Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman October 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Torah Study with Rabbi Immerman Join Rabbi Immerman each week to study our weekly Torah portion and uncover the many layers of meaning for both our ancient ancestors and us today. As we engage with our sacred text, we will also explore other writings, both ancient and modern, to provide expand our understanding while providing insight and clarity. Whether you've ...
Kabbalat Shabbat Services October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary or online!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service October 31 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If ...
Sunday Morning Minyan November 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets offsite during the summer months. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! 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 ...
Adult Beginner Hebrew November 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the alphabet, how to sound out words, and begin to develop proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Class sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. ...
Beit Sefer November 1 @ 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. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew November 1 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. This class is for participants who know how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels to sound out words. Participants will develop reading proficiency while exploring the structure and themes of prayers. This class meets a ...
Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew November 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flatt Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible, you'll strengthen your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and authentic materials. Class sessions: Sundays from October 11 - May 16. In-person only. Cost ...
NISIM B’CHOL YOM: CAPTURING DAILY MIRACLES November 1 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm B'tzalel Arts & Music Festival Jewish tradition teaches us to notice the miracles that surround us each day—often hidden in plain sight. In this B'tzalel Arts & Music Fesitval photography workshop, participants will explore how to capture moments of beauty, surprise, and meaning in everyday life. Register here.
Poetry Reading at Booked November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Booked 506 Main Street, Evanston, IL B'tzalel Arts & Music Festival Beth Emet gathers at local bookstore Booked for an evening of poetry from two collections. Dina Elenbogen's collection, Shore, according to poet Faisal Moyhuddin, "bears witness both to the suffering and loss in our world, but also to the healing power of family, faith, community, nature, and, most profoundly, words." Both humorous and poignant, the ...
A Night of Poetry November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm B'tzalel Arts & Music Festival Poets Dina Elenbogen and Pamela Wax will read from their most recent poetry collections as well as new work! Their reading will be followed by a Q&A about their work and poetry in general. Register here.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet November 4 @ 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 ...
