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At your Leisure......
Prepare for next week's
Movie with Mark - Dave (1993)
Time for one more political comedy before the election. This crowd-pleaser, directed by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Stripes), stars Kevin Kline as an everyday guy who impersonates the president on the side until he’s called upon to stand in for him in real life after the president becomes incapacitated. Co-starring Sigourney Weaver as the First Lady who likes the changes in her husband. Does this situation resonate today? Let’s find out together.
Register to Vote!
"We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now." Spoken at the 1963 March on Washington, these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. seem every bit as relevant today as we confront the upcoming election. Your Beth Emet Civic Engagement Team is committed to making our synagogue a 100% Voting Congregation. Check out this Step by step Guide to ensure you are ready to vote. Please fill out this Commitment Card. Please send the Team an email with any voting questions you might have.
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11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
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7:30 PM
Israeli Music Live: Connecting With Israel through Music with Josh Shron Part One
Here is a different view of Israel — its thriving and diverse music scene. Hear why you should be listening to Israeli music, even if you're not fluent in Hebrew. Our presenter will demonstrate and discuss Israeli music to answer these questions: How can music help us strengthen our connection to Israel? How does music bring Israelis together in times of joy and tragedy? How does music deal with Israel’s political problems?
No fee
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 897 3021 1250
Passcode: 344577
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7:15 p.m.
Hebrew 2
with Nancy Fink
*Last Chance to Join this class*
For learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. Improve Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers.
Class is taught by Beth Emet member Nancy Fink, who has worked in Beth Emet’s school community since 1983 as a teacher, mentor, and administrator. She is currently the Assistant Principal of Beit Sefer, the K-6 school.
Member fee $200; non-member fee $250
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 860 1290 4729
Passcode: 738609
7:30 p.m.
Orot Live Zoom Meditation
In times of chaos, we can all try to cultivate a consciousness of more kindness, more generosity, more compassion, more calm, so we can bring these attributes, these middot into the world through our actions. Join Orot Center for Jewish Learning for these Tuesday evening meditations and sits.
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11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
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7:00 p.m.
Jews and Woman’s Suffrage with
Rabbi Amy L. Memis- Foler
This August marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. What role did Jews play in making this happen? We will look back at some of the primary Jewish personalities, and other interesting stories that paved the path for women's suffrage.
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 830 9019 2100
Passcode: 923265
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11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
At your Leisure...
Announcing Tzedakah Committee Grants
The Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce that we are soliciting tzedakah grant applications for the fall award cycle. The filing deadline is October 31. Each grant award is $500. Since 1987, thanks to the congregation’s generosity, the Tzedakah Committee has awarded 314 grants totaling $136,764. Any not-for-profit organization that meets specified requirements is eligible to submit a grant request. Requests may come to the Committee directly from the requesting organization, through another synagogue committee, from a synagogue professional (rabbi, cantor, education director, administrator), or from individual synagogue members representing the organization. The organization, committee or individual sponsoring the request must use the Tzedakah Grant Application Form, linked to the Beth Emet Tzedakah webpage, and must supply all the information requested on the form. Please contact Barry Isaacson (847-624-6434) for more information.
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Join the Beth Emet Challah Midrash Bakers!
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9:30 a.m.
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 Numbers line by line. New learners are always welcome. Texts will be provided.
No fee for members, non-member fee $100
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 880 3271 0378
Passcode: 785827
10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Singing with Cantor Cotler
Everyone is welcome. Perfect for kids up to age 6.
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 825 2802 4744
Passcode: 671592
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10:45 a.m.
The Book of Joshua: Controversy for Modern Israel with Rachel Havrelock
The book of Joshua opens complicated issues such as homeland, invasion, and the co-habitation of different groups of people in the land of Israel. We will study how it has been interpreted in modern Israel, while comparing its distinct, even contradictory, halves.
Class presented by Rachel Haverlock, professor of Jewish Studies and English at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Member fee $35 or included in Friday package; non-member fee $40
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 836 8072 0593
Passcode: 851237
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
6:00 p.m.
Z’Oneg
Bring your own beverage, cheese and crackers and schmooze before services start.
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 853 5684 6772
Passcode: 1224
6:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 853 5684 6772
Passcode: 1224
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9:30 a.m.
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514
Passcode: 1224
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9:00 a.m.
Weekday Minyan
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 883 0113 9619
Passcode: 075031
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10:00 a.m.
Office Hours with Karen Isaacson, President
10:00 a.m.
The Battle for Religious Pluralism in Israel- Facilitated by Rabbi London
The Orthodox Chief Rabbinate has exclusive control of life-cycle matters pertaining to birth, marriage, divorce, conversion, and death of Jews in Israel. In recent decades, the modest growth of the Reform and Conservative movements, as well as advocacy for religious pluralism spurred by NGOs such as Hiddush and the Israel Religious Action Center, and societal anger at Orthodox structures have challenged the Orthodox monopoly on a variety of major issues. We will meet with leaders of these movements and reflect on critical matters such as kashrut, travel and work on Shabbat, conversion, and women’s participation in traditional religious observance—including the role of women’s ritual at the Western Wall. How these issues affect relations between Israel and the Diaspora—especially those between Israel and American Jews—will all be explored.
Part of "The Struggle to preserve a Jewish and Democratic Israel" partners for Progressive Israel Symposium.
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10:15 a.m.
Hebrew 1
with Bluma Stoller
*New Session Starting*
For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. Master the Hebrew alphabet to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage; connect Hebrew language with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel
This class is taught by Beth Emet member Bluma Stoller.
Member fee $200; non-member fee $25
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 772 1538 4234
Passcode: YiW08H
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11:30 a.m.
Hebrew 3
with Dorit Flatt
*New session starting*
For learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. Explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities.
Class is taught by Dorit Flat.
Member fee $200; non-member fee $250
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 854 7832 7742
Passcode: 870836
12:30 p.m.
Palestinians Citizens of Israel: Issues of Equality and Justice-Facilitated by Rabbi London
Palestinian Citizens of Israel (aka “Israeli Arabs”) speak out more and more forcefully for equal rights, not merely on paper but in their everyday lives. During this session we will hear about the unjust treatment of the Arabs of Israel that are manifestations of systemic racism within Israeli society, as well as changes that are creating a larger Israeli Arab middle class. We will meet the leadership of NGOs such as Adalah, advocating for Arab civil and human rights, and The Mossawa Center, promoting equality for Arab citizens of Israel. Young Palestinians growing up with Israeli citizenship but without the same rights as Israeli Jews will also share their stories.
Part of "The Struggle to preserve a Jewish and Democratic Israel" partners for Progressive Israel Symposium.
1:00 p.m.
Wise Aging — Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit with Clark Ellithorpe, Sue Nadel, and Jane Weintraub
This Jewish, spiritual approach to aging, designed for those over 60, reframes what it means to grow older in our society. We will explore together a later adulthood that allows us to more fully appreciate our lives as a gift of time, and to acknowledge this time as all the more precious because it is limited. Wise Aging is about facing the challenges of this period in our lives and examining our thinking and doing — turning the notion of decline into opportunity. Each class includes text study and discussion, mindfulness meditation, gentle movement, traditional religious practices, and tikkun middot — the cultivation of spiritual qualities. No fee
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11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
7:30 p.m.
Movie with Mark - Dave (1993)
Time for one more political comedy before the election. This crowd-pleaser, directed by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Stripes), stars Kevin Kline as an everyday guy who impersonates the president on the side until he’s called upon to stand in for him in real life after the president becomes incapacitated. Co-starring Sigourney Weaver as the First Lady who likes the changes in her husband. Does this situation resonate today? Let’s find out together.
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 868 6526 1585
Passcode: 1224
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11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall on Ending Money Bond
hosted by Robyn Gabel, State Representative for the 18th District and Beth Emet member.
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7:30 PM
Israeli Music Live: Connecting With Israel through Music with
Josh Shron Part Two
Here is a different view of Israel — it's thriving and diverse music scene. Hear why you should be listening to Israeli music, even if you're not fluent in Hebrew. Our presenter will demonstrate and discuss Israeli music to answer these questions: How can music help us strengthen our connection to Israel? How does music bring Israelis together in times of joy and tragedy? How does music deal with Israel’s political problems?
No fee
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 897 3021 1250
Passcode: 344577
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7:30 p.m.
Orot Live Zoom Meditation
In times of chaos, we can all try to cultivate a consciousness of more kindness, more generosity, more compassion, more calm, so we can bring these attributes, these middot into the world through our actions. Join Orot Center for Jewish Learning for these Tuesday evening meditations and sits.
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Events or links may change on occasion - check out the calendar on the homepage of bethemet.org for the most up to date information!
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-Help Wanted-
Do you have a special skill that you'd like to share with our community?
We're planning lots of great programs in the fall and are looking for volunteers who have the following skills and/or interests:
- Home Organizing
- Baking/Cooking Demonstrations
- Family Art Projects
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Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Current Politics with David Zarefsky
A continuing lecture-discussion class on contemporary public issues of interest to Jews as citizens. We will focus primarily on United States national and international policy related to economic, diplomatic, and military issues, including relations with Israel and other nations. Special attention will be given to the 2020 United States Presidential election. The content of each session will be responsive to latest developments.
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Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Challah Midrash
Join Karen Isaacson to see a demo on the basics of making challah and creating an interpretation in challah of the weekly Torah portion. Everyone is welcome - no baking experience is needed!
Zoom Link | Phone: 312-626-6799| Meeting ID: 882 3235 2486 | Passcode: 1224
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Fridays, November 6 and 13 at 10:45 a.m.
Jewish Perspectives on Climate Change with David Shyovitz
Though the peril of climate change is a recent awareness, Jewish tradition has long grappled with the theological import of the natural world, and has developed insights and doctrines that may provide guidance to modern day environmentalists. We will survey key thinkers and traditions, and reflect upon the modern-day implications of pre-modern Jewish texts.
Member fee $25 or included in Friday package; non-member fee $35
David Shyovitz (PhD University of Pennsylvania) is Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University, and Director of NU's Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies. He is the author of A Remembrance of His Wonders: Nature and the Supernatural in Medieval Ashkenaz (2017), and has lectured widely throughout the United States, Israel, and Europe.
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Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing - a documentary film with Paula Weiman-Kelman
Rabbi Rachel Cowan, a beloved and influential mindfulness teacher is diagnosed with aggressive cancer. She uses her spiritual practice to navigate her death while looking back on her full life. Rabbi Cowen. z’l, was a civil rights activist who taught people how to “sit” with themselves and stand up for others. The first female convert to become a rabbi, she and her late husband were instrumental in encouraging support of intermarried couples. Widowed at forty-eight, she had a powerful second act, transforming Jewish philanthropy, and transforming Jewish life by bringing mindfulness and meditation into the mainstream. After she was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, she used her terminal illness to teach others how to die well.
No fee
Paula Weiman-Kelman is a veteran documentary filmmaker known for her moving portraits of inspiring women, including her recent Dying Doesn’t Feel Like What I’m Doing. Earlier films include Rites of Passage and The Re-annotated Alice.
Monday, November 9 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Social Action Committee Meeting and Guest Speaker Mark Iris "Police Reform in the U.S. Prospects and Problems."
All are encouraged to join us at 6:00 p.m. for a Social Action Committee Meeting, and stay on at 6:45 p.m. for the guest speaker, Mark Iris, speaking about "Police Reforms in the U.S. Prospects and Problems." Mark Iris, Beth Emet congregant and Northwestern faculty member, shares his knowledge on policing, police arbitration/litigation, and prospects for police reform. Mark served as the Executive Director of the Chicago Police Board for 21 years (1984-2004). Since 2004, he has been on the faculty at Northwestern University. He has taught in the Political Science Department, and also offered seminars on police accountability at Northwestern's Law School. He now supervises undergraduate students in the Mathematical Methods in the Social Science Program. Those students do empirical research on policing issues, using data bases provided by major city police departments across our country.
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BE Connected Team Top Picks!
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BE Connected is an opportunity for groups with similar interests to come together as well as opportunities for conversation around various topics. What better way to engage with the Beth Emet community, try something new, and connect when we have a bit more time on our hands? Given our new reality, this initiative will start virtually, but we hope that this will continue once life returns to normal.
Each week you will receive a dedicated email with a listing of opportunities for the next two weeks. If you do not have access to a web camera for a video call, we will include phone numbers as well. And if you have an idea as we expand the reach of BE Connected, contact Marti Netler.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
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