While we cannot be together physically, the importance of community and staying connected is more important than ever. 
Mon
June 1
TODAY at 12:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

12:00 p.m.
National Day of Mourning and Lament for those who died of COVID-19.
Cities across the country are observing a National Day of Mourning and Lament, and the Evanston service will be at noon on Facebook. Live via the Beth Emet Facebook page. 
#DayofMourning  #Lament100k

At your Leisure:
Prepare for the movie discussion by Mark Caro on June 8. In keeping with this series’ Hidden Gems theme, this 1994 Coen brothers comedy is often overlooked yet remains a stylized spellbinder set in 1950s New York. Tim Robbins stars as an endearingly naive Indiana native promoted by Paul Newman’s cynical board member to lead a large corporation while Jennifer Jason Leigh steals the movie with her spot-on send-up of Katharine Hepburn and Rosalind Russell (from our last movie, His Girl Friday) as the hard-bitten reporter trying to unravel the scheme. Featuring the brilliant corporate slogan: “You know, for kids.” You can watch it here.

Start reading Educated
Prepare for the book discussion on June 10 with Penny Hirsch. Educated, by Tara Westover, is a best selling memoir about her overcoming her survivalist Mormon family to attend college.
Tues
June 2
7:30 p.m.
Pilates Beginners Mat Class
with Elsa Gould  
In this basic mat class we'll explore our ability to control our centers while we move our limbs. You'll just need a place to lie down with some space around you - a yoga mat on the floor is best but if you have difficulty getting up and down off the floor the bed is alright too. Grab a small pillow for your head and a strap of some sort - a long belt works fine.

7:30 p.m.
 Orot Live Zoom Meditation
In times of chaos, we can all try to cultivate a consciousness of more kindness, more generosity, more compassion, more calm, so we can bring these attributes, these middot into the world through our actions. Join Orot Center for Jewish Learning for these Tuesday evening meditations and sits.
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 721 226 361
Wed
June 3
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

7:00 p.m.
Virtual Israeli Dancing for Beginners Here is your chance to learn Israeli dancing with teachers Penny Brichta and Phil Moss for this one hour weekly session.
Meeting ID: 834 2711 4296
Password: Mayim

7:30 p.m.
Tech Tips with Paul Isaacson
Tips for digital storage and photography editing plus Q&A opportunity.
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 826 0421 1285
Thurs
June 4




11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

7:00 p.m.
Israeli Dancing Goes Virtual
For those who had started Israeli dancing at Beth Emet or were thinking about it or were not thinking about it, but now you are, join Phil Moss and Penny Brichta each Thursday evening
Meeting ID: 984 989 870
password: cats
Fri
June 5
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

3:00 p.m.
Pre-Shabbat Singing and Movement with Cantor Kyle Cotler
Geared to ages six and under, welcome in Shabbat with some Friday afternoon fun!
Phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 845 4566 9721

6:00 p.m.
Z’oneg
Bring your own beverage, cheese and crackers and schmooze before services start. 
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 853 5684 6772

6:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Celebrating June birthdays.
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 853 5684 6772
Sat
June 6
9:30 a.m.
 Kahal Shabbat Morning Service
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 846 1457 4064

8:00 p.m.
Virtual Havdalah
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 418 758 424
Sun
June 7
9:00 a.m.
Weekday Minyan
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 859 951 72738
Password: 5OI55V8b

4:00-6:00 p.m.
Virtual Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
Musical Performances and artists from the past 40 years! Check out the website for all of the details.
Mon
June 8
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

7:30 p.m.
Movies with Mark Caro: The Hudsucker Proxy
In keeping with this series’ Hidden Gems theme, this 1994 Coen brothers comedy is often overlooked yet remains a stylized spellbinder set in 1950s New York. Tim Robbins stars as an endearingly naive Indiana native promoted by Paul Newman’s cynical board member to lead a large corporation while Jennifer Jason Leigh steals the movie with her spot-on send-up of Katharine Hepburn and Rosalind Russell (from our last movie, His Girl Friday) as the hard-bitten reporter trying to unravel the scheme. Featuring the brilliant corporate slogan: “You know, for kids.” You can watch it here.
Phone: 3126266799 
Meeting ID: 834 1371 7485
Tues
June 9
11:30 a.m.
Daily Meditation
Click here to join the meditation room  from Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

7:30 p.m.
4 Financial Opportunities in Disguise: Understanding Recent Tax Changes
with Adam Stock 
While many are focused on the financial carnage caused by coronavirus, two significant pieces of tax legislation have presented four unique financial opportunities. Grab a pad of paper, a pen, and a bowl of popcorn, and learn about some ways to put more money in your pocket and help others in the process.
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 893 6508 7993

7:30 p.m.
 Orot Live Zoom Meditation
In times of chaos, we can all try to cultivate a consciousness of more kindness, more generosity, more compassion, more calm, so we can bring these attributes, these middot into the world through our actions. Join Orot Center for Jewish Learning for these Tuesday evening meditations and sits.
Phone: 312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 721 226 361
Events or links may change on occasion - check out the calendar on the homepage of bethemet.org for the most up to date information!
- Coming Soon-
Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion with Penny Hirsch
Start reading now! This discussion will focus on Educated by Tara Westover, the best-selling memoir about her overcoming her survivalist Mormon family to attend college.

Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Pilates Beginners Mat Class with Elsa Gould

Friday, June 12
Shabbat celebrating Beth Emet students graduating this spring

Monday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Virtual Town Hall for all of the Beth Emet Community

Thursday, June 25 at 12:00 p.m.
Poetry Hour with Dina Elenbogen
Poet and writing instructor Dina Elenbogen will read a selection of her new poetry, discuss some of the work of other contemporary poets and give you writing prompts to help you create your own poems. You will have the opportunity to share with the group what you write during the short exercises but sharing is optional. Join us for an inspired lunch break!
- Additional Ideas & Resources -
In case you missed it - watch/listen to recent programs:
For a complete listing of BE Connected program recordings, please  check the website

Music for Isolated Seniors
During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home protocols, many people, particularly older adults, are confronting isolation. Students from the Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) would love to perform their music over video call or telephone to connect with isolated people during this unique time. If you or someone you know who is 65+ and would enjoy a music performance from an MIC student, please e-mail Victor or call 812-219-8635.

Interesting Resources
BE Connected is an opportunity for groups with similar interests to come together as well as opportunities for conversation around various topics. What better way to engage with the Beth Emet community, try something new, and connect when we have a bit more time on our hands? Given our new reality, this initiative will start virtually, but we hope that this will continue once life returns to normal. 
 
Each week you will receive a dedicated email with a listing of opportunities for the next two weeks. If you do not have access to a web camera for a video call, we will include phone numbers as well. And if you have an idea as we expand the reach of BE Connected, contact Marti Netler .
 
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
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