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SUMMARY:Three Minutes a Lengthening
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a screening of the 2021 documentary Three Minutes: A Lengthening\, directed by Bianca Stigler. After the screening\, Jesse Rosenberg will lead a discussion of this remarkable film. Stigler’s documentary is based on the discovery of 3-minutes of footage which provide an emotionally charged\, meditative glimpse into the lives of unsuspecting Jewish citizens of Nasielk\, a small Polish village\, in 1938\, just before the onset of World War II. \n  \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/three-minutes-a-lengthening/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T120000
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \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 twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T130000
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink
DESCRIPTION:Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life\, ritual\, tradition\, and Israel. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300\n(five-student minimum for this class; Scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNANCY FINK is a Beth Emet congregant who abandoned a budding career as an urban planner to pursue her love of all things Jewish\, especially Hebrew. She has worked at Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher\, mentor\, administrator\, and is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer\, the K-6 school.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-1-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2024-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240424T191932Z
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SUMMARY:Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. \nNo fee for members \nMembers Registration \nGuests \nPROFESSOR 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 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.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-politics-with-professor-david-zarefsky-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T104500
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2-3/2024-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300.\n(five-student minimum for this class\, scholarships are available) \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \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 twenty-five years. 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-3-with-dorit-flatt-2/2024-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew 2 with Bluma
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMember fee $250; non-member fee $300 (five-student minimum for this class) \nInterested? Contact Marci Dickman
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/hebrew-2-with-bluma/2024-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240425T140335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T033803Z
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SUMMARY:IDF Soldiers Share Their Experiences in the War Against Hamas
DESCRIPTION: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 post about the program on social media or share it except with trusted friends beforehand. Attendance is limited to registered Beth Emet members and their guests. If you’re a member\, you can register your guests using the link below\, or you may bring them on the day of the program and register them at the door. \n\n\nMember Registration link: \nhttps://beth-emet.my.site.com/Members/CongrComm_EventPage?Id=a1ZUL000000M8Rx
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/idf-soldiers-share-their-experiences-in-the-war-against-hamas/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240523T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T143106Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2-3-3/2024-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240520T191307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T161341Z
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SUMMARY:Pursuing Peace in Israel-Palestine W/ Partners for Progressive Israel
DESCRIPTION: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 for Israel\, and an end to the occupation. Join Partners for Progressive Israel’s Executive Director Rabbi Margo Hughes-Robinson and local multifaith partners for an engaging discussion about the tools faith communities can use to pursue peace in this turbulent moment. \nMembers register here \nGuest register here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/pursuing-peace-in-israel-palestine-w-partners-for-progressive-israel/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240523T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T143106Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2-3-3/2024-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240502T191828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T184429Z
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SUMMARY:YLD's Shul Shuffle
DESCRIPTION:Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Shabbat at our local synagogue? \nStep into a world of spiritual enrichment and community connection with Temple Beth Emet’s Suburban Shul Shuffle\, brought to you by YLD! \nJoin us for an unforgettable Shabbat experience featuring our esteemed clergy\, talented musicians\, and soulful singers. Prepare to be moved by the harmonious melodies and heartfelt prayers that will uplift your spirit and nourish your soul. \n  \nSign up Here. For more information please contact Pierce
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/ylds-shul-shuffle/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T104500
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240523T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T143106Z
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-torah-with-rabbi-andrea-london-2-3-3/2024-06-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240627T192359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T192359Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Task Force First Annual Potluck Dinner and Honoring Lisa Levine
DESCRIPTION: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 the summer allows us an opportunity to step back to reflect\, rejuvenate\, and also to celebrate what we have accomplished together. \n  \nWe honor Lisa for her work and devotion to the cause of social justice with this delicious potluck! Let us know you’re coming by emailing Bekki and sign up for something to bring (side dish\, salad\, dessert & non-alcoholic drinks). Beth Emet will be providing the entree.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/social-justice-task-force-first-annual-potluck-dinner-and-honoring-lisa-levine/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Beach Shelter\, 2603 Sheridan Rd\, 60201\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240710T155607Z
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SUMMARY:Take-Care kits Packing
DESCRIPTION:In response to the recent migrant crisis\,\nBeth 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. \n  \nThere’s still time to order supplies…\nOur Amazon wish list.  Please let us know if you can come to help pack by RSVPing \nMembers register here \nGuests register here  \n  \n Ideally\, we would like to have 12 people present. \nIf you have any further questions\, please reach out to Bekki Kaplan. \n  \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/take-care-kits-packing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240809T163418Z
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SUMMARY:Reading The News Through Jewish Eyes with Joel Brown\, Board Member of The Forward
DESCRIPTION:Member Register here \nGuest Register here \nSince the Hamas attacks of October 7\, \nAmerican Jewry has been inundated with domestic reporting and other media content regarding the war in Gaza and subsequent developments\, including rapidly increasing antisemitic incidents\, protests on U.S. campuses and elsewhere\, violence on the Lebanese border\, attacks from Iran and more. Many of us have found that coverage of issues critical to Jewish communities often presents skewed perspectives lacking nuance and context. Many of us also feel under constant bombardment by the never ending stream of difficult to absorb news. We may not be able to change the daily news\, but we can read the news with more critical eyes\, and we can improve the quality of our own media consumption.  \n  \nJoel Brown \nWill lead an interactive discussion on the current role of Jewish American media in our country\, and how the foundational attributes of our own Jewish media can serve to expose the core drivers\, strengths\, weaknesses and limitations of U.S. mainstream media. He will also provide answers to the following questions: What makes journalism like davening? And why is the U.S. Supreme Court like a bowl of applesauce? Joel is a current board member of The Forward and serves on many of its operating committees. He is also a lifelong resident of Evanston\, a current board member of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin\, and a recently retired corporate attorney. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/reading-the-news-through-jewish-eyes-with-joel-brown-board-member-of-the-forward/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240814T172223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T195108Z
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SUMMARY:A Special Look at the 2024 Presidential Campaign: Current Politics with David Zarefsky
DESCRIPTION:A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members; please register to receive a Zoom link. \nWatch the Presidential Debate on September 10. Then\, come to discuss current politics at our September 11 session! \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \n  \nPROFESSOR 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 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.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-politics-with-david-zarefsky/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240801T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T115239Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Israel Issues
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the headlines and generalities\, what are key issues for Israel really about?\nOur two speakers will provide insights on selected key issues\, with time for questions and comments. \nMembers Register  Guest Register \n \nZack Selch \nThe Chair of the Israel Committee.  Zach Selch grew up in Beer Sheva and served as a paratrooper during the First Intifada and the First Lebanon War. He later worked with the Prime Minister’s Office as an economic advisor to the Palestinian Authority during the Oslo Accords. Zack then spent over ten years working in Israeli high-tech. \n \nJoel Hodes \nJoel made Aliyah to Israel 10 years ago. He and his wife split their time between Tel Aviv and Chicago\, spending a half-year in each location. Joel is an active protester\, often attending the weekly rallies held in Hostage Square and Kaplan St. in Tel Aviv. Since the war\, Joel has regularly volunteered to harvest agriculture on the abandoned kibbutzim near the Gaza border. \n  \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/understanding-israel-issues/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240826T231102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T155559Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance\, with Marci Dickman
DESCRIPTION:Speaking from our hearts\, finding greater equanimity and balance in turbulent times – not easy to do. We will use poetry\, songs and lyrics\, Jewish text\, and our own experiences to reflect on ourselves and explore our reactions to the world around us. This class is open to all and will follow the pattern of Nourishing our Souls. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nHeartfelt Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about finding balance in our lives.\nDiverse Mediums: Reflect through poetry\, music\, and sacred texts.\nInteractive Learning: Share experiences and insights with a supportive community.\n\nAll classes will be virtual. Come with an intent to listen\, to learn and to share. You must pre-register in order to receive a link. Contact Marci Dickman with any additional questions. \nRegistration: \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/finding-a-balance-with-marci-dickman/2024-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240826T225919Z
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SUMMARY:Kindertransport - Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
DESCRIPTION:Member Register \nGuest Register \nA Heartwarming Journey Through History \nThis special exhibit showcases the rescue of nearly 10\,000 children from Germany and other Nazi-controlled areas in Europe in nine months between 1938 and 1939. Great Britain waived its visa immigration requirements\, allowing these thousands of children to be brought into the United Kingdom. \nLunch: For those who wish\, we’ll have lunch together before seeing the exhibit. We’ll meet at Sweet Basil Café (inside Hampton Inn & Suites on Old Orchard Rd in Skokie) at 11:30 am. \nFor additional Questions\, Email Barbara Berngard.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kindertransport-rescuing-children-on-the-brink-of-war/
LOCATION:Illinois Holocaust Museum\, 9603 Woods Dr\, Skokie\, 60077
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241009T174754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T200851Z
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SUMMARY:Tacos\, Torah\, and Tzedakah
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed however if you would still like to register please email Jody Litwack \nWe invite you to a fun\, fulfilling evening of tacos\, margaritas\, and learning. Learn from Rabbi London the difference between Tr’umah (giving) and Tzedakah (righteousness/charity) to better understand what Judaism has to teach us about building a just and caring society. Member Adam Prawer-Stock will explain how to create a giving plan that will enable you to give strategically and thoughtfully to causes you care about and share five financial strategies to magnify the impact of your generosity.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/tacos-torah-and-tzedakah/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241030T214639Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Stitchers Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Soul Stichers is back! As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l\, Soul Stitchers meets for knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and healing shawls to bring warmth to those in need. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to join! \nPlease email the office for a link to the zoom
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/soul-stichers-monthly-meeting/2024-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241021T184047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T165554Z
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SUMMARY:Al Shloshah D'varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration  Guest Registration \nHow might Jewish and psychoanalytic perspectives on aging be related? This class will explore how these differing ways of understanding are strands that can be woven into a singular\, braided understanding that can lighten the insidious process of aging. \nAn understanding of the emotional changes that occur with aging benefits from a broader understanding of human psychology. With that in mind\, our first session will study the contributions of 20th-century Chicago psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut and his revolutionary understanding of the human condition. \nIn our second session\, we’ll compare Kohut’s foundational ideas about the human condition with the foundational Judaic ideas expressed metaphorically in Al Shloshah D’varim (from Pirke Avot). These foundational d’varim are so important that the 16th-century Rabbi Isaac Luria references them in his prescription for tikkun olam. We’ll question what makes these words so special for Luria and how they might relate to the psychology of aging. \nOur third and final session will engage both Kohut and Rabbi Luria as we traverse the roads of aging that inevitably lead to our own ends. Talk about our endings is neither popular nor easy. Still\, the reality of “endings” emerges naturally from within our conversation about aging as we explore the meanings of life’s supporting d’varim.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/al-shloshah-dvarim-a-jewish-and-a-psychoanalytic-view-on-aging-with-dr-allen-siegel/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240815T200142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T151023Z
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SUMMARY:The War Over Words And Deeds In Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Inflammatory and inaccurate rhetoric? What word choices are most effective in expressing disagreement with some Israeli actions while supporting Israel’s existence and future? You must register to obtain a link to participate in virtually. \nMember Registration Guest Registration \nDonna Robinson Divine\nThe Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Government\, Emerita\, at Smith College. She was the President of the Association for Israel Studies from 2017-2019. \nHow should we choose\nOur words to respond when Israel is unfairly categorized by inflammatory and inaccurate rhetoric? What word choices are most effective to express disagreement with some Israeli actions while supporting Israel’s existence and future? \nIsrael’s successful fight for independence only is part of the story.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/the-war-over-words-and-deeds-in-gaza/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241010T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T154325Z
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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 this past May\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london/2024-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241021T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T155747Z
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SUMMARY:Current Politics
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nA continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. The November 11 session will focus on interpretation of the 2024 election results. \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.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/current-poltics/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240920T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T141758Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Julie Chernoff (Offsite)
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \n  \nJulie Chernoff\, longtime Beth Emet member and well-known food writer\, editor\, and cooking teacher in Chicagoland\, will lead a special holiday class to help you gear up for the season to come. The class will be held in her Southeast Evanston home and will include both demonstration and hands-on participation (your option!). We will make a three-course lunch and then sit down together to enjoy it with a glass of wine. You will also receive a packet of recipes to take home. Address to be provided.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/cooking-with-julie-chernoff-offsite/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T204500
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20240925T172714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T160310Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed Until January 28th The Peaceful Grandparent Project with Jane Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Price of registration is $100 \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nAre you a grandparent wondering about your evolving role in your family?\nDo you strive to build a strong relationship with your grandchildren? Want to share Jewish values and instill Jewish pride in them? Looking to communicate more openly with your adult children? \nBeth Emet proudly sponsors the Peaceful Grandparent Project\, an Orot Peaceful Family initiative. This program offers tools to deepen family connections and bring sacredness and tranquility to family moments\, all rooted in ancient Jewish wisdom and mindfulness teachings. \nWhy Join the Peaceful Grandparent Project?\n\nEmpathy\, Compassion\, and Love: Our program nurtures these values within your family.\nWelcoming for All Grandparents: Open to all backgrounds and literacy levels with Jewish texts.\nEnglish Texts: All resources are provided in English\, making participation easy and accessible.\n\nMeet Dr. Jane Shapiro\nDr. Jane Shapiro\, a proud grandmother (Bubbie) and senior educator with deep ties to Beth Emet\, leads the program. With over 30 years of teaching experience in Torah\, Jewish thought\, history\, and literature\, Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of knowledge to guide and mentor participants. In 2017\, she was honored with the Covenant Foundation’s Educators Award and delivered an Eli talk on “The Torah of Bubbiehood.” She holds a doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and lives in Skokie with her family. \nProgram Details:\n\nFee: $100\n\nThis has been Generously funded by the JELLO Fund (Jewish Education: Lifelong Learning Opportunities)\, of the Beth Emet Foundation. \nJoin a supportive community of grandparents and learn how to bring mindfulness\, empathy\, and Jewish wisdom into your family life.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/the-peaceful-grandparent-project-with-jane-shapiro/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160745
CREATED:20241021T184047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T165554Z
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SUMMARY:Al Shloshah D'varim: A Jewish and a Psychoanalytic View on Aging with Dr. Allen Siegel
DESCRIPTION:Member Registration  Guest Registration \nHow might Jewish and psychoanalytic perspectives on aging be related? This class will explore how these differing ways of understanding are strands that can be woven into a singular\, braided understanding that can lighten the insidious process of aging. \nAn understanding of the emotional changes that occur with aging benefits from a broader understanding of human psychology. With that in mind\, our first session will study the contributions of 20th-century Chicago psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut and his revolutionary understanding of the human condition. \nIn our second session\, we’ll compare Kohut’s foundational ideas about the human condition with the foundational Judaic ideas expressed metaphorically in Al Shloshah D’varim (from Pirke Avot). These foundational d’varim are so important that the 16th-century Rabbi Isaac Luria references them in his prescription for tikkun olam. We’ll question what makes these words so special for Luria and how they might relate to the psychology of aging. \nOur third and final session will engage both Kohut and Rabbi Luria as we traverse the roads of aging that inevitably lead to our own ends. Talk about our endings is neither popular nor easy. Still\, the reality of “endings” emerges naturally from within our conversation about aging as we explore the meanings of life’s supporting d’varim.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/al-shloshah-dvarim-a-jewish-and-a-psychoanalytic-view-on-aging-with-dr-allen-siegel/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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