February 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm An Inside Look at the Abraham Accords The historic Abraham Accords dramatically improved Israel’s position in the Middle East, normalizing Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. In 2½ years, the Accords have led to a renewed relationship with Morocco, security agreements with Bahrain and Morocco, Saudi Arabia treating Israel “as a potential ally,” expanded trade and other business opportunities, ...
February 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Racial History of Evanston Bus Tour: And Interfaith Conversation Followed by an Interfaith/Interracial Conversation and snacks at Beth Emet Visit places of importance to Evanston's Black community, learn about prolific residents in Evanston's Black history, and discuss Black resistance to systemic racism in the city. Bus Tour begins and ends at Beth Emet Register for this event here
February 6, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 7, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...
February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tax Wise Charitable Giving Watch the recording here Tzedekah is an essential tenet of Jewish life. Regardless of how old you are or your stage in life, there are tax efficient ways to give to organizations that matter to you and easy ways to include philanthropy in your estate planning such as making a meaningful legacy gift to Beth ...
February 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...
February 8, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
February 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 10, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Faux Kabbalat Mitzvah Party Why should the Kids have all the fun? This Faux Mitzvah is PARENTS ONLY Calling all parents of kids ages 6-21 to your own celebration! Havdalah followed by dinner and dancing in the Crown Room. Dress: casually Fabulous $25/person (includes dinner and drinks) RSVP Today
February 13, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Social Justice Committee Meeting This month's guest speaker is Beth Emet's very own Inclusion Committee! The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so many ways to get involved and help to support those suffering as a result of ...
February 14, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room