May 30, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Israeli Dancing Join BE's Israeli dance trope and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night!
August 30, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Shabbat Oneg: Sponsored by Helene & Donald Spak in Honor of the Birthdays! This week our oneg sponsors are Helene and Donlad Spak in honor of their birthdays! If you would like to become an Oneg Sponsor, contact Bekki Kaplan.
August 30, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Shabbat Service with Guest D’var Torah Shelly Ruzicka This week we are honored to welcome Shelly Ruzicka (she/her/ella) as our special guest at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. Shelly has been a dedicated advocate for workers' rights since 2006, serving as the Communications & Finance Director at Arise Chicago. With a passion for narrative strategy and press work, Shelly has helped secure 100-200+ ...
August 31, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kabbalat Mitzvah of: June Barton This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as June Barton is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their life, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward ...
September 1, 2024 @ 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 ...
September 5, 2022 Labor Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.
September 3, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 to ...
September 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Member Register Guest Register Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. ...
August 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
September 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rosh Hodesh Elul Potluck Dinner, Singing and Learning Members Register here Guest Register here As the month of Elul begins and we begin our spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we invite you to find community and meaning with a potluck dinner, singing, and learning with our clergy, Rabbi Andrea London and Cantor Natalie Young.
September 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Take Action on Immigration Justice; An Evening with Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States Together with JRC and JCUA, the Beth Emet community has an opportunity to learn and help shape advocacy work in Illinois. Every year, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) proposes potential statewide immigration justice campaigns; in doing this, they want to engage as many members of the community as possible in selecting ...
August 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
May 30, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Israeli Dancing Join BE's Israeli dance trope and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night!
September 6, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Sponsored by the Beth Emet staff in celebration of the upcoming new year!
September 6, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Abridged Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Picnic We will have a picnic in the parking lot following services.
September 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Abridged Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Picnic We will have a picnic in the park following services. We will walk together from Beth Emet