Beth Emet the Free Synagogue

Rabbi Andrea London. London and other Evanston religious leaders have had to move operations online because of the novel coronavirus.

Christian and Jewish congregations practice faith online

April 2, 2020

Rabbi Andrea London. London said Evanston residents should build meditation into their new routines to accept what they cannot control.

Coping with “the new normal”: local wellness leaders weigh in

March 24, 2020

Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteer Birch Burghardt checks in team leaders at the organization’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants raised over $20,000 to maintain the six faith communities that host an overnight shelter from mid-November to mid-March.

Walk for Warmth raises $20k for overnight homeless shelters

January 20, 2020

David Hogg speaks at Beth Emet The Free Synagogue. Hogg described his experience over the past year since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Activist, Parkland survivor David Hogg advocates for gun reform

February 22, 2019

Northwestern Hillel has asked for additional patrols after a gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend.

Northwestern, Evanston police increase patrol near Jewish institutions

November 1, 2018