March 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Soup Kitchen 20th Anniversary Celebration Soup Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community and Honors the Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen Doors open at 4:45 pm $25 per adult; $12 per child (12 and younger) RSVP Today On November 2, 2022, the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen celebrated 20 years of continuous weekly service to the Evanston ...
March 20, 2023 - March 26, 2023 Event Series Passover Food Drive Passover Food Drive The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Beth Emet Passover Food Drive. The purpose of the drive is to enable the clients of The ARK to keep Passover by collecting kosher for Passover foods and then donating the food to The ARK's pantry. There are two ways to donate: Shop at Mariano's (3358 ...
March 20, 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
March 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is a time set aside to hear from Rabbi Andrea London; Lee Weintraub, President; Mike Isaacson, Treasurer; Jeff Mann, Foundation President on the state of the congregation. Complying with the by-laws, we show accountability for finances, communicate our year’s accomplishments and challenges, and share plans for our synagogue’s future activities. We will ...
March 21, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series 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 ...
March 21, 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
March 22, 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
March 22, 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.
March 22, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Israel Committee Meeting The Israel Committee will be deciding on a new co-chair, planning for Fall-Winter, and discussing the April 28 Israel 75th Anniversary Celebration Shabbat Dinner. New members are welcome.
March 23, 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 ...
March 23, 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
March 23, 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.
March 24, 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 ...
March 24, 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
March 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg in Honor of the Incoming & Outgoing Officers and Board of Trustees Celebrate the incoming Officers and Board of Trustees and thank those who are departing by joining the Oneg Shabbat prior to services, starting at 6:00 pm in the lobby. The Oneg is sponsored and hosted by the Board of Trustees.
March 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service to Honor Our Officers and Board of Trustees (Incoming and Outgoing) Followed by Conversation Between David Graham and Rabbi London Kabbalat Shabbat services will be shorter this week and will be followed by a conversation between David Graham and Rabbi London about her recent trip to Israel. We will hear her perspective on the proposed judicial reform and the protests, the incendiary statements made by some of the government's ministers, and the violence in the ...
March 25, 2023 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Young Family Shabbat Sing-Along Sing, Shake and Slide! Young Families are invited to our Shabbat Sing-Along, followed by playground fun at Beth Emet!
March 25, 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
March 26, 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 ...
March 26, 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, ...
March 26, 2023 Event Series Passover Food Drive Passover Food Drive The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Beth Emet Passover Food Drive. The purpose of the drive is to enable the clients of The ARK to keep Passover by collecting kosher for Passover foods and then donating the food to The ARK's pantry. There are two ways to donate: Shop at Mariano's (3358 ...
March 26, 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 ...
March 26, 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.
March 26, 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.
March 26, 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 ...
March 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
March 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
March 28, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Young Family Pesach Fun Spring is in the air! Getting ready for Passover? We’ll have fun crafts to make and take, along with an amazing charoset-making extravaganza. Perfect for families with kids 5 and under. Co-Sponsored by the JCC Non Members Register Here Beth Emet Members Register Here
March 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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.
March 28, 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 ...
