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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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A Community Call for Faith and Unity: An Interfaith Gathering Against Antisemitism and Racism

November 22, 2022

Powerful evening coming together as a community in prayer and solidarity to stand up against bigotry and prejudice. Given the recent and egregious antisemitic comments and actions by prominent people, …

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BE Recordings: November-December 2022

November 15, 2022

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Cooking Magic with Artist and Chef Robin Langer Thursday, December 8 Watch the recording here …

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Help The Soup Kitchen Guests Stay Warm This Winter!

November 15, 2022

The phones at Beth Emet are ringing off the hook with guests asking if the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen will be holding its Winter Coat and Accessory Drive this year. …

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Happy 20th Birthday to the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen!!

by Jessie Macdonald

November 4, 2022

Twenty years ago, on the first Wednesday of November 2002, the Beth Emet Soup Kitchen opened its doors to provide dinners for people in need. The process, from its initial …

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Mazal Tov to Rabbi London for the 2022 J Street Chicago Tzedek v’Shalom (Justice and Peace) Award

November 1, 2022

On Thursday, October 27, Rabbi London was honored with the 2022 J Street Chicago Tzedek v’Shalom (Justice and Peace) Award at its annual luncheon. Beth Emet alum, Max Yenkin, presented the …

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Soup Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years!

October 16, 2022

Save The Dates: Friday, November 4– Special Kabbalat Shabbat service to include a blessing of gratitude Sunday, March 19- An evening of celebration for 20 years of serving our community …

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Celebrate Simchat Torah!

October 16, 2022

Celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah! Services include seven Hakafot – the festive processions with the Torah throughout the Sanctuary. Sunday, October 15- Erev Simchat Torah …

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BE Recordings: September-October 2022

September 28, 2022

Missed an event this month? All virtual events that were recorded will be featured here. Climate Change: A Catalyst for Cooperation between Israel and its Neighbors with Dr. Tareq Abu …

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Sarah Hurwitz at Beth Emet! Here All Along Comes Alive!

September 26, 2022

Missed Sarah Hurwitz at Beth Emet on May 15, 2023? Watch the recording here. A special thank you to Nisan Chavkin who partnered with Rabbi London in the planning and …

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