High Holy Day Learning with Rabbi Immerman August 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm How do we decide to sound the shofar on Shabbat? This year, Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, and technically sounding the shofar is considered work. Like many Reform congregations, we will sound the shofar. Rabbi Immerman will help us explore our sacred texts that guided these decisions and uncover how the Shofar helps us create ...
From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan August 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Mindfulness and Meditation At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Learn and experience how to find centering calm in life's day-to-day tumult. Join Cantor Adam Kahan for a four-week exploration of mindfulness and meditation beginning this August. Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will cultivate a renewable resource of peace, awareness, and asense of true self while exploring connections to Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Learn about the High Holiday Machzor August 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Machzor Hebrew Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew, prayers, and themes of the machzor, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Mindfulness and Meditation At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Learn and experience how to find centering calm in life's day-to-day tumult. Join Cantor Adam Kahan for a four-week exploration of mindfulness and meditation beginning this August. Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will cultivate a renewable resource of peace, awareness, and asense of true self while exploring connections to Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Learn about the High Holiday Machzor August 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Machzor Hebrew Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew, prayers, and themes of the machzor, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Mindfulness and Meditation At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Learn and experience how to find centering calm in life's day-to-day tumult. Join Cantor Adam Kahan for a four-week exploration of mindfulness and meditation beginning this August. Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will cultivate a renewable resource of peace, awareness, and asense of true self while exploring connections to Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Where is Israel Headed? October 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Israel’s national election may be the most important election in its history. Where is Israel headed? What are Israelis’ key current concerns and hopes for the future? What will this mean for the relationship between Israeli Jews and American Reform and Conservative Jews? Zach Selch and Joel Hodes will provide their analysis as they are ...
Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman October 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman October 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
Know Your Genes, Protect Your Future: Hereditary Cancer Testing Explained October 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am What if one test could help protect your loved ones for generations? Join the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics and genetic counselor Scott M. Weissman for an informative and accessible conversation about the Sarnoff Center’s new Hereditary Cancer Testing Program. The discussion will be moderated by Beth Emet member Dr. Ed Linn. Join ...
Trip to the Anne Frank Exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry October 20 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Museum of Science and Industry Beth Emet adults are invited to carpool together to the Museum of Science & Industry for a shared visit to its Anne Frank exhibit. We'll explore the exhibit together, taking time to sit with Anne's story and what it still asks of us today, before heading to lunch together in Hyde Park to talk, reflect, ...
Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman October 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
