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SUMMARY:Kochavim Youth Choir
DESCRIPTION:Our youth choir is Kochavim\, Hebrew for stars. Kochavim is open to Beit Sefer learners in 2nd grade and up. Kochavim meets Sunday mornings\, 9:00–9:30 am\, in the Sanctuary to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP so we’re ready to hear your child’s voice. \nRSVP for Kochavim youth choir\nRehearsals: Kochavim sings together at rehearsals on select Sunday mornings before Beit Sefer (9:00 – 9:30 am): \nOctober 18\, October 25\nNovember 8\nDecember 6\nJanuary 10\, January 17\, January 24\nFebruary 7\, February 21\, February 28\nMarch 7\nApril 11\, April 25\nMay 2 \nParticipation in events: Kochavim will participate in Shir Shabbat services throughout the year: \nNovember 6\nDecember 4\nFebruary 5\nMarch 5\nApril 2\nMay 7\nMay 23 B’tzalel Arts & Music Festival
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kochavim-youth-choir-2/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer,Youth
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:The Sunday morning minyan is usually held in the Beit Midrash\, except when the building is closed. Minyan is fully offsite during the summer months. \nJoin us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service!  First-timers are encouraged! \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-2022-03-13-2022-03-27-2022-07-03-2022-10-30-2022-11-06-2023-03-12-2023-05-28-2-2-9-2-10/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Adult Beginner Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the alphabet\, how to sound out words\, and begin to develop proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.\nClass sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. Cost is $360. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beginner-hebrew/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Beit Sefer
DESCRIPTION:Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values\, holidays\, Torah stories\, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment\, fostering curiosity\, community\, and connection to Jewish life. \nBeit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for 3rd-7th grade learners. Thursday sessions are 4:15–6:15 pm\, and our early drop-off program\, Kef Club\, meets 3:30–4:15 pm. \nLearn more about Beit Sefer.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beit-sefer-2026-2027-sundays/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:Responding to Antisemitism with School-age Children
DESCRIPTION:How do we talk to our kids about antisemitism in ways that are honest\, age-appropriate\, and empowering? This session offers parents\, grandparents\, educators\, and anyone who loves a child tools and an opportunity to help each other navigate these difficult but necessary conversations. We will explore how to respond in the moment\, how to build resilience\, and how to support each other and our children. \nMember registration \nGuest registration \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/responding-to-antisemitism-with-school-age-children/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. This class is for participants who know how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels to sound out words. Participants will develop reading proficiency while exploring the structure and themes of prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.\nClass sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. Cost is $360. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/advanced-beginner-hebrew/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T110000
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SUMMARY:Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive\, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible\, you’ll strengthen your speaking\, listening\, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions\, real-life scenarios\, and authentic materials. \nClass sessions: Sundays from October 11 – May 16. In-person only. Cost is $360. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/intermediate-conversational-hebrew-with-dorit-flatt/2026-10-25/
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