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SUMMARY:Erev Tu B'Shevat
DESCRIPTION:Tu B’Shevat starts at night
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/erev-tu-bshvat/
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note\, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. \nThe Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual\, liturgical\, and musical traditions in a welcoming setting for people new to prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/sunday-morning-minyan-2022-03-13-2022-03-27-2022-07-03-2022-10-30-2022-11-06/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Family? Tools for Talking About Family Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Young children are actively navigating complex socio-political messages\, materials\, and experiences. Unfortunately\, misconceptions and stereotypes lead to negative implications for their sense of self and emerging family pride. \nIn this 2-part interactive series led by Ilana Dvorin Friedman* and Rabbi Andrea London\, we will consider how cultural notions and assumptions about “family” can hinder their sense of belonging. Through ongoing discussion and storytelling\, grown-ups can support young children to embrace the beauty of all families. \nThis adult series is perfect for parents and grandparents of children from birth through 3rd grade. \nFree child-care activities are available. Please reserve your spot on the registration form. \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \n*ILANA DVORIN FRIEDMAN is the Early Childhood Policy Analyst at JUF. She is passionate about early childhood Jewish education\, anti-bias education\, and childcare advocacy. For the last twelve years\, she has been an adjunct instructor at a variety of academic institutions. As a child development consultant\, Ilana creates and facilitates professional development opportunities and communities of practice for early childhood and child development professionals. Most recently\, Ilana was the advisor for the JUF Cohort in Erikson Institute’s MS ECE online program. Ilana holds a PhD in Child Development from the joint program at Loyola University Chicago and Erikson\, completing her dissertation on gender beliefs of teachers in Orthodox Jewish early childhood programs. She lives in Skokie with her husband and five children.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/what-makes-a-family-tools-for-talking-about-family-diversity/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T071108
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SUMMARY:Gan Yom Rishon
DESCRIPTION:Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5\, with a parent/caregiver\, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music\, art\, cooking\, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nClass Dates: \nSeptember 18\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\nNovember 6\, 13\, 20\nDecember 4\, 11\, 18\nJanuary 15\, 22\nFebruary 5\, 12\, 26\nMarch 12\, 19\, 26\nApril 16\, 23\, 30\nMay 7\, 14\, 21
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gan-yom-rishon/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T071108
CREATED:20220906T151250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T203052Z
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SUMMARY:Beit Sefer
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URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beit-sefer-first-day/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T114500
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nThis class will begin remotely\, through Zoom\, and continue in person as conditions permit. \nMember fee $220; non-member fee $270\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Member Register Here \nMember Register Here \nBLUMA STOLLER is a Beth Emet congregant and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations including the Boards of Combined Jewish Philanthropies\, the JCRC of Greater Boston\, and Project Otzma.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-2/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T103000
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CREATED:20221109T162920Z
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SUMMARY:Gesher Class ( Grade 7)
DESCRIPTION:Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gesher-class-grade-7-2/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T110000
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SUMMARY:An Inside Look at the Abraham Accords
DESCRIPTION:The historic Abraham Accords dramatically improved Israel’s position in the Middle East\, normalizing Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. In 2½ years\, the Accords have led to a renewed relationship with Morocco\, security agreements with Bahrain and Morocco\, Saudi Arabia treating Israel “as a potential ally\,” expanded trade and other business opportunities\, and more. \nSponsored by the Israel Committee \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \n  \nEITAN NA’EH is Israel’s Ambassador to Bahrain. He headed the diplomatic mission (2020-2021) to implement the Abraham Accords normalization deal between Israel and three Arab countries\, and served as Israel’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates until he was appointed in 2021 to be Israel’s first ambassador to Bahrain\, after serving as Ambassador to Turkey\, Deputy Ambassador in London\, and Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/an-inside-look-at-the-abraham-accords/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T113000
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading\, writing\, and speaking activities. \nMember fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) \nContact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T131500
DTSTAMP:20260505T071108
CREATED:20221014T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T065124Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
DESCRIPTION:For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) \nContact Marci if you are interested or have questions. \nBLUMA STOLLER is a Beth Emet congregant and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-2022-10-16/2023-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T071108
CREATED:20230127T061136Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Wise Aging Through the Lens of Tikkun Middot with Sue Nadel and Jane Weintraub
DESCRIPTION:Have you been thinking of retiring\, is your nest emptying\, are you facing age related challenges and moving from one phase of life to another\, are you sandwiched between generations? Do you have fewer stairs to climb professionally and more interest in making this next chapter meaningful? These and other issues will be addressed in a new Beth Emet offering: Wise Aging Through the Lens of Tikkun Middot. \nRegister for this event here \nMiddot encompasses a range of practices focusing on our personal characteristics\, traits or virtues. The study of Tikkun Middot uses curiosity and openness to investigate our internal and external reactions to situations. With this lens we will look at issues of aging and consider how we can turn towards choice points that create openings for personal and spiritual growth and turn away from reactive behaviors. \nDid we pique your interest?! If so\, please join us for a one time “Taste Of” Wise Aging Through the Lens of Tikkun Middot on Sunday afternoon\, February 5  at 2:00 pm during a zoom gathering where we will share more information about this upcoming class! \nIn the words of our group facilitators: \n\n“I am so excited that Jane and I can offer you the opportunity to access and blend the Tikkun Middot and Wise Aging knowledge and practices. I have participated in\, and co-facilitated both of these groups and they have become an integral part of my daily life. Now when I encounter daily or more difficult issues\, I have a “toolbox” rooted in Judaism that allows me to pause\, consider and make more mindful choices about my actions or decisions. These groups have truly made my life more compassionate and more whole.” Sue Nadel\n“I second everything Sue says! I too have both facilitated and participated in these groups and these practices have definitely enhanced my day to day life! Both Wise Aging and the practice of Tikkun Middot have opened me up to living more intentionally. … it’s an ever-unfolding process for me. I don’t think I’ll ever fully arrive\, but I’ll see so much more and experience so much more on the journey!” Jane Weintraub\n\n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/taste-of-wise-aging-through-the-lens-of-tikkun-middot-with-sue-nadel-and-jane-weintraub-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T180000
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SUMMARY:Racial History of Evanston Bus Tour: And Interfaith Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Followed by an Interfaith/Interracial Conversation and snacks at Beth Emet  \nVisit places of importance to Evanston’s Black community\, learn about prolific residents in Evanston’s Black history\, and discuss Black resistance to systemic racism in the city. \nBus Tour begins and ends at Beth Emet \nRegister for this event here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/racial-history-of-evanston-bus-tour-followed-by-dinner-and-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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