Shabbat Inspiration, Worship Schedule, and LifeCycle Notices
Friday, December 31, 2021 / 27 Tevet 5782
Beth Emet Building Closed Today, Friday, December 31
Should you need to reach someone, please call the Beth Emet afterhours line (847-869-4230 x 4).
As we wrap up 2021, we reflect on the growth, the challenges, the laughter, the sadness and everything that has happened this past year. We are so thankful to be in community with each of you and are hopeful for what 2022 can bring to our synagogue, our communities, and our world.

Happy New Year

Beth Emet Staff
Friday, December 31

6:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Babayit:
Challah Midrash: Karen Isaacson

No In-Person Services
Welcome Shabbat from the comfort of your own home with this abbreviated, 30 minute, Kabbalat Shabbat service.
Ph: 312-626-6799 | Meeting ID: 853 5684 6772 | Passcode: 1224
Saturday, January 1

9:30 am
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
Zoom Only

Please note, Kahal will not be meeting in-person today. We look forward to worshiping together on Zoom.

Starting this week (January 1) Kahal will no longer be livestreaming to our Facebook page. If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to use Zoom moving forward. If you need assistance logging into Zoom, please contact Geoff Prass.
Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 | Passcode: 1224
This Shabbat we will be reading:
Vaera 
Torah: Ex. 8:16-9:35 p. 388 
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 p.401
Sunday, January 2

9:00 am
Sunday Morning Minyan *New Zoom Link*
Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 834 4048 4441 | Passcode: 1224

10:00 am
Office Hours with Karen Isaacson
Death

Louise Rosenblum, wife of the late Victor Rosenblum, mother of Susan, Ellen, Laura, Keith, Jon, Peter, Warren and Josh, and grandmother and great grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren

David S. Spira, husband of Marcia Spira; father of Lauren (Alec Rosofsky) Spira and Daniel Spira; and grandfather of Blake and Jordan
Consider making a donation to Beth Emet in honor, or in memory, of a friend or a loved one. You can do so online or contact the office. Families will be notified of your contribution.
Last Week's Challah Midrash
Neal Shanoff made this beautiful challah depicting Moses in a woven basket for Parshah Sh’mot. Find out more on our Challah Midrash instagram.
Receive Yahrzeit Notifications by Email; Update Your Yahrzeit Information on MyBethEmet (the new member portal)
Consistent with our mission to be eco-friendly, it’s easy to receive yahrzeit notices by email. Simply log into MyBethEmet, and select “Yahrzeit Observances.” For questions or to learn more, contact the office.  Should you have problems logging into MyBethEmet, contact Bekki Kaplan.
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Check Out Our New Website! bethemet.org
Be a Shabbat Usher or Greeter
Coming to Kabbalat Shabbat services? Add an extra joy by being a greeter and wishing people “Shabbat Shalom” or serving as an usher as people enter the Sanctuary. To volunteer or to learn more, contact Bekki Kaplan.  
Worship Support
To access worship services virtually, please check the latest info/links on the online calendar. Please note that Kabbalat Shabbat services are also posted on Facebook Live. Kabbalat Shabbat Livestream will include virtual t’filah to follow the service. If you don’t have a copy of Mishkan T’filah (siddur / prayerbook) at home for Kahal Shabbat morning services or Kabbalat Mitzvah services, you can get a free online flip book.