December 2, 2021 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher 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.
December 2, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Chanukah Candle Lighting: 5th Night 5th Night: Thursday, December 2nd - led by teen leaders from BESSY. Stick around after candle lighting to hear about some of our recent social justice work! Celebrate Chanukah as a community by joining each night at 6:30 pm for candlelighting, led by our members. In this time of rededication come learn how we can ...
December 3, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah 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. Texts will be provided. No fee for members Please register for this program ...
December 3, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services and Chanukah Candle Lighting: 6th Night 6th Night: Friday, December 3rd Celebrate Chanukah as a community by joining each night at 6:30 pm for candlelighting, led by our members. In this time of rededication come learn how we can each rededicate ourselves through the lens of Beit T’filah (House of Prayer), Beit Sefer (House of Learning), Beit Knesset (House of Gathering), ...
December 4, 2021 @ 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. Pre-register if you have not yet submitted vax information and signed the Brit (Covenant of Responsibility) by completing the online form. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 / Passcode: 1224 Join the Service
December 4, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cooper Stein Kabbalat Mitzvah Click here for LiveStream To listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
December 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Chanukah Candle Lighting: 7th Night 7th Night: Saturday, December 4 – includes Havdalah & a song session led by Cantor Cotler Celebrate Chanukah as a community by joining each night at 6:30 pm for candlelighting, led by our members. In this time of rededication come learn how we can each rededicate ourselves through the lens of Beit T’filah (House of ...
December 5, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Ph: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 883 0113 9619 / Passcode: 075031 Join Service
December 5, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Madrichim in Training and Mitzvah Corps Madrichim in Training and Mitzvah Corps In 8th grade, Mitzvah Corps teaches about the root causes of social inequalities and ways teenagers can help make change and Madrichim in Training gets 8th graders ready to be classroom helpers when they get into high school. You can see a full list of classes at this link. Madrichim in Training meets from 9:30am-10:30am ...
December 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Join Meeting
December 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher 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.
December 5, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah 9th and 10th grades build their civic engagement toolboxes in Chavayah. You can see a full list of classes at this link.
December 5, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Talmidim 11th grade Talmidim (students) participate in self-directed group study on Israel.
December 5, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm BESSY Chanukah Party Beth Emet District Of Columbia, United States Celebrate Chanukah with your friends from BESSY! We'll have a variety of warm winter crafts, tunes, and video games. Make a Chanukah present for someone you love or give yourself a gift. Plus try out the video game made by the participants in our video game chug! $5
December 5, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chanukah Concert for Families with Young Children Come enjoy Chanukah songs and fun with Cantor Cotler, Rabbi London and guest Aimee Leigh! Holiday treats for everyone! Masks are required for all attendees. Live at Beth Emet, and simultaneous live-streaming. Registration Required
December 5, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Chanukah Candle Lighting: 8th Night 8th Night: Sunday, December 5 Celebrate Chanukah as a community by joining each night at 6:30 pm for candlelighting, led by our members. In this time of rededication come learn how we can each rededicate ourselves through the lens of Beit T’filah (House of Prayer), Beit Sefer (House of Learning), Beit Knesset (House of Gathering), ...
December 7, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Jamberry Nicole is back! 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 ... $90
December 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Social Action Committee meeting Whether a first timer or a seasoned regular, hear updates and learn how you can become involved with supporting Afghan refugees, providing food, shelter and other provisions for homeless and/or hungry individuals (we have several paths from which to choose), addressing Climate Change and so much more. Click Here to join meeting Ph: 312-626-6799 | ...
December 8, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting Join the Beth Emet Inclusion Committee as we examine our current practices and explore ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusivity for Beth Emet members of all abilities. We know that all individuals can contribute to our community. If interested, please email Terri Michaels or call (847-691-8167) or email Marci Dickman Zoom Link
December 8, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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 encouraged ...
December 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Not So Current Politics Current policy and political decisions often reflect or are influenced by events from earlier historical periods. This ongoing lecture-discussion class investigates these earlier moments and how they relate to the present. The December session will explore America's most famouse political debates- revisiting Lincoln and Douglas. Prior familiarity with the historical periods is not required. Free ...
December 9, 2021 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher 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.
December 9, 2021 @ 7:30 pm Special, Intimate Evening with Ronnie Rice Suggested Minimum Pledge: $360Through the magic of Zoom and with tasty treats delivered to you, enjoy a “pre-show” conversation with this larger-than-life personality as he shares stories from the road, songs from his heart, and answers your questions. You’ll even learn a secret… or two. RSVP here by Friday, December 3. Your pledge includes admission to ...
