Archive: June 2022

What Do We Mean by a ‘Big Tent’? with Yehuda Kurtzer

Posted on June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – How might we build a communal conversation around Israel that tolerates widely disparate views? The American Jewish community has long used the metaphor of a “big tent” to describe the vision that it tolerates a broad spectrum of viewpoints on Israel. While this feels inclusive, it often designates some views as outside the range of acceptable communal discourse. Yehuda Kurtzer will […]

HaZaK

Posted on June 6, 2022

June 6, 2022 @ 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 Anshe Emet Sisterhood and KAM Isaiah Israel Presentation by Carol Schnitzler of the Community Mikvah

Posted on June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm – The Women of Congregations across Chicagoland are invited to join the Women of KAMII for this presentation. What is a Mikvah? The word Mikvah means “a gathering of waters. It has precise rules of location, dimension, and source of its natural water. It looks like a small pool and is about four feet deep. This […]

Welcome Special Guest, Joan Ryan

Posted on June 11, 2022

June 11, 2022 @ 11:30 am – Joan Ryan served for over 30 years as a British politician and Member of Parliament.  She has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and is dedicated to the fight against anti-Semitism.  In 2019, Joan Ryan resigned from the Labour Party to protest what she called “it’s culture of anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel” led by […]

HaZaK

Posted on June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022 @ 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.

Celebrate Juneteenth this Shabbat

Posted on June 18, 2022

June 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am – In celebration of JUNETEENTH, we will welcome special guest Jeff Parker. Jeff has spent most of his career in the corporate compliance and ethics space, currently with Pure Insurance as Senior Product Specialist. He and his collective family have been members of the Anshe Emet community for over 15 years, currently with two kids in the religious school. Jeff […]

HaZaK

Posted on June 20, 2022

June 20, 2022 @ 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.

Graceland Cemetery Tour

Posted on June 22, 2022

June 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am – RESCHEDULED! Join us for a walking tour of one of the majestic cemeteries in Chicago—Graceland.   Inside, we will walk and focus on Chicago’s great architects and their influence, the city’s turbulent history, its powerful and inventive citizens, and the Cemetery’s natural beauty. From Ernie Banks to Louis Sullivan, and many more, come and explore with […]

HaZaK

Posted on June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 @ 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.

Kona Ice and Board Games at AES!

Posted on June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Come and Cool Down with a Delicious Kona Ice! Come to the AES Sukkah and grab a refreshing Kona Ice and stay to play some fun board games with friends. All ages are welcome! Light drinks will be provided. Questions? Contact Amy Karp: 773.868.5139 / akarp@ansheemet.org.