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SUMMARY:Beth El Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:co-sponsored by Men’s Club and Sisterhood \nSunday\, June 28\n8:30 am – 12:00 pm \nHelp save lives by donating blood at Beth El’s upcoming Blood Drive in partnership with Vitalant. Appointments are encouraged\, though walk-ins are welcome. Donors are encouraged to eat well\, hydrate\, and bring a photo ID. \nRegister using Blood Drive Code: ORD0HP18 or call 877.258.4825. Questions? Contact Ben Channon b_channon@yahoo.com. View more details here.
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/beth-el-blood-drive/
CATEGORIES:Congregational
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SUMMARY:Summer Class: Breaking Jewish News & Views with Carl Schrag
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 9:45-11:00 am\nJuly 8 – August 26 \nWeekly discussion class exploring local\, national\, and global news through a Jewish lens. Led by former Jerusalem Post editor Carl Schrag. Meets on Zoom—new participants are always welcome. Register using the link below. \nREGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/summer-class-breaking-jewish-news-views-with-carl-schrag/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcie%20Eskin":MAILTO:meskin@nssbethel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T111500
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SUMMARY:When Judaism Began: Explaining the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah with Rabbi Steven Bob
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9 \n11:15 am \nRabbi Steven Bob will return to Beth El to present his new book about the often-overlooked books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Copies of When Judaism Began will be available for sale. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/when-judaism-began-explaining-the-books-of-ezra-and-nehemiah-with-rabbi-steven-bob/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T123000
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SUMMARY:Summer Stories:  Mothers and Other Fictional Characters
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 11 \n12:30 pm \nJoin Rachel Kamin after Shabbat Kiddush to discuss this intimate and riveting memoir in stories by Nicole Graev Lipson.  \nCopies of the book are available in our Maxwell Abbell Library and from local public libraries and booksellers. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/summer-stories-mothers-and-other-fictional-characters/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T104500
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SUMMARY:Summer Class: Adult Torah Trope with Hazzan Jenna Greenberg
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 9:45-10:45 am\nJuly 12 – August 23\, 2026 \nLearn to chant Torah by decoding melodies and understanding both the “how” and “why” of cantillation. Hebrew reading required. Meets in person or on Zoom after morning Minyan. \nREGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/summer-class-adult-torah-trope-with-hazzan-jenna-greenberg/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazzan%20Jenna%20Greenberg":MAILTO:jgreenberg@nssbethel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Mahjong & Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, July 14\, 21\, 28; and August 4\, 11\, 18 \n1:00 – 3:00 pm \nJoin Sisterhood for an afternoon of Mahjong or Canasta overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan. No charge to play\, but registration is requested. \nQuestions? Contact Maria at maria.ponsillo@gmail.com \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/open-play-mahjong-canasta/
CATEGORIES:Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T111500
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SUMMARY:Summer Class: Understanding Israel Today: Threats to Israel's Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, July 16 & 30 \n11:15 am \nJoin Rabbi Alex Freedman for a discussion-based class about Israel’s present and future. What challenges does Israel face today as a thriving Jewish and democratic state? How can Israel best manage these in this chaotic moment?  \nFREE! Class will meet in-person and on Zoom after HAZAK Fitness. \nREGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/understanding-israel-today-threats-to-israels-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:Congregational
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SUMMARY:Sisterhood Gift Shop at the Highland Park Sidewalk Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 24\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nStop by the Beth El Sisterhood Gift Shop booth at the Highland Park Summer Sidewalk Sale! Browse a beautiful selection of Judaica\, jewelry\, and ritual items —perfect for gifts or yourself. \nInterested in volunteering at the booth? Click the link below to sign up. \nVOLUNTEER
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/sisterhood-gift-shop-at-the-highland-park-sidewalk-sale/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Sisterhood
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SUMMARY:Tzofim Friendship Caravan
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 26\n11:30 am \nJoin us for a fun\, family-friendly performance by the Tzofim Friendship Caravan\, a dynamic cultural exchange program presented by Tzofim North America and supported by the Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA). Featuring talented Israeli teen performers\, the Caravan shares a message of hope\, unity\, and peace through music\, dance\, and storytelling while celebrating the spirit and culture of Israel. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/tzofim-friendship-caravan/
CATEGORIES:Congregational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer Class: Sapir Salon: (Fixing) America
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29 \n8:00 pm \nJust in time for the United States’ Semiquincentennial\, Randy Iden will facilitate a discussion of selected articles from the newest issue of Sapir on (Fixing) America. Join a like-minded community of different-minded thinkers\, in person at Beth El\, for a thought-provoking and meaningful conversation. FREE! \nREGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES
URL:https://www.nssbethel.org/event/summer-class-sapir-salon-fixing-america/
CATEGORIES:Congregational,Continuing Education
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