Week of Events
Shavuot- Beth Emet Offices Closed
Beth Emet offices will be closed on Friday, May 26. For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.
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 ...
Spring Tzedakah Box Drop-Off and Exchange
Spring Tzedakah Box Drop-Off and Exchange
The Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce our spring tzedakah box exchange. Tzedakah Committee members will be there to accept your donations, hand out new boxes, and respond to any questions you may have about the tzedakah grant program. Contributions to our grant program may be made at any time during the year. ...
Beit Sefer
Grade 6 Siyyum
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please reach out to Geoff Prass for the password-protected Zoom link. This is done for security purposes.
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
Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting
Dayenu Circle Monthly Meeting
Calling on all those concerned about climate change. Come to the next Dayenu Circle zoom meeting. We will be exploring ways to become a more zero-waste congregation by looking at other Evanston faith communities that have adopted zero-waste practices, e.g., composting and avoiding disposable plastic items. We will also kick off brainstorming about celebrating Earth ...
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
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
Beth Emet Offices Close at 3:00 pm In Preparation for Shavuot
Beth Emet Offices Close at 3:00 pm In Preparation for Shavuot
For emergencies, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4.
Leil Shavuot: One Jewish Evanston
Leil Shavuot: One Jewish Evanston
All are welcome on Thursday evening, May 25, beginning at 6:30 pm, as multiple Evanston communities will again join together under the banner of "One Jewish Evanston" to celebrate the beginning of Shavuot. Children's programming and simultaneous adult learning begin at 6:30 pm and ice cream for all at 7:30 pm. Click here for a ...
Shavuot Festival Morning Service
Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit- Shabbat at Home
Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit- Shabbat at Home
Welcome Shabbat from the comfort of your own home with this abbreviated 30 minute Kabbalat Shabbat service.
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.