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BE in the News!

by Beth Emet

October 3, 2025

Listen to Rabbi London speaking about forgiveness on the September 22 airing of WBEZ’s Say More with Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith. Read President Nisan Chavkin’s remarks at an interfaith …

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High Holy Days 5786 Are Here

by Beth Emet

September 21, 2025

Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Monday, September 22! L’shanah Tovah! Happy New Year!  We are excited to be together as we embark on the sacred journey of celebrating the …

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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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URJ President Calls BE an “Exemplary Congregation”

by Beth Emet

August 25, 2025

Dear friends, How excited and blessed I am to offer the entire Beth Emet family a hearty mazel tov and yasher koach, both personally and on behalf of the Union …

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A Letter from Over a thousand Rabbis Worldwide…

by Beth Emet

July 31, 2025

The Jewish People face a grave moral crisis, threatening the very basis of Judaism as the ethical voice that it has been since the age of Israel’s prophets. We cannot …

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Let’s Dance—for Heart Health and Joy!

by Beth Emet

June 19, 2025

Dear Friends, In the spirit of heart health awareness—and in celebration of one year since my heart attack—I’d love for you to join me for a special night of Israeli …

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Congregational Highlights

Honoring Bekki, Marci, Kathy: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

by Beth Emet

May 14, 2025

Over 300 members of our community filled the sanctuary on Friday, May 9 in a heartfelt show of appreciation for our beloved retiring staff members, Bekki Kaplan, Marci Dickman, and …

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Earth Day 2025 at Beth Emet

by Beth Emet

April 29, 2025

Image: Evanston Roundtable Rabbi Andrea London and Cantor Natalie Young joined JRC Cantor Howard Friedland and representatives from multiple houses of faith at Raymond Park on Sunday, April 27 for …

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One Congregation, Many Voices – May 30, 2025 Event at Beth Emet

by Beth Emet

April 24, 2025

Dear Chicago-area Beth Emet 20s and 30s Folks, I hope this note finds you well in these challenging times. Please know that I’m here for you if you need support. …

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Outgoing President’s Address from Lee Weintraub and Full recording of Annual Meeting

by Beth Emet

March 20, 2025

If you’d like to view the Annual Meeting presentation, click here. Outgoing President’s Address from Lee Weintraub It’s hard for me to believe that this moment marks the end of …

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Soul Spark Daaf 11/13

by Beth Emet

November 14, 2024

Copy of Soul Spark

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