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Devastated by Antisemitic Attack in Sydney, Beth Emet Remains Vigilant as We Hold One Another in Support

A Message from Rabbi London and President Nisan Chavkin It is with heavy hearts that we awake to the news this morning that there was an antisemitic mass shooting attack …

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Reflections from Rabbi London

Your Guide to Chanukah

A Chanukah Message from Rabbi London The celebration of Chanukah revolves around a miracle story that was shaped by the rabbis and appears in print for the first time in …

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Congregational News

Fight for Democracy Like a Mensch! A New Tikkun Middot Opportunity

Rooted in Jewish ethical wisdom (Tikkun Middot/Mussar), this program, Fight for Democracy Like a Mensch (FLM), supports those who feel the heartbreak in our current political environment and want to …

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Chicago Sings Features Cantor Young and Friends This Sunday!

Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm | Temple Jeremiah in Northfield Join many of Chicago’s wonderful cantors and Jewish musicians for a festive afternoon of community, song, and light presented by …

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Congregational News

Social Justice Committee Meet-Ups Return

Beth Emet’s Social Justice Committee is meeting again! Come join us Wednesday the 10th at 7:30pm-9pm, either in the Weiner Room or on Zoom (see EmetMail for link). Along with …

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Congregational News

Your December 4 EmetMail Is Here!

Enjoy today’s edition! Many of our staff and all of our clergy will be away at the Community Retreat this Shabbat in Wisconsin. Kabbalat Shabbat services will take place in …

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Congregational News

Register for Shabbanukah Dinner by December 16

Save the Date: December 19, 2025  What do you get when you add Chanukah + Shabbat? Shabbanukah! Celebrate the lights of Chanukah AND Shabbat at our multi-age evening of food …

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Congregational News

Office and Building Closings During Thanksgiving Week

In recent weeks, EmetMail has landed in some spam folders. We’re working with our technology folks and the company that manages the back-end of the weekly EmetMail, to troubleshoot and …

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