August 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
August 9 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Sponsored by 2019 Adult B’not Mitzvah Class Make sure to come in before services for schmoozing and some tasty treats
August 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To livestream the service click on the virtual access button.
August 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Tot Shabbat on the Beach Join us for Tot Shabbat on the Beach with Beth Emet! Enjoy a special, family-friendly Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and fun activities by the beautiful beachside. Perfect for young children and their families, this event brings together the warmth of community and the joy of Shabbat in a picturesque outdoor setting. Take advantage ...
August 10 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat Bachutz (Outside) Our annual Shabbat Bachutz(Outside) will take place at Lighthouse beach! Please register in advanced so that we can have an accurate count for food! Members register Guest Register Participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
August 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (Offsite) The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
August 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eicha Reading Join our clergy for a special commemorative Eicha reading in observance of Tisha B'Av. This solemn event will provide a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the significance of this sacred day. Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, is a day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second ...
August 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry 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 ...
August 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To livestream the service click on the virtual access button.
August 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored by Greg and Jane Wintroub In Honor of Their 55th Wedding Anniversary We will welcome Shabbat with some tasty treats and honoring Greg and Jane Wintroub!
August 17 @ 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.
August 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (Offsite) The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
August 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Bagels and Bubbles at Lovelace Park Meet up at Lovelace Park for Bubbles and Bagels. Perfect for families with kids six and younger. The cost is 5$ per household. Member Register Guest Register
August 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry 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 ...
August 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
August 23 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Shabbat & Oneg sponsored by Karen & Mike Isaacson for their 35th Wedding Anniversary Members Karen and Mike Isaacson will sponsor our Soul Spark Shabbat and tonight's oneg in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. If you are interested in sponsoring an oneg please contact Bekki Kaplan for more information.
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Soul Spark Shabbat Service Join our clergy, musicians and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music and contemplative meditations and teachings. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Tonight's service was generously sponsored by Karen and Mike Isaacson in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you through an enchanting tapestry of soul-stirring music, profound ...
August 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Sylvia Sutton This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Sylvia Sutton is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their life, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward ...
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (Offsite) The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
August 27 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry 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 ...
August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Board of Trustees Meeting Monthly Board Meeting The synagogue's monthly board meeting will be held soon, focusing on important discussions and planning. All board members are encouraged to attend.
August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
August 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team) Zoom meetings.
August 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading The News Through Jewish Eyes with Joel Brown, Board Member of The Forward Member Register here Guest Register here Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, American Jewry has been inundated with domestic reporting and other media content regarding the war in Gaza and subsequent developments, including rapidly increasing antisemitic incidents, protests on U.S. campuses and elsewhere, violence on the Lebanese border, attacks from Iran and more. Many ...
August 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
August 30 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Shabbat Oneg: Sponsored by Helene & Donald Spak in Honor of the Birthdays! This week our oneg sponsors are Helene and Donlad Spak in honor of their birthdays! If you would like to become an Oneg Sponsor, contact Bekki Kaplan.
August 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Shabbat Service with Guest D’var Torah Shelly Ruzicka This week we are honored to welcome Shelly Ruzicka (she/her/ella) as our special guest at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. Shelly has been a dedicated advocate for workers' rights since 2006, serving as the Communications & Finance Director at Arise Chicago. With a passion for narrative strategy and press work, Shelly has helped secure 100-200+ ...
August 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: June Barton This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as June Barton is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone in their life, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward ...
September 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
