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Congregational Highlights

One Congregation, Multiple Voices – Looking Back and Looking Ahead

by Beth Emet

June 26, 2025

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 …

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News

Let’s Dance—for Heart Health and Joy!

by Beth Emet

June 19, 2025

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 …

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Congregational Highlights

Beth Emet Shines at 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration!

by Beth Emet

June 12, 2025

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 …

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Community Reflections

Bringing Our Story to Life

by Beth Emet

June 5, 2025

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 …

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Congregational Highlights

Celebrating our Kabbalat Torah (12th-Grade) Students

by Beth Emet

May 22, 2025

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 …

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Congregational Highlights

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

by Beth Emet

May 14, 2025

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 …

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Earth Day 2025 at Beth Emet

by Beth Emet

April 29, 2025

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 …

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News

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

by Beth Emet

April 24, 2025

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. …

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News

Outgoing President’s Address from Lee Weintraub and Full recording of Annual Meeting

by Beth Emet

March 20, 2025

If you’d like to view the Annual Meeting presentation, click here. Outgoing President’s Address from Lee Weintraub It’s hard for me to believe that this moment marks the end of …

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Congregational Highlights

Purim Shpiel 2025

by Beth Emet

March 14, 2025

Click here to watch Beth Emet’s Purim Shpiel from 2025!

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Congregational News

Staff Retirement Announcements: Bekki Kaplan and Kathy Kaberon

by Beth Emet

February 21, 2025

We would like to share the news that two valued members of our staff, Bekki Kaplan and Kathy Kaberon, will be retiring on June 30, 2025. For many years, Bekki …

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Divrei Torah (Sermons)

Dor L’Dor Shabbat: Rabbi London gives D’var Torah

by Beth Emet

February 21, 2025

Dor L’Dor from Generation to Generation. Each year, Beth Emet thanks its Dor L’Dor members by honoring them during Kabbalat Shabbat service. This year, we had an opportunity for the …

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