November 5, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
November 6, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Parent Conversation Regarding Israel Join us for an open-ended conversation with other Beth Emet parents as we reflect on and process our own thoughts and feelings about the unfolding crisis. Exploring our own reactions may help us support our children in these difficult times. Led by Marci Dickman and Kathy Kaberon, we’ll come together to share resources and feel ...
November 7, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. Newcomers are welcome and ...
November 9, 2023 @ 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. ...
November 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A New Look at Beloved Holiday Recipes with Sharon Glazer Home of Sharon Glazer Join Sharon in her home for a cooking demonstration of several unique Jewish dishes. 21st century updates without sacrificing tradition. SHARON GLAZER and her family have been members of Beth Emet for close to 40 years. During that time Sharon has taken and taught many cooking classes offered by the Synagogue. She hopes you'll join ...
November 10, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Spark Kabbalat Shabbat Service Join our clergy, musicians, and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music and contemplative meditations and teachings. Follow along with the online prayers during the service. Note that the service will not be projected or shared as we do for other Friday night services. Please refer to the link to access the ...
November 11, 2023 @ 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.
November 12, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 12, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 12, 2023 @ 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 ...
November 12, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients We're packing 100 Comfort Care Bags for people who have had abortions, in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of IL. Each bag costs $18. Help us meet our goal! You can join in person and/or donate now. Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is again supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who ...
November 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend If you or someone in your family are interested in building cooking and Jewish knowledge, this class is for you! Bring Judaism's mitzvot of haknasat orchim (welcoming guests) to life in the comfort of your own kitchen with other Beth Emet families with this new virtual series. Sessions will be held to coincide with the ...
November 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
November 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Social Justice Task Force Social Justice Task Force: Reimagining Social Justice Work During These Times During these complex times, we will take a step back during the November meeting to rethink how we will engage in the important work of social justice. How will we move forward as Jews right now? Is our justice work to continue to build connections and serve others when we are broken and hurting? Is ...