9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan February 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am What is Leadership? How is it the same or different from Authority? with Rabbi Marianne Novak February 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am What is Leadership? How is it the same or different from Authority? with Rabbi Marianne Novak In our Biblical and Rabbinic tradition, what makes a leader? How can a leader have true legitimacy with an active God presence? We will look at various leaders in our history to tease out these questions that are still so relevant for us today. Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here RABBI MARIANNE NOVAK received her semikha ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet February 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) February 27 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Jamberry 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 ...
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Soup Kitchen
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink February 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Young Family Shabbat Dinner March 1 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Young Family Shabbat Dinner Welcome Shabbat at Young Family Shabbat Dinner. We'll take care of the food (and wine), you bring the kids, and grandparents too! Perfect for families with kids ages 0-6. $25/household Members Register Here Non-Members Register Here $25
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with March Birthday Blessing March 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with March Birthday Blessing Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! On this Shabbat, we also offer a blessing for all those who are celebrating a birthday in March. Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 2 @ 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.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch March 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch 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. Instead of a potluck item, ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan March 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps March 3 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet March 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) March 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry 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 Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle March 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink March 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) March 8 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 9 @ 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 March 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. 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 ...
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Inclusion Committee March 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Inclusion Committee Have you noticed a way that Beth Emet can be more inclusive of people with disabilities? Might you have a skill or passion for helping others grow in their awareness and acceptance of people with various abilities and needs to fully participate in our community? Join our committee meeting on Monday March 11 at 5:00 ...
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series A Community Conversation – Green Social Housing March 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Event Series A Community Conversation – Green Social Housing As part of the monthly Social Justice Task Force Conversations, join Beth Emet and JCUA for a conversation on the intersecting housing and environmental justice movements in the context of Connections for the Homeless, Environmental Justice Evanston, and the Illinois Green New Deal. Register Here The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet March 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) March 12 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Event Series Jamberry 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 ...
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend March 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Jewish Cooking: A Family Affair with Jessica Amend If you or someone in your family are interested in building cooking and Jewish knowledge, this class is for you! Bring Judaism's mitzvot of haknasat orchim (welcoming guests) to life in the comfort of your own kitchen with other Beth Emet families with this new virtual series. Sessions will be held to coincide with the ...
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky March 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 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 Member: https://beth-emet.force.com/Members/CongrComm_EventPage?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In Non-Member: https://bethemet.secure.force.com/Temple/CongrComm_EventGuest?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In 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 former president ...
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky March 13 @ 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 Member: https://beth-emet.force.com/Members/CongrComm_EventPage?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In Non-Member: https://bethemet.secure.force.com/Temple/CongrComm_EventGuest?Id=a1ZUL000000M5In 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 former president ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink March 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm “I’ll Have What She’s Having”— The Jewish Deli Exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum March 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm “I’ll Have What She’s Having”— The Jewish Deli Exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum (Optional deli lunch together before visiting the exhibit.) For many of us, the Jewish deli has been intertwined with Judaism and Jewish life. Let’s meet at the museum (9603 Woods Dr., Skokie) to enjoy this exhibit together! Those who would like to experience deli and the community it can build will also meet for lunch, 11:30 ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Service March 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Spark Shabbat Service Join our clergy, musicians, and singers for a unique Shabbat experience filled with soul-stirring music and contemplative meditations and teachings. On this Shabbat Cantor Young will be premiering her new composition, Da L’cha (Know This) that will be presented at a number of congregations around the country on the same evening. The piece is set ...
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) March 15 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
10:00 am - 11:15 am Discussion about the book Can We Talk About Israel – Part 1 March 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am Discussion about the book Can We Talk About Israel – Part 1 Join Rabbi London for a two-part discussion of the book, Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch. The Jewish Book Council wrote this review of Sokatch’s book: “Can We Talk about Israel? is a supremely nuanced discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, past and present. It is broad in ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet March 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holding Shared Humanity: A Conversation with Parents Circle Families Forum March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holding Shared Humanity: A Conversation with Parents Circle Families Forum Speakers: Yuval Rahamim whose father was killed in 1967 while serving in the Six Day War, and Mohamed Abu Jafar whose 16-year old brother was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in 2002. Register / Info American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum shares the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the American public ...
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle March 19 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dayenu Circle Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Attend the next Dayenu Circle Zoom meeting, and we will be discussing our plans for Earth Day 2024! For more information, contact Sharon Smaller, smallersharon@gmail.com.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink March 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D’var Torah by Dr. Yael “Yuli” Tamir March 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D’var Torah by Dr. Yael “Yuli” Tamir Dr. Tamir is an Israeli academic and former politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 2003 and 2010, and as Minister of Immigrant Absorption and Education, as well as the deputy speaker of the Knesset and a member of the Finance committee, the Education committee and the Security and Foreign Affairs committee. Dr. Tamir ...
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) March 22 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 23 @ 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.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “Good Day Shushan” – a Purim Songfest & Megillah Reading March 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “Good Day Shushan” – a Purim Songfest & Megillah Reading Roll up for a magical mishagos tour when Beth Emet comes together for a Purim sing-along spiel featuring tunes of The Beatles. Be amazed as the sanctuary is transformed into a piano lounge, with everyone joining in the songs. Of course, we’ll also have the traditional reading of the Megillah. Don’t be a nowhere man ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps March 24 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Mitzvah Corps
9:30 am - 10:45 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service; D’var Torah – “A Letter in the Scroll” March 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service; D’var Torah – “A Letter in the Scroll” As part of our One Book, One Congregation program, Rabbi London will give the D'var Torah on the third section in the book, "A Letter in the Scroll" by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) March 29 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Event Series Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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 March 31 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets offsite. Please contact Jonathan Hartman-Seeskin for location information. 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 ...
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NO Beit Sefer March 31 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NO Beit Sefer
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NO Mitzvah Corps March 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series NO Mitzvah Corps
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet April 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beth Emet Annual Meeting April 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beth Emet Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is a time set aside each year, for our members to hear from Beth Emet’s President, Treasurer, Foundation president, and clergy on the state of the congregation. Complying with our by-laws, we show accountability for finances, communicate our year’s accomplishments and challenges, and share plans for our synagogue’s future activities. We will ...
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle April 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 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 ...
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jews and Palestinians of Israel United for Peace, Justice and Equality with Itamar Avneri and Rula Daood April 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jews and Palestinians of Israel United for Peace, Justice and Equality with Itamar Avneri and Rula Daood Standing Together is a progressive grassroots movement, organizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation, and for equality, peace, and social justice for over eight years. Hear from Standing Together leaders, Itamar Avneri and Rula Daood, as they discuss how their movement is leading the fight on the ground for a ceasefire and ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Nancy Fink Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. ...
9:30 am - 10:45 am A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London April 5 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 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.
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz April 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz In modern political discourse, “Antisemitism” is frequently invoked and infrequently defined. The imprecision with which the term is deployed leads to broad disagreements about the nature and scope of the phenomenon. Is anti-Semitism a form of racism? Of xenophobia? Of anti-religious animus, akin to Islamophobia? Is it a conspiracy theory? Does antisemitism assume that Jews ...
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss Family in Memory of Stanley Weiss on His First Yahrzeit April 5 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss Family in Memory of Stanley Weiss on His First Yahrzeit An Oneg Shabbat before services is such a wonderful way in which to welcome Shabbat together as a community. Consider sponsoring an Oneg to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one… or just because you want to sponsor an Oneg. You can either make/bake your own or sponsor a catered Oneg. For more ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Kahal Shabbat Morning Services April 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.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch April 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Event Series Kahal Potluck Lunch 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. Instead of a potluck item, ...
February 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am What is Leadership? How is it the same or different from Authority? with Rabbi Marianne Novak
March 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm “I’ll Have What She’s Having”— The Jewish Deli Exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum
March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holding Shared Humanity: A Conversation with Parents Circle Families Forum
March 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D’var Torah by Dr. Yael “Yuli” Tamir
March 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat Service; D’var Torah – “A Letter in the Scroll”
April 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jews and Palestinians of Israel United for Peace, Justice and Equality with Itamar Avneri and Rula Daood
April 5 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by the Weiss Family in Memory of Stanley Weiss on His First Yahrzeit
