Week of Events
Passover Food Drive
The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Beth Emet Passover Food Drive. The purpose of the drive is to enable the clients of The ARK to keep Passover by collecting kosher for Passover foods and then donating the food to The ARK's pantry. There are two ways to donate: Shop at Mariano's (3358 ...
Sunday Morning Minyan
Sunday Morning Minyan
Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! 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 our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
Beit Sefer
Gan Yom Rishon
Gan Yom Rishon
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 Members Register Here Class Dates: September 18 October 2, 9, ...
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 is 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. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt
Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
Geniza Burial Ceremony
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller
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. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...
Soup Kitchen 20th Anniversary Celebration
Soup Kitchen 20th Anniversary Celebration
Soup Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Community and Honors the Rabbi Peter and Elaine Knobel Soup Kitchen Doors open at 4:45 pm $25 per adult; $12 per child (12 and younger) RSVP Today On November 2, 2022, the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen celebrated 20 years of continuous weekly service to the Evanston ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is a time set aside to hear from Rabbi Andrea London; Lee Weintraub, President; Mike Isaacson, Treasurer; Jeff Mann, Foundation President on the state of the congregation. Complying with the 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 ...
Jamberry Music 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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
A Just Harvest
A Just Harvest
Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.
Soup Kitchen
Israel Committee Meeting
Israel Committee Meeting
The Israel Committee will be deciding on a new co-chair, planning for Fall-Winter, and discussing the April 28 Israel 75th Anniversary Celebration Shabbat Dinner. New members are welcome.
Qigong with Netiva Caftori
Qigong with Netiva Caftori
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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
Gesher Class (Grade 7)
Gesher Class (Grade 7)
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.
A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London
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-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Oneg in Honor of the Incoming & Outgoing Officers and Board of Trustees
Oneg in Honor of the Incoming & Outgoing Officers and Board of Trustees
Celebrate the incoming Officers and Board of Trustees and thank those who are departing by joining the Oneg Shabbat prior to services, starting at 6:00 pm in the lobby. The Oneg is sponsored and hosted by the Board of Trustees.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service to Honor Our Officers and Board of Trustees (Incoming and Outgoing) Followed by Conversation Between David Graham and Rabbi London
Kabbalat Shabbat Service to Honor Our Officers and Board of Trustees (Incoming and Outgoing) Followed by Conversation Between David Graham and Rabbi London
Kabbalat Shabbat services will be shorter this week and will be followed by a conversation between David Graham and Rabbi London about her recent trip to Israel. We will hear her perspective on the proposed judicial reform and the protests, the incendiary statements made by some of the government's ministers, and the violence in the ...
Young Family Shabbat Sing-Along
Young Family Shabbat Sing-Along
Sing, Shake and Slide! Young Families are invited to our Shabbat Sing-Along, followed by playground fun at Beth Emet!
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services
Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224