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Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients

January 31, 2023

For our first event, Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who have had abortions. Our goal is to provide …

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Second Baptist Church of Evanston Interfaith Racial Education Workshop Series

January 13, 2023

This new eight-part series, sponsored by Northwestern University’s Racial Equity and Partnership Grant, will meet every two weeks, in-person for an interactive, learning, and action-based experience. Led by professionals within …

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BE Recordings: January-February 2023

January 11, 2023

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Tax Wise Charitable Giving Tuesday, February 7 Tzedekah is an essential tenet of Jewish life. …

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Beth Emet Teens Attend L’Taken Social Justice Seminar

December 22, 2022

Beth Emet teens recently attended the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice Seminar. Through partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), they had the opportunity to …

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In The BE Family

Anya and Teo’s Mitzvah Project: Self-Care Packages for Planned Parenthood

December 19, 2022

Anya and Teo Siegel-Acevedo have completed their Gemilut Chasadim project, and it could not have happened without support! Dropping off 60 self-care packages for patients who had, and especially those …

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Purim Spiel “Auditions”: Romancing The Thrown

December 19, 2022

Want some other outlet other than your shower to belt out a tune? Then come be part of our multi-generational Beth Emet Purim Spiel!! The theme this year is “Romancing …

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Chanukah Blessings

December 16, 2022

Chanukah is a time to spread the light and share the miracle. On Chanukah, we focus on making a lot out of a little, and so whatever your Chanukah practice …

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New Tikkun Middot Opportunities for 2023

December 2, 2022

Middot are character traits expressed in our behavior that can impact our relationships. Participants in Beth Emet’s Tikkun Middot groups follow the innovative national program developed by the Institute for …

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In The BE Family

Zach Selch and Family Continue the Thanksgiving Tradition

December 1, 2022

It has been a tradition for my family and I to volunteer in the Beth Emet soup kitchen… It’s our way of giving back for all the blessings we’ve received. …

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In The BE Family

Pretrial Fairness Act Lobby Day in Springfield

November 23, 2022

Judy Caplan and Bluma Stoller went to Springfield! In early 2021, the Pretrial Fairness Act was passed by the Illinois legislature and signed into law. The measure, which ends the …

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A Community Call for Faith and Unity: An Interfaith Gathering Against Antisemitism and Racism

November 22, 2022

Powerful evening coming together as a community in prayer and solidarity to stand up against bigotry and prejudice. Given the recent and egregious antisemitic comments and actions by prominent people, …

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