December 5, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm BESSY Chanukah Party Beth Emet District Of Columbia, United States Celebrate Chanukah with your friends from BESSY! We'll have a variety of warm winter crafts, tunes, and video games. Make a Chanukah present for someone you love or give yourself a gift. Plus try out the video game made by the participants in our video game chug! $5
December 5, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chanukah Concert for Families with Young Children Come enjoy Chanukah songs and fun with Cantor Cotler, Rabbi London and guest Aimee Leigh! Holiday treats for everyone! Masks are required for all attendees. Live at Beth Emet, and simultaneous live-streaming. Registration Required
December 5, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Chanukah Candle Lighting: 8th Night 8th Night: Sunday, December 5 Celebrate Chanukah as a community by joining each night at 6:30 pm for candlelighting, led by our members. In this time of rededication come learn how we can each rededicate ourselves through the lens of Beit T’filah (House of Prayer), Beit Sefer (House of Learning), Beit Knesset (House of Gathering), ...
December 7, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Jamberry Nicole is back! 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 ... $90
December 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Social Action Committee meeting Whether a first timer or a seasoned regular, hear updates and learn how you can become involved with supporting Afghan refugees, providing food, shelter and other provisions for homeless and/or hungry individuals (we have several paths from which to choose), addressing Climate Change and so much more. Click Here to join meeting Ph: 312-626-6799 | ...
December 8, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Inclusion Committee Meeting 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 Zoom Link
December 8, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Soul Stitchers – Virtual Knitting Circle 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 ...
December 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Not So Current Politics Current policy and political decisions often reflect or are influenced by events from earlier historical periods. This ongoing lecture-discussion class investigates these earlier moments and how they relate to the present. The December session will explore America's most famouse political debates- revisiting Lincoln and Douglas. Prior familiarity with the historical periods is not required. Free ...
December 9, 2021 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher 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.
December 9, 2021 @ 7:30 pm Special, Intimate Evening with Ronnie Rice Suggested Minimum Pledge: $360Through the magic of Zoom and with tasty treats delivered to you, enjoy a “pre-show” conversation with this larger-than-life personality as he shares stories from the road, songs from his heart, and answers your questions. You’ll even learn a secret… or two. RSVP here by Friday, December 3. Your pledge includes admission to ...