Poems of Love, War, and Peace with Hanna Tzuker Seltzer (in person & virtual) October 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Hanna Tzuker Seltzer returns this fall to lead us in reading and discussing selected works of contemporary Israeli writers. The specific texts will be provided in advance.
Oneg October 31, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Light Oneg Each week before Kabbalat Shabbat service, we will have an oneg. This means that, although there is no official sponsor, we will provide light snacks before services begin.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services October 31, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
Tot Shabbat November 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am This brief, energetic service is perfect for young children to be silly, move around, make some noise, and celebrate Shabbat!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service November 1, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
Kahal Potluck Lunch November 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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. The potluck will take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the ...
Kochavim Youth Choir November 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Sing with the Kochavim (Stars) Youth Choir! Love to sing? Join our Beth Emet youth choir, Kochavim! We’ll meet on a few Sunday mornings during the year to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm.
Sunday Morning Minyan November 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 ...
Beit Sefer November 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Family Day at Beit Sefer November 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Today, families get to come with their learners! Family day is a special morning of connection and community at Beit Sefer. The day will include shared learning, joyful prayer, and opportunities for grownups and children to experience Jewish life side by side. Family Day celebrates the partnership between families and Beth Emet in nurturing a lifelong love of Jewish learning in our children.
Conversational Hebrew November 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
Introduction to Hebrew November 2, 2025 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
Beth Emet Grows Good Citizens! A Family-Friendly Social Justice Event November 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Beth Emet Grows Good Citizens! This event is for families with children of any age — and especially families who are new or unaffiliated — to come together as a community to build something meaningful. We warmly invite you to join us, bring a friend, and deepen connections to Jewish social justice and each other. The group will take a short guided tour of Hilda's Place to see its vital work with homelessness in Evanston. Then we'll roll up our sleeves to assemble sack lunches. Beth Emet families who bring a new friend will be entered into a raffle to grow our circle together!