BESSY Kabbalat Shabbat Service with June Birthday Blessings
2023-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Led by members of BESSY (Beth Emet Senior Synagogue Youth). The students will share with us what they have learned and gained through their involvement with BESSY. As this is the first Friday of June, we will also be offering a birthday blessing to all our birthdays!
Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online!
To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7

Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
2023-06-02 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-31 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-30 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-25 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-24 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-23 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-22 11:30 - 12:00
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A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
2023-06-02 09:30 - 10:35
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.
No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120.
Non-Members Register Here
Members Register Here

Inclusion Committee Meeting
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:00
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.

Qigong with Netiva Caftori
2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
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 this session.
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Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky
2023-05-31 19:30 - 21:00
A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens.
No fee for members
Non-Members Register Here
Members Register Here
PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former president of the National Communication Association, the Rhetoric Society of America, and the Central States Communication Association. In 2012 he received the Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award from the National Communication Association. David is a past president of Beth Emet.

Soup Kitchen
2023-05-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:00

Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
2023-05-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-05-23 09:30 - 10:15
Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old and siblings are welcome to join! This program will take place from May 23 -June 27 from 9:30 am – 10:15 am. The fee per family is $60 (one child), $90 (two children).
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Memorial Day- Building Closed
2023-05-29
Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency.
We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.

Sunday Morning Minyan
2023-05-28 09:00 - 10:00
Over the summer, the Sunday Morning Minyan will meet around town! To find out where this week’s Minyan will meet, please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin.
Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation.
The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions in a welcoming setting for people new to prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience.
Participants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin.

Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
2023-05-27 09:30 - 11:30
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.

Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit- Shabbat at Home
2023-05-26 18:30 - 19:00
Welcome Shabbat from the comfort of your own home with this abbreviated 30 minute Kabbalat Shabbat service.

Shavuot Festival Morning Service
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00

Shavuot- Beth Emet Offices Closed
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-27
Beth Emet offices will be closed on Friday, May 26.
For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.

Leil Shavuot: One Jewish Evanston
2023-05-25 18:30 - 23:00
All are welcome on Thursday evening, May 25, beginning at 6:30 pm, as multiple Evanston communities will again join together under the banner of “One Jewish Evanston” to celebrate the beginning of Shavuot.
Children’s programming and simultaneous adult learning begin at 6:30 pm and ice cream for all at 7:30 pm.
Click here for a schedule of adult programming and links for hybrid events.
This event is sponsored by Mordecai M. Kaplan Center for Jewish Peoplehood, Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University, Lomdim, Shirat HaAgam, Evanston’s Orthodox Community, Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, Beth Emet Synagogue

Beth Emet Offices Close at 3:00 pm In Preparation for Shavuot
2023-05-25 15:00 - 15:30
For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.

Erev Shavuot
2023-05-25

A Just Harvest
2023-05-24 12:00 - 14:00 | A Just Harvest, 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60626, 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.

Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting
2023-05-23 19:30 - 20:30
Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting. We will be exploring ways to become a more zero-waste congregation by looking at other Evanston faith communities that have adopted zero-waste practices, e.g., composting and avoiding disposable plastic items. We will also kick off brainstorming about celebrating Earth Day in April.
Launched last November, our Beth Emet Dayenu Circle is part of the umbrella organization of the national Dayenu in Washington, DC. Dayenu is a relatively new group seeking to combat climate change and other environmental concerns based on Jewish values. Since our Circle’s start up last November, we have focused on meeting a number of goals that fall into three broad categories: education and awareness, advocacy, and “greening” our synagogue and homes.
For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please reach out to Geoff Prass for the password-protected Zoom link. This is done for security purposes.
