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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 ...

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.  

Beit Sefer: Premier Jewish Religious School for Children At Beit Sefer, we provide an enriching Jewish education for children of all ages. Our religious school offers a dynamic curriculum that combines traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational practices. From Hebrew language skills to understanding Jewish history, holidays, and values, our experienced educators are dedicated to ...

Member Registration  Guest Registration *If you register you will be notified once the class date has been set.   The Arch of Titus in Rome is redolent with Jewish history. It is best known for the relief sculpture on one of its inner walls that portrays sacred objects looted from the Temple in Jerusalem—most prominently, ...

Discover the Impact of the Mitzvah Corps Program: A Journey of Tikkun Olam The Mitzvah Corps Program at Beit Sefer is dedicated to teaching Tikkun Olam—the Jewish commitment to repairing the world. This vital program offers an authentic response to the challenges our society faces by encouraging students to engage in meaningful actions, make thoughtful ...

Learn spoken Hebrew in an Ulpan-like setting. We will read news articles and discuss current events, all in Hebrew. The only prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading skills. Members Register Here Guests Register Here DORIT FLATT is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and grew up in Tel-Aviv, Israel. After completing her IDF service in the paratrooper unit, ...

After a year of research and planning, we are excited to launch a new program for students in grades 8-11. This program, which we are calling BE NOAR (Beth Emet Youth), responds to the needs and desires of our community and reflects what we have learned to be the best current practices in education for ...

Please register and read more about the classes here Are you seeking to participate more meaningfully at services? This class will continue to develop Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the vocabulary, structure, and themes of Shabbat worship services and the individual prayers. This class meets a requirement for Adult Kabbalat Mitzvah. Bluma Stoller is a ...

Register Here Whatever comes on Election Day and beyond, we must be ready to come together as a community to harness our collective power as Jews to advocate for real, lasting change. Rooted in our tradition of Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof—Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue—this moment calls us to action and reflection. As we face the ...

We offer an alternative virtual class for those students who cannot attend Beit Sefer on Thursdays, either due to driving distance or a major year-long conflict on Thursday afternoons. In addition to attending classes on Sundays, these students will also participate in an online class on Monday evenings. Registration is limited and permission from the ...

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 ...

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Judaic studies and prayer-based Hebrew instruction are taught for one hour each on Thursdays and Sundays. We use the Reform Movement’s Chai curriculum which is based on the fundamental pillars of Judaism: Torah (text), Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness). Together with our Cantor and teachers, students focus on specific aspects of the ...

Gesher (the Hebrew word for bridge) is designed to bridge the growth of our 7th grade students from children in the Jewish community to being adults. Our students spend this year advancing their understanding of Judaism as a religion, community, and culture as they begin the next stage of their Jewish identities. Gesher's goal is ...

There are many ways to interpret our Tanach and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. Having completed our Close Look at Torah this past May, we turn to N’viim / Prophets, beginning with Joshua. New learners are always welcome. If you are new, please register below. Additionally if you plan to participate online, ...

Members Register Here Guests Register Here The figures of Shammai and Hillel and the schools named after these figures are foundational to rabbinic Judaism. But what do we know about historical figures, and how can we distinguish fact from fiction? This class is two sessions, once on Friday, December 13, and the second on December ...

In Honor of Paul and Rosalie Greenberger's 50th Anniversary, this oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Rosalie's Siblings: Cheryl and Mark Silver, Matthew and Elizabeth Simon, Fran and PJ Wells, Jon Green, Andee Shiroff, and Martha Lass

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 ...

Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Tonight. To listen to the service dial 847-869-4230 and press 7.

Come together for a special Shabbat morning with Kahal, featuring prayer, Torah reading, and engaging discussions. This week, we will be joined by Garanim (4th and 5th grade Beit Sefer students) and their families. There will be two sections of the service for Garanim; the Rabbi will host a session for parents, and the students ...

Get your hands dirty, with flour, of course, for this meaningful Social Justice Event! RSVP Required: Members Register Here Guests Register Here Bring your kids and help us make the world a better place. Together, we'll mix and stir, preparing delicious treats for our Soup Kitchen guests, and we'll enjoy havdalah, singing, and stories. Perfect ...