August 27, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm What will RAC-IL be Working on Next? Congregation Etz Chaim 1710 S. Highland Ave., Lombard, Illinois Be among the first to know For the past six months Reform Jews across Illinois have shared stories about the brokenness of this world. The problems were many. Now RAC-IL has selected two to work on during the coming year. Join members of the Beth Emet delegation as the shared priorities that RAC-IL has identified. ...
August 29, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
August 31, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman Not sure how to connect to the Mystery or the Divine in the world? Perhaps you are seeking an honest conversation about making meaning in life and what really matters. Maybe you know what you do not believe but are still hungry or wanting something more spiritual. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, prose, and ...
September 1, 2023 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Festive Shabbat Oneg Festive Oneg Shabbat Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. - Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.
September 1, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7
September 1, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Birthday Blessings and “Labor On the Bimah” with Margarita Klein As this is the first Friday of the month, we will be offering a birthday blessing to all our September birthdays! Here is a list of those who are celebrating! This year's "Labor On the Bimah" D'var Torah will be delivered by Margarita Klein. Margarita Klein is the daughter of political refugees from Chile and ...
September 2, 2023 @ 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.
September 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch Kahal Potluck Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath to discuss the work of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and how we can get involved. 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.
September 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Over the summer, the Sunday Morning Minyan will meet around town! To find out where this week's Minyan will meet, please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin. 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 ...
September 4, 2023 Event Series Labor Day- Building Closed Labor Day- Building Closed 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 Tuesday.
September 5, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
September 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle 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 ...
September 8, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7
September 9, 2023 @ 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.
September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 S’lichot Reception and Study: The Broken Tablets of Sinai: Working with our Imperfections S’lichot, which takes place on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah, provides an entry into the High Holy Days through reflection on the major themes of the season—renewal, repair, and growth. This year's study will be texts related to the concept that the broken set of tablets traveled in the ark with the second set ...
September 9, 2023 @ 11:15 pm - 11:45 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 S’lichot Service and Havdalah
September 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Over the summer, the Sunday Morning Minyan will meet around town! To find out where this week's Minyan will meet, please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin. 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 ...
September 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Beit Sefer Tailgate Party Welcoming Cantor Young The Beit Sefer students will enjoy a picnic tailgate party and have a chance to meet and welcome Cantor Young in this fun event.
September 12, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
September 15, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service L'shanah Tovah! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here. Thank you!
September 16, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Rosh Hashanah Chavurah Service L'shanah Tovah! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here. Click here to access the Chavurah machzor (prayerbook). Thank you!
September 16, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Rosh Hashanah Traditional Reform Service L'shanah Tovah! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here. Thank you!
September 16, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Rosh HaShanah Young Family Service for Grade 1 and Younger
September 16, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Rosh HaShanah Family Services for Grades 2-4
September 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Second Day Rosh HaShanah Service L'shanah Tovah! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here.
September 19, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
September 22, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Soul Spark Shabbat Shuvah Service Join us for this contemplative service for Shabbat Shuvah with music, meditations, and teachings. Led by Rabbi London and Cantor Young accompanied by musicians and singers. Follow along during the service. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
September 23, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Community Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
September 24, 2023 @ 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 ...
September 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Kol Nidre Service G'mar Chatima Tovah! May You Be Sealed for a Good Year! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here.
September 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Chavurah Service G’mar Chatima Tovah! May You Be Sealed for a Good Year! Here is the link to the Chavurah Machzor (prayerbook) that is used for this service only. If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing ...
September 25, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Adult Study
September 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Teen Hangout and Torah Study
September 25, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Traditional Reform Service G’mar Chatima Tovah! May You Be Sealed for a Good Year! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here.
September 25, 2023 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Family Service for Grades 1 and younger
September 25, 2023 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Adult Study with Rabbi London G’mar Chatima Tovah! May You Be Sealed for a Good Year! If you do not yet have the password to view the services and study, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here.
September 25, 2023 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Family Service with Grades 2-4
September 25, 2023 @ 3:45 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series High Holy Days 5784 / 2023 Yom Kippur Concluding Service (Afternoon, Healing, Yizkor, Neilah) G’mar Chatima Tovah! May You Be Sealed for a Good Year! If you do not yet have the password to view the services, please click here to access the registration form. The password is good for all services. For a complete listing of the High Holy Day services, please click here.
September 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Jamberry Music 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 ...
September 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Erev Sukkot Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the Sukkah Welcome Sukkot with Kabbalat Shabbat Services in the Sukkah. Note: services will be streamed on Zoom.
September 30, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Sukkot Shabbat Morning Service Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.