September 24, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Zoom meetings at the Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team). Please contact the office if you plan to join virtually for the first time.
January 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day.
March 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Understanding Israel Issues Members Register Here Guests Register Here Beyond the headlines and generalities, what are key issues for Israel really about? Our two speakers will provide insights on selected key issues, with time for questions and comments. Zach Selch is the Chair of the Israel Committee. Zach Selch grew up in Beer Sheva and served as ...
March 27 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm No Beit Sefer Spring break Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
February 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online, ...
March 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Shabbat as a Spiritual Practice, with Rabbi Dr. Rivkah (Roberta) Glick Members Register Here Guests Register Here It may be difficult to be kind and compassionate in the midst of uncertainty, injustice, racism, poverty, and severe climate crises across the planet. Yet each week we have Shabbat, our time for taking in all the experiences of the week and a time of consolidation and contemplation. Shabbat ...
March 28 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Irina and Ed Greenwald Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Irina and Ed Greenwald on the 5th yahrzeit of Irina's parents, Feliks and Luiza Ogorodnik
March 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
January 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Service 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 ...
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 15, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5, Gan ...
March 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Young Family Passover Fun Members Register Here Guests Register Here Let's prepare for Pesach with hands-on projects, along with snack, singing, and story time. Perfect for families with kids five and under. This will take place instead of Gan Yom Rishon.
September 15, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
January 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Adult) Conversational Hebrew Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...
January 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm BE NOAR Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have ...
October 27, 2024 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...
March 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Progressive Chevrah Kadisha Fay Lipschultz, a longtime Beth Emet member, was recently selected to be in the first cohort for the Olam Chesed Chevra Kadisha Builders program, sponsored by Kavod v’Nichum, the national organization for chevrae kadisha. Fay was selected with 11 other candidates throughout the United States to strengthen the capabilities of their chevrae kadisha. The program ...
