October 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Concerned about Climate Change and want to take action for the midterms? Join us at our next Dayenu Circle meeting on zoom as we put together final plans for hosting our virtual phone bank shift on 10/27 for the Chutzpah Campaign with the national Dayenu. For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.
October 26, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
October 26, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations Please note: The registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please contact us. Continuing Beth Emet’s tradition of learning and interest in social justice, this four-session class will explore – both broadly and through the lens of Jewish history and teachings - the timely issue of reparations for African-Americans. The name “Stolen ...
October 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
October 27, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
October 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2022 J Street Chicago Annual Luncheon Honoring Our Very Own Rabbi Andrea London Union League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United States We are thrilled and proud to announce that J Street will be honoring Rabbi Andrea London with their Tzedak v’Shalom (Justice and Peace) Award! Please join Beth Emet members and hundreds of J Street Chicago supporters, political and community leaders, at Chicago’s annual luncheon on Thursday, October 27 at noon at the Union League of ...
October 27, 2022 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Class (Grade 7) 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.
October 27, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Demons and Monsters and Cosmic Horror, Oh My! with Cantor Cotler While Reform Judaism does so much right, it leaves some aspects of our heritage out of the regular rotation of worship and observances. The Tanakh and rabbinic texts contain a wealth of information and stories about things that go bump in the night, including terrifying descriptions of angels. This class will expose you to traditional ...
October 28, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London 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. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
October 28, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Pre-Shabbat Parent-Child Yoga! Sign up now for some fun with your little one, taught by Karen Achtman. Co-sponsored by JBaby. This adult/ child class consists of yoga poses, songs, movement, and stories. We’ll incorporate a Jewish twist with some of the songs, stories, and poses each week during this pre-Shabbat class. Join us for a great opportunity to ...
October 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What Must a Jew Believe? with David Gottlieb What Must a Jew Believe? with David Gottlieb Does Judaism require a system or series of beliefs? If so, what are they? If not, then is Judaism a religion, or is it something else? We'll explore this topic through biblical, rabbinic, and medieval text, and through contemporary scholarship. While we may not agree on conclusions, we can develop a deeper understanding of the ...
October 28, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
October 28, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable in the Sanctuary. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7
