February 2 2018 | 17 of Sh'vat 5778
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Greetings!
Is it Sunday yet?? I cant wait! For a few reasons, this Sunday, February 4 will be a very special day.
Sunday morning is an opportunity to ask questions and talk with
Rabbi Andrea London. She will be having coffee and conversation with Beit Sefer parents
this Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 in room 103. Drop off your kids for Beit Sefer and join the conversation!
Later that morning in Gesher (7th Grade), we will be hosting our annual
LGBTQ Panel. Four Jewish young adults
(including Beth Emet's own Rena Newman!) will be joining or students in class. These individuals from various walks of life and identities will share their stories with the class, and students will have an opportunity to engage them in conversation. Year after year, we have heard from students how meaningful this program was for them. It is rare for young people to inhabit a safe space like Gesher and ask LGBTQ Jewish adults deep questions about identity development.
In the afternoon, students and their parents will gather together to
learn about inclusion and how we can make our Purim Carnival more accessible to people with disabilities. We will hear from experts and then unleash our creativity and build some exciting new games. See details below and it's
not too late to RSVP!
Sunday is one of those days where I step back and think "WOW!" Beth Emet is a beloved community that lives out
tikkun olam in such creative ways. I am honored to be part of it.
Shabbat Shalom,
AB
Abigail Backer
Director of Youth Programs
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Shabbat Morning Kahal Service and Children's Program - Shabbat, February 3 at 9:45 a.m.
Coffee and Conversation with Beit Sefer Parents and Rabbi Andrea London - Sunday, February 4, 9:30 a.m.
No Beit Sefer Classes (Presidents' Day Weekend) - Sunday, February 18
6th Grade Jewish Lens Gallery - Sunday, February 25
Purim Megillah Reading and Spiel - Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
5th Grade Mishloach Manot Delivery - Sunday, March 4, 10:30 a.m
Purim Carnival - Sunday, March 4, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Shabbat Morning Kahal Service
and Children’s Program
Shabbat, February 3 at 9:45 a.m.
Children ages three to eleven are encouraged to attend to Beth Emet’s Shabbat morning Kahal service with their adult family members to participate in a musical prayer service. During the Torah service and D’var Torah, the children will participate in games, activities, music, and crafts with Marci Dickman, Moriah Bradley, and a few of our Kahal teenagers.
All families are welcome. If your family would like to participate in our service (lead a prayer, recite the blessing before Torah reading, etc), please
contact Debbie Render.
The service will be followed by a Kiddush and a vegetarian potluck lunch. Please feel free to bring a veggie or dairy, no meat and nut-free dish to share.
Kahal is Beth Emet’s intergenerational Shabbat morning service, which meets in the Weiner Room on the lower level every Saturday morning.
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Building an Inclusive Purim Carnival
Sunday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Beth Emet is dedicated to making our programs inclusive to everyone in our community! Help build new accommodations and accessible games that can be enjoyed by people of all abilities. Individuals and families with children who are in middle and high school are encourage to attend - bring your ideas and your tool box!
Please also bring in gently used stuffed animals and toys to donate for our new, more environmentally friendly prize table.
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Be in This Year's Purim Spiel!
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Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Want to be in this year's Purim Spiel, "Shpietles - Shushan Sings the Beatles"? All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in the fun! Please come to the meeting this
Sunday, February 4 from 2-4 p.m.
in the Sanctuary or contact Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman for more information.
Mark Your Calendar!
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 4
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Sunday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Museum of Mexican Art (1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago)
Beth Emet members will gather at National Museum of Mexican Art at 10:30 a.m. to hear a speaker and tour of the exhibition,
Luis Tapia: Sculpture as Sanctuary. This exhibition engages and critiques contemporary global themes of Sanctuary and highlights the hand-carved masterworks by Luis Tapia (b.1950), a Chicano artist from Nuevo México. Admission to Museum is free. Donations accepted. Please RSVP to
abacker@bethemet.org If you would like to be a part of a carpool, please contact
Leslie Shulruff.
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Capital Campaign Conversations
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Monday, February 26 | 7:00 p.m. Nosh 7:30 p.m.program followed by Q&A
Get an update on Beth Emet's T'rumah Capital Campaign and plans for renovations.
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Grade 7: Gesher
Sunday, February 4 -
LGBTQ Panel - see email for details
Thursday, February 8 (4:15 - 6:15 p.m.)
Sunday, February 11 -
No Gesher
Thursday, February 15 (4:15 - 6:15 p.m.)
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Grade 8: Mitzvah Corps & M.I.T.
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Madrichim-in-Training (M.I.T.): Sunday, February 11 (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
Mitzvah Corps: Sunday, February 11 (10:30 - 12:00 p.m) -
site visit to Response Center - see email for details!
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High School (Grades 9-11):
Chavayah, Rosh Chodesh, Talmidim
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Chavayah (Grades 9 and 10):
The next Core Class will be
Sunday, February 11 from 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.** (shortened class)
L'taken Parent/Teen Information Session from 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Rosh Chodesh: It's a Girl Thing
(Grades 8-12):
Sunday, February 11 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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BESSY Volunteers at Beth Emet Soup Kitchen
Join BESSY at the BE Soup Kitchen on Wednesday,
February 14 from 4:15 - 7:00 p.m.
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Teen Purim Volunteers Needed!
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High School students, volunteer for Purim Carinval!
CARNIVAL SET UP
Saturday, March 3 (4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 4 (9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), email
BESSY
with your availability!
7th & 8th Graders, volunteer for Purim Carnival!
Sunday, March 4 (9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), email
BESSY
with your availability!
*Community Service hours are given, not to mention there will be tons of fun, food, and amazing people to get to know! *
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Adult Purim Volunteers Needed!
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The BESSY Purim teen leaders are working diligently to ensure this year's Purim Carnival (Sunday, March 4) will be a lot of fun, and they need adult support!
We are looking for 25-30 adults to lend a hand for a variety of shifts listed
here
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1224 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
847-869-4230
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