Shiur B’internet May 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Shiur B’Internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
Gesher (Thursdays) May 8, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
Beit Sefer (Thursdays) May 8, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
Beit Sefer May 11, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
BE NOAR May 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have ...
Shiur B’internet May 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Shiur B’Internet We offer an alternative virtual Beit Sefer class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in Shiur b'Internet on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from ...
Shiur B’internet May 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Shiur B’Internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
Gesher (Thursdays) May 15, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
Beit Sefer (Thursdays) May 15, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
Beit Sefer May 18, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
Gesher May 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Gesher Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
BE NOAR May 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have ...
Bike the Ridge September 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Members register here 4th -8th graders are invited to bike with us during Evanston's Bike the Ridge community event on Sunday, September 28! Ridge Avenue is shut down to car traffic and opened up to bike riding galore! The group will meet right after Beit Sefer until 1:15 pm. Bring a nut-free sack lunch, your bike, and your ...
Beit Sefer October 19, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Social Justice Fair October 19, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Be sure to stop by the annual Social Justice Fair this Sunday, October 19 beginning at 11:00 am for Beit Sefer Students and 12:15 for the rest of the congregation! Drop in at the Crown Room to learn more about some of our initiatives and groups! Donate your tzedakah and learn more about how it supports ...
Kochavim Youth Choir October 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Sing with the Kochavim (Stars) Youth Choir! Love to sing? Join our Beth Emet youth choir, Kochavim! We’ll meet on a few Sunday mornings during the year to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm.
Beit Sefer October 26, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Kochavim Youth Choir November 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Sing with the Kochavim (Stars) Youth Choir! Love to sing? Join our Beth Emet youth choir, Kochavim! We’ll meet on a few Sunday mornings during the year to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm.
Beit Sefer November 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Family Day at Beit Sefer November 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Today, families get to come with their learners! Family day is a special morning of connection and community at Beit Sefer. The day will include shared learning, joyful prayer, and opportunities for grownups and children to experience Jewish life side by side. Family Day celebrates the partnership between families and Beth Emet in nurturing a lifelong love of Jewish learning in our children.
Beth Emet Grows Good Citizens! A Family-Friendly Social Justice Event November 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Beth Emet Grows Good Citizens! This event is for families with children of any age — and especially families who are new or unaffiliated — to come together as a community to build something meaningful. We warmly invite you to join us, bring a friend, and deepen connections to Jewish social justice and each other. The group will take a short guided tour of Hilda's Place to see its vital work with homelessness in Evanston. Then we'll roll up our sleeves to assemble sack lunches. Beth Emet families who bring a new friend will be entered into a raffle to grow our circle together!
Beit Sefer November 6, 2025 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for 3rd-6th grade learners. Thursday ...
Beit Sefer 3rd grade Shabbat dinner November 7, 2025 @ 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm 3rd graders and their families will gather for a special Shabbat dinner together at Beth Emet! As part of their learning about kedushah, holiness, and what it means to bring holiness into our relationships, this evening is a chance to build and strengthen bonds within our 3rd grade community. Together we’ll share blessings, songs, and a festive meal before joining the congregation for the 6:30 pm Shir Shabbat service.
Kochavim Youth Choir November 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Sing with the Kochavim (Stars) Youth Choir! Love to sing? Join our Beth Emet youth choir, Kochavim! We’ll meet on a few Sunday mornings during the year to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm.
Beit Sefer November 9, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
