The Crisis in Israel
2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 lead this discussion entitled, “The Crisis in Israel.”
NIMROD BARNEA is a Ph.D. student at the UIC Department of History studying the neoliberal turn of center-left parties in the US, UK, and Israel. Before his graduate studies, Barnea was the campaign manager and advisor to the chairperson of the Meretz Parliamentary group in the Knesset. Barnea served as the Vice President of the International Union of Socialist Youth and a Meretz Party Executive Board member for over a decade. Originally from Tel Aviv, Barnea resides in Evanston with his wife, Lior, and their son Amos.

Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
2023-07-27 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-26 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-25 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-24 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-21 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-19 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-18 11:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates
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Qigong with Netiva Caftori
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00
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 session.
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Tisha B’Av
2023-07-27

Tisha B’Av Service
2023-07-26 20:00 - 21:00
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.

Soup Kitchen
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:00

Tisha B'Av for Asylum
2023-07-26 17:30 - 19:00
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 community. We’ll do a teach in on the U.S. asylum system, the forces that drive people to flee their homes, and a text study on exile. We will also be collecting supplies for asylum seekers in Chicago; please bring diapers of all sizes and new underwear and socks for children and adults.
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A Just Harvest
2023-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | A Just Harvest, 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60626, 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.

Erev Tisha B’Av
2023-07-26

Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting
2023-07-25 19:30 - 20:30
Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle meeting to discuss some plans for future educational programs.
For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.

Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
2023-07-25 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-07-18 09:30 - 10:15
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 join! This program will take place July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 15, 22 from 9:30 am – 10:15 am. The fee per family is $60 (one child), $90 (two children).
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Sunday Morning Minyan
2023-07-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-07-16 09:00 - 10:00
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 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 prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience.
Participants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin.

Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
2023-07-22 09:30 - 11:30
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
2023-07-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-07-14 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7

Shabbat Morning Services at Lighthouse Beach Shelter and Cantor Young Welcome
2023-07-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse Beach Park, 2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201-1752
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.

Tot Shabbat at Lighthouse Beach Welcoming Cantor Young
2023-07-15 09:00 - 09:30 | Lighthouse Beach Park, 2601 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60201-1752
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 potluck lunch and a special welcome to Cantor Young!
