Adult Beginner Hebrew November 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the alphabet, how to sound out words, and begin to develop proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Class sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. ...
Beit Sefer November 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
JRC ArtsFest, in Collaboration with B’tzalel Arts & Music Festival November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States On November 8, JRC becomes the canvas for a weekend of artistry, connection, performance, storytelling, and shared experience. ArtsFest 2026 is an invitation to explore, participate, create, gather, and discover the creativity already living within our JRC community. Throughout the weekend, member artists, performers, writers, makers, and creators will help transform the building into a ...
Enduring Dilemmas in Judaism and at Beth Emet November 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves recently completed her Master's degree in Jewish Education at Hebrew Union College, and this program is an exploration of that journey. Lauren will present her capstone thesis, which explores the enduring dilemma of Home and Horizon that have shaped Jewish life and continue to animate the conversations we have ...
Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew November 8 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. This class is for participants who know how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels to sound out words. Participants will develop reading proficiency while exploring the structure and themes of prayers. This class meets a ...
Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flatt Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible, you'll strengthen your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and authentic materials. Class sessions: Sundays from October 11 - May 16. In-person only. Cost ...
4th-6th Grade Youth Group Event November 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 4th-6th grade, come join Beit Sefer teachers Eli and Itai! Have some pizza before playing Minute to Win It! We will play many small games that will be fun for a range of interests. There will be games like Cookie Face, drawing contests, running games. The event will conclude with the option to play Gaga ...
BE Noar teen program for 8th-11th graders November 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm BE Noar teen program for 8th-11th graders BE Noar is our program for for 8th-11th graders. BE Noar participants learn from a variety of teachers such as Rabbi Brian Immerman, Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves, RJE, Beit Sefer teacher Rabbi Toby Manewith, and other guest leaders on a variety of topics such as reparations, Jewish food, Jewish ethics, Israel, and more. ...
ILLUMINATE THE LIGHT: RECYCLED CHANUKKIYOT WORKSHOP November 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm B'tzalel Arts & Music Festival Please join us at Art Makers Outpost on November 8th from 4-6pm for a hands-on recycled menorah making workshop! ALL AGES $10 per participant. Chanukah invites us to bring light into darkness—both in the world around us and within ourselves. In this workshop with Valerie Kahan, participants of all ages will design and create their ...
Dayenu Circle November 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting This Month's Dayenu Circle Meeting 7:30 Want to address climate change based on Jewish values through education, sustainability, and advocacy work? Attend the next Zoom meetings at the Dayenu Circle (Beth Emet's green team). Please contact the office if you plan to join virtually for the first time.
Current Politics November 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm A congregational favorite returns. In this installment of his ongoing lecture series on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens, David Zarefsky will turn his analytical lens to the aftermath of the November 2026 elections and what they mean for our political landscape. David is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication ...
