January 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
November 1, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
July 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Crisis in Israel The Talmud tells us that the destruction of the Temple was brought on by "senseless hatred" and civil strife. Tisha B'Av is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on problems and divisions in our contemporary Jewish community. Given that many of those problems and divisions today center around the situation in Israel, Nimrod Barnea will ...
November 1, 2021 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 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) or email Marci Dickman.
June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am 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 ...
January 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
July 7, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
June 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath to discuss the work of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and how we can get involved. If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
January 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
January 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 22, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm A Just Harvest A Just Harvest 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, United States Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.
January 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
August 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm This Could Be Your Year to Blow Shofar Ever sit in services on Rosh Hashanah wondering what it would take to learn to blow shofar? Intimidated by the shofar calls but know a simple practice would set you on the right path? This is your year to try! Join our Baal Tekiyah (our Shofar blower and teacher extraordinaire), Nisan Chavkin for a workshop ...
August 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Special Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by Lee and Gita Weintraub Come for a festive Oneg in honor of Lee and Gita's 40th Anniversary. Meet new friends, connect with old friends, and have a nosh. A great way to welcome Shabbat!
August 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm An Evening of Celebration and Community with Cantor Natalie Young Sponsored by Dor L’Dor, From Generation to Generation at the home of Rabbi Andrea and Danny London Beth Emet is our home, and we each support our community in a variety of ways. One powerful way is to make a Dor L’Dor commitment by leaving a legacy gift to Beth Emet. This special evening of ...
August 27, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm What will RAC-IL be Working on Next? Congregation Etz Chaim 1710 S. Highland Ave., Lombard, Illinois Be among the first to know For the past six months Reform Jews across Illinois have shared stories about the brokenness of this world. The problems were many. Now RAC-IL has selected two to work on during the coming year. Join members of the Beth Emet delegation as the shared priorities that RAC-IL has identified. ...
July 7, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
June 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath to discuss the work of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and how we can get involved. If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am 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 ...
September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm S’lichot Reception and Study: The Broken Tablets of Sinai: Working with our Imperfections S’lichot, which takes place on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah, provides an entry into the High Holy Days through reflection on the major themes of the season—renewal, repair, and growth. This year's study will be texts related to the concept that the broken set of tablets traveled in the ark with the second set ...
September 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Beit Sefer Tailgate Party Welcoming Cantor Young The Beit Sefer students will enjoy a picnic tailgate party and have a chance to meet and welcome Cantor Young in this fun event.
October 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah Beth Emet's Sukkah will be open for anyone in our community. No registration required, just come stop by, bring your dinner, and spend some time in the Sukkah!
June 7, 2023 @ 6:00 am 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 ...
October 3, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle meeting. We will be finalizing plans for our November educational program on Smart Home Energy and thinking about some goal setting for this fall and winter. For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.
October 6, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
October 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
October 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Social Justice Interactive Fair 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. Thinking about getting engaged and/or learning more about an issue or initiative that intersects with your own interests? Then be sure to check out the social justice fair! From lunch ...
October 8, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Interfaith Action of Evanston Annual Fundraising Dinner Honoring Beth Emet’s Vision Keepers: Lisa Levine DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, United States Please join us as we honor Beth Emet’s Vision Keeper, Lisa Levine, chair of Beth Emet’s Social Justice committee. Lisa is an inspirational leader who has expanded our social justice work and was instrumental in engaging our community during the pandemic at a time when being involved truly made a difference… as it does now. ... $80.00
October 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend If you or someone in your family are interested in building cooking and Jewish knowledge, this class is for you! Bring Judaism's mitzvot of haknasat orchim (welcoming guests) to life in the comfort of your own kitchen with other Beth Emet families with this new virtual series. Sessions will be held to coincide with the ...
October 20, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thank you to David Zarefsky for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat in memory of his wife, Nikki.
