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 ...
December 10, 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 10, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Click Here to Register for In-Person Services. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7 Join Livestream
December 11, 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 11, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Eden Hofeld Kabbalat Mitzvah Click here for LiveStreamTo listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
December 11, 2021 @ 7:30 pm Fun, Rockin’ and Raising with Ronnie Rice, of the New Colony Six Suggested Minimum Pledge: $36 per person if joining in person, or $36 per livestream link. Ronnie has been playing guitar and rocking since his teenage years, when he walked the halls of Beth Emet. Our local boy will be returning to the Sanctuary (fortunately our acoustics have been improved since Ronnie studied at Beth Emet!) to ...
December 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Join Meeting
December 12, 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 14, 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 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm Educational Reparations for Evanston In part 3 of our educational events on Reparations, we have the privilege of hearing from Professor kihana miraya ross. Northwestern Professor kihana miraya ross has received a Spencer grant to study having educational reparations to repair historic educational injustice in Evanston. “‘In recognizing the debt owed to its Black residents and pledging actual dollars ...
December 16, 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 16, 2021 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Conversations to Nourish Our Soul Explore your spirituality or connection to the Mystery or the Divine in the world. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, and ourselves as our texts, aiming to deepen our connections and discern meaningful paths in our daily lives. Our tools will include mindfulness practices, journaling, questioning, and conversation. Doubting God’s existence? Come explore. Zoom Link ...
December 17, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am No Class – A Close Look at Torah A Close Look at Torah will not be meeting today. Class will resume January 7, 2022
December 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm Shabbat ShaZoom- For Families with Young Children Please join us for 15 minutes on Zoom! We'll welcome Shabbat with Cantor Cotler, and together recite the blessings. Very short and sweet--a perfect way to begin Shabbat! Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 823 3296 2237 | Passcode: 1224 Zoom Link
December 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Pre-register if you have not yet submitted vax information and signed the Brit (Covenant of Responsibility) by completing the online form. Click Here to Register for In-Person Services. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7 Join Livestream
December 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Click Here to Register for In-Person Services. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7 Join Livestream
December 18, 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 18, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Evan Kleiman Kabbalat Mitzvah Click here for LiveStreamTo listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
