| Worship Service Schedule |
Erev Shabbat
Friday, May 16
5:30 pm - Madregot Shabbat Dinner
5:45 pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Adult Choir to sing; K'vod L'Moreh to honor our Faculty
D'var Torah: Rabbi Peter S. Knobel
Special Blessing: Jamie Reiner and Mickey Munguia
7:30 pm - Catered Shabbat Dinner; $12/person-please RSVPProgram: Rabbi Rachel Sabath-Halachmi will give the Rabbi David & Aviva Polish Memorial Lecture entitled, "Two Hearts-One Soul? The Significance of Israel for American Jews Today"
Shabbat Morning
Saturday, May 17
9:30 am - Kahal Shabbat
D'var Torah by Rabbis Ofer and Rachel Sabath-Halachmi -"Israeli Spirituality Today: Prayer and Rituals for a New Generation"
9:30 am - Shabbat Minyan Service
10:30 am - Eden Shulruff & Jeremy Greenberger B'nai Mitzvah
3:30 pm - Beyond "Om" at Rabbi London's Home
Erev Shabbat
Friday, May 23
5:45 pm - Wine and Cheese Reception
6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service
D'var Torah - Rabbi Peter Knobel
Shabbat Morning
Saturday, May 24
9:30 am - Minyan
9:30 am - Kahal Shabbat |
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| A WEEKEND WITH RABBIS OFER & RACHEL SABATH BEIT-HALACHMI - KEHILLAT TZUR HADASSAH; Israel
Supported in part by the Rabbi David & Aviva Polish Memorial Lecture Fund and the Edward Yalowitz Memorial Fund of the Beth Emet Foundation
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, Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi will give the Rabbi David & Aviva Polish Memorial Lecture entitled,"Two Hearts-One Soul? The Significance of Israel for American Jews Today." To make reservations for dinner, contact the office by Thursday at noon. Price for catered dinner is $12 per person.
Saturday, May 17: Rabbi Ofer Sabath Beit-Halachmi will give the D'var Torah at Kahal: "Israeli Spirituality Today: Prayer and Rituals for a New Generation." Services begin at 9:30 am.
Sunday morning, May 18, at 9:45 am: Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi will speak on "Ethics and the Land of Israel in Jewish Thought" |
Also, This 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
If you are taking the bus, it leaves from Beth Emet at 10:30am
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. |
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TORAH YOGA FOR SHAVUOT
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm
When God revealed the Torah to the Israelites on Mt. Sinai, they declared, "We will do and we will harken." From this we learn that the physical act of doing God's bidding opened the Israelites up to understanding God's will for them. To prepare ourselves to receive Torah into our lives on the holiday of Shavuot, we will engage in a physical practice that will help us achieve greater mental clarity so that Torah's wisdom will permeate every cell of our being. Come join us on May 27 at 7:00 pm where "We will do" a yoga practice that will better prepare us to "harken," to the teachings of Torah on Shavuot (June 8-9). |
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. |
"HOWDO WE DEFINE PEACE?"
D'var Torah given by Zach Selch at Kabbalat Shabbat Services - Friday, June 6
Zach Selch is a member of Beth Emet who has lived more than 20 years in Israel, serving as an IDF Paratrooper in two conflicts as well as being a small cog in the early peace process. Zach has also lived, traveled and done business extensively in Arab and Muslim countries. Zach will be sharing his experiences on how different definitions of Peace influence how different people view the Peace Process. To make reservations for the potluck dinner following services, contact the office. Price is $7.00 per person. |
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. |
BETH EMET DOWNTOWN SPEAKER SERIES
Thursday, June 12 from 12:00 (promptly) to 1:30 pm at Jenner & Block, 330 N. Wabash in Chicago We are pleased to announce the second in our 2008 Beth Emet Downtown Speaker Series with a lunch time presentation by Rabbi Andrea London. Rabbi London's talk is entitled " Race Relations in 2008: What does Barack Obama's speech on race and the response to the Jeremiah Wright controversy teach us about the state of race relations in our country?" Click here for the link to the transcript and video of Senator's Obama's speech. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by email or by phone to Jill Schlottman at 847-869-4230 ext 300. Since we are just getting the series started, please feel free to forward this announcement to any congregant who you think would be interested. We looking forward to a great talk, an opportunity to visit and catch up with friends and colleagues, and a strong turn out. |
"I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES"
D'var Torah given by Beth Gomberg-Hirsch at Kabbalat Shabbat Services on Friday, June 20
As part of Beth Emet's 'I Believe Series', Beth Gomberg-Hirsch, will give the D'var Torah on June 20 titled "I Believe in Miracles." Beth was inspired by a piece in the Washington Post that just won a Pulitzer Prize. |
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!
REBUILDING TOGETHER PROJECT - 2008Report from House Captain-Greg Lisinski - We met a new friend last week. Her name is Betty. We call her "Miss Betty". When Betty would open her eyes early each morning she would see something that most of us would never want to see. She had not been able to do painting or repair work for a very long time. She was taken quite ill last year and hospitalized several times. She can get around again, but certainly not on a ladder or doing other "do it yourself" tasks like carpentry or cement work or scraping wallpaper. Let's just say she needed some help. I happen to know some people who were happy to do just that: Through the Rebuilding Together Program, we were able to bring people together from Evanston American Legion Post 42, Troop 3 of the Boy Scouts, Beth Emet The Free Synagogue (sic-Jory Lannes, Mark Fisher and Kathy Fisher) and a number of other good friends and neighbors who just wanted to help. Because of at least 30 volunteers working on April 26, 2008, were able to do something nice for a nice person. We were able to perhaps feel a bit good about ourselves for a day of good deeds and community service. But more importantly, we were able to meet a nice person like Miss Betty.
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. |
| COMMUNITY NEWS
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE SPECIAL SCREENING: "Sand and Sorrow"
Thursday, May 15 at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Ave. Evanston
6:00 p.m. Private Reception
7:00 p.m. Screening and discussion with Jodi Jacobson, AJWS Director of Advocacy
This powerful documentary about the genocide in Darfur is narrated by George Clooney and directed by Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, Paul Freedman. The film chronicles the devastation in Darfur, Sudan, the legacy of the failure of the international community's response to genocides past and present, and the undying hope inspired by courageous activists struggling to make "never again" a reality. Seating is limited. Kindly respond to Rebecca Stone by email or call 212-792-2827.
URGENT INFORMATION
To: Rabbis and Synagogue Lay Leaders
From: Harvey J Barnett and Steven B Nasatir
Re: Jewish Federation Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund
We wanted to update you on what our Jewish Federation has been doing to offer support to those affected by the cyclone in Myanmar:
We have established the "Jewish Federation Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund."
This will serve as a vehicle for members of our community to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by this disaster. Federation will not deduct any administrative costs; 100% of proceeds will go directly to aid the victims. This is a major story on our website and in Thursday's e-alert to18,000 community members, both of which include a link for donors to contribute online. We have established a secured Hotline (312-444-2869) where people can call in to donate by leaving their name, address, donation amount, and credit card information. Media alerts have been widely distributed to the general and Jewish media about the fund, with instructions on how community members can contribute. We will not be sending direct solicitation letters regarding this need. We will continue to keep you informed.
LIVING WITH CROHN'S DISEASE AND ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Why are Jews at increased risk for these conditions? What new therapies are available?
Sunday, June 1st, 8:30a.m. - 1:00p.m., Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook
Experts from the University of Chicago Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and from around the world will address the needs of the Jewish community and answer questions. No Charge. Kosher breakfast and lunch served. RSVP- Alana Bunnag - 773-834-3917. Click here for more information.
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 Tuesday, May 27 (because of the holiday on Monday) 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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