2025 Visionaries of Anshe Emet

Sunday, May 18 

Reception • 4PM | Ceremony • 5PM

Anshe Emet is proud to present the Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Visionary Award to celebrate members of our community whose work reflects the inspiration and innovation that benefits our larger world, honoring those who embody the concepts of Limmud (learning), Tzedek (charity) and Chesed (compassion) which have become Rabbi Siegel’s living legacy. 

We hope you can join us at Anshe Emet Synagogue for “The Visionaries of Anshe Emet” celebration.

We are proud to announce this year’s honorees:  

The Rabbi Michael S. Siegel Visionary Award
will honor the distinguished gifts of:

Ruth and David z”l Kahn

The Changemaker of the Year Award
will honor the incredible leadership efforts within the Chicago Jewish community of:

Katie and J.R. Berger

The Kinnor Award
will honor the outstanding contributions to Jewish cultural life of:

Judy and Bill Goldberg

Childcare is available for children
18 months and older from 3:30PM – 7PM.

Our Visionaries livestream will be closed captioned.

A sensory-friendly room with a livestream of our Visionaries service
will also be available
to those celebrating with us in person.

Individual Tickets

General Tickets: $180
Students Under 25: $54

Sponsorship Opportunities

Net proceeds from the 2025 Visionaries Celebration Celebration will fund the Kids’ FUNd at Anshe Emet. This fund supports scholarships for Jewish Summer Camp, Israel Travel Experiences,
and Jewish Day School.

2025 Visionaries Sponsors 

Chachamim (Sages)  

Shoftim (Judges) 

Morim (Teachers)   

Nevi’im (Prophets)   

Chalutzim (Pioneers)

Sponsor list still in formation