen to work the polls. Join us for one or both. Teens can […]
September 8, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Teens in 7th-12th grade are invited to join us at the Teen Involvement Fair at Anshe Emet! Feel free to drop by on September 8th any time between 12:00-1:30 (after Religious School) to learn about various Jewish organizations you can get involved with as a Teen! There will be light snacks and TONS of swag! $5 […]
September 9, 2024 @ 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.
September 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – The stories of Abraham and Isaac, Hannah and Samuel, and Jonah are part of our Holy Day experience. Rabbi Siegel will be joined in this exploration by Hannah Vernier, an Amsterdam-based artist and an expert on Rembrandt. Hannah is also the daughter of former Executive Director, Boni Fine. This program will be offered on Tuesday, […]
September 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – Join us for an exciting Shofar Blowing Session led by the master Shofar blower, Don Cagen! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this is a unique opportunity to learn from an expert. Bring your own shofar and come ready to practice on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss out […]
September 13, 2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – The month of Elul is a time for reflection and Zines are a great way to express oneself! Jewish Teens (7th – 12th graders) join us before special musical guest, Matthew Check, leads a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat service. Come to the Anshe Emet Reich Room at 4:30pm for heavy nosh, and make your own Zine. […]
September 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – Join us, in person or via livestream, for a special Friday night Bluegrass Shabbat service with special guest, Matthew Check, featuring our AE Youth Choir and members of the AES Community Jam Band. Also, be sure to register and join us for our Annual AES Community BBQ on Sunday, September 15 at 12PM and hear Matt […]
September 15, 2024 @ 8:30 am – Join Anshe Emet Men’s Club for Kayaking at Rockwell on the River! Meet us at the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60618. Join Anshe Emet’s Men’s Club for Kayaking at Rockwell on the River! This event is all AES members and their families including children ages 10 and up. The […]
September 15, 2024 @ 11:00 am – We will be hosting Oran Aviv, who represents the Hostage Families Forum, the primary advocacy group on behalf of Israel’s hostage family, and Michal Ben-Zvi, niece of our member Oren Orkin, and close friend of hostage Carmel Gat (z”l) who was recently murdered by Hamas terrorists. Join us in the Rose Crown Room. Coffee and […]
