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75th Anniversary History Mural Revealed

by Beth Emet

May 26, 2026

The first half of a beautiful and complex mural showcasing Beth Emet’s history was recently dedicated and revealed. Deep gratitude to the 75th Anniversary Mural Committee for this labor of …

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Cantor Young to Receive 2026 Ba’al Chazon Award for Vision in Sacred Music

by Beth Emet

May 4, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Cantor Natalie Young is the recipient of the 2026 ACC Ba’al Chazon Award for Vision in Sacred Music! The Ba’al Chazon awards recognize the wide …

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Support the Rabbi Andrea C. London Kavod Fund

by Beth Emet

April 24, 2026

For those of you who may not know us, we (Jeff Mann and Shari Reiches) are longtime members of Beth Emet and are honored to be chairing the Kavod Campaign. Rabbi London …

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Rabbi London in the News

by Beth Emet

April 7, 2026

CREC-2026-05-21-pt1-PgE481 HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY of Illinois in the House of Representatives: Thursday, May 21, 2026. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rabbi Andrea C. London, of Beth Emet …

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Inclusive Shabbat for Jewish Disability Awareness Month

by Beth Emet

January 26, 2026

This February, in honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), join Rabbi Andrea London on Friday, February 27th for a transformative Shabbat talk at Beth Emet Synagogue on …

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Notice: Building Closed 1/24 & 1/25

by Beth Emet

January 24, 2026

Due to the inclement weather, Beth Emet’s building will be closed on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th. We will re-open on Monday the 26th. Stay warm and we …

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Rabbi Brian Immerman to Become Beth Emet’s Next Senior Rabbi

by Beth Emet

January 9, 2026

At last night’s special congregational meeting, Rabbi Brian Immerman was elected to become our next Senior Rabbi. He will begin his service on July 1. On behalf of the Board …

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Special Congregational Vote on January 8

by Beth Emet

December 31, 2025

Here is your latest EmetMail, with a special message from President Nisan Chavkin about the special congregational vote regarding Rabbi Immerman on January 8.

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Building Closed This Week + Your Latest EmetMail

by Beth Emet

December 20, 2025

The building will be closed December 21 through December 28 and then again on January 1. We wish everyone, including our staff, a good break! Here is your latest EmetMail. …

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Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders Received Outstanding Ally Award

by Beth Emet

December 18, 2025

On December 3, 2025, Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders received the Outstanding Ally Award at the National Symposium for State and Local Reparations held in Evanston. In 2020, Evanston became …

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Interested in Being Considered for BE’s Board of Trustees? Inquire Within!

by Beth Emet

December 17, 2025

The Nominating Committee (NomCom) is creating an opportunity for members who may wish to be considered for the Board to to express their interest by filling out a form or …

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Devastated by Antisemitic Attack in Sydney, Beth Emet Remains Vigilant as We Hold One Another in Support

by Beth Emet

December 14, 2025

A Message from Rabbi London and President Nisan Chavkin It is with heavy hearts that we awake to the news this morning that there was an antisemitic mass shooting attack …

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