Shabbat Inspiration, Worship Schedule, and LifeCycle Notices
Friday, March 18, 2022 / 15 Adar II, 5782
How do I measure the past three years as president of Beth Emet? 150 Shabbatot,100 challah midrashim, 40 board meetings, 100 office hours, and at least 1000 hours on Zoom!

As I reflect on my term as Beth Emet's 34th president, I feel that there is a lot to be proud of and to celebrate, and there were also some very difficult moments. It has truly been my honor to lead Beth Emet, and I have come to appreciate the Beth Emet family even more than I had thought was possible.

We are marking the transition of officers and trustees in two ways this year:

Tonight at 6:30 pm for Kabbalat Shabbat services: We will celebrate Beth Emet's officers and trustees. We hope you will come in person, or watch on LiveControl- whichever you prefer.

Monday, March 21 at 7:00 pm for the Annual Meeting on Zoom: We will provide an update on the state of our congregation, including a recap of the past year from several of our leaders. You will not want to miss hearing from our amazing incoming president Lee Weintraub about his vision for Beth Emet's future.

Beth Emet is fortunate to have an amazing cadre of folks who lead us, inspire us, challenge us, teach us, and help us grow. I know Beth Emet will thrive under Lee Weintraub and his team's leadership for the next three years!

Thank you for your encouragement, your questions, your concerns, your energy, your support, and for sharing yourself with Beth Emet.

Shabbat Shalom!

Karen Isaacson
34th Board President
Friday, March 18

6:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service to Honor Our Officers and Board of Trustees (Incoming and Outgoing)  
In-Person and Virtual (fusion worship)
Challah Midrash: Karen Isaacson and
Lee Weintraub

Tonight at Shabbat services, join in-person or online, as we honor our Board of Trustees, both incoming and outgoing. We are always fortunate that we have a committed and thoughtful group of Officers and Board of Trustees. We will be thanking those Officers and Board members who are ending their tenure on the Board and we will be welcoming those who are joining/continuing their Board service. 
 
Pre-registration is not required, just come!! Just be sure to wear a mask and have everyone’s vaccination information on file. (If you haven’t already provided the details, submit all vaccination and booster information here.)
To listen to the service, dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. Facebook Live
Saturday, March 19

9:30 am
Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
In-Person and Virtual (Fusion Worship)

We hope you will join us in person! Pre-registration is not required – just be sure to wear a mask and have everyone’s vaccination information on file. (If you haven’t already provided the details, submit all vaccination and booster information here.)
Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 813 2237 5514 | Passcode: 1224

This Shabbat we will be reading:
Tzav
Torah: Lev 8:1-8:36
Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-23
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Sunday, March 20

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

9:30 am
Purim Fun for Kids Under Age 5
Come enjoy an age-appropriate Purim spiel and activities at Beth Emet, and take home a gift bag. Costumes are encouraged for kids and adults--we want to see your Purim attire! Sign Up Here!
10:00 am
Fat Torah with Rabbi Minna Bromberg        
        
Weight stigma causes discrimination against the largest among us... in education, healthcare, employment, and beyond. It is also damaging to the mental health of people of all sizes. Jewish tradition counters fatphobia with this simple truth: All human beings are created in the image of the Divine, and each of us is unique and of infinite worth, no matter our size. As Jews, we are called upon to create a world that reflects this truth. In this session, we'll learn how weight stigma shows up in our Jewish communal lives and how we can deploy Jewish tradition for the liberation of all bodies. And most importantly, Rabbi Minna taught at Beth Emet and was a worship songleader! We are excited to welcome her back!

Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 816 6153 4811 | 1224
Kabbalat Mitzvah

Amanda Aldort
March 19, 2022
Parents: Joshua and Julie Aldort
I’m in seventh grade. I love to dance, specifically ballet, and I’m on pointe. I also love to read and write stories. My Kabbalat Mitzvah project involved recording poems for the public domain, so everyone can listen to them. I’m looking forward to my Kabbalat Mitzvah because I’ve been working really hard, and I’m excited to see it pay off. 

Death

Michael Finnegan, passed away on March 14, husband of Nancy Glick; father of Lily and Joey; brother-in-law of Susan Glick (Carey Goldenberg) and Ellen (Dean) Conterato; uncle of Ari, Jesse, Jake and Noa. Click here for the obituary.

Jeff Mackevich, passed away on March 14, husband of the late Susan Zukrow, father of Rani, Stephanie (Collin Love) and Carrie (Max). Click here for the obituary.
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
Given that Purim starts on Wednesday, Karen Isaacson baked this "challah-tashen" and five flames to represent the five types of sacrifice described in Vayikra. 
Beth Emet Challah Midrash 5781- Get Your Own Coffee Table Book!
We have put together a book about Beth Emet's Challah Midrash from 5781. If you would like your own copy, please donate at least $43 to Beth Emet: the gematria (the practice of assigning a numerical value to letters and words) for challah ח ל ה. There is a sample copy in the lobby. 

Email Bekki to order your copy! 
Beth Emet Annual Meeting
Monday, March 21 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

The Annual Meeting is a time set aside each year for our members to hear from Beth Emet's President, Treasurer, Foundation president, clergy, and staff on the state of the congregation. Complying with our 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 also elect new officers and board members as well as show our appreciation to those who have completed their terms on the board. This year will also mark a presidential transition plus 3 officers. View the official nominating letter here.

Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 898 9845 2400 | Passcode: 1224
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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.