Shabbat Inspiration, Worship Schedule, and LifeCycle Notices
Friday, May 6, 2022 / 5 Iyar, 5782
Last night Tikkun Middot Va’ad 3.5 met on Zoom, almost 3.5 years after the group’s first session. The conversation was rich, authentic and healing. Tikkun Middot asks us to increase our awareness of ourselves and of the moments when we have a choice of how we act, speak or respond. Tikkun Middot also provides us with ways to be compassionate to ourselves and nurture our souls. Participants seemed grateful for the space to learn and explore, especially in this time of the pandemic and political uncertainty. 

I am excited to share with you that our Tikkun Middot program will be expanding in the fall with a new Va’ad and also a group that combines Wise Aging and Tikkun Middot. Watch for further details next month. 

This weekend Rabbi David Jaffe will be at Beth Emet as we honor Rabbi Andrea London for her 25 years in the rabbinate. Rabbi Jaffe designed the curriculum for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s program that introduced Beth Emet to Tikkun Middot. He will be giving the D’var Torah on Friday evening and teaching on Shabbat afternoon at 4:00 pm at Beth Emet. This learning session is designed for those who have been engaged in the Tikkun Middot process, for those who are curious about it, or even for those who wish to experience a Shabbat afternoon study. More details below. I look forward to honoring Rabbi London and our Beth Emet staff as we learn together this weekend. 

Warmly,
Marci Dickman
Director of Lifelong Learning
Friday, May 6

6:00 pm *Note Early Start Time*
Kabbalat Shabbat Services in Celebration of Our Staff, Honoring Rabbi Andrea London's 25 Years in the Rabbinate and May Birthday Blessings
In-Person and Virtual (Fusion worship)

Guest D'var Torah: Rabbi David Jaffe

Challah Midrash: Marc and Marla Abramson

Pre-registration is not required for services, 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.)
This evening is our community celebration honoring Rabbi Andrea London for 25 years in the rabbinate and to thank our staff for all they did and continue to do to keep our synagogue strong and vibrant. Services will include a guest D'var Torah by Rabbi David Jaffe, known for his application of spiritual practices for personal growth. Learn more in this interview with Rabbi London!

Following services, we will have a festive (and fun!) Shabbat dinner at 7:30 pm. If you still wish to attend, please contact the office. As always, we will be adhering to the current COVID and safety protocols.
To listen to the service, dial 847-869-4230 and press 7. Facebook Live
Saturday, May 7

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

D'var Torah: Nisan Chavkin

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:
Kedoshim
Torah: Lev 19:15-20:27
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15 p 804
4:00 pm
Nosh and Study with Rabbi David Jaffe
At Beth Emet (In-Person only)
Rabbi David Jaffe is a teacher to many, and we are fortunate that he not only will be giving the D’var Torah on Friday evening, but will also be offering a teaching on Shabbat afternoon. His teaching will focus on Tikkun Middot. To make our Shabbat that much sweeter, please bring a dessert or sweet treat to share (enough for 8-10 people). Home-baked sweets are highly encouraged!
Please note, this will not be livestreamed.
Sunday, May 8

9:00 am
Sunday Morning Minyan
Zoom Link - Ph: 312-626-6799 - Meeting ID: 834 4048 4441 | Passcode: 1224
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Mazal Tov to Rabbi London!
Thursday, May 5
Congregation Emanu-El of New York City

Yesterday, Rabbi London received her Doctor of Divinity degree marking 25 years in the rabbinate!
Kabbalat Mitzvah

Chaya Duarte
May 7, 2022
Parents: Elena Garfield and Modesto Duarte
My name is Chaya, I am in 7th grade and go to Nichols Middle School. My favorite subject at school is Math. Some things I like to do are swimming on a team, reading, and playing Guitar.

My Gemilut Chasadim project was organizing letter-writing sessions and writing letters to the elderly who are alone, sick, or isolated during these times. (Since we can’t go and visit them). In the end, we wrote over 100 letters!

I am looking forward to Kabbalat Mitzvah to see family and friends that I have not seen in a long time.
Death

Eve Schwartz died on Tuesday, May 3. Eve was the wife of the late Dr. Harold Schwartz and partner of Larry Warshaw, mother of Ian (Susan) Schwartz, Ellen Mickelson and Jane Schwartz, and grandmother of Emily, Sydney, Justin and Hannah. 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.
Karen Isaacson baked a challah that combines celebrating the first Shabbat after Passover (with a traditional shlissel, or key), with the commemoration of Yom HaShoah (with six poppy-covered circles remembering the six million who were murdered by Nazis).
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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.