January 13 @ 9:30 am - March 3 @ 10:15 am Jamberry with Nicole Jaworski (Co-Sponsored by JBaby) 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 ...
January 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Prophets with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below and the meeting will take place in the Wiener room. ...
January 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services MLK Jr. Shabbat Services Welcome Shabbat with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service! Whether in the Sanctuary or online! We are delighted that our very own Matt Feldman will give the D'var Torah at services this Friday night for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, and members of the Second Baptist Choir will sing and enhance our worship experience. The 5:45pm Oneg ...
January 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Saturday Morning Shabbat Services with Kahal Kahal Shabbat Morning Service 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 ...
January 18 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Kochavim Youth Choir Kochavim Youth Choir Sing with the Kochavim (Stars) Youth Choir! Love to sing? Join our Beth Emet youth choir, Kochavim! We’ll meet on a few Sunday mornings during the year to learn fun songs and share music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm.
January 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan 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 ...
January 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Beit Sefer 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. Learn more about Beit Sefer.
January 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Hebrew Conversational Hebrew This class uses an Ulpan-like immersive setting to teach modern conversational Hebrew. Participants will read news articles, discuss life and current events, and other basic conversations in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew skills.
January 18 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew Introduction to Hebrew meets most Sundays, 12:15–1:15 pm when Beit Sefer meets. This beginner class is an opportunity for learners with no or limited Hebrew background to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet, how to sound out Hebrew words, and begin to develop reading proficiency. You will also acquire some basic Hebrew vocabulary that connects us to Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah.
January 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm MLK Interfaith Community Worship Service Guest speaker Rev. Damien Durr will share reflections on this year’s theme, “More than Ever, We Need Each Other.” Music will be led by the Second Baptist Church. The service will include a special report from Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors and the Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Evanston. This event is free and open to the ...
January 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm MLK Day Walk for Warmth First United Methodist Church 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, United States Please join Beth Emet’s Team for Interfaith Action’s 7th Annual Walk for Warmth. We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on this day of service. The walk helps raise awareness of homelessness in or community. Your donation supports Interfaith Action’s programs including the overnight shelter. Advance registration is required. You can sign up even ...
