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A Message from Our Director of Youth Engagement, Emmie Weprin

by Beth Emet

August 25, 2025

Hello Beth Emet Community, My name is Emmie Weprin, and I am thrilled to be starting as your Director of Youth Engagement. I am originally from Denver, Colorado. Growing up, …

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Soul Spark + Labor Day Shabbat with Speaker Ethan Aronson

by Beth Emet

August 22, 2025

We’ve got a soulful Shabbat coming up next week (August 29, 6:30pm), with our monthly Soul Spark service and Labor Day Shabbat speaker Ethan Aronson, Faith Community Organizer at the …

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We Loved Shabbat Bachutz (Outside) at Lighthouse Beach

by Beth Emet

August 22, 2025

On Saturday, August 16, over 50 Kahalniks (Beth Emet-ease for anyone who comes to our Saturday morning service, lovingly named Kahal) gathered following a lively Tot Shabbat service co-led by …

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A Message from Rabbi Toby Manewith

by Beth Emet

August 20, 2025

Dear Friends, I walked into Kahal Shabbat services—with my then kindergarten-aged son—13 years ago this fall. Newly back to West Rogers Park where I grew up, I was looking for a …

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How to Be YOU During Services This High Holy Days

by Beth Emet

August 20, 2025

Connection, music, stimulating our minds, reflection, comfort, and rejoicing are all amazing reasons to pray at services. Correspondingly, there are lots of reasons why it might be hard to be …

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A Message from Pierce Boydbagby

by Beth Emet

August 7, 2025

Dear Beth Emet Family, For those of you who know me, you’ll know it’s been an intense few months as I’ve transitioned to my now-official new role as Director of …

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Chavkin EmetMail Message | 2 April 2025

April 3, 2025

On March 17, I accepted the great honor of becoming the next President of Beth Emet. I’m grateful to serve this congregation where Sarah and I were married and raised …

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Staff Retirement Announcements: Bekki Kaplan and Kathy Kaberon

by Beth Emet

February 21, 2025

We would like to share the news that two valued members of our staff, Bekki Kaplan and Kathy Kaberon, will be retiring on June 30, 2025. For many years, Bekki …

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Tzedakah Grant Awardees: Infant Welfare Society and Literacy Works

by Beth Emet

January 29, 2025

Every year, our Tzedakah (righteous giving) Fund provides grants to social service and social action organizations within the greater community, addressing basic human needs. Mazel tov to our two Tzedakah Grant …

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Beth Emet Members Show up and Walk for the 6th Annual Walk for Warmth

by Beth Emet

January 22, 2025

Beth Emet members participated in Interfaith Action of Evanston’s 6th annual Walk for Warmth on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service. Each …

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Beth Emet Offices Closed: December 28 – January 4

by Beth Emet

December 20, 2024

Please note that the Beth Emet offices will be closed from Thursday, December 28, through Thursday, January 4. During this time, staff will not be available to respond to calls …

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Beth Emet Offices closed from 12/28-1/4

by Beth Emet

December 20, 2024

Please note that the Beth Emet offices will be closed from Thursday, December 28 through Thursday, January 4. During this time, staff will not be available to respond to calls …

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