February 10, 2022 @ 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.
February 11, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Cancelled: 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. No fee for members Please register for this program here. Meeting ID: 880 ...
February 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Trouble on the Yellow Brick Road: What Went Wrong During Our Ancestors’ Sojourn in the Desert? Trouble on the Yellow Brick Road: What Went Wrong During Our Ancestors’ Sojourn in the Desert? We will take an in-depth look at some of the debacles during the Jewish people’s trek through the desert, including the stories of the Golden Calf, the Spies, and the Korach Mutiny. We will look at the narratives, text, philosophical issues, what these stories might say to us today, and compare them to the way ...
February 11, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Shabbat ShaZoom- For Families with Young Children 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!
February 11, 2022 @ 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
February 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah Mazal Tov to the 5 participants of this year's Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah class; Marco Siegel-Acevedo, Christi Silver, Michelle Oxman, Stacy Singer, Joanne Koch. Due to the pandemic and the limited number of guests, we invite you to participate in celebrating and worshiping with the group through our live stream service on Livecontrol. Note: Kahal will ...
February 12, 2022 @ 10:01 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services This Shabbat Kahal Morning Services will be in joining the Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah service and will not be meeting in the Weiner room. Pre-register if you have not yet submitted vax and booster information as well as signed the Brit (Covenant of Responsibility) by completing the online form. Click here to watch the Livestream.
February 12, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Garinim Make Your Own Havdallah Set Join us at the end of Shabbat for an arts and crafts project like no other! We'll make our own Havdallah candles, choose our spices, and make spice holders. Then we'll use what we made in a Havdallah service. We intend for this event to be in person, with RSVP, physical distancing, N95, KN95, or ... $10
February 13, 2022 @ 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
February 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 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 ...
February 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Office Hours with Karen Isaacson Join Meeting
February 13, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm BESSY Puts The Pieces Together Join us for a collaborative mosiac art project and Jewish text study about Tikkun Olam led by our BESSY Board. We intend for this event to be in person, with RSVP, physical distancing, N95, KN95, or KF94 masks, and updated vaccine information required for all participants. RSVP by emailing Sam at srose@bethemet.org. $5
February 13, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm No Chavayah We'll see you at Shoulder to Shoulder on Wednesday!
February 13, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm No Talmidim We'll see you at Shoulder to Shoulder on Wednesday!
February 15, 2022 @ 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 ...
February 16, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Jamberry Jamberry 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 ...
February 16, 2022 @ 5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting Has JDAIM piqued your interest and willingness to help make Beth Emet a more inclusive synagogue where all who want to enter can contribute to our community? Join us at our February Inclusion Committee meeting. Contact Marci Dickman with any questions. Zoom Link
February 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Shoulder To Shoulder Shoulder To Shoulder In February, Beth Emet is partnering with several other organizations to put on a virtual 5-week immigration justice advocacy training for high schoolers and young adults. Each session will feature guest speakers who are experts in the field who will answer student questions and teach skills. Students who attend 3 out of 5 sessions receive ...
February 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am Funeral Service for Elaine Knobel This service will be live-streamed. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we may not be able to accommodate all those who wish to attend in person as there are capacity limits. Click here if you wish to register to attend. Click here for last week's notice.
February 17, 2022 @ 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 ...
February 17, 2022 @ 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.
February 18, 2022 @ 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. No fee for members Please register for this program here. Meeting ID: 880 ...
February 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Religion and Literature Religion and Literature We will explore different aspects of the relationship between religion and literature in contemporary novels and poetry, including rewritings of biblical stories, portrayals of religious life, and characters wrestling with religious ideas and values. Most examples will be focused on Judaism and Jews, though some may be drawn from other faith traditions. Professor Sufrin will ...
February 18, 2022 @ 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
February 19, 2022 @ 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