Gesher Retreat November 6 - November 7 7th graders spend a weekend with our Director of Youth Engagement and Gesher teacher focused on building community and navigating the ups and downs of adolescence together. It's a chance to strengthen friendships and feel supported as they grow.
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service November 7 @ 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 ...
Kahal Potluck Lunch November 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 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. 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 ...
Kids for Kindness: A family mitzvah project! November 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Join Beth Emet and Alice Mintz from JUF Young Families for an afternoon of mitzvot, kindness, and community! Together, we’ll explore what it means to put Jewish values into action through simple acts of caring and giving. Families will create their own “blessing bag” to share with a community member in need, make a mezuzah to take home, and enjoy music, books, and snacks along the way.
Kochavim Youth Choir November 8 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Our youth choir is Kochavim, Hebrew for stars. Kochavim is open to Beit Sefer learners in 2nd grade and up. Kochavim meets Sunday mornings, 9:00–9:30 am, in the Sanctuary to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just enthusiasm! RSVP so we're ready to hear your child's voice. RSVP for Kochavim youth choir ...
Sunday Morning Minyan November 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets offsite during the summer months. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! The 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 ...
Adult Beginner Hebrew November 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the alphabet, how to sound out words, and begin to develop proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Class sessions: Sundays 9/27/26 through 5/16/27. In-person only. ...
Beit Sefer November 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer Beit Sefer is an engaging Jewish learning program for learners in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Classes explore Jewish values, holidays, Torah stories, and Hebrew in a supportive and fun environment, fostering curiosity, community, and connection to Jewish life. Beit Sefer meets Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kindergarten-2nd grade learners and Sundays and Thursdays for ...
JRC ArtsFest, in Collaboration with B’tzalel Arts & Music Festival November 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm JRC 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United States On November 8, JRC becomes the canvas for a weekend of artistry, connection, performance, storytelling, and shared experience. ArtsFest 2026 is an invitation to explore, participate, create, gather, and discover the creativity already living within our JRC community. Throughout the weekend, member artists, performers, writers, makers, and creators will help transform the building into a ...
Enduring Dilemmas in Judaism and at Beth Emet November 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am Director of Lifelong Learning Lauren Reeves recently completed her Master's degree in Jewish Education at Hebrew Union College, and this program is an exploration of that journey. Lauren will present her capstone thesis, which explores the enduring dilemma of Home and Horizon that have shaped Jewish life and continue to animate the conversations we have ...
Adult Advanced Beginner Hebrew November 8 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Advanced Beginner Hebrew If you’d like to participate more meaningfully at services, this class can help you continue to develop your Hebrew skills. This class is for participants who know how to decode Hebrew letters and vowels to sound out words. Participants will develop reading proficiency while exploring the structure and themes of prayers. This class meets a ...
Adult Advanced Conversational Hebrew November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Conversational Hebrew with Dorit Flatt Take your Hebrew to the next level in an immersive, conversation-driven class inspired by the Ulpan approach. Using Hebrew as the primary language of instruction whenver ossible, you'll strengthen your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and authentic materials. Class sessions: Sundays from October 11 - May 16. In-person only. Cost ...
