Membership

“Beth Emet provides many channels for our family to put our Jewish values into action. Now more than ever, this matters!

Initiatives such as the soup kitchen and the civic engagement task force provide us with hands-on opportunities that have a direct impact on our community. Beth Emet’s participation with the Religious Action Center and the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs allows us to advocate for issues we care about (such as immigrant rights) at the state and national levels.

We take great pride in being part of a synagogue that is not afraid to stand up and speak out about social injustice.

In recent months, we are inspired and motivated to do our part when we see our busy Beth Emet leaders out in the community providing leadership and speaking truth to power around the issues of racial justice and police accountability. Beth Emet makes it very easy to plug in and make an impact.”

“We moved to Evanston with our newborn four years ago. We attended several young family events, at Beth Emet, and immediately felt the warm sense of community that we were seeking.

Having found our new temple, we were excited to give Zoey a proper Jewish baby naming, with guidance from Rabbi London. We spoke to the congregation from the bimah and received a hearty mazal tov from the Rabbi and Cantor. But were caught off guard, in the best sort of way, by the many congregants who approached and welcomed us after the service.

Raising our children with a strong Jewish identity is of utmost importance to us.

Between Tot Shabbat, Gan Yom Rishon (pre-Kindergarten), and the wide variety of other kids events, we know that Zoey and Jacob are creating their own Jewish community at Beth Emet.”

“From the moment we attended our first service at Beth Emet in 2013 we knew this was our place. Members welcomed us with warmth and openness.

We found ourselves able to engage in dialogue with like-minded people and found ourselves drawn in by others who introduced us to new perspectives and listened to ours with respect.

Beth Emet is where Elizabeth began her journey to Judaism. We have both participated in different classes, beginning with Basic Judaism, Hebrew, Torah Study, and Middot Va’ad.

Our clergy, Marci Dickman, and other educators make learning accessible no matter what level of knowledge you bring to the table. Beth Emet is a part of us. It’s where we got married. It’s where Elizabeth served as treasurer for the Soup Kitchen for four years. It’s where I volunteer to be part of Shabbat Connection. It’s where I sing in the Purim Shpiel. It’s home.”