Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality January 17, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
Inclusion Committee Meeting January 17, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 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.
Milestone Celebration for Connections for the Homeless January 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Several times a year, Connections for the Homeless gathers their staff and supporters to celebrate and honor the recent accomplishments of their program participants, staff, and volunteers. Several Beth Emet members are included in this upcoming program. Honorees from Beth Emet include: Honoring Jeff Forgash with the Lisa Todd Volunteer Award. We are honoring The ...
Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting January 17, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting. We will be exploring ways to become a more zero-waste congregation by looking at other Evanston faith communities that have adopted zero-waste practices, e.g., composting and avoiding disposable plastic items. We will also kick off brainstorming about celebrating Earth ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality January 18, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
Murder on a Kibbutz: A Book Discussion led by Lisa Lieberman January 18, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Watch the recording here In a recent Guardian review, Lavie Tidhar called the late Israeli author Batya Gur's Murder on a Kibbutz (1991) one of the top ten books of all time about Israel. The daughter of Polish Holocaust survivors, Gur had a special interest in how kibbutznikim who came from the death camps found solace in the rhythms ...
Qigong with Netiva Caftori January 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality January 19, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
Gesher Class (Grade 7) January 19, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Gesher Class (Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman January 19, 2023 @ 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Conversations to Nourish Our Souls with Marci Dickman Not sure how to connect to the Mystery or the Divine in the world? Perhaps you are seeking an honest conversation about making meaning in life and what really matters. Maybe you know what you do not believe but are still hungry or wanting something more spiritual. We will use the prayerbook, poetry, prose, and ...