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Birds, barbed wire, darkness and sunlight — the artistic challenge of making a Torah mantle for a Holocaust scroll

February 6, 2024

For the Holocaust Torah that resides on the Beth Emet bimah, Jerri Zbiral created a Torah mantle that would make an artistic statement while also commemorating history. Check out the …

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Welcome to the Combined EmetMail & Shabbat News!

by Bekki Kaplan

June 22, 2023

If you’re like me, I suspect you too struggle with an overflowing inbox. Sensitive to this but knowing that we have a lot to share, we are combining EmetMail and …

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Judy Caplan and Steve Fadem Meet with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on the Environment

by Judy Caplan

May 13, 2023

Last Thursday, May 11th, Beth Emet members Judy Caplan and Steve Fadem were in Washington for the RAC’s (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism) Day of Action on the Environment. …

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BE Recordings: March-April 2023

March 10, 2023

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Laundering Antisemitism: Jews, Identity Politics and the University with Professor Marc Dollinger Thursday, April 27 …

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Purim 2023 Was a Blast!

March 7, 2023

Purim 2023 at Beth Emet included a BESSY Purim Carnival, Purim Shpiel, Megillah reading, and a young family Purim celebration! See them all below! If you have more photos to …

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Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients

January 31, 2023

For our first event, Beth Emet’s Reproductive Rights Task Force is supporting Planned Parenthood of Illinois packing care bags to people who have had abortions. Our goal is to provide …

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Second Baptist Church of Evanston Interfaith Racial Education Workshop Series

January 13, 2023

This new eight-part series, sponsored by Northwestern University’s Racial Equity and Partnership Grant, will meet every two weeks, in-person for an interactive, learning, and action-based experience. Led by professionals within …

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BE Recordings: January-February 2023

January 11, 2023

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Tax Wise Charitable Giving Tuesday, February 7 Tzedekah is an essential tenet of Jewish life. …

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Beth Emet Teens Attend L’Taken Social Justice Seminar

December 22, 2022

Beth Emet teens recently attended the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice Seminar. Through partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), they had the opportunity to …

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Purim Spiel “Auditions”: Romancing The Thrown

December 19, 2022

Want some other outlet other than your shower to belt out a tune? Then come be part of our multi-generational Beth Emet Purim Spiel!! The theme this year is “Romancing …

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Chanukah Blessings

December 16, 2022

Chanukah is a time to spread the light and share the miracle. On Chanukah, we focus on making a lot out of a little, and so whatever your Chanukah practice …

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New Tikkun Middot Opportunities for 2023

December 2, 2022

Middot are character traits expressed in our behavior that can impact our relationships. Participants in Beth Emet’s Tikkun Middot groups follow the innovative national program developed by the Institute for …

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