May 31, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a ...
June 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
June 1, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting 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.
June 2, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am 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 ...
June 2, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 2, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm BESSY Kabbalat Shabbat Service with June Birthday Blessings Led by members of BESSY (Beth Emet Senior Synagogue Youth). The students will share with us what they have learned and gained through their involvement with BESSY. As this is the first Friday of June, we will also be offering a birthday blessing to all our birthdays! Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! ...
June 3, 2023 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am Pride Shabbat Sing-Along , Crafts, Story and Yummy Snacks Celebrate Pride at Beth Emet! Young Families are invited to Shabbat Sing-Along with Cantor Cotler, followed by playground fun. Perfect for families with kids 5 and under. No registration needed–just come!
June 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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.
June 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath to discuss the work of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and how we can get involved. If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
June 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Over the summer, the Sunday Morning Minyan will meet around town! To find out where this week's Minyan will meet, please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin. 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 ...
June 5, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 6, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 ...
June 6, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 ...
June 6, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 ...
June 6, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
June 6, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 ...
June 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 ...
June 7, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
June 8, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 9, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am 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 ...
June 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
June 9, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Festive Oneg Honoring Cantor Kyle Cotler Come early for Kabbalat Shabbat service to honor Cantor Kyle Cotler for all he has done at Beth Emet.
June 9, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Honoring Cantor Rabbi Kyle Cotler On this Shabbat, we will honor and thank Cantor Cotler as he sets forth on his new journey at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, CA. Prior to services, we will have a Festive Oneg starting at 5:45 pm. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press ...
June 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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.
June 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 21st Annual Community Mental Health Conference: Untying the Human Knot: Managing Stress and Anxiety in Today’s World Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States Sponsored by the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education Feeling “stressed out”? Anxious about school or work performance, a life change, relationship, or recent events? You are not alone! Join us to explore the stress response and the impact it can have on our physical and mental health, as well as when everyday ...
