January 18 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Family Night Out at Beth Emet Members Register Here Guests Register Here Join the Fun for a Family Night Out at Beth Emet Our past Parents and Kids Night Out at Beth Emet was such a success that we're doing it again! We will do Havdalah together as families in the Lobby. Then, we'll split up: parents will have the opportunity ...
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 ...
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 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chasamba Lunch and a Movie Join Chasamba as we take in one of our nation's finest pieces of cinema: SHREK. Pizza lunch provided. This event costs $4 per student. Find us in the Perlman Room! 12:00 - 2:00. If you have questions please email Gabriella.
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 ...
January 16, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
January 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 6th Annual Walk for Warmth (Sponsored by Interfaith Action of Evanston) First United Methodist Church 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Walk for Warmth, sponsored by Interfaith Action of Evanston! We invite you to walk with us for Interfaith Action of Evanston's Walk for Warmth on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Register for walking with the Beth Emet walking group and make your donations here. We are ...
September 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shiur B’internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
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 ...
January 21 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm SAM (Senior Active Men) Short Story Group For more information contact the office.
January 21 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle Meeting Attend the next Dayenu Circle Zoom meeting. We will be discussing some goals for the coming year. For more information and a zoom link contact Sharon Smaller.
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.
January 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kabbalat Torah class Each year, we invite our high school seniors to study, travel to New York City, and have a lot of fun with Rabbi London. Before the trip she hosts classes in her home for the teenagers and their families. Please contact the office for details.
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher (Thursdays) Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
September 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Beit Sefer (Thursdays) 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 ...
January 16 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Israeli Dancing Join Chicago Israeli dancing, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com
November 8, 2024 @ 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, ...
January 24 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg and Soul Spark Shabbat Sponsored by Melinda and Adam Prawer-Stock Thank you to Adam and Melinda Prawer-Stock for sponsoring both our Soul Spark Shabbat and Oneg beforehand.
January 24 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Kindergarten Shabbat Service & Dinner More information coming soon, contact the office for questions
November 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Spark Shabbat Services Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you through an enchanting tapestry of soul-stirring music, profound meditations, and illuminating teachings. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to enrich your soul and deepen ...
