October 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 to ...
October 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen (Unitarian Church) Because of Rosh Hashannah we will be moving our Soup Kitchen.
October 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service If you haven't registered please: register here You must be registered in order to receive a password for virtual attendance. Please make sure to register to have name badges available and click here to access the schedule for the High Holy Days.
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Rosh Hashanah First Day Services You must be registered in order to receive a password for virtual attendance. Please make sure to register to have name badges available and click here to access the schedule for the High Holy Days. 9:00 am Chavurah Service followed by Tashlich for High School Students, Families and Adults 10:00 am Young Family Tashlich ...
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Young Family Tashlich lee street beach Experience the profound melodies and meaningful prayers of Beth Emet's Kol Nidre service, a cornerstone of Yom Kippur observance. This service offers a time for deep reflection and spiritual renewal as we embark on the journey toward atonement and forgiveness. All are welcome to participate.
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Rosh Hashanah Second Day Services If you haven't registered please: register here Please make sure to register to have name badges available and click here to access the schedule for the High Holy Days.
October 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Shabbat Shuvah Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. You must be registered in order to receive a password for virtual attendance.
October 5 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Shabbat Shuvah (Morning Service) We invite you to Kahal's weekly Saturday morning service with rabbi Sara Blumenthal. If you plan to attend online and are new to Kahal, you must register in advance to receive the link.
October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies. Instead of a potluck item, ...
October 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
October 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5, Gan ...
October 6 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Beit Sefer Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
October 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
October 6 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Talmidim Talmidim A talmidim is a student, a budding scholar, and this is what we encourage our 11th graders to be. Recognizing the advanced level of critical thinking skills that these students use in school and in viewing the world, we offer an opportunity to apply these skills to the analysis of Jewish history and events happening ...
October 6 @ 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Event Series Chavayah Chavayah 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 opportunities. Chavayah features two components: Core Curriculum ...
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
October 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 to ...
October 10 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher (Thursdays) Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
October 10 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
October 11 Building Closes at 12:00pm In oberservance of Yom Kippur, Beth Emet's building will close on October 11th at 12:00 pm
October 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kol Nidre Service Experience the profound melodies and meaningful prayers of Beth Emet's Kol Nidre service, a cornerstone of Yom Kippur observance. This service offers a time for deep reflection and spiritual renewal as we embark on the journey toward atonement and forgiveness. All are welcome to participate. You must be registered in order to receive a ...
October 12 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Yom Kippur Services You must be registered in order to receive a password for virtual attendance. The service schedule is as follows: 9:00 am Chavurah Service 9:30 am Adult Study (Please make sure to register to receieve a link) 11:00 am Teen Hang Out (in-person only) 11:30 am Traditional Morning Service 2:15 pm Adult Study with Rabbi London ...
October 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
October 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners Welcome to Gan Yom Rishon, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning, hands-on activities, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5, Gan ...
October 13 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Beit Sefer Beit Sefer Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...
October 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps Mitzvah Corps Discover the Impact of the Mitzvah Corps Program: A Journey of Tikkun Olam The Mitzvah Corps Program at Beit Sefer is dedicated to teaching Tikkun Olam—the Jewish commitment to repairing the world. This vital program offers an authentic response to the challenges our society faces by encouraging students to engage in meaningful actions, make thoughtful ...
October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Shiur B’internet We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...
October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shiva for Arlene Coustan Arlene was the wife of the late Harvey L. Coustan, mother of Rabbi Andrea (Danny) London, Charles (Hillary) Coustan, Liz Coustan, and the late Brad (Helene) Coustan, grandmother of Yonah, Liora, Eli, Ari, Maya, Aden, Victor and Ava, and sister of Herb Nechin. The full obituary may be found here. Minyan will begin at 7:30 ...
October 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Event Series Private: Israeli Dancing Israeli Dancing Join BE's Israeli dance trope and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night!
October 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 to ...
October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Erev Sukkot Service Experience the warmth and spirit of Erev Sukkot services at Beth Emet as we welcome this festive season of gratitude and reflection. Through song, prayer, and tradition, we celebrate nature, community, and the sacredness of shelter in a meaningful and uplifting gathering.
October 17 Offices Closed In observance of the Holiday of Sukkot our office will be closed for the first day. We will reopen tomorrow.
October 17 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Sukkot Festival Morning Services Members Register Here Guests Register Here Celebrate Sukkot morning services at Beth Emet, where we honor the holiday’s harvest, gratitude, and community themes. After services, enjoy a festive lunch featuring special guests from Kibbutz Kissufim, who will share insights into their lives. It’s a day to connect, reflect, and immerse in tradition with an ...
October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Thank you to the Kibbutz Kissufim Aid Committee for sponsoring this month's Soul Spark Shabbat service and Oneg Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an extraordinary fusion of spirituality and melody, as our esteemed clergy, talented musicians, and captivating singers lead you through an enchanting tapestry of soul-stirring music, ...
October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Shabbat Dinner with Kibbutz Kissufim Residents Members Register Here Guests Register Here We are excited to share that from October 13-20, seven members of Kibbutz Kissufim will join the Beth Emet community. On Friday, October 18 we have will have a special opportunity on Shabbat Sukkot to gather and give a warm welcome to them. We will also be joined by ...
