7:30 pm - 9:00 pm What are the Takeaways for the US from Uruguay’s Transformative Climate Change Measures? March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm What are the Takeaways for the US from Uruguay’s Transformative Climate Change Measures? Uruguay is an international Climate Change leader which has transformed its energy sector to 90% renewables, planned relocation of vulnerable coastal communities, built climate resilient infrastructure, and changed agriculture as ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Gesher Class (Grade 7) March 2 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Gesher Class (Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 3 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London This class will not be meeting this week. Shabbat Shalom!
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin March 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin Do novelists fill the role once occupied by prophets? Are Jewish novelists writing books that are either too Jewish or not Jewish enough? We will read and discuss two recent essays- each addressing one of these questions- alongside two recent novels, The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen and Fleischman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We will consider: ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 3 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring Kahal Potluck Lunch March 4 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring Kahal Potluck Lunch We will gather for lunch immediately following the Kahal service while adhering to our current Covid protocols. If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a ...
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients March 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients 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 ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan March 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Gesher Class ( Grade 7) March 5 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Gesher Class ( Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 6 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Megillah Reading and Purim Shpiel March 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Megillah Reading and Purim Shpiel Purim fun for everyone! We can't wait to see you at this year's Purim Shpiel, Romancing The Throne. Whether you attend in-person or participate online via LiveControl, we promise you'll ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby March 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 7 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle March 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Soul Stitchers- Virtual Knitting Circle Know how to knit and/or crochet? As a tribute to Nikki Zarefsky z”l, join us for an hour (on zoom) of knitting and connecting as we create shawls to warm ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 8 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AIPAC and the US-Israel Relationship March 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AIPAC and the US-Israel Relationship Click here to watch the recording of this event The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a bipartisan American organization with a long and successful history advocating a strong US- Israel relationship. AIPAC encourages the US government to enact specific policies creating an enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. AIPAC has ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Gesher Class (Grade 7) March 9 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Gesher Class (Grade 7) Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at ...
9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 10 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin March 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin Do novelists fill the role once occupied by prophets? Are Jewish novelists writing books that are either too Jewish or not Jewish enough? We will read and discuss two recent essays- each addressing one of these questions- alongside two recent novels, The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen and Fleischman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We will consider: ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 10 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 11 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 ...
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Beit Sefer Consecration and Naming Ceremony and Dinner March 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Beit Sefer Consecration and Naming Ceremony and Dinner For new Beit Sefer students in grades K, 1, and 2: Our very moving consecration ceremony will begin promptly in the sanctuary, followed by the Hebrew naming program, and then ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan March 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon March 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 13 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Social Justice Committee Meeting March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Social Justice Committee Meeting The Social Justice Committee centers around the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness), through a hands-on, interactive, and committee-based approach. There are so many ways to get involved and help to support those suffering as a result of policies of injustice and marginalization.
9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby March 14 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 15 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky March 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. No fee for members Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here David Zarefsky is the Owen L. Coon Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, specializing in argumentation and the analysis and criticism of American political discourse. He is a former ...
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 March 16 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Broadway Style March 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Broadway Style Diane Weil will lead Kabbalat Shabbat prayers to Broadway tunes. Let the Show Begin! Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 18 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 ...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lia Friedman Kabbalat Mitzvah March 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Lia Friedman Kabbalat Mitzvah
9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan March 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon March 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, ...
2023-03-20 Passover Food Drive Passover Food Drive Recurring March 20 - March 26 Recurring Passover Food Drive The Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Beth Emet Passover Food Drive. The purpose of the drive is to enable the clients of The ARK to keep Passover by collecting kosher for Passover foods and then donating the food to The ARK's pantry. There are two ways to donate: Shop at Mariano's (3358 ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 20 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Annual Meeting March 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting is a time set aside to hear from Rabbi Andrea London; Lee Weintraub, President; Mike Isaacson, Treasurer; Jeff Mann, Foundation President on the state of the congregation. Complying with the by-laws, we show accountability for finances, communicate our year’s accomplishments and challenges, and share plans for our synagogue’s future activities. We will ...
9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby March 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am Recurring Jamberry Music with Nicole Jaworski! Co-sponsored by JBaby Join us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 21 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 22 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring A Just Harvest March 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring A Just Harvest Beth Emet volunteers serve food monthly at A Just Harvest. Reach out to Michelle at 847-558-9797 if you are interested in volunteering to serve food or help prepare/cook beforehand.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 23 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 March 23 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 24 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 24 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg in Honor of the Incoming & Outgoing Officers and Board of Trustees March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Oneg in Honor of the Incoming & Outgoing Officers and Board of Trustees Celebrate the incoming Officers and Board of Trustees and thank those who are departing by joining the Oneg Shabbat prior to services, starting at 6:00 pm in the lobby. The ...
9:15 am - 10:15 am Young Family Shabbat Sing-Along March 25 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am Young Family Shabbat Sing-Along Sing, Shake and Slide! Young Families are invited to our Shabbat Sing-Along, followed by playground fun at Beth Emet!
9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services March 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan March 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Recurring Sunday Morning Minyan Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! We are returning to the building! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores our ritual, liturgical, and musical traditions ...
9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon March 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Recurring Gan Yom Rishon Gan Yom Rishon is an interactive class for children ages 3-5, with a parent/caregiver, that meets on Sunday mornings in-person at Beth Emet. Each week we’ll experience Judaism through music, ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 27 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 28 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Young Family Pesach Fun March 28 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Young Family Pesach Fun Spring is in the air! Getting ready for Passover? We’ll have fun crafts to make and take, along with an amazing charoset-making extravaganza. Perfect for families with kids 5 and ...
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring Inclusion Committee Meeting March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring Inclusion Committee Meeting Join the Beth Emet Inclusion Committee as we examine our current practices and explore ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusivity for Beth Emet members of all abilities. We know that all individuals can contribute to our community. If interested, please email Terri Michaels or call (847-691-8167) or email Marci Dickman.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori March 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6 March 30 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Recurring Beit Sefer – Grades 3-6
9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London March 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Recurring A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality March 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Guest D’var Torah by Rabbi Arik Ascherman March 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Guest D’var Torah by Rabbi Arik Ascherman Rabbi Arik Ascherman from Torat Tzedek will be sharing tonight's D'var Torah about the message of Passover, human rights in Israel and the current struggle for democracy. Welcome Shabbat whether in the Sanctuary or online! Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. There will be a masks-required section for those that feel more comfortable ...
9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services April 1 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form. Masks are no longer required and are encouraged. Ph: 312-626-6799- Meeting ID: 833 6362 0227 / Passcode: 1224
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring Kahal Potluck Lunch April 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring Kahal Potluck Lunch We will gather for lunch immediately following the Kahal service while adhering to our current Covid protocols. If you are able to attend on Saturday morning, please consider bringing a vegetarian, nut-free dish or lunch item for all to enjoy. Please also take a moment to jot down a list of ingredients that can be ...
March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm What are the Takeaways for the US from Uruguay’s Transformative Climate Change Measures?
March 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin
March 4 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Reproductive Rights: Purchasing and Packing Gift Bags for Abortion Patients
March 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Recurring The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin
March 31 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Guest D’var Torah by Rabbi Arik Ascherman
