S’lichot Film Screening and Conversation: Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing September 17, 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm 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, we will begin with a screening of “Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing” followed by a discussion on what we can ...
Sunday Morning Minyan September 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! 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 ...
Gan Yom Rishon September 18, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
Brush Off Your New Year’s Hebrew with Bluma Stoller September 18, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am Brush Off Your New Year’s Hebrew with Bluma Stoller As we prepare for the New Year, here's the opportunity to practice your Hebrew reading skills and review some of the major texts and vocabulary of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. These two classes, the first from the Rosh HaShanah Machzor and the second from the Yom Kippur Machzor, require basic Hebrew reading skills. Text: ...
Gesher Class ( Grade 7) September 18, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 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.
Social Justice Fair – Everything You Want to Know About Social Justice Work at Beth Emet September 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Social justice work is at the core of so much of what we do as Reform Jews and as individuals living in the greater community. Check out the Social Justice Fair on Sunday, September 18 at Beth Emet’s West Plaza (we promise good weather!) during Beit Sefer. Learn how you can get involved, how your ...
Interfaith Action of Evanston Annual Fundraising Dinner Honoring Beth Emet’s Vision Keepers Matt Feldman & Alison Finkel September 18, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm DoubleTree Hotel 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, United States This year we are honoring Matt Feldman for leading Beth Emet's working group on reparations and Alison Finkel who was instrumental in leading efforts to sponsor the arrival of a refugee family from Afghanistan. Read more below. Matt Feldman: The Beth Emet Reparations Working Group has developed communications, educational materials, raised donations, and coordinated with ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality September 19, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
Inclusion Committee Meeting September 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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)
Jamberry September 20, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am Jamberry 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 ...
Jamberry September 20, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am Jamberry 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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality September 20, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
Dayenu Circle Meeting September 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm “The one thing we need more than hope is action. Once we start to act, hope is everywhere.” -19 year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden on Climate Change- Thinking about a way to become more involved in addressing climate change? With Congress passing the most ambitious federal law yet to combat climate change, now ...
