News

The latest news and commentary.

Select Category

Search Topic

Congregational Highlights

One Congregation, Multiple Voices – Looking Back and Looking Ahead

On Friday, May 30 2025 following a Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring music and liturgy by Israelis and Palestinians, 130 people came together in Beth Emet’s Crown Room to share stories …

More >

News

Let’s Dance—for Heart Health and Joy!

Dear Friends, In the spirit of heart health awareness—and in celebration of one year since my heart attack—I’d love for you to join me for a special night of Israeli …

More >

Congregational Highlights

Beth Emet Shines at 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration!

On Saturday, the children decorated crowns and swung at pinatas in the shape of numbers “7” and “5.” Cantor Young led the community in celebrating Havdalah, ending with “Be the …

More >

Community Reflections

Bringing Our Story to Life

What will you add to 75 years of Beth Emet? As we celebrate 75 years of Beth Emet, we invite you to reflect, remember, and share your part in our …

More >

Congregational Highlights

Celebrating our Kabbalat Torah (12th-Grade) Students

In our liturgy we say to God, lador vador nagid godlecha (from generation to generation we will sing Your praises). It’s a statement of gratitude to God that despite hardship …

More >

Congregational Highlights

Honoring Bekki, Marci, Kathy: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Over 300 members of our community filled the sanctuary on Friday, May 9 in a heartfelt show of appreciation for our beloved retiring staff members, Bekki Kaplan, Marci Dickman, and …

More >

News

Earth Day 2025 at Beth Emet

Image: Evanston Roundtable Rabbi Andrea London and Cantor Natalie Young joined JRC Cantor Howard Friedland and representatives from multiple houses of faith at Raymond Park on Sunday, April 27 for …

More >

News

One Congregation, Many Voices – May 30, 2025 Event at Beth Emet

Dear Chicago-area Beth Emet 20s and 30s Folks, I hope this note finds you well in these challenging times. Please know that I’m here for you if you need support. …

More >

The Green Maven (by Dayenu Circle)

Earth Day Shabbat and Kick Off of the Pause-the-Plastic Challenge

Our Green Maven blog, edited by Dayenu (climate action and environmental justice) Circle members Chris Wynn and Sharon Smaller, will give you ideas, information, resources, and things you can do …

More >