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Anonymity and Annihilation with Dr. Barry Wimpfheimer

David Weiss Halivni z'l (1927-2022)  was a revolutionary in two separate intellectual arenas- talmudic analysis and Jewish theology. As an academic scholar of talmud, Halivni innovated the notion that much of the Talmud was produced by a group of unnamed editors whom he called Stammaim. As a theologian, he worked to process both his own and ...

Kabbalat Shabbat Services with D’var Torah by Rabbi London on Here All Along

Rabbi London will give a D’var Torah on chapter 4 of Here All Along. If you do not yet have your copy of the book and/or wish to join a book circle, check our website. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a ...

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 ...

D.C. 2023 Spotlight: Brunch with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky

Suggested Minimum Pledge: $36 per person A Mitzvah Appeal 5783 Event! With a change in the House leadership, there will be much to discuss with the newly convened 118th U.S. Congress. Discussion will be moderated by Peter Slevin, Northwestern University Journalism Professor, former Chicago Bureau Chief of the Washington Post and author of Michelle Obama-A ...

Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller

Hebrew 1 is 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. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...

Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt

Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt

Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.