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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Chanukah Bazaar 2020
Chanukah Bazaar 2020
Sun, November 15, 2020
We are going virtual with your personal shopper! Come purchase all of your holiday gifts from the gift shop. Click Here
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TLC - Talk, Listen, Care
TLC - Talk, Listen, Care
Sun, December 6, 2020 @ 03:00 PM
If you are experiencing angst or think you are the only person not "triumphing over adversity", this program has your name on it! It will be a virtual small group get-together where we simply share concerns and feelings with others so we know we are not alone. Click Here
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Book Club Meet with the Author
Book Club Meet with the Author
Mon, December 7, 2020 @ 07:00 PM
The book REMIX JUDAISM offers an eloquent and thoughtful new vision for all Jews seeking a sense of belonging in a changing world, regardless of their current level of observance. The author is a professor at De Paul University in Chicago and will be joining us via Zoom to discuss her book. This Book Club meeting will be held jointly with the Temple’s Adult Ed community. If we get enough readers, we can get a discount on the book. Email bookclub@beth-tikvah.org for a zoom link and if you are interest Click Here
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8 Crazy Nights of Chanukah Spirit Week
8 Crazy Nights of Chanukah Spirit Week
Thu, December 10, 2020
Let's celebrate Chanukah with a fun Spirit Week through a series of daily Facebook Events. Each day we'll have a different theme and invite you and your family to share a picture or short video. Click Here
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Shabbat Service/Lights & Miracles
Shabbat Service/Lights & Miracles
Fri, December 11, 2020 @ 07:00 PM
Our wonderful Shabbat Chanukah service goes virtual with our clergy, choirs, and, as in all years past - YOUR menorahs. Come with 2 candles, ready to light up the night. Click Here
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“Chanukahpalooza”- Lights, Music and Miracles!
“Chanukahpalooza”- Lights, Music and Miracles!
Sun, December 13, 2020 @ 03:30 PM
An inter generational Chanukah program featuring Jewish musicians Shira Kline and Dan Nichols. Click Here
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BIASES: Everyone Has Them, So Now What?: "State of Hate" - Antisemitism
BIASES: Everyone Has Them, So Now What?: "State of Hate" - Antisemitism
Tue, December 15, 2020 @ 07:30 PM
Please join us for a "State of Hate" presentation from Jessica Gall, Senior Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League Midwest. Jessica will provide an overview of ADL's regional and national work in "stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment to all." Click Here
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Religious School Cold Weather Gear Drive
Religious School Cold Weather Gear Drive
Sun, December 20, 2020 @ 09:30 AM
2020 has been hard on so many people and we would love to end the year with a mitzvah. The religious school committee is conducting a cold weather gear drive to benefit the Community Crisis Center in Elgin. The shelter houses up to 40 women and children and their Economic Crisis Program serves walk-in clients who often need emergency assistance with food and personal hygiene items. Click Here
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Yoga and Meditation with Ashley Tabata
Yoga and Meditation with Ashley Tabata
Sun, December 27, 2020 @ 03:00 PM
Please join us for a meditation and yoga session with our own resident certified yoga instructor, Ashley Tabata. Let's prepare for the new secular year together. Click Here
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Sisterhood New 2021 Mah Jongg Card Orders
Sisterhood New 2021 Mah Jongg Card Orders
Fri, January 15, 2021
Order your new Mah Jongg cards from Sisterhood. Orders are due Jan 15, 2021 Click Here