From when a child is born to the coming of age bar or bat mitzvah, from the celebration of marriage to the mourning of a loved one, Beth Emet is here to support our members and families during joyus and challenging times to assist with rituals, ceremonies, or commemorations.
UPDATED MARCH 27
We encourage those who are able to watch or listen to a live stream of Kabbalat Shabbat and Kahal Morning Services on Zoom. If you do decide to join the Zoom call, please...
On March 14th, Rabbi Andrea London (Beth Emet), Reverend Michael Kirby (Northminster Presbyterian Church), Pastor Daniel Ruen (Grace Lutheran Church), Pastor Jessica Gregory (Northminster Presbyterian Church), L...
Beth Emet is a diverse, multigenerational Reform community with a dynamic approach to Judaism. Our congregation seeks to create a spiritually vibrant, socially conscious, intellectually challenging, and deeply caring environment firmly rooted in Jewish tradition and values.
with Zach Selch and Mark Schoenfield
Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
While we usually consider how borders will be drawn, negotiations for Israel's security provisions will be a critical aspect as well.
This ...
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Wednesday, April 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Beth Emet
“We Cried Power,” a compelling documentary by filmmaker Dara Kell, tells the story of a bold new social movement to end poverty in the United States. Insp...
CANCELED Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Join the discussion at our monthly book club! The next book is Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. Books are available for pick up at Beth Emet. No need to RSVP.
No fee or advan...
with Rabbi Andrea London
Fridays, through June 12 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. (No class April 10, and May 15)
Friday, March 27 via Zoom (or call 312-626- 6799 Meeting ID: 657 819 679)
There are many ways to interpret Torah and th...
Thursdays, January 16, February 27, March 19, April 23 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Participants study as a small group of adults studies to become b’nei mitzvah together at Beth Emet. Requirements for Adult B’nei Mitzvah at Beth Emet...
with David Zarefsky
On March 18, watch via Zoom (click link)
Wednesdays, March 18 and May 20 | 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. We will focus...
with Hyma Levin
CANCELED Mondays, March 23 and 30 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Elisha was the student and disciple of the prophet Elijah; he miraculously brought the Shunammite woman’s child back from the dead. Samson was prone to love w...
CANCELED Sunday, March 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join us at the Illinois Holocaust Museum for a customized tour that will complement the panel discussion at Beth Emet on March 11. (Attendance at the March 11 program is not r...
with Zach Selch and Mark Schoenfield
Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
While we usually consider how borders will be drawn, negotiations for Israel's security provisions will be a critical aspect as well.
This Israel Com...
with Rabbi Michael Balinsky
Friday, April 3 | 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. via Zoom (or call 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 454 365 822)
Although the Reform movement is steeped in ritual/mitzvah expressions, it does not define itself as a hal...
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