Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew April 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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.
Yom HaShoah Photo Exhibit April 9 - April 12 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.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London April 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Christian Nationalism, Antisemitism, and Democracy April 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm 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. Member registration Guest registration
Conversation About Antisemitism at School April 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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 ...
Conversational Hebrew April 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew 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.
Introduction to Hebrew April 12 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew April 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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.
Understanding Current Israel Issues April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beyond the headlines and generalities, what are key issues for Israel really about? Our two speakers will provide insights on selected key issues, with time for questions and comments. This ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London April 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Inclusion Committee Meeting April 18 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting The Inclusion Committee is meeting Dec 10 4:30-5:30, at the Beit Midrash and through Zoom.
Conversational Hebrew April 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew 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.
Introduction to Hebrew April 19 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew April 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London April 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy April 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm The biblical book of Psalms forms the foundation of much of Jewish liturgy. In this learning session, we will explore Psalm 15 and ask “are we worthy to enter the ...
Contemporary Israeli Writers with Hanna Seltzer April 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Hanna Tzuker Seltzer returns this Spring to lead us in reading and discussing selected works of contemporary Israeli writers. The specific texts will be provided in advance.
Conversational Hebrew April 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew 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.
Introduction to Hebrew April 26 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew April 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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.
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London May 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Conversational Hebrew May 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew 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.
Introduction to Hebrew May 3 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew May 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller 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.
Before Leopoldstadt: The History Behind the Play May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States In this session, Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves and Adult Education Committee member Doug Hoffman will explore Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, examining the history behind the play and the Jewish ...
A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London May 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London 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, ...
Conversational Hebrew May 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew 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.
