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. ...
September 1, 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.
September 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch 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.
September 5, 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 ...
September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 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.
