December 12, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Show That We Care – Join Our Zoom Chanukah Candle Lighting with Kibbutz Kissufim Beth Emet is taking the lead in addressing the needs of Kibbutz Kissufim, one of the kibbutzim that was attacked and largely destroyed on October 7. Kibbutz Kessufim’s members will be displaced for many months and are currently temporarily housed in an isolated hotel on the Dead Sea. Many of you have been very generous in contributing ...
December 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm URJ Heller High School Study Program in Israel Insights and Experiences from an Insider, Lila Selch Beth Emet teen, Lila Selch, a lifelong member, spent the first half of 2023 at Heller High and will be talking about her exciting time in Israel. As part of the program, Lila took the required Jewish history class. On her own time, she attended weekly demonstrations and stayed with many different Israelis. Through these ...
December 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
December 15, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
December 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
December 16, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
December 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
December 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Death and Mourning at Beth Emet: An Introduction with Nisan Chavkin Death and Mourning at Beth Emet: An Introduction with Nisan Chavkin This three-part series will focus on how Beth Emet approaches death and mourning. How do we prepare to die? What responsibilities do we have to someone who is dying? How can we support those who are in mourning? Sessions will feature both resources and discussion. No previous knowledge is required. Registration can be for a ...
December 17, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...
December 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...
December 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
