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SUMMARY:Two Years Since 10/7 with Claire Sufrin
DESCRIPTION:Join editor Claire Sufrin for a discussion of the “Two Years Since 10/7” issue of Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas\, which will be published in December by the Shalom Hartman Institute. As class approaches\, Dr. Sufrin will share previews of essays from the issue\, offering students a sneak peek into what are sure to be some of the Jewish world’s most important reflections on this significant anniversary. \nDr. Claire Sufrin is Senior Editor at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. A scholar of modern Jewish thought\, she is a widely respected educator with teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as in more informal settings with teens and adults of all ages.Before joining the Hartman Institute\, Dr. Sufrin was Associate Professor of Instruction in Jewish Studies and Assistant Director of the Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/two-years-since-10-7-with-claire-sufrin/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. 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. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2025-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Jewish Cooking with Sam Polsky - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to elevate your cooking game! This class will reveal creative techniques and unique twists that make recipes truly accessible—and fun! We will explore simple\, delicious basics alongside a stunning gourmet fish dish\, all crafted using everyday ingredients you probably won’t find in your kitchen. Join us for a relaxed and flavorful dairy and parve meal demo that’s sure to inspire your culinary creativity. Please be sure to register in advance to get the home address. \nSam Polsky\, a municipal finance attorney\, helped his parents run a kosher catering business while in college. Food was always a central passion of his family\, perhaps because his parents\, Holocaust survivors\, remembered the starvation and deprivation of the Holocaust years. Sam continues his love of cooking\, and his repertoire incorporates modern techniques and themes. \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED\nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/jewish-cooking-with-sam-polsky/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T150000
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SUMMARY:The Arch of Titus and the Jewish Community of Rome with Judith Testa
DESCRIPTION:The Arch of Titus in Rome is redolent with Jewish history. It is best known for the relief sculpture on one of its inner walls that portrays sacred objects looted from the Temple in Jerusalem—most prominently\, a huge menorah. This class will consider motivations for building triumphal arches\, the rituals they embody\, and the Arch of Titus in detail: why it was constructed\, the meaning its sculptural decorations and inscriptions were intended to convey\, how that message impacted Rome’s Jewish community\, and how the message has been dramatically transformed over the centuries from a symbol of defeat to a symbol of survival and victory. \nJudith Testa received her PhD from the University of Chicago\, in Art History. She is the author of five books\, including one devoted to art in Rome. Since retiring from her position as a professor at Northern Illinois University\, she has authored several hundred articles about Italy as a staff writer for Fra Noi\, the monthly magazine of the greater Chicago area Italian American community. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/the-arch-of-titus-and-the-jewish-community-of-rome-with-judith-testa-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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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\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. 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. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Middot through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing\, image making\, music\, movement and prayer\, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression.  If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity\, then this va’ad (group) is for you. \nTikkun Middot–meaning measuring or perfecting positive soul traits such as loving connectedness\, humility\, patience\, gratitude\, and silence–is a process of exploring our inner resources with curiosity and balance as its cornerstones. Through short meditation\, study\, exchange of ideas\, and creative exploration\, each session will help guide the va’ad towards an understanding of how we each act and react in the world. \nThis group is open to new seekers or those already rooted in the practice of Tikkun Middot. We will meet once a month for six months beginning in October through March in person at Beth Emet on Sundays\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Weiner Room.  The group will be limited to 12 participants. As you consider joining us – please first take a look at your calendar to make sure of your availability. \nSue Nadel and Jane Weintraub are excited to facilitate this creative journey\, in person only. Questions? Please feel free to contact one of us!  suenadel@comcast.net  jsweintraub@comcast.net \nClick here for guest registration. \nClick here for member registration.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/tikkun-middot-through-the-senses/2025-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20250521T213457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T222435Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Society\, the Oslo Accords\, and the Aftermath
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Maayan Hilel will trace key political and social developments in Israel from the Oslo Accords to the present day. Together\, we will explore questions such as: How did the failure of the Oslo process shape Israeli society including Rabin’s assassination? What factors have driven the growing radicalization and polarization within Israel? How did the October 7th attack deepen existing divisions and affect Arab citizens of Israel? And finally\, what does the current ceasefire proposal mean for both Israelis and Palestinians? \n\nDr. Maayan Hilel is an Assistant Professor in Jewish & Israel Studies and Assistant Director of The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University.  She is a historian of the modern Middle East\, specializing in the cultural and social history of Jewish and Palestinian societies\, as well as guiding bi-national groups on issues of conflict resolution.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/israeli-society-the-oslo-accords-and-the-aftermath/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T093000
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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\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2025-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251202T000813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T212029Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Inclusion Committee is meeting Dec 10 4:30-5:30\, at the Beit Midrash and through Zoom. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/inclusion-committee-meeting-19/2025-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251123T130733Z
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! Come join us either in the Weiner Room or on Zoom. Along with sharing updates on our many Social Justice initiatives\, we’ll explore together some Jewish teachings on immigration and welcoming the stranger\, and how they relate to our Social Justice work. \nPlease bring items for Interfaith Action Evanston’s SNAPgap collection: toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, and lotions. \nAll are welcome to join!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/social-justice-committee-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T235152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T002922Z
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SUMMARY:Performing Exile: The Impact of Jews and Judaism on Theatre and Performance with David Chack
DESCRIPTION:Jewish culture has contributed immensely to theatre and performance of all kinds in this country. Some would say that “Broadway” is a Jewish legacy. What is it that has drawn Jews so inordinately to the theatre and performance? To answer this\, we will look at Yiddish Theatre\, playwrights such as Arthur Miller and Tony Kushner; musicals such as West Side Story\, Fiddler on the Roof\, and Indecent; and humor such as the work of Mel Brooks\, Joan Rivers\, Gilda Radner\, and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — continuing to ask why have Jews and Jewish culture made performance a home in exile. This exploration will take place in the Wiener Room as well as on Zoom. \nDavid Y. Chack is Founding Producing Artistic Director of ShPIeL-Performing Identity Theatre in Louisville\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles and a professor in Theatre Arts at DePaul University in Chicago. He has directed and produced in New York\, Boston\, Chicago\, and Los Angeles. David has a B.F.A in theatre from N.Y.U. and Circle-in-the Square Theatre on Broadway. He is a theatre consultant for the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/performing-exile-the-impact-of-jews-and-judaism-on-theatre-and-performance-with-david-chack/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T103000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
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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\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2025-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. 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. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204225Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Middot through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing\, image making\, music\, movement and prayer\, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression.  If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity\, then this va’ad (group) is for you. \nTikkun Middot–meaning measuring or perfecting positive soul traits such as loving connectedness\, humility\, patience\, gratitude\, and silence–is a process of exploring our inner resources with curiosity and balance as its cornerstones. Through short meditation\, study\, exchange of ideas\, and creative exploration\, each session will help guide the va’ad towards an understanding of how we each act and react in the world. \nThis group is open to new seekers or those already rooted in the practice of Tikkun Middot. We will meet once a month for six months beginning in October through March in person at Beth Emet on Sundays\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Weiner Room.  The group will be limited to 12 participants. As you consider joining us – please first take a look at your calendar to make sure of your availability. \nSue Nadel and Jane Weintraub are excited to facilitate this creative journey\, in person only. Questions? Please feel free to contact one of us!  suenadel@comcast.net  jsweintraub@comcast.net \nClick here for guest registration. \nClick here for member registration.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/tikkun-middot-through-the-senses/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T103000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T182526Z
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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\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2025-12-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T235338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T200344Z
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SUMMARY:Reengaging Psalms with Rabbi Michael Balinksy
DESCRIPTION:The book of Psalms in the Bible are the foundation of a significant part of our liturgy. In this session we will look at Psalm 92\, the Psalm for Shabbat; Psalm 27\, recited during the month before the High Holidays until Simchat Torah; and Psalm 23\, The Lord is my Shepherd. Through close readings we will see how our ancient texts may nourish our contemporary sacred journeys\, and what we experience when we study them as text and then use them for prayer. \nRabbi Michael Balinsky has taught at Beth Emet for many years. He first came to Evanston in 1981 where he was the Hillel director at Northwestern for 20 years\, was next the Director of Faculty Development for Melton\, and then led the Chicago Board of Rabbis. Michael is a graduate of Yeshiva University. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here. \n  \nBeth Emet uses budgeted funds and fees to support our adult education program. This year\, instead of individual registration fees for specific classes\, our goal is to secure $4\,000 in donations to cover our costs. Please consider an optional donation to the adult education fund when you register to help sustain our commitment to lifelong learning.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/reengaging-psalms-with-rabbi-michael-balinksy/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2025-12-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T182526Z
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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\, we turn to N’viim / Prophets\, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new\, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. If you plan to participate online\, you must register to receive a Zoom link\, watch EmetMail for the link. \nThis class meets most Fridays during the program year. During the 5786 year\, the class will take place October 24 to June 12\, and will not take place on the following dates: \n\nNovember 28\nDecember 5\nDecember 26\nJanuary 2\nJanuary 23\nJanuary 30\nFebruary 13\nApril 3\nMay 1\nMay 22\n\nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-3-2/2026-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T114500
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251017T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T025138Z
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SUMMARY:Our Siblings in Suriname: An American Jewish Community beyond Borders
DESCRIPTION:This lecture covers the history of the Jewish community in Suriname\, a Caribbean country in South America\, and one of the oldest existing Jewish communities in our hemisphere.  We’ll discuss its beginnings in slave society and into the twentieth century\, when Surinamese Jews\, many of whom had both African and European ancestors\, built a local revival\, and increased their bonds with the Jewish diaspora.  Perhaps Suriname is not some obscure locale\, but a lens through which we might see what makes the American Jewish experience both expansive and distinct. \nEli Rosenblatt is an Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. \nMembers\, register here. \nGuests\, register here.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/our-siblings-in-suriname-an-american-jewish-community-beyond-borders/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Hebrew meets most Sundays\, 11:00 am–12:00 pm when Beit Sefer meets. 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. The class meets in the Beit Midrash. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \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 25 years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251015T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204225Z
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SUMMARY:Tikkun Middot through the Senses
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing\, image making\, music\, movement and prayer\, we will explore how the obstacles and opportunities present in each moment of our lives impact our choices and actions. No prior experience is necessary – just a willing heart and an openness to new avenues of expression.  If you’ve thought about embracing your inner muse with a stance of curiosity\, then this va’ad (group) is for you. \nTikkun Middot–meaning measuring or perfecting positive soul traits such as loving connectedness\, humility\, patience\, gratitude\, and silence–is a process of exploring our inner resources with curiosity and balance as its cornerstones. Through short meditation\, study\, exchange of ideas\, and creative exploration\, each session will help guide the va’ad towards an understanding of how we each act and react in the world. \nThis group is open to new seekers or those already rooted in the practice of Tikkun Middot. We will meet once a month for six months beginning in October through March in person at Beth Emet on Sundays\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Weiner Room.  The group will be limited to 12 participants. As you consider joining us – please first take a look at your calendar to make sure of your availability. \nSue Nadel and Jane Weintraub are excited to facilitate this creative journey\, in person only. Questions? Please feel free to contact one of us!  suenadel@comcast.net  jsweintraub@comcast.net \nClick here for guest registration. \nClick here for member registration.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/tikkun-middot-through-the-senses/2026-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T121236
CREATED:20251016T010641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204302Z
UID:10021473-1768215600-1768219200@bethemet.org
SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah and is held in Room 202. \nMembers\, click here to register. \nGuests\, click here to register. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet member and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller-3-2/2026-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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