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What Makes a Family? Tools for Talking About Family Diversity

Young children are actively navigating complex socio-political messages, materials, and experiences. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stereotypes lead to negative implications for their sense of self and emerging family pride. In this 2-part interactive series led by Ilana Dvorin Friedman* and Rabbi Andrea London, we will consider how cultural notions and assumptions about "family" can hinder their ...

Event Series Gan Yom Rishon

Gan Yom Rishon

Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...

An Inside Look at the Abraham Accords

The historic Abraham Accords dramatically improved Israel’s position in the Middle East, normalizing Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. In 2½ years, the Accords have led to a renewed relationship with Morocco, security agreements with Bahrain and Morocco, Saudi Arabia treating Israel “as a potential ally,” expanded trade and other business opportunities, ...

Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt

Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt

Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...

Taste of Wise Aging Through the Lens of Tikkun Middot with Sue Nadel and Jane Weintraub

Have you been thinking of retiring, is your nest emptying, are you facing age related challenges and moving from one phase of life to another, are you sandwiched between generations? Do you have fewer stairs to climb professionally and more interest in making this next chapter meaningful? These and other issues will be addressed in ...

Racial History of Evanston Bus Tour: And Interfaith Conversation

Followed by an Interfaith/Interracial Conversation and snacks at Beth Emet  Visit places of importance to Evanston's Black community, learn about prolific residents in Evanston's Black history, and discuss Black resistance to systemic racism in the city. Bus Tour begins and ends at Beth Emet Register for this event here