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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. \nJoin us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service!  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. \nPlease contact the office for a link. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/sunday-morning-minyan-2022-03-13-2022-03-27-2022-07-03-2022-10-30-2022-11-06-2023-03-12-2023-05-28-2-2-9-2/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Gan Yom Rishon
DESCRIPTION:Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners\nWelcome to Gan Yom Rishon\, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning\, hands-on activities\, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5\, Gan Yom Rishon introduces young learners to Jewish traditions\, values\, and culture while encouraging social\, emotional\, and cognitive growth. It also gives parents an opportunity to connect to a group of families over the course of several months. Register here for a fun-filled\, enriching experience that prepares your child for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. Discover the magic of learning at Gan Yom Rishon!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gan-yom-rishon-2/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Young Families
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SUMMARY:Beit Sefer
DESCRIPTION:Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children \nAt Beit Sefer\, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history\, holidays\, and values\, our experienced educators are dedicated to nurturing your child’s spiritual and intellectual growth. \nJoin Beit Sefer for an engaging and supportive community where students build lifelong friendships\, explore their Jewish identity\, and develop a deep connection to their heritage. Whether you’re seeking a vibrant learning environment for your student or a comprehensive religious education for older children (Gesher)\, Beit Sefer is the perfect place to start. \nContact the office for questions.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beit-sefer-36/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T120000
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SUMMARY:Gesher
DESCRIPTION:Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. \nOur students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion\, community\, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. \nGesher’s goal is to help students identify their values and ways to live accordingly — an important skill at an age full of change. The Gesher curriculum explores the themes of peoplehood\, identity\, sexuality and relationships\, leadership\, spirituality\, and religious pluralism through a Jewish lens. Gesher is an environment that nurtures conversation. That’s why we spend this time exploring social issues including religious pluralism\, mental health\, technology safety\, and healthy friendships. \nA significant portion of the year is dedicated to learning and discussing issues relating to relationships\, their bodies\, and sex and sexuality in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Trained educators help facilitate age-appropriate learning and growth that goes beyond what is included in a public school’s education to more fully explore the spiritual and emotional elements involved in these issues. Utilizing lessons from the Our Whole Lives curriculum together with original content developed by Beth Emet educators\, students are prepared to make thoughtful and informed choices as young Jews. \nWe believe that seventh grade is a critical year in the development of identity both Jewish and otherwise. The Gesher program helps students and parents navigate what can be a challenging experience in a way that promotes the love of Judaism\, a sense of community\, and healthy relationships. \n*To accommodate for the time 7th graders spend studying for their Kabbalat Mitzvah outside of class\, Gesher meets slightly less often than Beit Sefer. \nEach of our teen classes encourage students to explore Judaism\, while thinking critically about their own roles and responsibilities in the world.\nWe approach social justice as an important lifelong mitzvah and aim to build skills to make a difference in the world.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gesher-17/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events\, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew-2/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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SUMMARY:Grade Wide Beit Sefer Parent Brunch / Hang!
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a new parent or a “seasoned” parent\, what makes Beit Sefer so special is a strong parent community! That’s you! Spend some time Sunday morning\, November 17\, before pickup hanging out with other parents\, grabbing a bite to eat\, and getting to know the parents and grade parents in your kids’ grades.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/grade-wide-beit-sefer-parent-brunch-hang/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller
DESCRIPTION:Please register and read more about the classes here \nAre you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. \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/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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SUMMARY:Talmidim
DESCRIPTION:A talmidim is a student\, a budding scholar\, and this is what we encourage our 11th graders to be. \nRecognizing the advanced level of critical thinking skills that these students use in school and in viewing the world\, we offer an opportunity to apply these skills to the analysis of Jewish history and events happening in Israel and Palestine today. Talmidim is taught by Marci Dickman.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/talmidim-10/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:Chavayah
DESCRIPTION:Chavayah\, Hebrew for “experience” focuses on youth empowerment and offers a self-directed and engaging approach to Jewish learning for our 9th and 10th grade students. Chavayah equips young adults with the tools they need to continue the development of their Jewish identities through a diverse collection of learning opportunities. Chavayah features two components: Core Curriculum (monthly lessons on a common theme)\, and Chuggim (experience learning electives). \nCore Curriculum sessions focus on one social justice topic for each year\, giving students the tools to become more civically engaged. Past themes have included criminal justice\, climate justice\, immigration\, and racial justice. Chavayah students learn not only from synagogue educators but from talented community members across a broad spectrum of subjects such as social justice and Jewish creativity. The Chavayah experience gives students a stronger breadth of knowledge as well as a wider consciousness of how their Jewish values might inform other activities they enjoy. \nChuggim sessions encourage intrinsic motivation for Jewish learning and allows for creativity to thrive. With scheduling flexibility\, Chuggim curriculum experiences have ranged from Sephardic cooking classes\, seeing Steppenwolf plays\, and compiling a Passover Hagaddah. While all teens attend core curriculum sessions\, students choose the Chuggim that best matches their interests\, creating a class schedule that responds to their unique curiosities and empowers them to take their own educational liberties.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/chavayah-13/2024-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:4th and 5th Grade Bowling Trip
DESCRIPTION:Members register here \n  \nPlease join Beit Sefer 4th-7th grade students as we socialize while bowling! After Beit Sefer on Sunday\, November 17th\, students will eat lunches brought from home before going to Wilmette Bowl\, where they will be picked up at 1:30 pm. Please get in touch with Claire or Gabriella with any questions.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/4th-and-5th-grade-bowling-trip/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:Jewish Rock Radio Concert!
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Rock Radio Concert Live at Beth Emet Synagogue \nMembers Register Here \nGuest Register Here \nGet ready for an afternoon of incredible live music at Beth Emet Synagogue! We’re excited to bring the Jewish Rock Radio Live Concert to our community\, featuring powerful performances that will inspire and energize everyone. \nEvent Highlights:\n\nLive Jewish Rock Music: Enjoy top Jewish rock artists performing live.\nSing Along: Experience uplifting and spiritual songs that connect us all.\nCommunity Celebration: Join friends\, family\, and fellow community members for an afternoon of music and joy.\n\nThis concert isn’t just about great music—it’s about celebrating Jewish culture\, unity\, and the power of music to bring people together. \nTicket Pricing:\n\nMember: $18\nNon-Member: $25\n\nPatron Opportunities:\nTake your support to the next level with one of our exclusive patron packages: \n\nZahav (Gold) Patron: $500 –Full\nIncludes four reserved seats in the front row\, reserved parking for one car in the Beth Emet lot\, and recognition as an event sponsor.\nKesef (Silver) Patron: $360 – 5 available\nIncludes four reserved seats in rows 2-3 and recognition as an event sponsor.\nBronza (Bronze) Patron: $180 – 10 available\nIncludes two reserved seats in rows 4-5  and recognition as an event sponsor.\n\nTo become a patron of this event\, contact Jody Litwack \nEvent Details:\n\nLocation: Beth Emet Synagogue\nDate and Time: Nov. 17 at 4:30\n\nDon’t miss this exciting event! Get your tickets now and prepare for a night of music\, celebration\, and community. \nJewish Rock Radio Live at Beth Emet – A Night to Remember!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/jewish-rock-radio-concert/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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