August 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eicha Reading Join our clergy for a special commemorative Eicha reading in observance of Tisha B'Av. This solemn event will provide a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the significance of this sacred ...
August 13 @ 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 ...
August 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To livestream the service click on the virtual access button.
August 16 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Sponsored by Greg and Jane Wintroub In Honor of Their 55th Wedding Anniversary We will welcome Shabbat with some tasty treats and honoring Greg and Jane Wintroub!
August 17 @ 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.
August 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (Offsite) 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 ...
August 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Bagels and Bubbles at Lovelace Park Meet up at Lovelace Park for Bubbles and Bagels. Perfect for families with kids six and younger. The cost is 5$ per household. Member Register Guest Register
August 20 @ 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 ...
August 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
August 23 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Shabbat & Oneg sponsored by Karen & Mike Isaacson for their 35th Wedding Anniversary Members Karen and Mike Isaacson will sponsor our Soul Spark Shabbat and tonight's oneg in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. If you are interested in sponsoring an oneg please contact ...
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Soul Spark Shabbat Service Join our clergy, musicians and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music and contemplative meditations and teachings. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Services Soul Spark Shabbat Services Tonight's service was generously sponsored by Karen and Mike Isaacson in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Step into a transcendent Shabbat service unlike any other! Immerse yourself in an ...
August 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Sylvia Sutton This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Sylvia Sutton is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone ...
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan (Offsite) 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 ...
August 27 @ 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 ...
August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Board of Trustees Meeting Monthly Board Meeting The synagogue's monthly board meeting will be held soon, focusing on important discussions and planning. All board members are encouraged to attend.
August 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
August 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Dayenu Circle This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team) ...
August 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reading The News Through Jewish Eyes with Joel Brown, Board Member of The Forward Member Register here Guest Register here Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, American Jewry has been inundated with domestic reporting and other media content regarding the war in Gaza ...
August 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
August 30 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Shabbat Oneg: Sponsored by Helene & Donald Spak in Honor of the Birthdays! This week our oneg sponsors are Helene and Donlad Spak in honor of their birthdays! If you would like to become an Oneg Sponsor, contact Bekki Kaplan.
August 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service Shabbat Service with Guest D’var Torah Shelly Ruzicka This week we are honored to welcome Shelly Ruzicka (she/her/ella) as our special guest at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. Shelly has been a dedicated advocate for workers' rights since ...
August 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: June Barton This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as June Barton is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone ...
September 1 @ 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 ...
September 2 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. ...
September 3 @ 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 ...
September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Member Register Guest Register 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 ...
September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
September 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rosh Hodesh Elul Potluck Dinner, Singing and Learning Members Register here Guest Register here As the month of Elul begins and we begin our spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we invite you to find community ...
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Take Action on Immigration Justice; An Evening with Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States Together with JRC and JCUA, the Beth Emet community has an opportunity to learn and help shape advocacy work in Illinois. Every year, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee ...
September 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
September 6 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Sponsored by the Beth Emet staff in celebration of the upcoming new year!
September 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Picnic DInner @ Larimer Park Abridged Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Picnic We will have a picnic in the parking lot following services.
September 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Picnic DInner @ Larimer Park Abridged Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Picnic We will have a picnic in the park following services. We will walk together from Beth Emet
September 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Kabbalat Mitzvah of: Lucille Weisberg This Shabbat, we celebrate a special occasion as Lucille Weisberg is called to the Torah for her Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! This joyous event marks a significant milestone ...
September 7 @ 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 ...
September 8 @ 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 ...
September 8 @ 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 ...
September 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Opening Day Beit Sefer At Beit Sefer, we’re committed to providing a dynamic learning environment for every child's Jewish educational Journey! Our curriculum features innovative teaching methods, interactive learning experiences, and a range of ...
September 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Beit Sefer Tailgate (with Name Badge pick up for Beit Sefer Households only) Join Us for the Beit Sefer Tailgate! Get ready for a fun-filled day of excitement and community at the Beit Sefer Tailgate! Also come to pick up your name badges for ...
September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm BE NOAR Kickoff BBQ RSVP Now and secure your spot Members Register Here Contact Us: For more information, please contact Gabriella Cooper. Join Us for the Kick-off BE Noar BBQ! Join Us ...
September 9 @ 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 ...
September 10 @ 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 ...
September 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal (Canceled) Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
September 11 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm High Holy Day Name Badge Distribution We will be Distributing Name badges during Key times. Here's the full schedule! If you haven't registered for High Holy Day services (5785 |2024) you will not receive a name ...
September 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm A Special Look at the 2024 Presidential Campaign: Current Politics with David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members; please register to receive a Zoom link. Watch the Presidential Debate on ...
September 12 @ 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 ...
September 12 @ 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 ...
September 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Beth Emet’s Choir Rehearsal Are you passionate about singing and looking to enhance your vocal skills? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that shares your love for music and spirituality? ...
September 13 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Oneg Light Light Oneg Each Friday, Beth Emet is committed to providing a rich prayer experience and opportunities to engage with our congregation. This week in place of a traditional sponsored Oneg, we will ...
September 15 @ 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 ...
September 15 @ 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 ...
September 15 @ 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 ...
September 15 @ 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 ...
