A Just Harvest
2023-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | A Just Harvest, 7649 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL, 60626, United States
Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.

Tisha B'Av for Asylum
2023-07-26 17:30 - 19:00
Join JCUA in a special Tisha B’Av event at Beth Emet. Tisha B’Av is an annual fast day commemorating moments of tragedy throughout Jewish history, including the destruction of both temples and scattering of the Jewish people. Before we enter this day set aside for grief, join JCUA for a pre-fast meal and learning in community. We’ll do a teach in on the U.S. asylum system, the forces that drive people to flee their homes, and a text study on exile. We will also be collecting supplies for asylum seekers in Chicago; please bring diapers of all sizes and new underwear and socks for children and adults.
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Soup Kitchen
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-09 18:00 - 19:00

Tisha B’Av Service
2023-07-26 20:00 - 21:00
On Tisha B’Av we commemorate the destruction of both the Temples that stood in Jerusalem and other calamities that befell the Jewish people on this date.

Tisha B’Av
2023-07-27

Qigong with Netiva Caftori
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:00
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 this session.
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Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
2023-07-27 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-07-28 11:30 - 12:00
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The Crisis in Israel
2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00
The Talmud tells us that the destruction of the Temple was brought on by “senseless hatred” and civil strife. Tisha B’Av is therefore an appropriate time to reflect on problems and divisions in our contemporary Jewish community. Given that many of those problems and divisions today center around the situation in Israel, Nimrod Barnea will lead this discussion entitled, “The Crisis in Israel.”
NIMROD BARNEA is a Ph.D. student at the UIC Department of History studying the neoliberal turn of center-left parties in the US, UK, and Israel. Before his graduate studies, Barnea was the campaign manager and advisor to the chairperson of the Meretz Parliamentary group in the Knesset. Barnea served as the Vice President of the International Union of Socialist Youth and a Meretz Party Executive Board member for over a decade. Originally from Tel Aviv, Barnea resides in Evanston with his wife, Lior, and their son Amos.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
2023-07-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-11 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7

Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
2023-07-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-12 09:30 - 11:30
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.

Singing, Supper and S'mores - Welcoming Cantor Young
2023-07-29 16:30 - 18:00
It’s back!
Campfire, pizzas, playground, Havdalah, friends, singing–What else could you want on a Saturday afternoon?
Perfect for families with kids 6 and under–and grandparents too!
$30 per family
Non-Members Register Here
Members Register Here

Sunday Morning Minyan
2023-07-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-08-13 09:00 - 10:00
Over the summer, the Sunday Morning Minyan will meet around town! To find out where this week’s Minyan will meet, please email Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin.
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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions in a welcoming setting for people new to prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience.
Participants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin.

Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby
2023-08-01 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-08-15 09:30 - 10:15
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 join! This program will take place July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 15, 22 from 9:30 am – 10:15 am. The fee per family is $60 (one child), $90 (two children).
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Inclusion Committee Meeting
2023-08-01 17:00 - 18:00
Join the Beth Emet Inclusion Committee as we examine our current practices and explore ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusivity for Beth Emet members of all abilities. We know that all individuals can contribute to our community.
If interested, please email Terri Michaels or call (847-691-8167) or email Marci Dickman.

Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle
2023-08-01 19:00 - 20:00
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. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to join! Please send us an email with any questions.

Festive Oneg Shabbat
2023-08-04 17:45 - 18:30
Come to Kabbalat Shabbat services early to celebrate and schmooze with your Beth Emet community. Snacks and drinks will be provided. – Thank you to an anonymous donor for making this Oneg possible.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service with August Birthday Blessings and a Picnic Welcoming Cantor Young
2023-08-04 18:30 - 20:00
It’s not too late to welcome to Cantor Natalie Young who will be leading tonight’s Kabbalat Shabbat service. Following an abbreviated service, we will have a picnic at Larimer Park (1201 Oak Street, one block east and one block south of Beth Emet; parking on the surrounding streets). Bring your own dinner, we’ll provide the drinks, desserts and paper goods! What a great way to celebrate summer!
As this is the first Friday of the month, we will be offering a birthday blessing to all our August birthdays!
Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7

Kahal Potluck Lunch & Conversation with Rabbi Noa Sattath to discuss the work of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) and how we can get involved.
2023-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy.
Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be displayed with your dish for the benefit of those with food allergies.
