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 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Kahal Shabbat Morning Services If you are interested in attending virtual services and did not receive the link via our Kahal Listserv please fill out this form. Whether in-person or online, participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
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 ...
September 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
September 2 Event Series Labor Day- Building Closed Labor Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.
September 3 @ 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 to ...
September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Member Register Guest Register Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm people during services and/or healing shawls that will bring warmth to those in need in a hospital, home or other settings. ...
September 3 @ 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; ...
September 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Rosh Hodesh Elul Potluck Dinner, Singing and Learning Members Register here Guest Register here As the month of Elul begins and we begin our spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we invite you to find community and meaning with a potluck dinner, singing, and learning with our clergy, Rabbi Andrea London and Cantor Natalie Young.
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Take Action on Immigration Justice; An Evening with Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States Together with JRC and JCUA, the Beth Emet community has an opportunity to learn and help shape advocacy work in Illinois. Every year, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) proposes potential statewide immigration justice campaigns; in doing this, they want to engage as many members of the community as possible in selecting ...
September 5 @ 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; ...
