March 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mixology Class with Andy Montgomery, Just in Time for Purim Whether you're getting ready for Purim or your next gathering, get to know some of the basics of cocktail-making! Learn basic techniques like how to get that perfect twist and more about all those tools that came with your cocktail-making set. Sample core cocktails from each of the main spirits (rum, gin, tequila, whiskey, and vodka) ...
March 22 @ 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 ...
March 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D’var Torah by Dr. Yael “Yuli” Tamir Dr. Tamir is an Israeli academic and former politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 2003 and 2010, and as Minister of Immigrant Absorption and Education, as well as the deputy speaker of the Knesset and a member of the Finance committee, the Education committee and the Security and Foreign Affairs committee. Dr. Tamir ...
March 22 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
March 23 @ 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.
March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “Good Day Shushan” – a Purim Songfest & Megillah Reading Roll up for a magical mishagos tour when Beth Emet comes together for a Purim sing-along spiel featuring tunes of The Beatles. Be amazed as the sanctuary is transformed into a piano lounge, with everyone joining in the songs. Of course, we’ll also have the traditional reading of the Megillah. Don’t be a nowhere man ...
March 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Young Family Purim Schpiel and Carnival Celebrate Purim with costumes, story, songs, a carnival and lunch. Bring your crew for an age-appropriate skit, featuring parents in our community. Costume parade, singing with Cantor Young, and lots of silliness included! And, the famous Beth Emet Purim Carnival, too! All of this is geared especially for families with kids 5 and under. The ...
March 24 @ 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 ...
March 24 @ 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 ...
March 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Many Faiths, One Book – Evanston Interfaith Clergy Invites the Community to Read and Discuss Apeirogon by Colum McCann Join the Evanston Interfaith Clergy for a community discussion centered around the timely and thought-provoking novel Apeirogon by Colum McCann. This compelling narrative weaves together the stories of two fathers—one Israeli and one Palestinian—connected by tragedy and bound by a shared desire for peace. Don't miss this unique chance to engage in meaningful conversations that ...
March 29 @ 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 ...
March 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service; D’var Torah – “A Letter in the Scroll” As part of our One Book, One Congregation program, Rabbi London will give the D'var Torah on the third section in the book, "A Letter in the Scroll" by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
March 29 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
March 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.