April 25, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting 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 ...
April 26, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
April 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series A Just Harvest A Just Harvest A Just Harvest 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, United States Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.
April 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
April 27, 2023 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Unite Against Racism Formerly Stand Against Racism Meet at Demster and Ridge (Southwest Corner) We Unite Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice. YWCA's annual Unite Against Racism (formerly Stand Against Racism) provides the opportunity for communities across the ...
April 27, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
April 27, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Class (Grade 7) Gesher Class (Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
April 27, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Laundering Antisemitism: Jews, Identity Politics and the University with Professor Marc Dollinger Watch the Recording Here Professor Dollinger will talk about what it’s like to be called a left-wing Jew while fighting antisemitism on a right-wing campus, only to be called a right-wing Zionist when he fought antisemitism on a left-wing campus. Learn about two campus antisemitism fights that each reached the halls of the federal government, ...
April 28, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 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-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
April 28, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
April 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner Celebrating Israel’s 75th Anniversary A Kabbalat Shabbat evening celebrating Israel at 75! A festive Israeli-style Oneg Shabbat in the lobby prior to services at 6:00 pm, followed by Shabbat services (both in-person and LiveControl) with a taste of Israeli music-infused. Special video greeting for Yom Ha’atzmaut from Rabbis Gabby Dagan and Naama Dafni Kellen of Shir Hadash in Haifa, ...
April 29, 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. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
April 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
April 30, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am 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, ...
April 30, 2023 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am 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 ...
April 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Gesher Class ( Grade 7) Gesher Class ( Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
April 30, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Violins of Hope for Beit Sefer Students and Parents In conjunction with the JCC Chicago, the Violins of Hope, a collection of 70 string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust that have been painstakingly restored will be played in a performance for our congregation and our students in Beit Sefer. This performance brings a much needed message of hope, resistance, ...
April 30, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 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 $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
April 30, 2023 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 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 ...
May 1, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
May 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith You know about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sarah Silverman, and Sheryl Sandburg. Come learn about other Jewish women, including "The Girl Rabbi of the Golden West," who deeply impacted American and/or Jewish life over the last 300 years. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here
