May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Members Registration Guests PROFESSOR DAVID 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 ...
May 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
May 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt 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. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...
May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...
May 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm IDF Soldiers Share Their Experiences in the War Against Hamas Listen to two Israeli graduate students, who are IDF reserve officers, tell their stories. They returned home to Israel soon after October 7th. They were courageously committed to defending the Jewish people and the land of Israel by serving in the IDF during an extraordinary national emergency. For security reasons, we ask that you not ...
May 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pursuing Peace in Israel-Palestine W/ Partners for Progressive Israel All too often, religion is blamed for the political strife between Jews and Palestinians. Painfully, right-wing fundamentalist actors in both Israeli and Palestinian society have grabbed for political power using religious language. People of both faiths have roles and responsibilities to play in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the conflict, security ...
May 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm YLD’s Shul Shuffle Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Shabbat at our local synagogue? Step into a world of spiritual enrichment and community connection with Temple Beth Emet's Suburban Shul Shuffle, brought to you by YLD! Join us for an unforgettable Shabbat experience featuring our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and soulful singers. Prepare to be moved ...
June 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Social Justice Task Force First Annual Potluck Dinner and Honoring Lisa Levine Lighthouse Beach Shelter 2603 Sheridan Rd, 60201, Evanston, IL, United States This past year, our social justice team has been busy accomplishing successful collection drives, highlighting some of the work we’ve done by bringing speakers to Kabbalat Shabbat services, participating in city-wide events, and volunteering at a few agencies/partners, leading environmental efforts, and helping in Soup Kitchen efforts. By no means is our work done, but ...
July 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Take-Care kits Packing In response to the recent migrant crisis, Beth Emet will be packing the “take care kits” as part of our efforts to assist migrants as they arrive in our area. We will prepare at minimum 50 take-care kits. We will also coordinate drop-off so that we have the largest impact on the incoming migrants. ...
