December 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Hebrew A Second Time Around with Bluma Stoller Please register here for all classes You can sound out Hebrew words, but not as well as you’d like. This five-week crash course will review the rules and techniques for more confident Hebrew reading, and an opportunity to practice.
December 12 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher (Thursdays) Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...
December 12 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Beit Sefer (Thursdays) Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...
December 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online, ...
December 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Beit Shammai v. Beit Hillel—Legends and History Led by Barry Wimpfheimer Beit Shammai v. Beit Hillel—Legends and History Led by Barry Wimpfheimer Members Register Here Guests Register Here Were the Rabbis Pluralists? Jewish organizations often claim that Judaism is pluralist by pointing to the rabbis who produced the Talmud. However, the evidence of rabbinic pluralism is complex. In this class, we’ll sort through the question of whether the rabbis were pluralists. Beit Shammai v. Beit Hillel—Legends and ...
December 13 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Rosalie’s siblings, in honor of Paul and Rosalie’s 50th anniversary In Honor of Paul and Rosalie's 50th Anniversary by Rosalie's Siblings: Cheryl and Mark Silver, Matthew and Elizabeth Simon, Fran and PJ Wells, Jon Green and Andee Shiroff, and Martha Lass
December 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service 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 14 - December 15 Garinim (4th-5th Grade) Shabbaton 2024! The 2024 4th-5th Grade Shabbaton will be held December 14 - 15 at Beth Emet starting Saturday at 9:15 AM. Members Register Here Guest Register Here Parents and 4th & 5th graders will come together at 9:15 AM to join the Kahal Shabbat morning service or a learner friendly Shabbat morning service. After reading Torah, parents will participate ...