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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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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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