IDF Soldiers Share Their Experiences in the War Against Hamas May 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 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 ...
Pursuing Peace in Israel-Palestine W/ Partners for Progressive Israel May 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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 ...
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 31, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 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 ...
YLD’s Shul Shuffle May 31, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 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, ...
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London June 7, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 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 ...
Social Justice Task Force First Annual Potluck Dinner and Honoring Lisa Levine July 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 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 ...
Take-Care kits Packing July 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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. ...
Reading The News Through Jewish Eyes with Joel Brown, Board Member of The Forward August 28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Member Register here Guest Register here Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, American Jewry has been inundated with domestic reporting and other media content regarding the war in Gaza ...
A Special Look at the 2024 Presidential Campaign: Current Politics with David Zarefsky September 11, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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. Watch the Presidential Debate on ...
Understanding Israel Issues September 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 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. Members ...
Finding Balance, with Marci Dickman September 19, 2024 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Finding a Balance, With Marci Dickman 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 ...
