9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan April 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon April 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith You know about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sarah Silverman, and Sheryl Sandburg. Come learn about other Jewish women, including "The Girl Rabbi of the Golden West," who deeply impacted American and/or Jewish life over the last 300 years. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby May 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby 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 ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 ...
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle May 2 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori May 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 May 4 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Class (Grade 7) May 4 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Class (Grade 7) 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.
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Violins of Hope with May Birthday Blessings May 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Violins of Hope with May Birthday Blessings Violins of Hope, is a project of concerts based on a private collection of violins, violas, and cellos, all collected and restored since the end of World War II. Many of the instruments belonged to Jews before and during the war, and many were donated or brought from survivors or family members, some simply were ...
9:15 am - 10:00 am Event Series Shabbat Sing-Along with Cantor Cotler May 6 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am Event Series Shabbat Sing-Along with Cantor Cotler Sing, Shake and Slide and Snacks Young Families are invited to Shabbat Sing-Along, with Cantor Cotler, followed by playground fun at Beth Emet. Perfect for families with kids 5 and under. No registration needed--just come!
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch May 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch We will gather for lunch immediately following the Kahal service while adhering to our current Covid protocols. 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 ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan May 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon May 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith You know about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sarah Silverman, and Sheryl Sandburg. Come learn about other Jewish women, including "The Girl Rabbi of the Golden West," who deeply impacted American and/or Jewish life over the last 300 years. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Committee Meeting May 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Social Justice Committee Meeting Please note: We will have some time to connect for those joining in person. The formal meeting aspect of the night will begin at 8:00 pm. The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby May 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Discussion of Ken Burns’ Film, “The US and the Holocaust” Led by Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Discussion of Ken Burns’ Film, “The US and the Holocaust” Led by Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz The acclaimed 2022 documentary by Ken Burns' raises significant concerns relevant to our time. We will first review the film itself, including the myths about the Holocaust and America's response to it, which the film seeks to dispel. The discussion will then turn to an examination of three issues that have been the topics of ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori May 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 11 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 May 11 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 12 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Honoring Klaus Georg, Beth Emet Choir Director with Festive Sweet Oneg Following Services May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Honoring Klaus Georg, Beth Emet Choir Director with Festive Sweet Oneg Following Services We have been lucky to have Klaus Georg as the Choir Director for over 15 years. The Choir will sing a piece composed by Klaus himself, and Rabbi London and Cantor Cotler will have the opportunity to honor Klaus for his years of service to the community. Stay after services to sing the praises for ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jason Stern Kabbalat Mitzvah May 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jason Stern Kabbalat Mitzvah
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan May 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon May 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, art, cooking, and stories. Gan Yom Rishon is also open to non-members. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conversation and Book Signing with Sarah Hurwitz, Author of Here All Along May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conversation and Book Signing with Sarah Hurwitz, Author of Here All Along 7:00 pm Dessert Reception (In-Person Only) 7:30 pm Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz (In-Person and Virtual) 8:40 pm Bring Your Book and Have It Signed (In-Person Only) For those who are participating virtually, please note the new start time for the program. This past year, our congregation has been reading, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori May 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 18 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 May 18 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London May 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 19 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Kabbalat Torah and Gesher Tekes May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Kabbalat Torah and Gesher Tekes The Kabbalat Torah and Gesher service is a special time to hear from our graduating high school seniors about what they have learned during their years at Beth Emet, how Beth Emet has shaped them, and what they are taking with them as they move to the next stage of their lives. They model for ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sam Zakarin Kabbalat Mitzvah May 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sam Zakarin Kabbalat Mitzvah
9:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring Tzedakah Box Drop-Off and Exchange May 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring Tzedakah Box Drop-Off and Exchange The Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce our spring tzedakah box exchange. Tzedakah Committee members will be there to accept your donations, hand out new boxes, and respond to any questions you may have about the tzedakah grant program. Contributions to our grant program may be made at any time during the year. ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan May 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 22 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Board of Trustees Meeting May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Board of Trustees Meeting If you are interested in attending the meeting, please reach out to Geoff Prass for the password-protected Zoom link. This is done for security purposes.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby May 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting. We will be exploring ways to become a more zero-waste congregation by looking at other Evanston faith communities that have adopted zero-waste practices, e.g., composting and avoiding disposable plastic items. We will also kick off brainstorming about celebrating Earth ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 24 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series A Just Harvest May 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series A Just Harvest 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.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Beth Emet Offices Close at 3:00 pm In Preparation for Shavuot May 25 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Beth Emet Offices Close at 3:00 pm In Preparation for Shavuot For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.
2023-05-26 Shavuot- Beth Emet Offices Closed Shavuot- Beth Emet Offices Closed May 26 - May 27 Shavuot- Beth Emet Offices Closed Beth Emet offices will be closed on Friday, May 26. For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival Morning Service May 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Shavuot Festival Morning Service
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit- Shabbat at Home May 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit- Shabbat at Home Welcome Shabbat from the comfort of your own home with this abbreviated 30 minute Kabbalat Shabbat service.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services May 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan May 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
2023-05-29 Memorial Day- Building Closed Memorial Day- Building Closed Event Series May 29 Event Series Memorial Day- Building Closed Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. The Clergy are available in case of an emergency. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby May 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality May 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky May 31 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori June 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori 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 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality June 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Inclusion Committee Meeting June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series 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.
9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London June 2 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality June 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm BESSY Kabbalat Shabbat Service with June Birthday Blessings June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm BESSY Kabbalat Shabbat Service with June Birthday Blessings Led by members of BESSY (Beth Emet Senior Synagogue Youth). The students will share with us what they have learned and gained through their involvement with BESSY. As this is the first Friday of June, we will also be offering a birthday blessing to all our birthdays! Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! ...
9:15 am - 10:00 am Pride Shabbat Sing-Along , Crafts, Story and Yummy Snacks June 3 @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am Pride Shabbat Sing-Along , Crafts, Story and Yummy Snacks Celebrate Pride at Beth Emet! Young Families are invited to Shabbat Sing-Along with Cantor Cotler, followed by playground fun. Perfect for families with kids 5 and under. No registration needed–just come!
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services June 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lily Horwich Kabbalat Mitzvah June 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lily Horwich Kabbalat Mitzvah
May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith
May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series Women in American Jewish History That You Might Not Know About with Rabbi Toby Manewith
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A Discussion of Ken Burns’ Film, “The US and the Holocaust” Led by Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz
May 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Honoring Klaus Georg, Beth Emet Choir Director with Festive Sweet Oneg Following Services
May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conversation and Book Signing with Sarah Hurwitz, Author of Here All Along
