April 7, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Power of Hope: Standing Together in Israel/Palestine In partnership with J Street and the New Israel Fund, we welcome Omdim Beyachad (Standing Together). Alon-Lee Green, founder and National Director of Omdim Beyachad, and Sally Abed, a prominent Palestinian voice and national leader of Omdim Beyachad will discuss the work they've been doing together and their experiences on the ground. Omdim Beyachad (Standing ...
April 7, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Racial Justice Training with Beth Emet and Jewish Council on Urban Affars (JCUA) The Racial Justice Discussion group, a subgroup of the Social Action Committee, is offering a 5-part training series on White privilege, White supremacy, and Anti-racist Allyship, starting on Monday, January 31 from 7:00-8:30 pm (On Zoom.) This program is designed for those who identify as white. This ongoing training has already begun. If interested in ...
April 8, 2022 - April 9, 2022 8th Grade Shabbaton We've spent the past year learning all about systemic injustice, and now we get to vision our very own utopias. Join us for a peaceful and fun Shabbat as we take over Beth Emet. Stay tuned for more details. Reach out to Sam with any questions.
April 8, 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 Members Register Here Non-Members Register Here Meeting ID: 880 ...
April 8, 2022 @ 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
April 8, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Pre-registration is no longer required unless you have yet to submit your booster information, (which is required now) and sign the Brit (Covenant of Responsibility) by completing the online form. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7 Join Livestream
April 9, 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-registration is no longer required unless you have yet to submit your booster information, (which is required now) and sign the Brit (Covenant of Responsibility) by completing the online form. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 / Passcode: ...
April 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Adrian Maslov Kabbalat Mitzvah Click here for LiveStreamTo listen to the service: 847-869-4230 press 7
April 9, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm BESSY Picnic, Survivor Challenges, and Park Cleanup Join BESSY for an afternoon at the Skokie Lagoons! We'll share a picnic lunch together, compete in survivor style outdoor challenges, and then spend an hour doing litter cleanup through Friends of the Chicago River. Sam will be on hand to sign off on service hours! Pick up and drop off is at the Skokie ... $5
April 10, 2022 @ 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! The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions in a welcoming setting for people new to prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience. Participants are ...
April 10, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am No Madrichim in Training and Mitzvah Corps Thanks for coming to the retreat!
April 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Dr, Skokie Did you know that the Illinois Holocaust Museum has recently opened a new section focusing on the Holocaust experience in the Former Soviet Union? With all the world events happening, what an incredible opportunity we have for a specially designed docented tour! Accompanying us on the tour will be Yonit Hoffman, Beth Emet member and ...
April 10, 2022 @ 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.
April 10, 2022 @ 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm Chasamba Planting and Painting Today with a Bagel Buffet! Come to our spring themed go green event! We will have bagels and schmear and TWO go green projects that participants can take home with them. RSVP today!
April 10, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Chavayah Crossing the Border Guest Speaker Abby Backer Chavayah, Hebrew for “experience” focuses on youth empowerment and offers a self-directed and engaging approach to Jewish learning for our 9th and 10th grade students. Chavayah equips young adults with the tools they need to continue the development of their Jewish identities through a diverse collection of learning ...
April 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Passover Food Drive at Mariano’s Mariano's 3358 W. Touhy Ave, Skokie, United States The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 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 ...
April 11, 2022 @ 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
April 11, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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) Zoom Link
April 12, 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 ...
April 12, 2022 @ 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
April 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Gesher 2.0 taught by Maia Volk Gesher 2.0 taught by Maia Volk Though we touched on topics such as feminism, gender, self expression, and more in 7th grade, these themes remain ever present in our daily lives. This chug will take a deep dive into the dilemmas teens face today by putting them into a Jewish lens and is open to any and all high schoolers. Participants ...
April 13, 2022 @ 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
April 14, 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 ...
April 14, 2022 @ 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
April 15, 2022 Beth Emet Offices are Closed in Preparation for Passover For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. We look forward to connecting when the offices reopen on Monday, April 18.
April 15, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Cancelled: A Close Look at Torah We will not be meeting today. Chag Sameach and Happy Passover!
April 15, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Pre-Recorded Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Passover from the comfort of your own homes. A brief, pre-recorded service will be accessible here and on our homepage.
