| Worship Service Schedule |
Yom HaShoah
Thursday, May 1
5:15 pm - Yom HaShoah program with Beit Sefer. Speaker: Professor Morton Kamien
Erev Shabbat
Friday, May 2
5:15 pm - Mishpacha Dinner 5:45 pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service
D'var Torah: Rabbi Peter Knobel
Special Blessing: Lisa and Howard Sachs
7:30 pm - Pot Luck Dinner ($7/person plus a side dish, salad or dessert); please make reservations
Following dinner, David Harris will speak
Shabbat
Shabbat Morning,
May 3
9:30 am - Minyan 9:30 am - Kahal
10:30 am - Gabe Cohen and Alex Rocklin B'nai Mitzvah
Erev Shabbat / Kabbalat Torah
Friday, May 9
5:45 pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Kabbalat Torah/High School Graduation
D'var Torah: Kabbalat Torah Class Members
Memorial Plaque Dedication for Betty Arnold Alan Goodis participating
Shabbat
Shabbat Morning,
May 10
9:00 am - Tot Shabbat
9:30 am - Minyan
9:30 am - Judah Anolick Bar Mitzvah with Kahal |
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YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM WITH CONGREGATION & BEIT SEFER
Thursday, May 1 from 5:15 to 6:15 pm
Professor Morton Kamien is Emeritus Professor of Managerial Economics at Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a world-renowned economics scholar. He is also the youngest survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto and has a fascinating life story of his escape and survival, coming to this country and not speaking English, living in an orphanage, and rising to great heights of success and intellectual contributions. Professor Kamien is an engaging speaker. |
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING WITH ISRAEL ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES? Come Learn with David Harris, Israel Campus Coalition
Friday, May 2
5:45 pm - Reception - 6:30 pm - Service - 7:30 p.m. - Israeli Pot Luck Dinner & Program
Following an Israeli pot luck Shabbat dinner, David Harris, the Executive Director of Israel on Campus Coalition and our own Bekki Harris Kaplan's brother, will speak on Israel on Campus: What YOU Need to Know. With anti-Israel propaganda present on too many U.S. college campuses, Jewish students and faculty alike can find themselves on the defensive. Learn what is really happening and what the Jewish community is doing for Israel on campus. Call to make reservations for dinner ($7-person plus a pot luck dish-salad, side dish, or dessert)...ext. 301 or by email. |
SHABBAT MISHPACHA
Friday, May 2 at 5:15 pm in the Weiner Room
Get to know your 'Families' community! Come welcome and celebrate Shabbat together with other families with young children at the monthly Shabbat Mishpacha (Family Shabbat). Candle lighting at 5:20 followed by pot luck dinner and then family friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service. This event is open and free of charge to all members and non members with children in 3rd grade and younger. RSVP and find out pot luck assignment by May 1 to ext. 301 or by email. |
GETTING TO SINAI: THE SHAVUOT EXPERIENCE with Jane Shapiro
Tuesday, May 6 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm
How do the sources and celebrations of the holiday of Shavuot build from Passover and move forward to Sukkot? Why is this an important stopping point along the way? We will look at some texts and key ideas to revitalize your thinking on this spring festival. $10 for members/$20 for non-members. To register, email or call Mayta at ext. 306. |
JOIN YOUR BETH EMET FRIENDS AT JUF'S ISRAEL 60th ANNIVERSARY GALA
Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm at McGaw Hall in Evanston
Sign up today so you can sit with your friends from Beth Emet!
Celebrate this important milestone for Israel and the Jewish people right here in Evanston with an all-star line-up including Nobel Laureate Eli Wiesel and Israeli musician David Broza. The event is free, but sign up NOW as space is limited. You can sign up online. For more information check out the website. We look forward to seeing you there! |
KABBALAT TORAH AT KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday, May 9 - 5:45 pm - Reception - 6:30 pm - Service
Join our twelfth grade students for their Kabbalat Torah ceremony. They will lead us in worship and reflect on their Jewish identity as they graduate from Beth Emet's educational program and prepare to move on to the next stage of their life's journey. |
HELP REINVIGORATE THE INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE
Meeting in May (11, 12 or 29 - TBD)
The mission of Beth Emet's Interfaith Partnership Committee is to strengthen personal and institutional relationships between Jews and members of other faiths;, expand understanding, appreciation and respect for different religious beliefs and practices, unite people of various faith communities in a collective effort to hear the words of God's various prophets and then translate those messages into a more just and compassionate society. We want to expand and renew the membership of this stimulating committee and invite you to join us as we begin to plan for the upcoming year. Please RSVP to chairperson Bruce Ente and indicate your preference for meeting on Sunday morning, May 11, Monday evening, May 12, or Thursday evening, May 29. |
A WEEKEND WITH RABBIS OFER & RACHEL SABATH BEIT-HALACHMI - KEHILLAT TZUR HADASSAH
Friday - Sunday, May 16-18
Rabbi of Beth Emet's sister congregation, Kehillat Tzur Hadassah in Israel, Ofer Sabath Beit-Halachmi, and his wife, Rachel, scholar at the acclaimed Shalom Hartman Center Jerusalem, will be our scholars-in-residence in honor of Israel's 60th anniversary. Both are dynamic and charismatic speakers and surely will be a highlight of our year-long celebration.
Friday, May 16: After Shabbat Dinner, Rachel will speak on "Two Hearts-One Soul? The Significance of Israel for American Jews Today"
Saturday, May 17: Ofer will give the D'var Torah at Kahal: "Israeli Spirituality Today: Prayer and Rituals for a New Generation"
Sunday morning, May 18: Rachel will speak on "Ethics and the Land of Israel in Jewish Thought" |
KABBALAT SHABBAT - KVOD L'MOREH (HONORING OUR TEACHERS) AND ADULT CHOIR PARTICIPATING
Friday, May 16
5:45 pm - Reception - 6:30 pm - Service - 7:30 p.m. - Catered Dinner
It's not easy being a Beit Sefer teacher and our faculty deserves your kudos and thanks for the hard work they do. Please join us as we honor our Beit Sefer teachers for their dedication. Our Adult Choir is participating and a catered Shabbat Dinner follows the service: $12-person; make reservations at ext. 301 or by email. |
CHASSAMBA'S END OF YEAR LOCK-IN
Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18
Summer's almost here so don't miss your last chance to hang out with all of your Chassamba friends in one place. That's right it's our final event of the 2007-2008 school year. For one night only we will have all of Beth Emet to ourselves. So join us for fun, friendship, and flashlight capture the flag. Dust off your DDR chops, Sing along with your Youth Director, or just chill. We'll meet for dinner in the Perlman Room at 7:30 pm and go until Sunday School starts the next morning. Fifth Graders, if you want a taste of our Junior Youth Group we invite you to attend the first few hours of the evening. We'll see you there at 7:30 pm until sun up on Sunday. Cost is $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Please RSVP to Aaron Gunning by May 15 at ext. 314 or by email. |
SPERTUS TOUR & EXHIBIT
Sunday, May 18 from 11:15 am to 1:45 pm
Don't miss this great opportunity to see the fabulous new Spertus Museum and "Imaginary Coordinates" Exhibit! Join us for a group tour of the beautiful and exciting new Spertus Museum! The tour will include exploring the wondrous architecture, the Spertus expanded collection on display and "Imaginary Coordinates", an exhibit that is a part of the City of Chicago's Festival of Maps. This exhibit will feature the contemporary work of Israeli and Palestinian artists along side antique and modern maps of the Holy Land that explore religious, colonial and national ambitions. Come yourself or bring your family and/or friends - whether Beth Emet members or not. (The tour is appropriate for those over 16.) The Museum even has wheel chairs. With a registration of 25 participants who wish to ride together we will be able to charter a coach bus. The cost for the entire trip with the chartered bus and the group tour will be only $20. The cost for the Group Tour alone is $10. To register call Mayta at ext. 306 or email her. |
NETWORK IS GOING OUT TO THE BALL GAME ON MEMORIAL DAY!
Monday, May 26
A sure sign of spring is Network 's Annual Cubs game. This year it is a 1:20 pm game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The ticket price is $34.00, plus $11.00 which covers bus transportation. This is always a popular event so make your plans early. For information and reservations, call Jack Brown at 847-251-6116. |
COHEN FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 pm
The Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation is proud to announce that Tracy Harris, renowned flutists and Yamaha Performing Artist will perform at Beth Emet. Her versatility has seen her playing with Sting on PBS and Disney Studios, and also performing as a soloist and orchestral musician with a number of orchestras. Ms. Harris suffers from schizoaffective disorder, and as she explains in her book, Music of Madness, the depths of her despair and how proper help and medication can help lead to a life as it is meant to be. Her performance Saturday evening ties in with her presentation at the Mental Health Conference the next day here at Beth Emet. |
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NAOMI RUTH COHEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
Women's Voices: Understanding the Mental Health Issues of Women and Girls
Sunday, June 1st 12:45 pm
This year's conference will listen to women's voices discussing the mental health issues of women and girls. The speakers will address questions across the life cycle and will present the facts that girls, parents of girls, and men who care about women need to know. The three outstanding speakers who will address this issue are Dr. Laura Miller of the University of Illinois, Chicago; Mary Jo Barrett of the Center for Contextual Change, and Tracy Harris, an internationally renowned flutist who suffers from schizoaffective disorder. For more information visit the Foundation's website. |
ADULT CONNECTION RETREAT AT THE GRAND GENEVA IN WISCONSIN
Friday through Sunday, June 6 through 8
Make your plans now and reserve your spot! Rabbi Knobel will lead us in an exploration of the profound psychological and theological issues which author Shalom Auslander addresses in his books, Foreskin's Lament which deals with his Orthodox upbringing, and Beware of God which portrays God as a severe judge who rewards and punishes. Study is combined with wonderful opportunities to relax and reflect. Contact Bonnie at ext. 311 or by email. |
ANNUAL MEETING AND BBQ
Monday, June 23 beginning at 6:00 pm, Board Meeting to Follow
Join Us for a BBQ and Beth Emet's 58th Annual Meeting, when the new Officers and a Board of Trustees will be installed. Come at 6:00 pm for an all congregational barbecue, with an installation service and short meeting to follow. Meet the trustees, thank those who are completing their term, and celebrate this important milestone. Following will be the June Board of Trustees meeting. Please let us know you're coming, by contacting the office at 847-869-4230 (ext. 300) or via email. Dinner is $5.00 per person. |
| GENERAL BETH EMET NEWS
PARENTS CONNECTION BRUNCH A HUGE SUCCESS
On Sunday, April 27, Gail Grossman and David Rubman hosted a Youth Connection brunch at their home for parents of 3rd-12th graders. For highlights about what's going on in Beth Emet's dynamic youth program click here. Watch this space for more details!
USHERING
We are so appreciative of those who usher at our Erev Shabbat services and welcome others to participate in this mitzvah. For information or to offer your help, call ext. 301 or email us at We would be delighted to have you assist.
MAKE DONATIONS TO BETH EMET ONLINE
It doesn't get any easier than this! The newest feature of our online membership directory offers you the opportunity to make donations online and have acknowledgements sent to the recipient the next business day. Contribute to any of Beth Emet's funds, and have your account billed automatically. To access, go the member only section of the Beth Emet website, and if you need a user id and password, contact Jill in the office. Watch this space for new exciting features that will be added shortly! HELP SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND THE ENVIRONMENT: BUY RE-USEABLE SHOPPING BAGS-$3.00 EACH OR 4 FOR $10.00
Bags may be ordered through the School Office at ext. 308 or through email. We will gladly accept cash, check or bill your account.
SOUP KITCHEN OPPORTUNITIES ESPECIALLY FOR BETH EMET MEMBERS
The Soup Kitchen has created more openings for Beth Emet members to participate in cooking and serving, beginning in 2008. We have decided to limit the participation of non-members in order to make room for more Beth Emet members to volunteer. Reach us through email or ext. 333. Please be sure to mention that you are a member of Beth Emet. SOUP KITCHEN NEEDS FOOD FOR ITS STORAGE CLOSET
Large cans chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans (no baked beans), olive oil, breadcrumbs, croutons, salad dressing, peanut butter, jam or jelly, potato chips (individual packs), juice boxes, granola and cereal bars, canned fruit, marinara or other spaghetti sauce, minced garlic, Tabasco sauce, parmesan cheese and mustard and ketchup. |
COMMUNITY NEWS
WHAT? GREATER CHICAGO JEWISH FESTIVAL
WHEN? SUNDAY, JUNE 15 FROM 11:00 AM UNTIL 6:00 PM WHERE? COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE (Oakton Street West of Lehigh) Find yourself at the Town Square of Jewish Chicago! Save the date and go to the website for more information. |
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DO YOU YOU HAVE A NOTICE YOU WANT TO INCLUDE IN EMETMAIL?
The next deadline is Monday, May 12 at 9:00 a.m. Please send all submissions to Ann. The wording/format should be similar to what you find with each of these blurbs: Title, date & time info and then text. | |
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