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*Postponed* Sabbatical: A Roadmap to Communal Equity and Eco-Sustainability with Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein

This program has been postponed to Fall 2022. This past Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish calendar entered the sh'mita year, the once-every-seven-years biblical sabbatical. While in our contemporary Western context sabbatical is generally a personal interruption of the work cycle, for the Torah and Jewish law, it is a societal institution. We will study core biblical ...

Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger from Roots

This Shabbat join Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, Orthodox rabbi, passionate Zionist settler and Director of International Relations for Roots, as he shares his personal story and presents the groundbreaking and challenging grassroots work of Roots. He does not come with blueprinted peace plans in hand, but with the deep conviction that human understanding and trust are ...

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: ...

Informal Conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Khalil Seyegh about Roots

Following Friday night's D'var Torah, there is another opportunity to speak with members of Roots. Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, who will be attending in person, will be joined by Khalil Sayegh, on Zoom. Khalil is a Palestinian born and raised in the Gaza Strip to a refugee family. Please note, this opportunity will be in-person with ...

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 ...

Is the Book of Ruth a Feminist Work? with Rabbi Marianne Novak

The Book of Ruth is unique in that its narrative has two women talking with one another. Can it be considered a possible feminist book of the Torah or is there a completely different value being promoted by the text? Join Rabbi Novak for a careful read and review of this megillah to understand its ...

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Chavaya

Social Justice Giving Circle with Beckee Birger 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social Action Committee Meeting

Whether a first-timer or a seasoned regular, hear updates and learn how you can become involved with supporting Afghan refugees, providing food, shelter and other provisions for homeless and/or hungry individuals (we have several paths from which to choose), addressing climate change and so much more. Pre-registration not required. Zoom Link

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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: ...

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 ...

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