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 in their life, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward ...
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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
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) Zoom meetings.
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 and subsequent developments, including rapidly increasing antisemitic incidents, protests on U.S. campuses and elsewhere, violence on the Lebanese border, attacks from Iran and more. Many ...
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? Join Beth Emet's choir rehearsal sessions and be part of a soulful musical journey! Community Connection: Singing in our choir is not just about music; ...
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 2006, serving as the Communications & Finance Director at Arise Chicago. With a passion for narrative strategy and press work, Shelly has helped secure 100-200+ ...
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 in their life, symbolizing their dedication, growth, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward ...
