2022-02-01 Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022 Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Office Hours with Karen Isaacson February 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Join Meeting
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Book Discussion of Golem Girl with Author Riva Lehrer February 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm A Book Discussion of Golem Girl with Author Riva Lehrer Author Riva Lehrer will lead us in a discussion of her book, Golem Girl, a vividly told, gloriously illustrated memoir of an artist born with disabilities who searches for freedom and connection in a society afraid of strange bodies. This program will wrap up our February Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. Although prior reading ...
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen March 2, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Social Action Committee Meeting March 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Social Action Committee Meeting Lily Aaron, Beth Emet member and a youth climate activist and coordinator of Evanston Township High School's Sunrise chapter, will be the guest speaker at the Social Action Committee meeting. Lily will be talking about her experience attending COP26, an international climate change conference, last November in Glasgow. Zoom Link
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
7:00 pm Shomer Shelter: Removing Barriers to Housing March 3, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Shomer Shelter: Removing Barriers to Housing Religious Action Center- Illinois (RAC-IL) 2022 Legislative Campaign Be Part of the Beth Emet Delegation at this important event! For the current legislative session, RAC-IL will work with the Illinois Coalition for Fair Housing to end source-of-income discrimination in housing. Currently, landlords are able to turn away potential renters simply because they use housing vouchers, ...
2022-03-04 Refugee Shabbat Refugee Shabbat March 4, 2022 - March 5, 2022 Refugee Shabbat There will be a presentation, on behalf of the Beth Emet volunteer committee, about their experiences supporting and working with an Afghan Refugee family here in Chicago. The family arrived in January and is living in Skokie. They are a family of six, two parents and four kids age 7, 5, 3, and 18 months. ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Office Hours with Karen Isaacson March 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Please note this will be Karen's final office hours. Join Meeting
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality. March 7, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Join Meditation Room
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen March 9, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 10, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 11, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Purim Carnival for 4, 5, and 6 Grades March 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Purim Carnival for 4, 5, and 6 Grades Come one come all to BESSY's annual Purim carnival! Planned and run by BESSY, Beth Emet's own high school youth group, this event has something for everyone. To ensure physical distancing and to safely accommodate all attendees, we have scheduled three separate times to attend the carnival. Wristbands are $12 per child, which includes unlimited ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 14, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm Israel Committee Meeting March 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Israel Committee Meeting Beth Emet Israel Committee’s mission is to provide balanced programming about Israel for the congregation. Working in collaboration with the rabbis and Adult Education, the Israel Committee’s programs focus on political, cultural, social justice, educational, musical (with the Cantor) and business aspects of Israel. New members are welcome. The purpose of this meeting is to ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 15, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 16, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm Megillah Reading and Purim Spiel March 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Megillah Reading and Purim Spiel Puttin' On the Skitz: A Purim Schlep Through Time (in-Person & virtual) Join on LiveControl It’s been two years since we’ve been able to have Purim in-person, and this is one shpiel for the books! We’ve got so much to catch up on! Approximately 90 years of joyous songs, celebrations, and music. You thought you ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 17, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Funeral for Michael Finnegan March 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Funeral for Michael Finnegan We regret to inform you of the death of Michael Finnegan on Monday, March 14. Michael was the husband of Nancy Glick; father of Lily and Joey; brother-in-law of Susan Glick (Carey Goldenberg) and Ellen (Dean) Conterato; uncle of Ari, Jesse, Jake and Noa. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 17 at 1:00 pm ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 18, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 21, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm Annual Meeting March 21, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Annual Meeting The virtual Annual Meeting is a time set aside each year, for our members to hear from Beth Emet's President, Treasurer, Foundation president, and clergy on the state of the congregation. Complying with our by-laws, we show accountability for finances, communicate our year's accomplishments and challenges, and share plans for our synagogue's future activities. We ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 22, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 23, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen March 23, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
7:30 pm Dayenu Circle Meeting March 23, 2022 @ 7:30 pm Dayenu Circle Meeting Interested in helping plan Earth Day/Week activities at Beth Emet which will take place in late April? At this month’s meeting, we will be developing ideas to celebrate and protect our planet for future generations. Also, the parent group of Dayenu, a Jewish climate action group, is launching a national advocacy campaign for this spring, ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 24, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 25, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 28, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting March 28, 2022 @ 5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting Join the Beth Emet Inclusion Committee as we examine our current practices and explore ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusivity for Beth Emet members of all abilities. We know that all individuals can contribute to our community. If interested, please email Terri Michaels or call (847-691-8167) Zoom Link
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 29, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 30, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen March 30, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 31, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 31, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
2022-04-01 Passover Food Drive Passover Food Drive April 1, 2022 - April 10, 2022 Passover Food Drive The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 Beth Emet Passover Food Drive. The purpose of the drive is to enable the clients of The Ark to keep Passover by collecting kosher for Passover foods and then donating the food to The Ark’s pantry. There are two ways to donate: Purchase food from any ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality April 1, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Informal Conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khalil Seyegh about Roots April 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Informal Conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khalil Seyegh about Roots Following Friday night's D'var Torah, there is another opportunity to speak with members of Roots. Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, who will be attending in person, will be joined by Khalil Sayegh, on Zoom. Khalil is a Palestinian born and raised in the Gaza Strip to a refugee family. Please note, this opportunity will be in-person with ...
March 10, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 11, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 14, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 15, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 16, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 17, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 18, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 21, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 22, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 23, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 24, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 25, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 28, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 29, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 30, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
March 31, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
April 1, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
April 2, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Informal Conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khalil Seyegh about Roots
