January 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Social Justice Task Force The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so many ways to get involved and help to support those suffering as a result of policies of injustice and marginalization. if you are interested in being ...
November 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? 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. ...
October 13, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
February 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Myth and Ritual in Judaism with Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer Religious Studies scholars have long theorized a relationship across religions between myth and ritual. Most of the examples employed to produce this theory did not come from Judaism. In this class we will consider the relationship between myth and ritual in the Jewish context. $25 Fee for members, Non-Members Fee: $35. Non-Members Register Here Members ...
February 9, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Welcome Shabbat with others by coming early for a nosh and conversation. If you're interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat or contributing some baked items, contact Bekki.
February 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
December 30, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
September 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 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 ...
February 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Zionism and Its Critics; Lecture and Conversation with Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn Zionism today is a little-studied, yet much-maligned ideology. For some, including member-states of the United Nations, Zionism has been derided as racism and been cited as the intellectual justification for human rights violations. For others, it is the truest expression of Jewish sovereignty and a holy enterprise. Yet, what is Zionism? (Or more accurately, what ...
