October 11, 2022 @ 9:45 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 ...
October 11, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am Event Series Jamberry Music Jamberry Music 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 ...
October 11, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Sukkah Beth Emet's Sukkah will be open for anyone in our community. No registration required, just come stop by, bring your dinner, and spend some time in the Sukkah!
October 11, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Soul Stitchers Potluck Dinner In The BE Sukkah! As the weather is not cooperating, we are moving the dinner from the sukkah to the lobby. Soul Stitchers will be meeting in-person, outside at the Sukkah. Please plan to bring a vegetarian entree, salad, side dish or dessert so we can share the meal with 8-12 people. A Challah and kiddush wine (as well ...
October 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
October 12, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pizza in the Hut with Young Families! Please join Beth Emet’s Young Families, and JCC Families, to celebrate Sukkot together in the Sukkah at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. We’ll have a pizza dinner, singing, craft project and of course, lulav shaking! Perfect for families with kids under age 6. This event is co-sponsored by Beth Emet Synagogue and JCC Registration is ...
October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations Registration is now closed. If you wish to be added to the mailing list please contact us. Continuing Beth Emet’s tradition of learning and interest in social justice, this four-session class will explore – both broadly and through the lens of Jewish history and teachings - the timely issue of reparations for African-Americans. The name ...
October 13, 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 ...
October 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
October 13, 2022 @ 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.
October 13, 2022 @ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Pizza in the Hut (Sukkah) for All Families Come to the BE Sukkah right after Beit Sefer. Please RSVP in advance so that we have enough pizza for all. $7/person or $25/family (up to 5) by October 11
October 14, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Pre-Shabbat Parent-Child Yoga! Pre-Shabbat Parent-Child Yoga! Sign up now for some fun with your little one, taught by Karen Achtman. Co-sponsored by JBaby. This adult/ child class consists of yoga poses, songs, movement, and stories. We'll incorporate a Jewish twist with some of the songs, stories, and poses each week during this pre-Shabbat class. Join us for a great opportunity to ...
October 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
October 14, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sukkot 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
October 15, 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. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 / Passcode: 1224
October 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan Judith Aronson and Marc Hilton 1575 Florence Ave, Evanston, United States Today's service will be meeting in-person in the backyard of Judith Aronson and Marc Hilton. 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 ...
October 16, 2022 @ 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, ...
October 16, 2022 @ 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 ...
October 16, 2022 @ 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.
October 16, 2022 @ 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.
October 16, 2022 @ 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 ...
October 16, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Potluck Congregational Dinner and First Book Discussion First Book Discussion We are so excited to kick of the first book discussion of our series "One Book, One Congregation." Make sure to RSVP by October 13, for the early bird special ($8/person). $10 per person after. One Book, One Congregation: Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life-in Judaism (After Finally Choosing ...
October 16, 2022 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm Garinim Simchat Torah Celebration We will be ordering dinner from Panino's which we will eat in the sukkah, connect as a community with games and activities, and celebrate Simchat Torah with our clergy and congregation!
October 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Service Celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah! Services include the seven Hakafot- the festive processions with the Torah throughout the Sanctuary. To participate virtually, click HERE.
October 17, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am Tot Simchat Torah with Rabbi London and Cantor Cotler We'll sing, learn and unroll the Torah for children and adults to see!
October 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Simchat Torah Morning Service (Includes Yizkor) At this service, we celebrate the completion of the Torah cycle and start anew! To participate in services, click HERE.
October 18, 2022 @ 9:45 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 ...
October 18, 2022 @ 9:45 am - 10:30 am Event Series Jamberry Music Jamberry Music 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 ...
October 19, 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
October 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations The Stolen Beam Series: A Study of Reparations Please note: The registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please contact us. Continuing Beth Emet’s tradition of learning and interest in social justice, this four-session class will explore – both broadly and through the lens of Jewish history and teachings - the timely issue of reparations for African-Americans. The name “Stolen ...
October 19, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Climate Change: A Catalyst for Cooperation between Israel and Its Neighbors with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed The Middle East is a global climate hotspot- a Middle East summer is expected to heat up an astounding 40% more than the annual world average. At this rate, without intervention, agriculture will become impossible, and the region could become uninhabitable by the end of the century. Regional cooperation has a critical role in confronting ...
