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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 …
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 …
Social Justice
Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee gives out grants twice a year. To learn more about the program and to apply, see here. Read on to learn about our previous Tzedakah Fund …
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. …
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 …
In The BE Family
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …