Friday, December 13, 2019: Scholar-in-Residence Presentation. We are so sorry that we cannot accept dinner reservations anymore, but join us for a great presentation at 8:00pm by Barry Scott Wimpfheimer, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Law at Northwestern. He'll be talking about Charity in the Talmud: Economics, Ethics and the Experience of Doing Good.
Saturday, December 14, 2019: Scholar-in-Residence Afternoon Presentation. After Kiddush, let's listen to Professor Barry Wimpfheimer talk about Does God Have a Place in Jewish Law? This should start around 1:00pm.
Saturday, December 14, 2019: BHUSY Dessert Hop. Join BHUSY (grades 9-12) from 7:15 - 10:30pm as we gallivant in the city on a party bus trying out the best desserts! $20 if RSVP by 12/2; $25 after that and at the door. RSVP here.
Saturday, December 14, 2019: Families with Littles Havdalah and Hanukkah Celebration. Come to BHBE at 5:30pm for dinner, crafts, candle lighting, and a wonderful magic show! Free and open to the community! RSVP here.
Saturday, December 14, 2019: BHBE Film Festival. Meet in the Men's Club at 7:30pm for three great short films, snacks and conversation!
-“Blinker” (1996) Hebrew with English subtitles (it’s funny even without dialogue). “What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” Mishugas ensues!
-“The Sweater” (1980) In very cute English. For the first time in BHBE Film Festival history, the movie has no Jewish content. In this animated short, Roch recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood, when he must face his friends wearing the colors of the opposing team.
-“Welcome and Our Condolences” (2000) Hebrew and Russian with English subtitles. Black humored pseudo-documentary about attempting to make aliyah under amusingly difficult circumstances.
Sunday, December 15, 2019: Yoga. From 9:00 - 10:00am with Marcy Kreiter. $5 donation is requested.
Sunday, December 15, 2019: The Light of Song. This year's BHBE Hanukkah Celebration will feature a latke and pizza dinner, a giant gelt "fish," some classic Hanukkah songs, a short student play -- "A Charlie Brown Hanukkah," and a special musical happening with Rebecca Toon of the Old Town School of Folk Music. (She will teach a great new Hanukkah song with a clear harmony, and then we will film everyone in the room, all ages, singing it together as a multigenerational choir!) No charge.
Wednesday mornings, December 18: Rabbi Crane’s morning Adult Ed Class, Introduction to Talmud. Join us at 10:00am to explore the Babylonian Talmud as a literary work, a historical phenomenon and the foundation of rabbinic Judaism. More dates to follow.
Saturday, December 21, 2019: Inclusion Shabbat. Come Celebrate Hanukkah in Rhythm & Song with Iva in the Men's Club from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Kiddush Lunch Following. RSVP Jackie or Hilary at 847 256-1213.
Saturday, January 25, 2020: Noshed! Calling all foodies! BHBE will be hosting Noshed, a battle of the chefs based on the popular TV show “Chopped.” Three of Chicago’s top kosher chefs will compete live to cook a creative dish out of a mystery basket of eclectic ingredients. Come out and sample delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks from these popular kosher establishments and see which chef is crowned the winner by our panel of expert judges. With a food-themed silent auction, kosher wine pull, and more, this event promises to be a dynamic evening of food and fun! Click here for early bird tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
Saturday, February 8, 2020: Listen Up! BHBE Sisterhood presents Celebrating Israel Through 70 Years of Jewish Song. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $36 in advance or $42 at the door. RSVP here.
