Sunday Morning Minyan
2022-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service!
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 prayer while providing a deeper connection for people with more experience.
Participants are encouraged to wear a tallit and tefillin.
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Ph: 312-626-6799 | Meeting ID: 834 4048 4441 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Gan Yom Rishon
2022-09-18 09:30 - 11:00
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
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Class Dates:
September 18
October 2, 9, 16, 23
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 15, 22
February 5, 12, 26
March 12, 19, 26
April 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21

Beit Sefer
2022-09-18 09:30 - 12:00

Brush Off Your New Year's Hebrew with Bluma Stoller
2022-09-18 10:15 - 11:30
As we prepare for the New Year, here’s the opportunity to practice your Hebrew reading skills and review some of the major texts and vocabulary of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. These two classes, the first from the Rosh HaShanah Machzor and the second from the Yom Kippur Machzor, require basic Hebrew reading skills.
Text: Passages from both the Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Miskan HaNefesh, Machzor for the Days of Awe
Non-Members Register Here
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Gesher Class ( Grade 7)
2022-09-18 10:30 - 12:00
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.

Social Justice Fair – Everything You Want to Know About Social Justice Work at Beth Emet
2022-09-18 11:00 - 12:30
Social justice work is at the core of so much of what we do as Reform Jews and as individuals living in the greater community. Check out the Social Justice Fair on Sunday, September 18 at Beth Emet’s West Plaza (we promise good weather!) during Beit Sefer. Learn how you can get involved, how your own interests intersect with the work of the Social Justice Coalition and be inspired to do more. For more information and/or questions, contact Lisa Levine.

Interfaith Action of Evanston Annual Fundraising Dinner Honoring Beth Emet's Vision Keepers Matt Feldman & Alison Finkel
2022-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | DoubleTree Hotel, 9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
This year we are honoring Matt Feldman for leading Beth Emet’s working group on reparations and Alison Finkel who was instrumental in leading efforts to sponsor the arrival of a refugee family from Afghanistan. Read more below.
Matt Feldman: The Beth Emet Reparations Working Group has developed communications, educational materials, raised donations, and coordinated with other faith-based institutions in Evanston, the North Shore and nationally in support of reparations as a way of contributing to repair the harm done to our Black brethren. Matt Feldman coordinates the Working Group and supports local reparations in a number of other ways, including supporting Robin Rue Simmons in her work advancing local reparations. He worked as a banker, consultant, and entrepreneur before retiring in 2020. He lives in Evanston with his wife and has two grown children.
Alison Finkel: Last January, members of the Beth Emet Social Action group partnered with JCFS/HIAS to sponsor the arrival of a refugee family from Afghanistan. More than 100 Beth Emet families supported the furnishing and setting up of an apartment in Skokie and a group of about 12 volunteers is intimately engaged with family activities like medical appointments, school registration, visa paperwork, and much more. Alison is the lead coordinator of this group. Alison works in development at Northwestern University and is also the president of the board of Foundation 65. She lives in Evanston with her husband, two kids, a dog, and a cat.
Proceeds from the Vision Keepers Dinner support Interfaith Action’s programs at the Hospitality Center for the Homeless, local soup kitchens, Producemobile, winter overnight shelter, and winter warming centers.
RSVP by Monday, September 12.

All reservations must be accompanied by payment ($75.00 per person) and send to Beth Emet
For questions about making reservations contact Bekki Kaplan.

Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
2022-09-19 11:30 - 12:00, 2022-09-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2022-09-21 11:30 - 12:00, 2022-09-22 11:30 - 12:00, 2022-09-23 11:30 - 12:00
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Inclusion Committee Meeting
2022-09-19 17:00 - 18:00
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)

Jamberry
2022-09-20 09:45 - 10:30
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 join! Masks for everyone 2+, and social distancing, will be expected.
This program will take place Aug 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue.
The fee per family is $90.00
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Dayenu Circle Meeting
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
“The one thing we need more than hope is action. Once we start to act, hope is everywhere.”
-19 year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden on Climate Change-
Thinking about a way to become more involved in addressing climate change? With Congress passing the most ambitious federal law yet to combat climate change, now is the ideal time to join forces with Beth Emet’s Dayenu Circle, as momentum builds to sharply lower our carbon footprint.
Launched last November, our Beth Emet Dayenu Circle is part of the umbrella organization of the national Dayenu in Washington, DC. Dayenu is a relatively new group seeking to combat climate change and other environmental concerns based on Jewish values. Since our Circle’s start up last November, we have focused on meeting a number of goals that fall into three broad categories: education and awareness, advocacy, and “greening” our synagogue and homes.
Some of the highlights of our work include the following accomplishments:

Last April, in conjunction with Earth Day, we sponsored a Climate Action Shabbat that featured State Representative Laura Fine offering a compelling talk on climate change and mental health, as well as a mini eco info fair with local environmental groups. .
In collaboration with a handful of other Jewish synagogues, we co-led a Passover Climate Action at Fountain Square with 30 participants from across the Chicago area to protest Chase’s investing in fossil fuels Collectively.
Our Dayenu Circle was one of a number of local groups that endorsed Evanston’s Climate Emergency Resolution, which the Evanston City Council went on to pass unanimously in the spring..
Beth Emet had a wildlife habitat landscape professionally designed and installed this spring, and our Dayenu Circle assisted in the process of getting the landscape officially certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Starting this fall, we will be meeting once a month, with our kick off meeting on September 20, 2022 at 7 pm on zoom. Attend this meeting so you can learn more about Dayenu’s efforts and help us shape our goals for the coming year. We would welcome more voices and more hands in carrying out our work toward a more promising and healthier future for all of us and generations to come.
Stay tuned about our meetings either on the Beth Emet calendar (typically the 4th Tuesday of the month) or with updates in EmetMail. We also soon will be launching a new blog about how you can become more green at home Watch for The Greening Maven’s debut in October.
For more information on Dayenu, contact: Sharon Smaller, 847-651-0955.

Soup Kitchen
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00

Israeli Government and NGOs Assist Marginalized US Communities with Assaf Grumberg
2022-09-21 19:30 - 21:00
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Across the United States, Israeli NGOs and government agencies are impacting the lives of marginalized communities. Whether it is through disaster relief, post-trauma support, or everyday necessities unavailable to those communities, Israel is changing lives. We will explore some examples and learn what it is that makes these Israeli organizations leaders in their fields.
This program is co-sponsored by the Israel Committee and the Social Justice Committee.
ASSAF GRUMBERG, StandWithUs Midwest Executive Director, is an Israeli native and IDF officer. In 2010, during the Turkish Flotilla incident, Assaf witnessed a pro-flotilla anti-Israel demonstration on the Tel Aviv University campus. That event inspired him to change course from a career in finance to become a positive advocate for Israel on the global stage, joining StandWishUs in 2013. In 2015, Assaf was chosen as one of Chicago’s top 36 under 36 Jewish young Professionals.

Qigong with Netiva Caftori
2022-09-22 10:00 - 11:00
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 this session.
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Beit Sefer - Grades 3-6
2022-09-22 16:15 - 18:15

Gesher Class (Grade 7)
2022-09-22 16:15 - 18:15

Pre-Shabbat Parent-Child Yoga!
2022-09-23 09:30 - 10:15
Sign up now for some fun with your little one, taught by Karen Achtman. Co-sponsored by JBaby.
This adult/ child class consists of yoga poses, songs, movement, and stories. We’ll incorporate a Jewish twist with some of the songs, stories, and poses each week during this pre-Shabbat class. Join us for a great opportunity to connect with and bond with your child, while having lots of fun! Benefits of practicing yoga include stretching our body, improving flexibility, balance, and coordination.
This class meets for 6 weeks: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14
Contact Kathy if you are interested in learning more.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services
2022-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks (Suggest KN94 or KN95) are required, and your most recent vaccination shot should be on file and up-to-date. If you have not yet shared your vax info, please do so by completing the online form.
To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7
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Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
2022-09-24 09:30 - 11:30
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks (Suggest KN94 or KN95) are required, and your most recent vaccination shot should be on file and up-to-date. If you have not yet shared your vax info, please do so by completing the online form.
Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 / Passcode: [REDACTED]
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