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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Sisterhood Early Bird Dinner
Sisterhood Early Bird Dinner
Wed, October 28, 2020 @ 06:00 PM
Join us an appetizing evening with Sisterhood, our annual Early Bird event, FREE to all members who have paid their dues by October 15th (date extended this year.) Click Here
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Book Club Zoom The Autobiography of God: A Novel by Julius Lester
Book Club Zoom The Autobiography of God: A Novel by Julius Lester
Mon, November 2, 2020 @ 07:00 PM
"The Autobiography of God" marks the return of an utterly original and provocative voice in American letters, addressing religion with wicked humor and profound reverence. Click Here
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Help Make Beth Tikvah a 100% Voter Congregation
Help Make Beth Tikvah a 100% Voter Congregation
Tue, November 3, 2020
We are here to repair the world, Tikkun Olam, by promoting our Jewish values. One of the most effective ways to do that is by voting. Click Here
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Tzedek Event - Biases - Everyone has them, so now what? November Program: Film discussion
Tzedek Event - Biases - Everyone has them, so now what? November Program: Film discussion
Tue, November 10, 2020 @ 07:30 PM
Film Discussion: The film '13th', from Director Ava DuVernay, will expertly walk us through how slavery—supposedly abolished by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution—has been carried on in the U.S. through the prison system. Click Here
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Veterans Day with a Beth Tikvah Veteran
Veterans Day with a Beth Tikvah Veteran
Wed, November 11, 2020 @ 07:00 PM
Scott Zonis, a new Beth Tikvah member, will discuss his 30-year army career including his time in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as other locations where he has served. Via zoom. Click Here
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ECC Gift Card Orders Due
ECC Gift Card Orders Due
Sun, November 15, 2020
How it works: Raise money by purchasing gift cards at face value Shop 750+ top brands and immediately earn up to 20% on every gift card Click Here
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Sisterhood Latke Sale 2020
Sisterhood Latke Sale 2020
Sun, November 15, 2020
Orders due Nov 15th (No extensions this year!) Pick up at temple on Sunday, Dec 6 10-12p Click Here
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Breast Cancer and the Ashkenazi Jew - Dr. Anna Katz MD
Sisterhood event: Breast Cancer and the Ashkenazi Jew - Dr. Anna Katz MD
Wed, November 18, 2020 @ 07:00 PM
Open to Sisterhood Members. Dr. Anna Katz, MD- is a breast surgical oncology specialist in Libertyville and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. Via Zoom. Click Here
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ECC Hanukkah Cookie Decorating Kit Orders Due
ECC Hanukkah Cookie Decorating Kit Orders Due
Wed, December 2, 2020
Pick up will be Friday 10:30-4 and Sunday 9-12... December 11 &13. Orders due Wed Dec 4th Cost 15.00 for 4 dreidel and 4 menorahs, frosting and sprinkles. 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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“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