Archive: March 2025

Anshe Emet Welcomes Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Nathalie Lastreger

Posted on March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025 – March 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 am – Rabbi Nathalie Lastreger is the president of the RA in Israel and the community leader in Kfar Vradim.  She is also the community Rabbi for Romi Gonen, who was recently released from captivity. She will kick off the WZC vote for our community, and will use her time on Friday night and Shabbat morning to speak specifically […]

HaZaK

Posted on March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025 @ 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.

Live from Chicago! Our SNL Connection

Posted on March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – Join Emmy award-winning writer and former SNL writer, Joe Janes as we dive into the careers and Chicago backgrounds of such Saturday Night Live favorites as John Belushi, Bill Murray, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Farley, and many more! Location: Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613  Register Here

HaZaK

Posted on March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 @ 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.

A Conversation with Yardena Schwartz

Posted on March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – Join Rabbi Siegel in conversation with Yardena Schwartz as they discuss her new book, Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict.  This is a virtual program; Zoom link will be provided in the confirmation email upon registration. This event is free of cost.  Register Here

Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs

Posted on March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – Join us for a special Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Rachel Isaacs! We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Rachel Isaacs as our guest speaker. She will speak on the following topic: The Blessings of Bringing Small Town Jewish Communities Along. Rabbi Isaacs was named one of “American’s Most Inspiring Rabbis” by The Forward in 2014, and […]

HaZaK

Posted on March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 @ 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.

Suspended by No String: A Conversation with Author and Musician Peter Himmelman and Rabbi Michael Siegel

Posted on March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – Join Rabbi Siegel and Peter Himmelman for an evening of conversation and music. Peter Himmelman is a Grammy and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter, visual artist, best-selling author, film composer, entrepreneur, and rock and roll performer with over 20 critically acclaimed recordings to his credit. Books are available to purchase in advance for $15. This event is […]

Come Closer with an Exclusive Pre-Recorded Intro and Q&A with Director Tom Nesher!

Posted on March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – The 2024 winner of the Ophir Award (Israeli Academy Award) for Best Picture [and Best Director], and Israel’s entry to the 2025 [Hollywood] Academy Awards, this semi-autobiographical debut by Ms. Nesher is visually stunning. When Eden’s brother tragically dies, her grief spirals into obsession after discovering his secret girlfriend.  Tom Nesher, daughter of acclaimed Israeli […]

Anshe Emet Presents Faith in Action: The Jewish Perspective: Women’s Reproductive Rights

Posted on March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – Allison Korman Dr. Kara Goldman Lorie Chaiten Cantor Rachel BrookJoin us for an in-depth conversation with leaders in the field of women’s reproductive health dedicated to serving their community guided by Jewish values. Panel includes: Allison Korman, Founder and Executive Director, The Red Tent Fund, Dr. Kara Goldman, Associate Professor Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Physician; […]