Machzor Hebrew August 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Machzor Hebrew Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew, prayers, and themes of the machzor, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet August 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests 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 ...
High Holiday learning with Rabbi Immerman August 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm How do we decide to sound the shofar on Shabbat? This year, Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat, and technically sounding the shofar is considered work. Like many Reform congregations, we will sound the shofar. Rabbi Immerman will help us explore our sacred texts that guided these decisions and uncover how the Shofar helps us create ...
Beacon of Light Protest August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beacon of Light Protest Contact the office for more information
From Turbulence to Serenity: An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation with Cantor Adam Kahan August 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Mindfulness and Meditation At Beth Emet and via Zoom 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Learn and experience how to find centering calm in life's day-to-day tumult. Join Cantor Adam Kahan for a four-week exploration of mindfulness and meditation beginning this August. Through guided practice, reflection, and discussion, participants will cultivate a renewable resource of peace, awareness, and asense of true self while exploring connections to Jewish wisdom and tradition.
Soul Stitchers- Knitting Circle in person! August 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 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 ...
Israeli Dancing August 20 @ 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm Israeli Dancing 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 Weiner Room and through Zoom.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services August 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service August 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal 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 ...
Sunday Morning Minyan August 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 ...
Machzor Hebrew August 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Machzor Hebrew Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL, United States Prepare for the High Holidays by exploring the Hebrew, prayers, and themes of the machzor, the special prayerbook used for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen at Beth Emet August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Soup Kitchen Every Wednesday evening since 2002, Beth Emet has opened its doors to community members in need of a nutritious dinner. Guests 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 ...
