Shabbat Inspiration, Worship Schedule, and LifeCycle Notices
Thursday, May 26, 2022 / 25 Iyar, 5782
Offices Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 29 - Monday, May 30
Should you need to contact someone at Beth Emet during this time, please call the main number (847-869-4230), and press 4. We look forward to connecting with you when the offices reopen on Tuesday, May 31.
I love being Jewish, but there are a few aspects of Judaism that are perplexing. One of which I have experienced every Friday night for the last few weeks. We pray for dew and when it's still the rainy season! Surely the rabbis and sages of old could have envisioned Jews living outside of Israel in places that precipitate more frequently. And to be clear, it worked out well for me when I lived in the chaparral ecosystem of SoCal. But I wouldn't blame any Midwestern Jews for rolling their eyes at some of the more Israel-centric prayers.

One of the aspects that I love about Judaism is how our religious calendar syncs up with the secular school calendar. Our schedules are full in the fall, lighten in the Winter, pick up again in the Spring, and then we get a Summer break. It's hard not to see the parallels between receiving a diploma at graduation and receiving the Torah at Shavuot.

You guessed it; I am here to plug Shavuot! Shavuot is only a few weeks away and we are offering a few engaging opportunities for worship and learning. So please consider joining us virtually on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 pm on Zoom and Sunday, June 5 at 9:30 am in person and on Zoom. Stay for the study and dairy brunch (in-person only) following services. May our prayers for dew (not rain) be answered expeditiously and I hope to see you soon!

Shabbat Shalom,

Cantor Rabbi Kyle Cotler
Friday, May 27

6:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Kabbalat Torah Students and Gesher Tekes to Follow
In-Person and Virtual (fusion worship)

Challah Midrash: Caryn Etkin

The Kabbalat Torah Shabbat service is a special time to hear from our graduating high school seniors. After Kabbalat Shabbat services, the seventh graders (Gesher students) and families will have their own festive Shabbat dinner and closing program.

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 28

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

D'var Torah: Karl Malachut

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:
B'Chukotai
Torah: Leviticus 27:1-34 p. 869 Follow Along Here  
Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 p.880
Sunday, May 29
Building Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
For emergencies, call 847-869-4230, and press 4.

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

7:00-9:00 pm
Shiva for Harvey Coustan
In-person only at Beth Emet
Lee Weintraub baked the challah midrash for Parashat B’har past Shabbat, showing a seven-year shmitah year challah calendar. Lee remarked that though 1/7th is incomplete, a 6/7th complete challah can sustain him through its abundance.
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Kabbalat Torah Graduates

Evan Berger
Parents: Rich and Gabrielle Berger

Benecio Caro
Parent: Kerah Sandler

Justin Davis
Parents: Caryn Etkin and Kevin Davis

Daryn Kaplan
Parents: Pete and Jessica Kaplan

Aden Rabinowitz
Parent: Liz Coustan

Eli Salomon
Parent: Adam and Jackie Salamon

Andrew Bartol
Parents: Sheryl and Stopher Bartol

Maddie Caro
Parents: Mark Caro and Mary Dixon

Mazal Tov to all of our gradutes and their families!
Death

Harvey Coustan died on Wednesday, May 25. Harvey Coustan was the husband of Arlene; father of Rabbi Andrea (Danny) London, Charles (Hillary) Coustan, Liz Coustan, and the late Brad (Helene) Coustan; grandfather of Yonah, Liora, Eli, Ari, Maya, Aden, Victor, and Ava; brother of Donald (Terri) Coustan and Susan (Errol) Stone, and brother-in-law of Herb (the late Roberta) Nechin. Read More
Births

William Jerome Warm and Jackson Robert Warm were born on June 24, 2020. Their parents are Edward and Lauren Warm and grandmother Helen Ryesmus.

Robert Martin Merel was born on April 12, 2022. He is the great grandson of Laurie Merel. His parents are Joshua & Grace Merel, and grandparents Roger & Sharon Merel.
Wedding

Lilah Handler and Sam Gordon were married on Sunday, May 22. Lilah is the daughter of Robyn Gabel (Bob Doepel) and Ivan Handler. Mira Gordon is the daughter of Lilah and Sam.
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*Next Shabbat*
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Honoring Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler
*Due to an uptick in Covid infections, we have updated our plans to honor Rabbi Memis-Foler*

Services will now begin at 6:30 pm and take place in the Sanctuary and on LiveControl. We will then move outside at 8:00 pm for some refreshments and to express our gratitude to Rabbi Memis-Foler. We invite you to attend the part(s) of the celebration that feel most comfortable to you.

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.