13 events found.
What are the Takeaways for the US from Uruguay’s Transformative Climate Change Measures?
Uruguay is an international Climate Change leader which has transformed its energy sector to 90% renewables, planned relocation of vulnerable coastal communities, built climate resilient infrastructure, and changed agriculture as well as cattle ranching, for sustainability and climate resilience. This transformation provides important examples for changes that are needed in the U.S. And how diplomacy ...
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 ...
Gesher Class (Grade 7)
Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
*Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
This class will not be meeting this week. Shabbat Shalom!
The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin
Do novelists fill the role once occupied by prophets? Are Jewish novelists writing books that are either too Jewish or not Jewish enough? We will read and discuss two recent essays- each addressing one of these questions- alongside two recent novels, The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen and Fleischman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We will consider: ...
Reproductive Rights Kabbalat Shabbat Services with D’var Torah by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and March Birthday Blessings
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg will share this Shabbat's D'var Torah titled, " The Torah of Reproductive Justice" in honor of Reproductive Rights Shabbat. Continue the work at tomorrow's Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients event. As this is the first Friday of the month, we will be offering a birthday blessing to ...
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
Kahal Potluck Lunch
We will gather for lunch immediately following the Kahal service while adhering to our current Covid protocols. 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 ...
Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients
For our first event, Beth Emet's Reproductive Rights Task Force is supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who have had abortions. Our goal is to provide 100 bags. You are invited to donate funds, and/or help pack the bags. We'll also write notes to abortion patients and clinic staff. Inspired by ...