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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T110000
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
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SUMMARY:Conversation About Antisemitism at School
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with our Zachor Project photo exhibit\, we will have a complementary conversation for adults during Beit Sefer about antisemitism. Rabbi Toby Manewith and Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves will talk about the antisemitism that many school-age children are encountering today. We will discuss how parents can respond when their child shares these experiences\, ways to support children emotionally\, and strategies for communicating effectively with schools when incidents occur. After this conversation\, parents along with 5th-7th grade learners will visit a photo exhibit featuring Holocaust survivors and how their stories implore us to continue combatting hate and injustice. \nThis event is 10:30 am to 11:30 am. In-person only. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversation-about-antisemitism-at-school/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T121500
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T174349Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism\, Antisemitism\, and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the interlocking issues in our world today of Christian Nationalism\, antisemitism\, and democracy in this adult education class with Rabbi Toby Manewith. \nIn-person and Zoom. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/christian-nationalism-antisemitism-and-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T121500
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
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SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism\, Antisemitism\, and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the interlocking issues in our world today of Christian nationalism\, antisemitism\, and democracy in this adult education class with Rabbi Toby Manewith. In-person and Zoom. \nMember registration \nGuest registration
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/christian-nationalism-antisemitism-and-democracy-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Photo Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Yom HaShoah\, Beth Emet will host a photographic exhibit from Zachor: The Holocaust Memory Project in the Crown Room\, Thursday\, April 9 through Sunday\, April 12. The exhibit features powerful portraits of Holocaust survivors paired with brief reflections from their lives\, preserving their stories and honoring their resilience. The project’s name\, Zachor (Hebrew for “remember”) reflects the Jewish responsibility to carry these memories forward and to confront hatred and antisemitism in our own time. Congregants are encouraged to stop by the Crown Room to spend time with these moving images.\n\nOn Sunday\, April 12\, we will have a conversation for adults\, including Beit Sefer parents about antisemitism. Rabbi Toby Manewith and Lauren Reeves will talk about the antisemitism that many school-age children are encountering today. We will discuss how parents can respond when their child shares these experiences\, ways to support children emotionally\, and strategies for communicating effectively with schools when incidents occur. After this conversation\, parents along with 5th-7th grade Beit Sefer learners will visit a photo exhibit featuring Holocaust survivors and how their stories implore us to continue combatting hate and injustice.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/yom-hashoah-photo-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021484-1774868400-1774872000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-03-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T121500
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20260305T172146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T152617Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Entering into Prayer: Seeing Prayer in a New Light with Rabbi Rivka Glick
DESCRIPTION:What is prayer? What are we doing when we pray and why is it so difficult? We will try seeing familiar prayers in a new light\, experiencing prayer as poetry\, love song\, conversation\, education changing our consciousness\, a journey\, or as a clarification of who we are and what we need. All this is prayer. We will also try accessing the prayers through different gates: traditional\, musical\, mindful\, and even mystical approaches. \nRabbi Dr. Rivka (Roberta) Glick began her career working with the poor and treating people with brain tumors and severe trauma on the west side of Chicago at Cook County and Mount Sinai Hospitals. Today she is a rabbi\, an important stop on her spiritual path of connection to herself\, to others\, and to the Divine. Her aspiration continues to be bringing kindness and compassion into the world. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/entering-into-prayer-seeing-prayer-in-a-new-light-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021483-1774263600-1774267200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204225Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Middot through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing\, image making\, music\, movement and prayer\, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression.  If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity\, then this va’ad (group) is for you. \nTikkun Middot–meaning measuring or perfecting positive soul traits such as loving connectedness\, humility\, patience\, gratitude\, and silence–is a process of exploring our inner resources with curiosity and balance as its cornerstones. Through short meditation\, study\, exchange of ideas\, and creative exploration\, each session will help guide the va’ad towards an understanding of how we each act and react in the world. \nThis group is open to new seekers or those already rooted in the practice of Tikkun Middot. We will meet once a month for six months beginning in October through March in person at Beth Emet on Sundays\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Weiner Room.  The group will be limited to 12 participants. As you consider joining us – please first take a look at your calendar to make sure of your availability. \nSue Nadel and Jane Weintraub are excited to facilitate this creative journey\, in person only. Questions? Please feel free to contact one of us!  suenadel@comcast.net  jsweintraub@comcast.net \nClick here for guest registration. \nClick here for member registration.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/tikkun-middot-through-the-senses/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0950-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251202T000813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T212029Z
UID:10022287-1774024200-1774027800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Inclusion Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion Committee is meeting Dec 10 4:30-5:30\, at the Beit Midrash and through Zoom. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/inclusion-committee-meeting-19/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
UID:10016836-1773999000-1774002600@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/A-close-look-final-class-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T230744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T210325Z
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SUMMARY:Current Politics with David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A congregational favorite\, this continuing lecture series is a discussion about contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. \nDavid Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University\, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former president of the National Communication Association\, the Rhetoric Society of America\, and the Central States Communication Association. In 2012 he received the Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. David is a past president of Beth Emet. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-politics-with-david-zarefsky-2/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20260312T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T155051Z
UID:10022286-1773851400-1773855000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Inclusion Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion Committee is meeting March 16\, 4:30pm – 5:30pm\, in the Beit Midrash and through Zoom. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/inclusion-committee-meeting-19-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Social Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Adult-Hebrew.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20260114T221113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T175337Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Meeting - OPEN TO ALL
DESCRIPTION:For the third of our quarterly Social Justice Meet Ups\, you are invited to an immigration justice information session on March 11th at 7:00-8:30pm in the Weiner Room and on zoom. We are hosting Becca Lubow\, an organizer with JCUA and leader of JCUA’s  Immigration Justice Committee\, who will provide an update on the current legislative landscape in Illinois including the launch of the 2026 ICIRR Immigration Justice State Platform. Rabbi London will also be speaking\, opening the session with a teaching. Leave with more knowledge and concrete ways to take action in support of immigrant communities in our state! You may join us in person at the synagogue\, or via Zoom. \nMembers Sign Up \nGuests Sign Up
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/social-justice-meeting-open-to-all/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Congregational Programs,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021481-1773054000-1773057600@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
UID:10016834-1772789400-1772793000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021480-1772449200-1772452800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Adult-Hebrew.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
UID:10021395-1772362800-1772366400@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles\, discuss life and current events\, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173818Z
UID:10016833-1772184600-1772188200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20260105T203954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180807Z
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SUMMARY:Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: Reckoning with Peter Beinart's 2025 Book (3 part series: February 11\, 18\, 25)
DESCRIPTION:Beinart’s book presents the October 7 attacks and the ensuing war as a profound turning point in modern Jewish history. In this three‑session course\, Beth Emet members Hannah Graham and Danny London will use Beinart’s text as a springboard for exploring how traditional narratives have shaped Jewish identity and how contemporary Jewish perspectives—particularly views on Israel—are shifting in response to the events of the war. Together\, we will examine the tensions\, questions\, and emerging frameworks that are redefining Jewish self‑understanding in this moment of upheaval. This is a 3-part series: February 11\, 18\, 25. In-person only. \nMembers register here \nNon-members register here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/reckoning-with-beinart-book/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T211232
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021479-1771844400-1771848000@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services\, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member 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-3-2/2026-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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