Welcome to Beth Tikvah Congregation!
Thank you for visiting the Beth Tikvah Congregation website! We are a dynamic, warm, and friendly Reform Jewish congregation located in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs where all are welcome. At Beth Tikvah Congregation (BTC) relationships matter most. Beth Tikvah Congregation is best known for its inclusive, involved, caring and compassionate community; for its excellent clergy, staff and lay leadership; for its phenomenal lay chairs; and for the overall positive difference BTC makes in our members’ lives.
At Beth Tikvah Congregation, we are dedicated to Jewish values and the pursuit of Holiness through engaging worship, joyous celebration of holidays and lifecycle events and by caring for one another. At the same time, we are committed to education for all ages, to Tikkun Olam (bettering our world), welcoming interfaith families, supporting interfaith relations, and furthering connections to the State of Israel, to Jewish summer camp, and so much more!
Whether you are new to the area, new to Jewish life, or a long-time veteran...whatever your background, level of observance, age, relationship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity... we are grateful for your interest in Beth Tikvah Congregation. We invite you to contact our Rabbi, Taron Tachman, take a tour of BTC, join us for Friday night Shabbat Services, or an upcoming program. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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Tacos, Tunes & Trivia (in the PARK-ing lot)
Tacos, Tunes & Trivia (in the PARK-ing lot)
Sun, August 1, 2021 @ 04:00 PM
Pack up your chairs and snack tables and get ready to join us for an outdoor music event that will include two fabulous live music venues, on site refreshments, and a fun music trivia contest for the whole family. Reserve your sponsorship today! Click Here
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Book Club: “We Love Anderson Cooper” by R.L. Maizes
Book Club: “We Love Anderson Cooper” by R.L. Maizes
Mon, August 2, 2021 @ 07:00 PM
Beth Tikvah Library. In this book, characters are treated as outsiders because of their sexual orientation, racial or religious identity, or simply because they look different. In this debut collection, humor complements pathos. Readers will recognize themselves in these stories and in these protagonists, whose backgrounds are vastly different from their own—we’ve all been outsiders at some point. Click Here
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Rosh Hashanah Honey Sale
Rosh Hashanah Honey Sale
Fri, August 6, 2021
What better way to wish family, friends and business associates a “Sweet and Healthy New Year” than sending a jar of honey? Orders for FREE shipping are due by July 7. Afterwards, a $5 shipping fee applies to all orders sent by August 6. Orders after August 6 are not guaranteed to arrive by Rosh Hashanah. Click Here
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Yizkor Book of Remembrance Inclusion Requests Due
Yizkor Book of Remembrance Inclusion Requests Due
Sun, August 15, 2021
Yizkor, a special memorial prayer for the departed, is recited in the synagogue four times a year, following the Torah reading on the last day of Passover, on the second day of Shavuot, on Shemini Atzeret and on Yom Kippur. Click Here
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High Holy Day 2021 registration form due
High Holy Day 2021 registration form due
Sun, August 15, 2021
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Annual Temple Picnic
Annual Temple Picnic
Sun, August 15, 2021 @ 11:00 AM
Beth Tikvah's annual picnic is in August to celebrate our members while building close relationships within our community. This is also a great way to show invited non members a little about our congregation at a fun event which is open to all ages. This year the entire event will take place outside and we will be serving lunch in a safe way with many tables set up outside. There will be no rain date and if it rains we will have a drive thru picnic and guests can pick up their lunch to take home. As always; Click Here
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Rosh Hashanah Greetings Booklet
Rosh Hashanah Greetings Booklet
Fri, August 20, 2021
In these times when we are all experiencing separation, wouldn’t it be nice to wish your fellow congregants a Happy New Year from you and your family? Let's do it! Let’s reconnect! The booklet is mailed to all Beth Tikvah Congregation members at the start of the High Holy Days. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 20, 2021 Click Here
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ECC High Holy Day Round Challah and Honey Cake
ECC High Holy Day Round Challah and Honey Cake
Mon, August 23, 2021
Rosh Hashanah is September 6th! Order your round challah and honey cake for Rosh Hashanah. All items are made in a peanut, nut, dairy free kosher bakery. Kosher challahs are from Shalom Bakery. Orders due August 23. Pick up at the temple for Rosh Hashanah Sept 5 between 10 - 11:30a -. Pick up for Yom Kippur on Tuesday Sept 14 between 12:30 - 2:30p Click Here
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Maj Tournament
Maj Tournament
Sun, August 29, 2021 @ 11:00 AM
Third time's the charm! Join us for a virtual Maj tournament. Please RSVP by August 22. Raffle tickets are available to purchase for non-players and players. Click Here
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Help Gan Tikvah with watering or weeding
Help Gan Tikvah with planting, harvesting, watering or weeding
Tue, August 31, 2021
Sign up for dates to help weed, harvest and water the garden. Click Here
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Lou Malnati's Frozen Pizza Coupon Fundraiser
Lou Malnati's Frozen Pizza Coupon Fundraiser
Fri, September 3, 2021
If you love Lou Malnati's pizzas and you love supporting BTC's Early Childhood Center, this fundraiser is for you!! Purchase a coupon for one 9” frozen Deep Dish pizza (cheese, sausage, pepperoni, or spinach ONLY) to be picked up at ANY Lou Malnati’s location. These coupons are good for 6 months, and even include the heart shaped holiday pizzas for the holidays! So buy a couple of coupons, stash a couple of pizzas in your freezer and know that you're supporting a great cause. Click Here
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Rosh Hashanah Flower Sale
Rosh Hashanah Flower Sale
Mon, September 6, 2021 @ 09:00 AM
Set a beautiful table to start the New Year! Order your Rosh Hashanah floral arrangement and support Beth Tikvah’s Sisterhood. Round and Oval Centerpieces offered in pastel or jewel colors. Orders are due by August 27. (Flowers provided by Bonnie Flowers.) Click Here