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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 ...

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 $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...

Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...

We're packing 100 Comfort Care Bags for people who have had abortions, in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of IL. Each bag costs $18. Help us meet our goal! You can join in person and/or donate now. Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is again supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who ...

If you or someone in your family are interested in building cooking and Jewish knowledge, this class is for you! Bring Judaism's mitzvot of haknasat orchim (welcoming guests) to life in the comfort of your own kitchen with other Beth Emet families with this new virtual series. Sessions will be held to coincide with the ...

During these complex times, we will take a step back during the November meeting to rethink how we will engage in the important work of social justice. How will we move forward as Jews right now? Is our justice work to continue to build connections and serve others when we are broken and hurting? Is ...

Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.

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 ...

A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here PROFESSOR DAVID ZAREFSKY is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a ...

Making our homes more energy efficient is an important way we can help combat climate change. This panel of speakers will offer a range of ideas to make your home more energy-smart and sustainable over time. At the same time, they will guide you to cost-saving programs through tax credits or rebates now or soon ...

Can you open a Siddur and participate in the Synagogue service? Do you want to read the prayers in Hebrew? 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. ...

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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...

Come for a festive Oneg in honor of Jaclyn Casey Yablon and Vadim Mukhayev's wedding. Meet new friends, connect with old friends, and have a nosh. A great way to welcome Shabbat!

This is a formal part of our curriculum so that our families can celebrate Shabbat as a community in Beth Emet. We will have a short service and then share a festive potluck meal in the Weiner Room. (We will also add some Pizza to the offerings.) More details in this flyer. Cost is $15 per ...

What’s Happening to Israel’s Displaced Communities? A D'var Torah and following services a conversation and nosh with Mickey Gitzin, Director of the New Israel Fund in Israel. Since October 7, NIF has launched an Emergency Safety Net campaign to care for vulnerable groups and offer trauma counseling. NIF has also purchased hotel rooms for more ...

Join Cantor Young for some spirited singing and Torah parade. Afterwards, let's bake! We will provide ingredients, you bring the kid-power!

Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.