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Tot Shabbat at Lighthouse Beach  Welcoming Cantor Young

Lighthouse Beach Park 2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL

Tot Shabbat will be followed by a Kiddush brunch on the Playground. Families are also invited to Beth Emet’s ‘regular’ Shabbat morning service, also at Lighthouse Beach at 9:30. Feel free to wander over, and back to the playground, as best suits your family. When services end, at about 12:15, there will be a festive ...

Shabbat Morning Services at Lighthouse Beach Shelter and Cantor Young Welcome

Lighthouse Beach Park 2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL

9:00 am: Tot Shabbat  9:30 am: Services Followed by Potluck Lunch Get ready for this year’s Shabbat Bachutz (outside)! Shabbat morning services will take place at Lighthouse Beach Park. Please note the updated location from what was previously advertised. Participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.    

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Event Series A Just Harvest

A Just Harvest

A Just Harvest 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.

Tisha B’Av for Asylum

Join JCUA in a special Tisha B'Av event at Beth Emet. Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day commemorating moments of tragedy throughout Jewish history, including the destruction of both temples and scattering of the Jewish people. Before we enter this day set aside for grief, join JCUA for a pre-fast meal and learning in ...

Tisha B’Av Service

On Tisha B’Av we commemorate the destruction of both the Temples that stood in Jerusalem and other calamities that befell the Jewish people on this date.

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 ...

The Crisis in Israel

The Talmud tells us that the destruction of the Temple was brought on by "senseless hatred" and civil strife. Tisha B'Av is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on problems and divisions in our contemporary Jewish community. Given that many of those problems and divisions today center around the situation in Israel, Nimrod Barnea will ...

Singing, Supper and S’mores – Welcoming Cantor Young

It's back! Campfire, pizzas, playground, Havdalah, friends, singing--What else could you want on a Saturday afternoon? Perfect for families with kids 6 and under--and grandparents too! $30 per family Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here

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 ...

Event Series Inclusion Committee Meeting

Inclusion Committee Meeting

Join the Beth Emet Inclusion Committee as we examine our current practices and explore ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusivity for Beth Emet members of all abilities. We know that all individuals can contribute to our community. If interested, please email Terri Michaels or call (847-691-8167) or email Marci Dickman.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Event Series A Just Harvest

A Just Harvest

A Just Harvest 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.

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 ...

This Could Be Your Year to Blow Shofar

Ever sit in services on Rosh Hashanah wondering what it would take to learn to blow shofar?  Intimidated by the shofar calls but know a simple practice would set you on the right path?  This is your year to try!  Join our Baal Tekiyah (our Shofar blower and teacher extraordinaire), Nisan Chavkin for a workshop ...

Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Soul Spark Shabbat

Join us for music, meditations, and teachings. Led by Cantor Natalie Young with music performed by Ellen Frolichstein, Dan Kaplan, and Marco Acevedo. 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  

An Evening of Celebration and Community with Cantor Natalie Young

Sponsored by Dor L’Dor, From Generation to Generation at the home of Rabbi Andrea and Danny London Beth Emet is our home, and we each support our community in a variety of ways.  One powerful way is to make a Dor L’Dor commitment by leaving a legacy gift to Beth Emet.  This special evening of ...

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 ...

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. ...