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Office and Building Closings During Thanksgiving Week

by Beth Emet

November 22, 2025

In recent weeks, EmetMail has landed in some spam folders. We’re working with our technology folks and the company that manages the back-end of the weekly EmetMail, to troubleshoot and …

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Inclusion Committee to Meet Wednesday, November 19

by Beth Emet

November 17, 2025

The Inclusion Committee is meeting on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 – 5:00 pm, in person in the Beit Midrash and via Zoom. Feel free to join us! Inclusion Committee …

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Purchase Tickets for November 16 Concert at the Door!

by Beth Emet

November 16, 2025

Cantor Young looks forward to welcoming the Chicagoland community. See you there!

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ICYMI: Your EmetMail Is Here!

by Beth Emet

November 16, 2025

Please check your spam folder for the latest EmetMail, or click here!    

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Rabbi Andrea London Receives Interfaith Action of Evanston’s First Community Service Award

by Beth Emet

October 31, 2025

Mazal tov and Kol Hakavod, Rabbi London! On Sunday, October 26, in addition to the Vision Keepers nominated by their religious organizations, including Beth Emet’s own Terri Michaels (pictured here), …

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One Congregation, Many Voices Kick Off! Sunday, November 9

by Beth Emet

October 22, 2025

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know Us: Cultivating Community in Times of Change Sunday, November 9, 12:15–2:45 pm Our first congregation-wide event kicks off this year’s theme: navigating life’s …

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Beth Emet Communications Internship Program Open for Applications

by Beth Emet

October 17, 2025

Please share with your networks!   Beth Emet the Free Synagogue in Evanston is excited to offer a practical, educational and fun internship program. Beth Emet is a consciously inclusive Jewish …

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Share Your Photos – Help Bring Our 75th Anniversary Mural to Life!

by Beth Emet

October 16, 2025

Dear Friends, Since the kickoff of our 75th Anniversary Mural Project on June 7, the Archive Team has been busy diving into the Beth Emet archives—rediscovering photos, documents, and stories …

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Social Justice Fair Showcases Ongoing BE Initiatives This Sunday – GET INVOLVED!

by Beth Emet

October 8, 2025

Be sure to stop by the annual Social Justice Fair this Sunday, October 19, beginning at 11:00 am! Beit Sefer learners are visiting during their time at Beit Sefer. The …

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Kol Hakavod (All the Honor) to Vision Keeper Terri Michaels!

by Beth Emet

October 8, 2025

Each year, Interfaith Action of Evanston honors Vision Keepers from our community at an Annual Fundraising Dinner, offering faith communities an opportunity to come together and celebrate common bonds of …

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Two Drives on Yom Kippur. Participate and Get Involved!

by Beth Emet

September 21, 2025

The Pack the Ark Pantry High Holy Day Collection Drive will take place throughout the day on Yom Kippur Day, Thursday, October 2, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Now …

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Faith, Family, and Finding Home: Rabbi London and Author Sam Sussman in Conversation

by Beth Emet

September 17, 2025

On Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm, Rabbi London and author Sam Sussman will be in conversation about his debut novel, Boy from the North Country. Sussman’s remarkable first work …

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