May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Social Justice Task Force Social Justice Task Force We read about the migrant crisis in the U.S. We increasingly see migrants on the streets of Evanston, Wilmette, Chicago, and wherever we travel. Even when you come to Beth Emet, you often find a family on the corner of Dempster and Ridge, rain or shine, asking for money. You wonder what you can be ...
May 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 ...
May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hope & Resilience: Celebrate Israel at 76 with Achinoam Nini In celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Israeli musician and internationally acclaimed singer, Achinoam Nini — known simply as Noa — will join the Chicago Jewish community for a celebration of song. Her unique fusion of 1960s folk sounds with her Yemenite roots and the jazz beats of her musical partner, Gil Dor, reflects ...
May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Join the Beth Emet choir practices, leading to a culminating shabbat on June 7th.
May 16 @ 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. ...
May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Members Registration Guests PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former president of ...
May 17 @ 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 ...
May 17 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Oneg Sponsored by: Kabbalat Torah families Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services. Sponsored by the Kabbalat Torah families in honor of their graduates, this year's Kabbalat Torah students.
May 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Honoring Kabbalat Torah Students Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. Tonight, we will honor our Kabbalat Torah (High-School seniors) and Gesher (seventh graders) for their graduation. You won't want to miss this wonderful occasion.
May 18 @ 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.
May 19 @ 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 ...
May 19 @ 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 ...
May 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Tzedekah Committee Spring Box Drop off and Exchange It’s that time of year again for our spring Tzedekah Box drive, a time to accept donations, hand out new boxes, and respond to any questions you may have regarding the tzedakah grant program. Donations may also be made by credit card, e-check or billed to your account. As always, contributions received are used exclusively ...
May 19 @ 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 ...
May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Kovachim Kovachim Calling all singers in grades 3- 12! Bring a friend and come join Cantor Young to learn some fun music for our first choir Shabbat on June 7. Bring a joyful spirit. Music will be provided to all participants. Please click here to sign-up.
