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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/2023-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
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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-3-2/2023-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
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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-2/2023-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
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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-2/2023-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
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/2023-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
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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-3-2/2023-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
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SUMMARY:A New Look at Beloved Holiday Recipes with Sharon Glazer
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharon in her home for a cooking demonstration of several unique Jewish dishes. 21st century updates without sacrificing tradition. \nSHARON GLAZER and her family have been members of Beth Emet for close to 40 years. During that time Sharon has taken and taught many cooking classes offered by the Synagogue. She hopes you’ll join her for a fun and tasty evening.  \nFee: $10 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-new-look-at-beloved-holiday-recipes-with-sharon-glazer/
LOCATION:Home of Sharon Glazer
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
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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-2/2023-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
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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-2/2023-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012562-1699790400-1699794000@bethemet.org
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/2023-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230907T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T170830Z
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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 \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \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-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
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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-3-2/2023-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155655Z
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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-2/2023-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A-Close-Look-at-Torah-2023.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T212824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T171025Z
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SUMMARY:Death and Mourning at Beth Emet: An Introduction with Nisan Chavkin
DESCRIPTION:This three-part series will focus on how Beth Emet approaches death and mourning. How do we prepare to die? What responsibilities do we have to someone who is dying? How can we support those who are in mourning? Sessions will feature both resources and discussion. No previous knowledge is required. \nRegistration can be for a single session or all three.  \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNISAN CHAVKIN is executive director of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago and previously served as executive director of the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago. He is a founder and member of the Progressive Chevra Kadisha and the Sunday Morning Minyan. He and his wife\, Sarah\, were married by Rabbi Knobel\, and their two daughters attended preschool and celebrated their Kabbalat Mitzvah at Beth Emet. A native of Onondaga County\, New York\, Nisan is the vice president of Beth Emet and a Bears fan.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/death-and-mourning-at-beth-emet-an-introduction-with-nisan-chavkin/2023-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
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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-2/2023-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012563-1700395200-1700398800@bethemet.org
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/2023-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
UID:10013042-1701338400-1701342000@bethemet.org
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-3-2/2023-11-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155655Z
UID:10011862-1701423000-1701427500@bethemet.org
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-2/2023-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A-Close-Look-at-Torah-2023.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231201T121500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231128T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T163535Z
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SUMMARY:The Problem of Amalek with David Gottleib
DESCRIPTION:In a time of searing conflict\, Judaism turns to its sources and traditions to seek to make sense of its present moment. In this course\, we will review biblical and rabbinic text on Amalek\, the nomadic tribe that attacks the weary Israelite stragglers during the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 17:8-16)\, and we will explore the meaning and consequences of the command to “blot out” the Amalek that Moses conveys to the people (Deut. 25:17-19). Is blotting out a form of remembering\, forgetting\, or both? Is it destruction or eternal enmity? What is a responsible understanding of these texts today? \nMember fee $25; non-member fee $35 \nNON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nMEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nDavid Gottlieb is Director of Jewish Studies at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/9681/2023-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
UID:10011976-1701601200-1701604800@bethemet.org
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-2/2023-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012565-1701604800-1701608400@bethemet.org
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/2023-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
UID:10013043-1701943200-1701946800@bethemet.org
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-3-2/2023-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T204328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T155655Z
UID:10011863-1702027800-1702032300@bethemet.org
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-2/2023-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethemet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A-Close-Look-at-Torah-2023.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T121500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231128T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T163535Z
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SUMMARY:The Problem of Amalek with David Gottleib
DESCRIPTION:In a time of searing conflict\, Judaism turns to its sources and traditions to seek to make sense of its present moment. In this course\, we will review biblical and rabbinic text on Amalek\, the nomadic tribe that attacks the weary Israelite stragglers during the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 17:8-16)\, and we will explore the meaning and consequences of the command to “blot out” the Amalek that Moses conveys to the people (Deut. 25:17-19). Is blotting out a form of remembering\, forgetting\, or both? Is it destruction or eternal enmity? What is a responsible understanding of these texts today? \nMember fee $25; non-member fee $35 \nNON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nMEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nDavid Gottlieb is Director of Jewish Studies at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/9681/2023-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T121500
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231207T165905Z
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SUMMARY:The Problem of Amalek with David Gottlieb
DESCRIPTION:In a time of searing conflict\, Judaism turns to its sources and traditions to seek to make sense of its present moment. In this course\, we will review biblical and rabbinic text on Amalek\, the nomadic tribe that attacks the weary Israelite stragglers during the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 17:8-16)\, and we will explore the meaning and consequences of the command to “blot out” the Amalek that Moses conveys to the people (Deut. 25:17-19). Is blotting out a form of remembering\, forgetting\, or both? Is it destruction or eternal enmity? What is a responsible understanding of these texts today? \nMember fee $25; non-member fee $35 \nNON-MEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nMEMBERS REGISTER HERE \nDavid Gottlieb is Director of Jewish Studies at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/9681-2/2023-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T212824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T171025Z
UID:10012018-1702202400-1702207800@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Death and Mourning at Beth Emet: An Introduction with Nisan Chavkin
DESCRIPTION:This three-part series will focus on how Beth Emet approaches death and mourning. How do we prepare to die? What responsibilities do we have to someone who is dying? How can we support those who are in mourning? Sessions will feature both resources and discussion. No previous knowledge is required. \nRegistration can be for a single session or all three.  \nNon-Members Register Here \nMembers Register Here \nNISAN CHAVKIN is executive director of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago and previously served as executive director of the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago. He is a founder and member of the Progressive Chevra Kadisha and the Sunday Morning Minyan. He and his wife\, Sarah\, were married by Rabbi Knobel\, and their two daughters attended preschool and celebrated their Kabbalat Mitzvah at Beth Emet. A native of Onondaga County\, New York\, Nisan is the vice president of Beth Emet and a Bears fan.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/death-and-mourning-at-beth-emet-an-introduction-with-nisan-chavkin/2023-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231128T221315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T221958Z
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SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Program for Adults State of Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Adults will receive latest data on antisemitism in America and across the world. A presentation by ADL that will include: a brief background about the organization\, understanding the concept through ADL’s ‘Pyramid of Hate’\, ADL’s report ‘Antisemitic Attitudes in America’\, the sharp rise in antisemitism since the October 7 terrorist attack\, resources to help folks counteract antisemitism\, and ways ADL needs your help.ADL will also share several resources that parents can use to talk with their teens about antisemitism and the current situation in Israel. \nMembers Register Here \nNon-members Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/antisemitism-what-we-need-to-know-and-talk-about-for-adults/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20230831T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184616Z
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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-2/2023-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231013T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192429Z
UID:10012566-1702209600-1702213200@bethemet.org
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/2023-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044932
CREATED:20231026T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T183646Z
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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-3-2/2023-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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