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Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting

Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting. We will be exploring ways to become a more zero-waste congregation by looking at other Evanston faith communities that have adopted zero-waste practices, e.g., composting and avoiding disposable plastic items. We will also kick off brainstorming about celebrating Earth ...

Murder on a Kibbutz: A Book Discussion led by Lisa Lieberman

Watch the recording here In a recent Guardian review, Lavie Tidhar called the late Israeli author Batya Gur's Murder on a Kibbutz (1991) one of the top ten books of all time about Israel. The daughter of Polish Holocaust survivors, Gur had a special interest in how kibbutznikim who came from the death camps found solace in the rhythms ...

Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori

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 ...

Anonymity and Annihilation with Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer

David Weiss Halivni z'l (1927-2022)  was a revolutionary in two separate intellectual arenas- talmudic analysis and Jewish theology. As an academic scholar of talmud, Halivni innovated the notion that much of the Talmud was produced by a group of unnamed editors whom he called Stammaim. As a theologian, he worked to process both his own and ...

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  

Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan

Sunday Morning Minyan

Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...

Event Series Gan Yom Rishon

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, ...

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 is 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. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...

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 $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

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. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...