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SUMMARY:Chasamba Dinner and a Movie: Shrek 2
DESCRIPTION:$10 per student | Sign up here!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/chasamba-dinner-and-a-movie-shrek-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago Israeli dancing\, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta\, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com The event is held in the Wiener Room and through Zoom. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/israeli-dancing-4-2/2025-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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SUMMARY:A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION: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\, you must register to receive a Zoom link. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2/2025-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Oneg Sponsored by Eric and Shaina Young in Honor of Fiona's Kabbalat Mitzvah
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URL:https://bethemet.org/event/light-oneg-4/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T200000
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SUMMARY:Shir Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-services-4-4/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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SUMMARY:Oneg Sponsored: Shaina and Eric Young in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah
DESCRIPTION:This Oneg is sponsored by the Young family in honor of Fiona Young becoming a Kabbalat Mitzvah! \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/oneg-sponsored-shaina-and-eric-young-in-honor-of-fiona-young-becoming-a-kabbalat-mitzvah/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal\, featuring prayer\, Torah reading\, and engaging discussions. The service offers a chance to connect spiritually and share in the experience with the community. Whether attending regularly or exploring Shabbat for the first time\, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the warmth of the congregation. If you are new to Kahal and would like to attend in person\, we meet in the Wiener Room. If you would like to attend virtually\, register here.  \nIf you’d like to register for honors\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/satuday-morning-shabbat-services-with-kahal-2-4/2025-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Mitzvah of Fiona Young
DESCRIPTION:This Shabbat\, we celebrate a special occasion as Fiona is called to the Torah for their Kabbalat Mitzvah (What is this?)! \nThis joyous event marks a significant milestone in their lives\, symbolizing their dedication\, growth\, and commitment to their faith and community. The ceremony will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward to sharing this momentous day with friends\, family\, and the community—Mazel tov to the new Kabbalat Mitzvah.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kabbalat-mitzvah-of-fiona-young/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T130000
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SUMMARY:Kahal Potluck Lunch
DESCRIPTION:If you are able to attend on Saturday morning\, please consider bringing a vegetarian\, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. The potluck will take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. 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. \nInstead of a potluck item\, feel free to donate to help offset the cost of purchasing food.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kahal-potluck-luncheon-2-3/2025-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Minyan
DESCRIPTION:The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nPlease contact the office for a link. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/sunday-morning-minyan-2022-03-13-2022-03-27-2022-07-03-2022-10-30-2022-11-06-2023-03-12-2023-05-28-2-2-9-2/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
CREATED:20240822T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T234604Z
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SUMMARY:Gan Yom Rishon
DESCRIPTION:Gan Yom Rishon: A Joyful Preschool Experience for Young Learners\nWelcome to Gan Yom Rishon\, where children embark on their first Jewish educational journey with curiosity and excitement. Our program offers a nurturing environment that fosters exploration of Judaism through play-based learning\, hands-on activities\, and community building. Designed for children ages 4 & 5\, Gan Yom Rishon introduces young learners to Jewish traditions\, values\, and culture while encouraging social\, emotional\, and cognitive growth. It also gives parents an opportunity to connect to a group of families over the course of several months. Register here for a fun-filled\, enriching experience that prepares your child for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond. Discover the magic of learning at Gan Yom Rishon!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gan-yom-rishon-2/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Young Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Beit Sefer
DESCRIPTION:Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children \nAt Beit Sefer\, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history\, holidays\, and values\, our experienced educators are dedicated to nurturing your child’s spiritual and intellectual growth. \nJoin Beit Sefer for an engaging and supportive community where students build lifelong friendships\, explore their Jewish identity\, and develop a deep connection to their heritage. Whether you’re seeking a vibrant learning environment for your student or a comprehensive religious education for older children (Gesher)\, Beit Sefer is the perfect place to start. \nContact the office for questions.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beit-sefer-36/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Gesher
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nGesher’s goal is to help students identify their values and ways to live accordingly — an important skill at an age full of change. The Gesher curriculum explores the themes of peoplehood\, identity\, sexuality and relationships\, leadership\, spirituality\, and religious pluralism through a Jewish lens. Gesher is an environment that nurtures conversation. That’s why we spend this time exploring social issues including religious pluralism\, mental health\, technology safety\, and healthy friendships. \nA significant portion of the year is dedicated to learning and discussing issues relating to relationships\, their bodies\, and sex and sexuality in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Trained educators help facilitate age-appropriate learning and growth that goes beyond what is included in a public school’s education to more fully explore the spiritual and emotional elements involved in these issues. Utilizing lessons from the Our Whole Lives curriculum together with original content developed by Beth Emet educators\, students are prepared to make thoughtful and informed choices as young Jews. \nWe believe that seventh grade is a critical year in the development of identity both Jewish and otherwise. The Gesher program helps students and parents navigate what can be a challenging experience in a way that promotes the love of Judaism\, a sense of community\, and healthy relationships. \n*To accommodate for the time 7th graders spend studying for their Kabbalat Mitzvah outside of class\, Gesher meets slightly less often than Beit Sefer. \nEach of our teen classes encourage students to explore Judaism\, while thinking critically about their own roles and responsibilities in the world.\nWe approach social justice as an important lifelong mitzvah and aim to build skills to make a difference in the world.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gesher-17/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
CREATED:20250106T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T154457Z
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SUMMARY:(Adult) Conversational Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events\, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. \nMembers Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nDORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv\, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit\, she studied elementary education at Seminar Levinsky in Tel-Aviv. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan\, and taught Hebrew language\, literature\, and religious studies in Michigan for twenty-five years.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/conversational-hebrew-2-2/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T010020Z
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SUMMARY:Garinim Decorates Cookies
DESCRIPTION:$10 per student | Sign up here!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/garinim-decorates-cookies/
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T134500
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SUMMARY:BE NOAR
DESCRIPTION:Not enrolled but interested in joining? Contact Marci Dickman \n  \nAfter a year of research and planning\, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program\, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth)\, responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have learned to be best current practices in education for teens. Our program is learner-centered\, relevant to teens and designed to spark curiosity\, content-rich\, and inclusive of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. We are enthusiastic about this program and are excited for teens in grades 8-11 to participate. Key features of BE NOAR: 1. Courses will be organized into modules or Core Sessions of six sessions in length. Sample module topics are listed at the end of this handbook. Some students may want to commit to only one season of modules due to other activities and commitments. The program will meet on Sunday afternoon\, twice per month\, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm\, beginning with lunch. 2. Students will have a part in developing the list of Core Sessions from which they may choose. 3. In addition to the modules\, students will be able to pick an elective that will meet two or three times on a weekday evening. Again\, a sample list will be found at the end of this handbook. See the list of classes below that will meet in September and October. 4. We will consolidate grade levels for some of the Core Sessions and electives\, while preserving separate grade levels for others. 5. For this transition year\, the registration and fees remain by grade level in our registration system. As with all Beth Emet programs\, no one will be excluded from BE NOAR because of inability to pay.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/chavayah-13-2-2/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T131500
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Siddur (Prayerbook) Hebrew with Bluma Stoller
DESCRIPTION:Please register and read more about the classes here \nAre you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary\, structure\, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. \nBluma Stoller is a Beth Emet congregant and a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. She was the North American Director of Academic Affairs for Tel Aviv University and was the recipient of Hillel International’s Exemplar of Excellence Award for her commitment to social justice and tikkun olam. She has held leadership positions in major Jewish organizations\, including Project Otzma and the JCRC of Greater Boston.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/siddur-prayerbook-hebrew-with-bluma-stoller/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T184500
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202512Z
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SUMMARY:Shiur B'internet
DESCRIPTION:We offer an alternative virtual Beit Sefer class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays\, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays\, these students will also participate in Shiur b’Internet on Monday evenings. \nRegistration is limited and permission from the Director of Lifelong Learning is required prior to registration. Shiur B’internet ensures that all Beth Emet Beit Sefer students engage in Hebrew learning twice a week.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/shiur-binternet-2-2/2025-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
CREATED:20250224T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T165239Z
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SUMMARY:Shiur B'internet
DESCRIPTION:We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays\, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays\, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. \nRegistration is limited and permission from the Director of Lifelong Learning is required prior to registration. Shiur B’internet ensures that all Beth Emet Beit Sefer students engage in Hebrew learning twice a week.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/shiur-binternet-3-2/2025-04-07/1/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T194500
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T165239Z
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SUMMARY:Shiur B'internet
DESCRIPTION:We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays\, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays\, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. \nRegistration is limited and permission from the Director of Lifelong Learning is required prior to registration. Shiur B’internet ensures that all Beth Emet Beit Sefer students engage in Hebrew learning twice a week.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/shiur-binternet-3-2/2025-04-07/2/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
CREATED:20250211T143528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T143528Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Doors: Jewish Immigration to the United States Before and After 1914 led by Tobias Brinkmann
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nGuests Register Here \nBetween 1880 and 1914\, almost two million Jews from the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires immigrated to the United States. This migration marks an important shift in modern Jewish history because it turned the United States from a peripheral to a major center of Jewish life. \nBefore 1914\, Congress passed several immigration bills.  While hardly any Europeans were excluded\, non-white migrants were not welcome.  American Jewish leaders protested Chinese exclusion early on because they grasped the threat of nativism in a period of rising antisemitism and calls for immigration restrictions.  In 1917\, Congress overrode President Wilson’s veto and passed the literacy test bill. Jewish leaders were able to mitigate the bill – the test could be administered in Hebrew and Yiddish.   However\, the national origin quota acts\, passed in 1921 and 1924\, drastically reduced Jewish immigration from Eastern Europe. \nTobias Brinkmann is the Malvin and Lea Bank Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Penn State University\, University Park\, PA\, and Director of the Jewish Studies program. Publications: Between Borders: The Great Jewish Migration from Eastern Europe (Oxford University Press\, 2024). Sundays at Sinai: A Jewish Congregation in Chicago (University of Chicago Press\, 2012) – finalist for the National Jewish Book Award 2013; (Editor)\, Points of Passage: Jewish Transmigrants from Eastern Europe in Scandinavia\, Germany\, and Britain 1880-1914 (New York: Berghahn\, 2013).
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/closing-doors-jewish-immigration-to-the-united-states-before-and-after-1914-led-by-tobias-brinkmann/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/jamberry-with-nicole-jaworski-co-sponsored-by-jbaby-7-2-2-2-2-2-2/2025-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
CREATED:20241215T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T204339Z
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SUMMARY:The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday evening since 2002\, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner.\nGuests sit at linen-covered tables with fresh flowers and listen to live music while enjoying their meal\, and they leave with a sack lunch to enjoy on the following day. The meeting starts in the Crown Room.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/soup-kitchen-2022-06-08-2022-12-28-5/2025-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T181500
DTSTAMP:20260410T201726
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SUMMARY:Gesher (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nGesher’s goal is to help students identify their values and ways to live accordingly — an important skill at an age full of change. The Gesher curriculum explores the themes of peoplehood\, identity\, sexuality and relationships\, leadership\, spirituality\, and religious pluralism through a Jewish lens. Gesher is an environment that nurtures conversation. That’s why we spend this time exploring social issues including religious pluralism\, mental health\, technology safety\, and healthy friendships. \nA significant portion of the year is dedicated to learning and discussing issues relating to relationships\, their bodies\, and sex and sexuality in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Trained educators help facilitate age-appropriate learning and growth that goes beyond what is included in a public school’s education to more fully explore the spiritual and emotional elements involved in these issues. Utilizing lessons from the Our Whole Lives curriculum together with original content developed by Beth Emet educators\, students are prepared to make thoughtful and informed choices as young Jews. \nWe believe that seventh grade is a critical year in the development of identity both Jewish and otherwise. The Gesher program helps students and parents navigate what can be a challenging experience in a way that promotes the love of Judaism\, a sense of community\, and healthy relationships. \n*To accommodate for the time 7th graders spend studying for their Kabbalat Mitzvah outside of class\, Gesher meets slightly less often than Beit Sefer. \nEach of our teen classes encourage students to explore Judaism\, while thinking critically about their own roles and responsibilities in the world.\nWe approach social justice as an important lifelong mitzvah and aim to build skills to make a difference in the world.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/gesher-thursdays/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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SUMMARY:Beit Sefer (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nTogether with our Cantor and teachers\, students focus on specific aspects of the prayer service and engage in Gemilut Chasadim and Mitzvot that improve our world. Each grade level also focuses on age-appropriate aspects of the Jewish holidays as well as the people and land of Israel. Special events and programs for parents/caregivers with students are included throughout the school year.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/beit-sefer-thursdays/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Beit Sefer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T233000
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago Israeli dancing\, led by Phil Moss and Penny Brichta\, and learn how to dance like an Israeli every Thursday night! For more information you can refer to chicagoisraelidancing.com The event is held in the Wiener Room and through Zoom. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/israeli-dancing-4-2/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T210000
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SUMMARY:Different Zionisms led by Northwestern University Professor Dr.Maayan Hilel
DESCRIPTION:Members Register Here \nZionism has evolved from its early days in the late 1800s\, encompassing differing doctrines as well as the emergence of anti-Zionism. Dr. Hilel will explain the evolution of the political movements in the late 1800s to the 1948 establishment of Israel\, including whether Zionism is a nationalist movement or settler colonialism. Then\, the focus will be on the evolution of these political movements from Israel’s 1967 war victory\, bringing occupied territories\, through the present. \nDr. Maayan Hilel is an Assistant Professor of Jewish & Israel Studies and Assistant Director of the Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University. She is a historian of the modern Middle East\, specializing in the cultural and social histories of Israel and Palestine.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/different-zionisms-led-by-dr-maayan-hilel/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T103000
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SUMMARY:No Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London
DESCRIPTION:Due to Passover the class will not meet this week.
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/a-close-look-at-prophets-with-rabbi-andrea-london-3-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T183000
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SUMMARY:Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Weiss-Tuerkheimer Family in Memory of Stan Weiss. \n 
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/oneg-shabbat-sponsored-by-the-weiss-family/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T200000
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Services
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
URL:https://bethemet.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-services-4/2025-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Worship
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