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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 | 28 Cheshvan 5777
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No matter what your baseball or political affiliation, it’s impossible to deny that living through the month November has been like riding the American Eagle at Great America! It would be easy to stay in the lows during these challenging times of our society, but we here at Beth Emet are creating a December full of musical programs to help us out of the darkness and into the light. Just in time for Chanukah.
We begin this coming Sunday, December 4 at 4:00pm with an inspirational concert: Let There Be Light. Kol Emet: the Jewish Music Project will welcome back the Kol Zimrah Community Singers for the first time in 10 years. We will light the eight candles--each candle will feature Jewish and gospel music about a theme of light within our sacred texts. We will also be introduced by Rabbi Andrea London and Reverend Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors from Second Baptist Church. They will be joined by members of our Beth Emet Adult Choir and two superstars within our community from Second Baptist Church and Garrett Theological Seminary: Dr. Cynthia Williams and Felicia Patton. In addition, members of the Second Baptist Church choir will be joining us. Our brand new Beth Emet A Capella Choir will also be making their debut at this concert, and we are very excited to welcome them into the Beth Emet musical community. (For tickets, see detials below.)
The following Sunday, December 11 at 4:00pm, will be our family Chanukah concert: This is Chanukah! There will be latkes! There will be dreidels! And there will be music! Our Junior Choir and our G’dolim class will sing some of our most popular Chanukah songs, including “Chanukah O Chanukah,” “Not By Might,” and parodies on popular songs. This concert will feature some of the latest and greatest Chanukah music being written today, and will be performed by our talented Tefilah Team: Stefanie Greene our songleader, Ruthie Caro and Gracie Styler, our Mardrichot (youth leaders), and me. There is an optional dinner following the concert (see details below).
Finally, on December 30, we will celebrate Shabbat Chanukah starting at 5:00 p.m. with dreidel playing and will light the seventh candle of the holiday. We will have a very special service of ruach-filled Chanukah music with our adult choir and band, and inspirational words about the holiday by Rabbi London.
There are many special lights within our Beth Emet Community. I am particularly grateful to the Kol Emet Committee for everything they do to make us not only Beth Emet—a House of Truth, but Beth Musica—a House of Music. Whatever emotions you may be feeling during these times, I am honored to serve as your cantor and to help you find your voice through prayer and song. I look forward to helping you to bring your light forth this year.
Ross, Abigail, Zev and I wish you Happy Chanukah.
Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman
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Kol Emet: The Jewish Music Project Presents:
Let There Be Light: A
Pre-Chanukah Concert with
Kol Zimrah
Sunday, December 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Kol Zimrah, the Jewish Community Singers, conducted by Pavel Roytman, will present a pre-Chanukah concert featuring Chicago-area cantors and a special surprise guests with special guest Felicia Patton from Second Baptist Church and Cynthia Wilson from Garrett Theological Seminary. They will perform songs made famous by the Chicago Choral tradition infused with Gospel music, all on the theme of allowing light into our lives to prepare us for Chanukah.
Tickets are $25 adults | $18 seniors | $10 for students and children
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See Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman
Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Congregation Beth Shalom in Naperville's
Chanukah Extravaganza.
Learn more.
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Continue the Cubs Celebration for Chanukah… and Support
Beth Emet
Sunday, December 4 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Get into the Chanukah spirit by attending the Kol Zimrah concert, Let There Be Light and do your Chanukah gift shopping by purchasing officially licensed Cubs t-shirts, sweatshirts, and novelty items such as hats, blankets, mugs and bats. All items will be well priced, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Beth Emet. What a great way to show Chicago pride and support Beth Emet. Sunday, December 4, concert to begin at 4:00 p.m., merchandise available beginning at 3:00 p.m.
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This is Chanukah!
A Family Concert for Ages 2-6
Sunday, December 11 at 4:00 p.m
This concert for families with young children features the Beth Emet Junior Choir and their madrichim (teacher assistants), conducted by Cantor Susan Lewis Friedman and Stefanie Greene. Following the free concert, there is an option to stay for dinner! Dinner is $5 per person or $20 per family. RSVP now or call 847-869-4230 ext. 308.
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Today is Giving Tuesday!
Support this year's Mitzvah Appeal and Ensure a Bright Congregation for
the Future.
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Each year as a congregation we raise approximately 12% of the year's operating budget through the Mitzvah Appeal, our annual campaign. Our goal this year is $270,000.
The dollars we raise through our annual campaign are important for the longevity of our community and for fulfilling our vision of engaged Judaism. The annual Mitzvah Appeal enables us to impact and change the lives of those in our community. Every member is asked to make a donation to Beth Emet--your synagogue, your community--so together we can continue to do amazing things.
Mitzvah Appeal Co-Chairs:
Simon Anolick and Lisa Levin
Lox, Bagels, & Leaders
Sunday, December 11 at
9:45 a.m.
Speakers: U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Daniel Biss, State Representative Robyn Gabel
Moderator: Mark Tendam
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Support ARZA, Help Israel Heal
Over the last week, Israel has been ravaged by fires, destroying tens of thousands of homes. We still do not know the extent of the damage as the fires still burn.
ARZA, on behalf of the Reform Movement, stands committed to helping Israel rebuild and provide relief.
On Thursday, ARZA sent an email of the horrible acts at Kehilat Ra'anan. They asked help in raising 10,000 dollars to provide much-needed security cameras to curtail future attacks.
They made their goal!
Let's try and give more.
Israel, and our Movement, needs us now to help those who have had their homes and lives destroyed by fires. As we write, many congregations are working tirelessly to help those in need. Read more.
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Beth Emet Soup Kitchen Coat Drive
Collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots now through December 12
Please make sure pockets are emptied and all donations are clean and in good repair. We especially need larger sizes for women and men. No children's wear please. Items can be placed in the large wooden collection box currently in the school hallway. If you'd like to volunteer for sorting or distribution to guests on Wednesday, December 14, please contact
Beth Adler.
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Tzedakah Committee Approves Four Grants
At a meeting on November 10, the Tzedakah Committee approved four awards to the following institutions:
$480 to the YWCA Evanston / North Shore in support of its Racial Justice Program; Curt's Cafe, $500 to underwrite its student transportation costs; the James B. Moran Youth Advocacy Center of Evanston $500 in support of its Legal and Social Work Services Programs advocating on behalf of youth; and Connections for the Homeless, $500 to support its efforts to keep a stock of emergency food supplies available for residents of Hilda's Place Shelter.
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with Rabbi Herbert Bronstein
Friday, December 2 at 10:45 a.m.
Einstein remains the icon of modern science. His predictions, including the existence of black holes just recently shown to be an observable fact, illustrate his profound thinking. Einstein also considered himself to be profoundly religious and was in various ways a good Jew. We will explore Einstein’s synthesis of these three aspects of his life.
Monday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Drums and percussion have long played a role in Judaism. They offer a hands-on, non-verbal route to accessing the spiritual and emotional. People of all faiths are welcome. No musical experience is needed, and instruments will be provided (though feel free to bring your own if you have them).
with Hyma Levin
Wednesday, December 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
From technology used in cellphones to drugs developed to save cancer patients, women have invented a wide range of useful things.Join us as we explore the fascinating stories and lives of Hedy Lamarr, Florence Melton, Rosalyn Sussman Yalow, Esther Lederberg, Gertrude Elion, Hinda Miller, and others.
with Rabbi Andrea London
Saturday, December 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the home of Rabbi London
Explore Jewish spiritual practices that combine prayer, meditation, study and discussion, particularly emphasizing the teachings of early Hasidism and the practice of meditation. We meet once a month on Shabbat afternoon for
seudah sh'lishit (the third meal of Shabbat) and conclude our time together with Havdallah.
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah
On Shabbat, November 19, congregants Robin Langer and Sheri Fox celebrated their adult b'not mitzvah. Mazel Tov to
Robin and
Sheri and read their respective diveri Torah by clicking on their name.
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Monday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Family Issues Aging Task Force (FIAT) popular series Explorations of Our Changing Selves, a Tea and Discussion for Women 60 & Over meets on the first Monday of each month to discuss topics on wise aging. Facilitators Martha Holstein, Phyllis Mitzen, and Micki Iris have led conversations on health care ethics, how aging affects self-esteem, the unexpected gifts of aging, managing family relationships, and more.
RSVP or call 847-869-4230 ext.301.
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Catch Up on Recent Divrei Torah
Listen to Emily Dana from Friday, November 25
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On November 16, 2016 high school teens from faith communities around Evanston/Wilmette area gathered at Beth Emet for an interfaith dinner and discussion. The program was written and led by the BESSY Board. Conversations centered on our personal religious journeys, discrimination and xenophobia, and the separation of church and state. Students expressed the desire for continued collaboration in the future.
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Community members of all faith's gathered at Fountain Square on Sunday, November 20 for a commitment rally with peaceful prayers, songs, witness, and repentance/rectification. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl was invited to receive the Our Values and Our Commitment Statement and signatures that called upon Evanston to join and hold accountable faith communities in solemn commitment.
View more photos from the event. (Photo by Micah Miller)
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B'nai Mitzvah
December 3
Son of Lynn and Eric Chehab
December 10
daughter of Chad Belfor and Melanie Walker
Deaths
Henry Klein
husband of the late Renata, and father of Susan (Roy Crummer) Klein,
Margaret (Del) Larkin, Matthew (Gail) Klein, and the late Elizabeth (Scott) Green
Abraham Rubin
husband of Lindy, father of Adam (Taryn) Rubin, Rachel (Peter) DaPuzzo and
Benjamin (Melodie) Rubin
Saul Hartman
father of Sara (Jonathan) Hartman-Seeskin, and grandfather of Elijah, Benjamin, and Jacob
Rhoda Fleishman
mother of Sharon, David, and Paul Fleishman
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