Beit Sefer January 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
Conversational Hebrew January 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
MLK Interfaith Community Worship Service January 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Guest speaker Rev. Damien Durr will share reflections on this year’s theme, “More than Ever, We Need Each Other.” Music will be led by the Second Baptist Church. The service will include a special report from Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors and the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Evanston. This event is free and open to the ...
MLK Day Walk for Warmth January 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm First United Methodist Church 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States Please join Beth Emet’s Team for Interfaith Action’s 7th Annual Walk for Warmth. We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on this day of service. The walk helps raise awareness of homelessness in or community. Your donation supports Interfaith Action’s programs including the overnight shelter. Advance registration is required. You can sign up even ...
Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by jBaby) January 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am 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 ...
Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew January 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. Participants will develop Hebrew reading proficiency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and prayers.
Inclusion Committee Meeting January 21 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting The Inclusion Committee is meeting Dec 10 4:30-5:30, at the Beit Midrash and through Zoom.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet January 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day. The meeting starts in the ...
Bundled Blessings Social Justice Activity January 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First United Methodist Church 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States Please join the Social Justice Committee to package diapers for distribution to 21 local agencies working with families in need. Bundled Blessings is a volunteer led effort spearheaded by a team at First United Methodist Church. Each month volunteers from the community sort and package 47,000 diapers that go to 900 children in Evanston and surrounding areas. Diapers aren’t ...
Kabbalat Torah January 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kabbalat Torah Our 12th graders participate in Kabbalat Torah with Rabbi London. In addition to action, students who participate in our teen classes develop a love for and commitment to Judaism, a strong sense of self and community, and the ability to speak thoughtfully on questions of God, Torah and Israel. This special seminar-style class meets in the spring semester and includes a weekend trip to New York City with Rabbi London.
A Journey of Spirit January 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm A Journey of Spirit is a documentary that tells the story of the remarkable singer, songwriter and guitarist Debbie Friedman. One of the preeminent women in contemporary Jewish culture, Debbie has integrated contemporary melody with Jewish liturgy to transform Jewish sacred music, making the text accessible to a large and diverse audience. A Journey of ...
