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Plus, photos from 4th of July Parade
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July 12, 2016 | 6 Tamuz 5776
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One of things about Beth Emet that touches me the most is our commitment to social justice. I am incredibly proud to say that I am the cantor at the synagogue where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke in 1958. This Thursday evening, Beth Emet, in partnership with Second Baptist Church and Grace Lutheran Church, will host a commemoration of his march for fair housing. Dr. King reflected on the Marquette Park March as “the first step on a 1,000 mile journey.” Our joint program will continue that journey with a conversation about how we can make this dream a reality. (Please see details below.)
Summertime is a quiet time to rejuvenate, spend time with family, enjoy the outdoors, and to catch up on things we may not normally have the opportunity to do during the year. One of my favorite things about summer is camp, and I love that I get to be with the children at Camp Kayitz every Friday for music. Camp Kayitz is thriving not only with excited little children, but also with some amazing young counselors, many of whom participate in our Youth programming here at Beth Emet. It is very easy to see the positive impact that they have as role models on the kids—my daughter repeatedly tells me she can’t wait to go to camp every day to see her favorite counselor.
I love how in Chicagoland we celebrate summer in full force. Not a day goes by that I don’t marvel at how lucky we are to live here—with beautiful beaches, trees, parks, and everything the North Shore has to offer. We are taking full advantage of our gorgeous backdrop at Lighthouse Beach where we will celebrate Shabbat at the Beach. We will begin our day at 9:00 a.m. with Tot Shabbat at Noah’s Playground where we will have singing, stories, and play. At 9:45 a.m. we will move to the pavilion for Shabbat morning services with Rabbi London and me. We will celebrate Shabbat together as a community with singing, Torah reading, and inspiring words in a sermon by Rabbi London. Afterwards we will feast together on a vegetarian potluck lunch.
On Sunday, July 24th, Kathy Kaberon and I will begin a new tradition of welcoming new babies of 18 months and under to our community with a special brunch. If you are new to our community and have a child or grandchild of this age, please join us as we will celebrate with food, songs, games, music, and Kathy and I will lead you in a special dance similar to one practiced on Kibbutzim to welcome the babies to the community. (Details are below in the Young Families section.)
Believe it or not, the High Holidays are around the corner. We are already hard at work in preparation to make these holidays meaningful. Our Adult Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday, July 28 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with our very talented conductor, Klaus Georg. If you are interested in singing with us, please contact Jack Levie. NO SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
As I just celebrated my first anniversary at Beth Emet, I want to thank you for welcoming me, encouraging me, and for allowing me to lead you this year. I’m very excited to continue our journey together!
L'Shalom,
Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman
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The March for Fair Housing Continues: An Intergenerational Discussion of Racial Inequities in Housing
Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Fifty years ago Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a diverse group of civil rights activists, religious leaders, and courageous community members from across the city marched to Chicago’s Marquette Park to protest housing segregation as part of the Chicago Freedom Movement. They confronted thousands of violent protesters who hurled rocks, bottles, and carried denigrating signs.
Dr. King reflected on the Marquette Park March as “the first step on a 1,000 mile journey.”
Beth Emet Synagogue, Second Baptist Church, and Grace Lutheran Church are hosting an evening of conversation in honor of this momentous occasion, and to reflect on how we can take the next steps on this “1,000 mile journey” to housing equity in our city.
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Congregational Shabbat Service and Potluck Lunch at Lighthouse Beach Park Shelter
Saturday, July 16
Tot Shabbat at 9:00 a.m.
Congregational Service at 9:45 a.m.
(2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston)
Please bring a vegetarian and nut-free side dish to share that would feed 10 people. Please note there will be no Kahal or Minyan Services at Beth Emet. In case of inclement weather, please check the home page of bethemet.org.
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The Summer
Chadashon (Bulletin) will be arriving in mailboxes soon but for those who prefer, you can download it to your mobile device or read the
digital version now!
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Families with Young Children
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Challenging, Yet Totally Normal Childhood Behavior: A Conversation for Parents with Mollie Reed
Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Whether you participated in the May conversation or not, all are welcome!
Are you pulling your hair out? Are you and your child battling over bedtime routines? Putting on shoes? Eating at the table? Staying in bed? Squabbling with siblings or friends? Getting out the door? Clean up time?
Join Mollie Reed, our Child Development Consultant, for a conversation about challenging (yet totally normal!) behaviors. Share your strategies and come away with new techniques. Learn more.
RSVP. Childcare available with prior notice.
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Beginning in September: Bonim
For children 12-24 months, with parent/caregiver meets
Fridays.
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Learn more
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If you are a new parent(s) or grandparent(s) to a bundle of joy born within the last 18 months, celebrate with Beth Emet at a special brunch that will feature singing, playtime, treats, and more. RSVP by July 20.
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1000 Mile March: The Journey to Justice Continues
Saturday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Join in the celebration of the triumphs and confront the challenges facing Chicago, past and present. Register for the half mile long march at
www.mlkmemorialchicago.org.
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Donate Supplies for the CDF Freedom Schools
Support our District 65 kids this summer as they learn at the Freedom School, a Children’s Defense Fund project for fourth through sixth graders. Beth Emet has been asked to contribute snacks and art supplies the kids need. The Freedom School focuses on literacy and creative arts and runs until August 5. Go to
CDF Freedom Schools® for more information. Please contribute to this effort to close achievement gaps and curb summer learning loss.
The 50 kids attending need non-peanut snack bars and/or fresh fruit that won’t perish quickly. The art supply list includes items you may already have at home:
- Crayons, colored pencils, markers, pens and pencils
- Scissors, rulers, glue, tape, staplers, and staples
- Paint and paintbrushes, pipe cleaners, colored tissue paper
- Level 2 butcher paper, chart paper, writing and drawing paper
- Paper cups, index cards, old magazines
A drop-off box is in the Beth Emet School hallway. We’ll bring donations to the School twice a week throughout the program. School started this week, so please contribute soon and then again as often as you can. Thank you!
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In honor of the Beth Emet Tzedakah Fund’s anniversary on June 1, an anonymous supporter has graciously offered to donate $18 to the Beth Emet Tzedakah Fund in the name of each of the first 54 congregants (of any age) who volunteer at least one hour or more of service to any nonprofit organization this summer between June 1 and August 31—possibly raising at least $972 for the Tzedakah fund.
Volunteer an hour for Beth Emet's Ozerim Committee, learn more below.
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Volunteer for Ozerim's Shabbat Connections
The Ozerim Committee is in need of cooks and drivers this July.
Each week a volunteer prepares a complete Shabbat dinner for a member(s) of the Beth Emet community. Recipients may be those who have recently moved, had a new baby, a death in the family, or are suffering from illness. A separate volunteer driver picks up the meal from Beth Emet and confirms arrangements for the delivery. Volunteers may participate in the program on a regular basis or may only participate once or twice during the year. The time commitment can be small, but the mitzvah itself and the thanks from recipients are much more. Please contact
Arlene Berke or
Tami Manton if you would like to be added to the Shabbat Connections volunteer group or can help out this July.
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Beth Emet marched for the first time recently in Evanston's annual Fourth of July parade! Thank you to all who participated.
View more on our Facebook page!
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Births
Owen Tavi Resnick
son of Rebecca Pollack and Scott Resnick and little brother of Felicity
grandparents are Roslyn Pollack and Barbara and Tom Resnick
aunts and uncles are Rick Valentin and Melissa Pollack and Rabbi Audrey Pollack and
Phil Subeck
Deaths
Yetta Karageorge
aunt of Freya Gorenstein and close friend of David Rice
Abner Mikva
husband of Zoe Mikva and father of Mary Mikva, Laurie (Jim Pfander) Mikva, and
Rachel (Mark Rosenberg) Mikva, and grandfather of Ben and Sam Pfander
Barbara Freedman
mother of Dan Freedman, David (Audrey Stillerman) Freedman and
Ellen (Bennie) Lombard
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1224 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-869-4230
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