April 4 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Haneshamah Music Connections with Cantor Natalie Young Join Cantor Young in the exploration of our sacred texts through music and art. Learn about the evolution of Jewish music and the creative expression of our identity and experiences. Members Register Here Non-Members Register Here
April 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome.
April 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz In modern political discourse, “Antisemitism” is frequently invoked and infrequently defined. The imprecision with which the term is deployed leads to broad disagreements about the nature and scope of the phenomenon. Is anti-Semitism a form of racism? Of xenophobia? Of anti-religious animus, akin to Islamophobia? Is it a conspiracy theory? Does antisemitism assume that Jews ...
April 5 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss Family in Memory of Stanley Weiss on His First Yahrzeit An Oneg Shabbat before services is such a wonderful way in which to welcome Shabbat together as a community. Consider sponsoring an Oneg to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one… or just because you want to sponsor an Oneg. You can either make/bake your own or sponsor a catered Oneg. For more ...
April 5 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
April 6 @ 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. Instead of a potluck item, ...
April 8 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend 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 ...
April 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Social Justice Task Force Social Justice Task Force at Bundled Blessings First United Methodist Church 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States Register / Info / Note: No meeting at Beth Emet This month's social justice gathering will focus on action by volunteering at Bundled Blessings, an organization that makes monthly distributions of diapers to local service agencies and has drop-off barrels throughout the area, including a recent drive at Beth Emet. The evening will include an ...
April 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz In modern political discourse, “Antisemitism” is frequently invoked and infrequently defined. The imprecision with which the term is deployed leads to broad disagreements about the nature and scope of the phenomenon. Is anti-Semitism a form of racism? Of xenophobia? Of anti-religious animus, akin to Islamophobia? Is it a conspiracy theory? Does antisemitism assume that Jews ...
April 12 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
April 12 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Dinner and Conversation with Anna Kislanski In September 2021, Anna Kislanski was chosen to replace MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv as Director General (CEO) of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). Anna is an experienced educator and community organizer who, prior to her appointment as Director General, spent the past decade as IMPJ Deputy Director General, overseeing the congregational ...
