Shabbat Inspiration, Worship Schedule, and LifeCycle Notices
Thursday, May 19, 2022 / 18 Iyar, 5782
Tomorrow night, leaders of our high school youth group (BESSY) will lead Kabbalat Shabbat services and share what they have learned and gained through their involvement with BESSY. The BESSY service is a longstanding tradition at Beth Emet, and I'm so thrilled to be bringing the voices of our young people to you through song and their own words. I will also share my appreciation for our BESSY students and some of what I've learned and gained through my time as the Director of Youth Engagement.

There is something very special about Beth Emet, and BESSY exemplifies it. This is a community of youth who are willing and eager to show up for each other. Whether it's a major life event or an afternoon picking up trash by the riverbank, our BESSY leaders are always looking for ways to connect with each other, support each other, and learn from each other. I have been so impressed with our teen's willingness to try new things, take on leadership, and pick each other up when they face challenges. Each teen in this group is truly a leader, and I am so eager to see what's next for each of them.

As I step down as Director of Youth Engagement, I want to share that it has truly been an honor and a joy to serve in this role. It's a bittersweet departure; I know the programs will flourish under the new Director, and I will so miss working with our incredible youth. I've been in Beth Emet's orbit since I was 14 years old and will continue to orbit for many years to come. This is not goodbye, just a chance for something new.

Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Shabbat Shalom,

Sam Rose
Director of Youth Engagement
Friday, May 20

6:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services with BESSY
In-Person and Virtual (fusion worship)

Challah Midrash: Lee and Gita Weintraub

Led by members of BESSY (Beth Emet Senior Synagogue Youth). The students will share what they have learned and gained through their involvement with BESSY.

Pre-registration is not required, just come!! Be sure to wear a mask and have your 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 or watch on Facebook Live
Saturday, May 21

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

D'var Torah: Marco Siegel-Acevedo

Pre-registration is not required, just come!! Be sure to wear a mask and have your 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:
Behar
Torah: Lev 25:29-26:2
Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27, p 861
Sunday, May 22

9:00 am
Sunday Morning Minyan
Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 834 4048 4441 | Passcode: 1224
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring Tzedakah Box
Drop-off and Exchange
The Beth Emet Tzedakah Committee is pleased to announce our spring tzedakah box drop-off/exchange. Tzedakah Committee members will be outside the West Entrance to accept your donations, hand out new boxes, and respond to any questions you may have about the Tzedakah Committee's grant program.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Clean Up Our Community - Beth Emet Celebrates Earth Day *RESCHEDULED*
Sponsored by Beth Emet’s Dayenu Cicle, we’ll be holding a Northshore Channel Clean Up along McCormick between Dempster and Church in Skokie. Everyone in the Beth Emet community is invited to volunteer with this clean-up effort, but we recommend participation for ages eight and up.
Neal Shanoff baked the challah midrash for Parahat Emor this week. He created a menorah, which is referenced as a commandment in this passage.
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Kabbalat Mitzvah

Liv Ryan Gerstein
May 21, 2022
Parents: Brad Gerstein and Dana Engel
Liv is in 7th grade at Haven Middle School. She plays soccer and does gymnastics and performing arts at Mudlark. Liv is the youngest of Dana Engel and Brad Gerstein’s three children to have a B'nai Mitzvah. As a part of Liv’s preparation for her Kabbalat Mitzvah, she has been volunteering at Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Bluff. Bernie’s Book Bank has distributed over 21 million books for underserved children around the Chicagoland area. Liv will be collecting books at her Kabbalat Mitzvah to deliver to the Book Bank during her next volunteer shift. Liv is looking forward to becoming a Jewish adult.
Death

Dorothy Rosenbaum died on Tuesday, May 10. Dorothy was the wife of the late George; mother of David, Julie, and the late Larry; grandmother of Stephanie, Marty, Matt, Mara, Molly, and Abigail. Read More
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.
Enhance Your Shabbat with Music from Epichorus
Wednesday night Epichorus performed an online concert, “Sounds of North Africa & the Middle East.” Not only was the music soulful and beautiful, but included many prayers that we sing/say on Shabbat. Pull up a speaker to your Shabbat dinner table or go for a Shabbat walk and listen to the recording of this wonderful concert.
Next Shabbat:
Kabbalat Torah (12th Grade Confirmation) and Kabbalat Shabbat Services Followed by the Gesher Tekes (7th Grade Ceremony)
Friday, May 27 at 6:30 pm
More information at bethemet.org
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Honoring
Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler
In-Person Festive Oneg to Follow
Guest D'var Torah: Rabbi Mary Zamore
Friday, June 3 at 6:00 pm
Show your appreciation of Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler during services and at an Oneg with heavy appetizers held in her honor. In addition to a song from The Players, the service will include a Dvar Torah offered by Rabbi Memis-Foler’s dear friend and colleague, Rabbi Mary Zamore, Executive Director of the Women’s Rabbinic Network. RSVP for the oneg by Friday, May 27.

As we prepare to say goodbye to Rabbi Memis-Foler and wish her well on her new adventures in New Jersey, we are creating a scrapbook of memories for her. If you have photos or would like to compose a short paragraph, please send them along to Helayne Levin. All submissions must be received by Friday, May 27. No late entries please. Thanks!

The evening will be sponsored, in part, by The Rabbi Karl and Eve Weiner Fund
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.