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Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink

Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? 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. ...

Gesher

A New Look at Beloved Holiday Recipes with Sharon Glazer

Home of Sharon Glazer

Join Sharon in her home for a cooking demonstration of several unique Jewish dishes. 21st century updates without sacrificing tradition. SHARON GLAZER and her family have been members of Beth Emet for close to 40 years. During that time Sharon has taken and taught many cooking classes offered by the Synagogue. She hopes you'll join ...

Soul Spark Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join our clergy, musicians, and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music and contemplative meditations and teachings. Follow along with the online prayers during the service. Note that the service will not be projected or shared as we do for other Friday night services.  Please refer to the link to access the ...

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 ...

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 $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...

Event Series Hebrew 2 with Bluma

Hebrew 2 with Bluma

Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...

Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients

We're packing 100 Comfort Care Bags for people who have had abortions, in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of IL. Each bag costs $18. Help us meet our goal! You can join in person and/or donate now. Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is again supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who ...

Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky

A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a ...

Smart Home Energy: Reduce Your Energy Bills and Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Making our homes more energy efficient is an important way we can help combat climate change. This panel of speakers will offer a range of ideas to make your home more energy-smart and sustainable over time. At the same time, they will guide you to cost-saving programs through tax credits or rebates now or soon ...

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink

Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? 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. ...

Gesher

Third Grade Family Potluck Shabbat Service and Dinner

This is a formal part of our curriculum so that our families can celebrate Shabbat as a community in Beth Emet. We will have a short service and then share a festive potluck meal in the Weiner Room. (We will also add some Pizza to the offerings.) More details in this flyer. Cost is $15 per ...

Kabbalat Shabbat Service and a D’var Torah and Conversation with Mickey Gitzin, Director of the New Israel Fund in Israel

What’s Happening to Israel’s Displaced Communities? A D'var Torah and following services a conversation and nosh with Mickey Gitzin, Director of the New Israel Fund in Israel. Since October 7, NIF has launched an Emergency Safety Net campaign to care for vulnerable groups and offer trauma counseling. NIF has also purchased hotel rooms for more ...

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 ...

Death and Mourning at Beth Emet: An Introduction with Nisan Chavkin

This three-part series will focus on how Beth Emet approaches death and mourning. How do we prepare to die? What responsibilities do we have to someone who is dying? How can we support those who are in mourning? Sessions will feature both resources and discussion. No previous knowledge is required. Registration can be for a ...

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 $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...

Event Series Hebrew 2 with Bluma

Hebrew 2 with Bluma

Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...