August 27, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Conversation: Traits of White Supremacy Culture Conversation and Havdalah This program will take place outside at Beth Emet's playground. Continuing our recent conversation at the racial justice training led by JCUA, we are offering a deeper dive into everyday racism in our communities. This session will be led by BE members Michelle Oxman, Paul Peterson, Judy Caplan, and Lisa Levine. The ...
September 15, 2022 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Tikkun Middot and Elul- Stepping Stones to Inner Growth Facilitated by: Marci Dickman, Kathy Kaberon, Barbara Stock, and Dan Kaplan The High Holy Days tend to take on a different meaning when we are intentionally reflective on our behavior throughout the year. We invite those who have engaged in Tikkun Middot practice currently or in the past to explore this topic together. Using Jewish ...
September 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Social Justice Fair – Everything You Want to Know About Social Justice Work at Beth Emet Social justice work is at the core of so much of what we do as Reform Jews and as individuals living in the greater community. Check out the Social Justice Fair on Sunday, September 18 at Beth Emet’s West Plaza (we promise good weather!) during Beit Sefer. Learn how you can get involved, how your ...
September 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dayenu Circle Meeting “The one thing we need more than hope is action. Once we start to act, hope is everywhere.” -19 year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden on Climate Change- Thinking about a way to become more involved in addressing climate change? With Congress passing the most ambitious federal law yet to combat climate change, now ...
September 21, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Israeli Government and NGOs Assist Marginalized US Communities with Assaf Grumberg Missed the event? Watch the Recording Across the United States, Israeli NGOs and government agencies are impacting the lives of marginalized communities. Whether it is through disaster relief, post-trauma support, or everyday necessities unavailable to those communities, Israel is changing lives. We will explore some examples and learn what it is that makes these Israeli ...
October 2, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is 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. This class will begin ...
October 2, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Israel Trip Reflections with Karen Isaacson Karen Isaacson recently returned from Israel and the Palestinian Territories as part of a J Street Congressional Delegation. She will be sharing her observations, learnings, and some photos with the Beth Emet community. All are welcome. Watch the Recording Here
October 9, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is 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. This class will begin ...
October 9, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations Registration is now closed. If you wish to be added to the mailing list please contact us. Continuing Beth Emet’s tradition of learning and interest in social justice, this four-session class will explore – both broadly and through the lens of Jewish history and teachings - the timely issue of reparations for African-Americans. The name ...
