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Beth Emet Communications Internship Program Open for Applications

by Beth Emet

October 17, 2025

Please share with your networks!   Beth Emet the Free Synagogue in Evanston is excited to offer a practical, educational and fun internship program. Beth Emet is a consciously inclusive Jewish …

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Share Your Photos – Help Bring Our 75th Anniversary Mural to Life!

by Beth Emet

October 16, 2025

Dear Friends, Since the kickoff of our 75th Anniversary Mural Project on June 7, the Archive Team has been busy diving into the Beth Emet archives—rediscovering photos, documents, and stories …

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Social Justice Fair Showcases Ongoing BE Initiatives This Sunday – GET INVOLVED!

by Beth Emet

October 8, 2025

Be sure to stop by the annual Social Justice Fair this Sunday, October 19, beginning at 11:00 am! Beit Sefer learners are visiting during their time at Beit Sefer. The …

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Kol Hakavod (All the Honor) to Vision Keeper Terri Michaels!

by Beth Emet

October 8, 2025

Each year, Interfaith Action of Evanston honors Vision Keepers from our community at an Annual Fundraising Dinner, offering faith communities an opportunity to come together and celebrate common bonds of …

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Two Drives on Yom Kippur. Participate and Get Involved!

by Beth Emet

September 21, 2025

The Pack the Ark Pantry High Holy Day Collection Drive will take place throughout the day on Yom Kippur Day, Thursday, October 2, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Now …

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Faith, Family, and Finding Home: Rabbi London and Author Sam Sussman in Conversation

by Beth Emet

September 17, 2025

On Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm, Rabbi London and author Sam Sussman will be in conversation about his debut novel, Boy from the North Country. Sussman’s remarkable first work …

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One Congregation, Many Voices Theme Announced

by Beth Emet

September 15, 2025

As the weather cools and the leaves turn colors, we’re naturally prompted to reflect on the year that has passed and all that has transpired. This time of year—as we …

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Sign Up for 7 Species Potluck and Celebrate the Sweetness of Shared Purpose on Erev Sukkot Oct 6

by Beth Emet

September 12, 2025

Monday, October 6 (Erev Sukkot) 5:00-7:00 p.m. Potluck dinner* and presentation 7:00-7:45 p.m. Erev Sukkot service Come together to celebrate the abundance of the harvest season and the sweetness that emerges when people …

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S’lichot Program This Saturday

by Beth Emet

September 12, 2025

Join us for a dessert reception and screening of a documentary, followed by Havdalah and an evening S’lichot service. Dessert Reception | 9:00 pm Film Screening | 9:30 pm Havdalah and …

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S’lichot Program This Saturday

by Beth Emet

September 9, 2025

Join us for a dessert reception and screening of a documentary, followed by Havdalah and an evening S’lichot service. Dessert Reception | 9:00 pm Film Screening | 9:30 pm Havdalah and …

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BE Partners with Building Together

by Beth Emet

September 7, 2025

Building Hope, One Jar at a Time We’re excited to announce our partnership with Building Together, a nonprofit comprised of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian Americans that creates connections between Palestinian …

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New Middot Va’ad Focused on the Arts Begins November 16

by Beth Emet

September 4, 2025

Tikkun Middot through the Senses will explore the power of creativity as a tool for our own personal renewal and spiritual connection. Using writing, image making, music, movement and prayer, …

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