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.
October 22, 2023 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Blessing of the Animals Furred, winged, and swimming creatures are all welcome - from dogs to turtles to goldfish! Bring your pets outside to the parking lot for a blessing by Rabbi London and Cantor Young. This annual tradition began at Temple Judea Mizpah and our community (made up of humans and pets) is excited to continue the tradition.
October 23, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Parent Opportunity to Share Questions and Concerns about the Situation in Israel and Gaza Please join us for an open-ended conversation with other Beth Emet parents as we reflect on and process our own thoughts and feelings about the unfolding crisis. Exploring our own reactions may help us support our children in these difficult times. Led by Marci Dickman and Kathy Kaberon, we'll come together to share resources and ...
October 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm POSTPONED: Are You Ready to Maximize Your Return on Life? with Shari Greco Reiches Due to the situation in Israel, this program has been postponed to a time when our heads and hearts are in the right place.
November 3, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Shabbat Oneg 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.
November 4, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch 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.
November 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 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 ...
November 12, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients We're packing 100 Comfort Care Bags for people who have had abortions, in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of IL. Each bag costs $18. Help us meet our goal! You can join in person and/or donate now. Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is again supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who ...
