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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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Fight for Democracy Like a Mensch! A New Tikkun Middot Opportunity

by Beth Emet

December 11, 2025

Rooted in Jewish ethical wisdom (Tikkun Middot/Mussar), this program, Fight for Democracy Like a Mensch (FLM), supports those who feel the heartbreak in our current political environment and want to …

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Chicago Sings Features Cantor Young and Friends This Sunday!

by Beth Emet

December 9, 2025

Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm | Temple Jeremiah in Northfield Join many of Chicago’s wonderful cantors and Jewish musicians for a festive afternoon of community, song, and light presented by …

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Social Justice Committee Meet-Ups Return

by Beth Emet

December 8, 2025

Beth Emet’s Social Justice Committee is meeting again! Come join us Wednesday the 10th at 7:30pm-9pm, either in the Weiner Room or on Zoom (see EmetMail for link). Along with …

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Your December 4 EmetMail Is Here!

by Beth Emet

December 4, 2025

Enjoy today’s edition! Many of our staff and all of our clergy will be away at the Community Retreat this Shabbat in Wisconsin. Kabbalat Shabbat services will take place in …

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Register for Shabbanukah Dinner by December 16

by Beth Emet

December 3, 2025

Save the Date: December 19, 2025  What do you get when you add Chanukah + Shabbat? Shabbanukah! Celebrate the lights of Chanukah AND Shabbat at our multi-age evening of food …

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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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