February 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
February 9, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 9, 2023 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm No 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.
February 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London This class will not be meeting this week. Shabbat Shalom!
February 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Visual Midrash? Decoding Medieval Jewish Art with Dr. David Shyovitz Visual Midrash? Decoding Medieval Jewish Art with Dr. David Shyovitz Pre-modern Jews are often described as "people of the book," but Jews produced visual art over the centuries as well - images in illuminated Bibles, Mahzorigm, and Haggadot that are complex, often learned, and sometimes deeply subversive. How might our understanding of Torah study shift if we accompany study of Jewish texts with study of ...
February 10, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
February 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable in the Sanctuary. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7
February 11, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
February 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Faux Kabbalat Mitzvah Party Why should the Kids have all the fun? This Faux Mitzvah is PARENTS ONLY Calling all parents of kids ages 6-21 to your own celebration! Havdalah followed by dinner and dancing in the Crown Room. Dress: casually Fabulous $25/person (includes dinner and drinks) RSVP Today
February 12, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
February 12, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am 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*, we will consider how cultural notions and assumptions about "family" can hinder their sense of belonging. Through ...
