May 10, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – Join Theo Bikel’s widow, Aimee as she weaves a magnificent tribute to her late husband, Theodore Bikel, through film clips, personal stories, and moving musical selections. This program will also present a history of 20th century Jewish life, from pre-war Jewish Vienna to pre-State Israel, from Broadway’s “The Sound of Music” to the folk scene […]
May 11, 2026 @ 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.
May 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – The Book of Ruth is the only book of the Hebrew Bible which primarily tracks the stories of two women, Ruth and Naomi. In this 4-week virtual course taught by Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould, learners will be invited to engage with a chapter a week, bring their wisdom to the literature, and gain new friends. This […]
May 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – Anshe Emet is launching a Dayenu Circle. These small groups bring people together to take meaningful action on climate change and offer a way to create powerful, positive impact through a Jewish lens. Dayenu Circles are part of Dayenu, a Jewish nonprofit dedicated to building a multi-generational movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual […]
May 15, 2026 @ 4:45 pm – Open to all families with Children ages 0-5. Schedule: 4:45-5PM: Snacks & Schmoozing 5-5:30PM: Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30-6:30PM: Shabbat Dinner (Dinner will be Meat!) Pricing: Adults: $25 Members / $36 Non Members Children 5 and Older: $15 Members / $20 Non Members Kids 4 and Under: Free! Register Here For financial assistance, please reach out to […]
May 17, 2026 @ 9:00 am – Play canasta with teacher Andrea Hirschfeld. Sundays at 9AM, In-Person at Anshe Emet Synagogue April 12 April 26 May 3 May 17 Register Here We ask that you commit to attending all four sessions to the best of your ability so you do not fall behind in learning. Cost: Members of Anshe Emet: Free Non-Members: […]
May 18, 2026 @ 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.
May 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – Calling all Talmud-lovers and Talmud-curious individuals! The Talmud is an incredible corpus of rabbinic thought, filled with laws, stories, and disagreements on every page. Join us for this Beit Midrash style class as we study Talmud throughout the year, sharpening our understanding of both its content and structure. Learners of all levels welcome. Dates include: Tuesdays, November 4, 18, December 2, January […]
May 25, 2026 @ 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.
May 26, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring Gabriel Epstein Israel Policy Forum Senior Policy Associate. Register Here Chicago address Shared 24 Hours in Advance.
