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  • Women’s Struggle for Equality in Israel with Professor Yifat Bitton

    Please join us for a conversation with Professor Yifat Bitton, one of the leading socio-legal feminists in Israel today. Professor Bitton will discuss the civil laws and Israeli Supreme Court cases that have aspired to reduce gender discrimination in Israeli society and offer some reflections on the challenges that lay ahead, in the wake of ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Kabbalat Shabbat Services with One Book, One Congregation D’var Torah

    Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel taught: “Judaism is based on a minimum of revelation and a maximum of interpretation.” Rabbi London will give a D’var Torah on chapter 2 of Here All Along ((The Process of Judaism: Questioning, Debating, and Interpreting) and explore how Judaism evolves to make it speak to our lives today. If you ...

  • ChiTribe 20s and 30s Shabbat Dinner at Beth Emet

    ChiTribe helps Jewish young adults find their tribe-within-a-tribe by making it easier to meaningfully connect with each other at Jewish experiences in the Chicagoland area. This Shabbat, ChiTribe is hosting a Shabbat dinner at Beth Emet! There are so many 20-somethings and 30-somethings living in the suburbs, and this is the Jewish community for you! Learn ...

  • 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  

  • Sunday Morning Minyan

    Sunday Morning Minyan

    Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...

  • Fall Tzedakah Box Exchange

    The Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce our fall tzedakah box exchange. Tzedakah Committee members will be there to accept your donations, hand out new boxes, and respond to any questions you may have about the tzedakah grant program. Contributions to our grant program may be made at any time during the year. ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 ...

  • Apachi JCC Camp at Beth Emet: Music, Mocha and More

    Come see your friends! Interested in learning more about camp? Join us to talk about Apachi Evanston. There will be music, mocha (hot cocoa), crafts, movement games, and goodie bags!

  • A Community Call for Faith and Unity: An Interfaith Gathering Against Antisemitism and Racism

    Given the recent and egregious antisemitic comments and actions by prominent people, the desecration of a Jewish cemetery in Waukegan, and the ongoing demonization of Jews and Black people in our society, we are coming together as a community in prayer and solidarity to stand up against bigotry and prejudice and reiterate our commitment to ...

  • 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 ...

  • Interfaith Action of Evanston 24th Annual Thanksgving Eve Service

    First Presbyterian Church of Evanston 1427 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States

    The Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service is back in-person (as well on livestream) on Wednesday, November 23 at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston (1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston). The service will feature keynote speaker: Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan, Leadership and Diversity Expert, and the Interfaith Community Choir led by Hannah Dixon McConnel. All attendees must be vaccinated ...

  • Building Closed

    The Beth Emet building will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Monday, November ...

  • 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 ...

  • Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Guest D’var Torah

    Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable in the Sanctuary. This service will include a pre-marital blessing is Mark Feldman and Madeline Bailey. Additionally, we are grateful for our (pre-recorded) guest D’var Torah by ...

  • Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Followed by Potluck Lunch

    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. For those attending Kahal in-person, there will be a potluck lunch following services. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 / Passcode: 1224  

  • Sunday Morning Minyan

    This week's Minyan will be on Zoom only. 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 encouraged to wear a ...

  • No Beit Sefer

    Due to Thanksgiving Break, Beit Sefer will not be meeting today. See you on Thursday!

  • No- Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt

    Due to Thanksgiving Break,  Hebrew 3 will not be meeting today. See you next week!

  • 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 ...

  • Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting

    Thinking about a way to become more involved in addressing climate change? With Congress passing the most ambitious federal law yet to combat climate change, now is the ideal time to join forces with Beth Emet’s Dayenu Circle, as momentum builds to sharply lower our carbon footprint. Launched last November, our Beth Emet Dayenu Circle ...