Our Calendar
Welcome to the JRC Calendar!
Our progressive Reconstructionist Jewish congregation is busy with lots of exciting events. Use the arrows in the green bar at the top to navigate from month to month, or click on the name of the current month to navigate to any other month or year. Come experience what daring, deeply rooted Judaism is all about!
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New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
1 event,
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Join us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
1 event,
JRC Immigration Platform Engagement Meeting
JRC Immigration Platform Engagement Meeting
Every year, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) proposes potential statewide immigration justice campaigns, and tries to engage as many members of the community as possible in […]
3 events,
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Dive into the weekly Torah portion! Study in English, no experience necessary. Bring a TaNaKh or Hebrew Bible or commentary if you have one. Led by the JRC Clergy or […]
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
JRC's Adult Choir rehearses in our 3rd floor sanctuary. JRC has three opportunities to get involved in choir. Our Adult, Children, and Family choirs are all under the direction of […]
Community Conversation About Safety at JRC To Be Rescheduled
Community Conversation About Safety at JRC To Be Rescheduled
This event will be rescheduled JRC’s Safety Committee will host a community conversation about potential approaches to safety at JRC. This conversation will draw on findings from JRC’s April Safety […]
1 event,
JRC’s Final Lakefront Shabbat of the Summer: Welcome Back Rabbi Rachel Weiss
JRC’s Final Lakefront Shabbat of the Summer: Welcome Back Rabbi Rachel Weiss
6pm Picnic | 7pm Service We are excited to welcome back Rabbi Rachel Weiss after a restorative summer sabbatical. Together, Rabbi Rachel and Cantor Howard will lead our final Lakefront […]
4 events,
Kehillah Opening Day
Kehillah Opening Day
Kehillah, JRC’s religious school, supports learners of all ages & abilities in cultivating joy & resilience by teaching sacred practices & values. Our Shabbat-based program is infused with joy, allowing […]
JRC Lay-Led Multi-Access Minyan
JRC Lay-Led Multi-Access Minyan
Join the JRC Minyan through the Shabbat Shaharit (morning services) at 10:00am this Saturday at JRC and via Zoom. This service includes a Torah reading, interactive d’var, and public reciting of […]
Kehillah potluck lunch
Kehillah potluck lunch
After Kehillah's first session of the year, join us for a vegetarian potluck lunch! Bring some fruits or veggies, a side dish, some bagels, or a dessert! Click here to […]
Shofar Blowing Workshop
Shofar Blowing Workshop
Interested in learning about shofar blowing? New to blowing shofar? Want to learn the notes of the shofar calls? Interested in becoming one of our High Holy Day bleaters? Stan […]
1 event,
JRC Book Group: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
JRC Book Group: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Join the engaging conversation with your JRC community! JRC’s Book Group meets on the second Sunday of every month over Zoom. All are welcome! This month’s book is: The Plot […]
1 event,
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
4 events,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Join us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
Mahjong at JRC!
Mahjong at JRC!
Beginners come and learn about how to play. Experienced players are encouraged to play. We will play on Tuesday evenings on a drop-in basis. Participants need to bring their own […]
Adult Brit Mitzvah Cohort – Via Zoom
Adult Brit Mitzvah Cohort – Via Zoom
Evening of Spiritual Autobiography Sharing and Reflecting with the group. This evening will be Zoom only: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85185833792?pwd=IRUxtWQdVyVYnhwFJSeaNZa5elra86.1 Meeting ID: 851 8583 3792 Passcode: 450381
2 events,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
3 events,
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Dive into the weekly Torah portion! Study in English, no experience necessary. Bring a TaNaKh or Hebrew Bible or commentary if you have one. Led by the JRC Clergy or […]
Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) Monthly Meeting
Racial Equity Task Force (RETF) Monthly Meeting
Interested in racial equity work at JRC? RETF is always looking for new members. To RSVP for the meeting or for more information, email Frank Hill. Hope to see you […]
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
JRC's Adult Choir rehearses in our 3rd floor sanctuary. JRC has three opportunities to get involved in choir. Our Adult, Children, and Family choirs are all under the direction of […]
1 event,
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland
Shabbat Shalom! In times of celebration and challenge, Judaism calls us to come together each week. Sing, reflect, learn and engage with your JRC community either in our JRC sanctuary or […]
7 events,
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat […]
JRC Shabbat Meditation
JRC Shabbat Meditation
All are welcome to our Shabbat Meditation program – a time for us to come together in community to explore how meditation can help us rest deeply, listen fully to […]
Taste of JRC coffee
Taste of JRC coffee
Families participating in our Taste of JRC program have the opportunity to have coffee and tea with Rabbi Rachel and Cantor Howard! Join the clergy to spend time together, ask […]
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
Join the JRC Minyan through the Shabbat Shaharit (morning services) at 10:30am this Saturday via Zoom. This service includes a Torah reading, interactive d’var, and public reciting of the Kaddish. Shabbat […]
Kehillah Family Park Meetup
Kehillah Family Park Meetup
Kindergarten-6th grade families, join Kehillah family Suzanne, Scott, Jacob (6th grade), and Ellie (4th grade) Hawley for some afternoon fun. They want to get to know you and help you […]
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
This series is being postponed to later this fall to allow for more teens to be able to participate! No Shame On U will lead a series about mental health […]
1 event,
Senior Schmooze and Nosh
Senior Schmooze and Nosh
Reconnect with your fellow senior members. Bring your ideas for programs, activities, resources you’d like to see planned this year, especially geared to the interests of this special group!
1 event,
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
5 events,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Join us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
Spiritual Preparation for High Holidays After a Difficult Year
Spiritual Preparation for High Holidays After a Difficult Year
After this year of trauma, pain, loss, and challenge, how do we prepare ourselves for the New Year? What Jewish spiritual resources does our tradition have to help us let […]
Mahjong at JRC!
Mahjong at JRC!
Beginners come and learn about how to play. Experienced players are encouraged to play. We will play on Tuesday evenings on a drop-in basis. Participants need to bring their own […]
1 event,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
2 events,
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Dive into the weekly Torah portion! Study in English, no experience necessary. Bring a TaNaKh or Hebrew Bible or commentary if you have one. Led by the JRC Clergy or […]
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
JRC's Adult Choir rehearses in our 3rd floor sanctuary. JRC has three opportunities to get involved in choir. Our Adult, Children, and Family choirs are all under the direction of […]
2 events,
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland
Shabbat Shalom! In times of celebration and challenge, Judaism calls us to come together each week. Sing, reflect, learn and engage with your JRC community either in our JRC sanctuary or […]
Post Service Safety Discussion
Post Service Safety Discussion
If you would like to share your feedback about safety at JRC, we will gather at one of the Oneg tables after Kabbalat Shabbat on September 20 to explore the […]
8 events,
Junior choir
Junior choir
Junior choir is a fun, laid back, musical opportunity for 2nd-6th graders to be musical at Kehillah and JRC! Join choir leader Danny Wallenberg Saturday mornings, 9:00-9:30 am, before Kehillah. […]
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat […]
JRC Green Building Tour
JRC Green Building Tour
In 2008, we moved into our award-winning, Platinum LEED certified building and became the first house of worship to achieve that distinction. Our commitment to Tikkun Olam – Hebrew for “repairing the world” – informed […]
Coffee for Taste of JRC families
Coffee for Taste of JRC families
Taste of JRC families starting in Fall 2024 will be able to have coffee with Executive Director Micky Baer and JRC President Hannah Shearn! They'll tell you all about JRC, […]
Taste of JRC coffee
Taste of JRC coffee
Families participating in our Taste of JRC program, join JRC President Hannah Shearn and Executive Director Micky Baer for coffee and tea. They'll tell you more about the congregation so […]
JRC Lay-Led Multi-Access Minyan
JRC Lay-Led Multi-Access Minyan
Join the JRC Minyan through the Shabbat Shaharit (morning services) at 10:00am this Saturday at JRC and via Zoom. This service includes a Torah reading, interactive d’var, and public reciting of […]
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
This series is being postponed to later this fall to allow for more teens to be able to participate! No Shame On U will lead a series about mental health […]
0 events,
1 event,
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
5 events,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Join us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
Mahjong at JRC!
Mahjong at JRC!
Beginners come and learn about how to play. Experienced players are encouraged to play. We will play on Tuesday evenings on a drop-in basis. Participants need to bring their own […]
Spiritual Preparation for High Holidays After a Difficult Year
Spiritual Preparation for High Holidays After a Difficult Year
After this year of trauma, pain, loss, and challenge, how do we prepare ourselves for the New Year? What Jewish spiritual resources does our tradition have to help us let […]
1 event,
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
2 events,
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
Dive into the weekly Torah portion! Study in English, no experience necessary. Bring a TaNaKh or Hebrew Bible or commentary if you have one. Led by the JRC Clergy or […]
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
JRC's Adult Choir rehearses in our 3rd floor sanctuary. JRC has three opportunities to get involved in choir. Our Adult, Children, and Family choirs are all under the direction of […]
1 event,
Lay-Led Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Lay-Led Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Shabbat Shalom! In times of celebration and challenge, Judaism calls us to come together each week. Sing, reflect, learn and engage with your JRC community either in our JRC sanctuary or […]
7 events,
Junior choir
Junior choir
Junior choir is a fun, laid back, musical opportunity for 2nd-6th graders to be musical at Kehillah and JRC! Join choir leader Danny Wallenberg Saturday mornings, 9:00-9:30 am, before Kehillah. […]
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior: Adult-Tot
Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat […]
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
Join the JRC Minyan through the Shabbat Shaharit (morning services) at 10:30am this Saturday via Zoom. This service includes a Torah reading, interactive d’var, and public reciting of the Kaddish. Shabbat […]
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
Postponed: Teen resilience series from No Shame On U
This series is being postponed to later this fall to allow for more teens to be able to participate! No Shame On U will lead a series about mental health […]
Pre-Selichot Meditation
Pre-Selichot Meditation
In the days of the Talmud, it was customary for pious folks to meditate before praying to aid in concentration (Berachot 30b). Come and join JRC members Ellen Rosen Kaplan […]
Selichot Under the Stars
Selichot Under the Stars
Join us at JRC at 9pm to gather under the evening sky and open ourselves up to the themes and music of the Season of Teshuvah/Return. We will continue our […]
0 events,
1 event,
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
5 events,
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
Join us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
High Holiday Challah Pick-Up
High Holiday Challah Pick-Up
Thank you for supporting our Challah Fundraiser. Last year our team of volunteer challah bakers baked 90 loaves and raised over $1600 for JRC. Let's see how we do in […]
Mahjong at JRC!
Mahjong at JRC!
Beginners come and learn about how to play. Experienced players are encouraged to play. We will play on Tuesday evenings on a drop-in basis. Participants need to bring their own […]
2 events,
High Holiday Challah Pick-Up
High Holiday Challah Pick-Up
Thank you for supporting our Challah Fundraiser. Last year our team of volunteer challah bakers baked 90 loaves and raised over $1600 for JRC. Let's see how we do in […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah Shofar Walk
Erev Rosh Hashanah Shofar Walk
From Shofar to Shofar: We celebrate our gathering and the joy of the New Year! Join us in this uniquely JRC tradition. Greet friends and community of all ages as […]
3 events,
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Services
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Services
We gather at “our church” for our JRC High Holiday Traditions. Connect with your community for Teshuvah (personal reflection and accountability), Tefillah (prayer and spiritual connection) and Tzedakah (commitment to repairing brokenness through justice). Tickets are […]
JRC Rosh Hashanah Family Service
JRC Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Held outdoors at Dawes Park by the lakefront and Facebook Live, no ticket required. Immediately followed by Tashlich Bring the family and join Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland for our camp-style […]
2 events,
Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Services
Rosh HaShanah Day 2 Services
Join Rabbi Rachel Weiss & Cantor Howard Friedland at home in our JRC sanctuary for our more relaxed and heimische 2nd Day service.
Shabbat at Home
Shabbat at Home
We wish you a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat at home as we welcome in the New Year.
3 events,
Kehillah family social action event: Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory
Kehillah family social action event: Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory
As part of Kehillah's commitment to social justice and tikkun olam, repairing our world, we do social action projects throughout the year. This time, take a family field trip to […]
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
JRC Lay-Led Minyan Via Zoom
Join the JRC Minyan through the Shabbat Shaharit (morning services) at 10:30am this Saturday via Zoom. This service includes a Torah reading, interactive d’var, and public reciting of the Kaddish. Please […]
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Welcome to the JRC Calendar!
If you’re viewing this on a mobile device, you’ll see the next twelve events hosted by our vibrant, progressive Reconstructionist Jewish congregation. Use the arrows at the end of the list to see more upcoming events. Come experience what daring, deeply rooted Judaism is all about!
New Testament from a Jewish Perspective: a Study Group
Interested in reading the New Testament from a Jewish perspective? Join the member-led study group that meets weekly on Zoom, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. to learn together, both through reading the […]
Weekday Minyan via Zoom
ZoomJoin us weekly for a Tuesday Ma'ariv minyan and service. Our service lasts twenty minutes and we will say Kaddish. Come join us! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/540635846 Meeting ID: 540 635 846 […]
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
JRC 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
Kehillah: 7th grade
JRC 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesKehillah's 7th grade class meets on Tuesday evenings for dinner and class.
Spiritual Preparation for High Holidays After a Difficult Year
JRC Main Sanctuary 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesAfter this year of trauma, pain, loss, and challenge, how do we prepare ourselves for the New Year? What Jewish spiritual resources does our tradition have to help us let […]
Mahjong at JRC!
JRC Youth Lounge 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesBeginners come and learn about how to play. Experienced players are encouraged to play. We will play on Tuesday evenings on a drop-in basis. Participants need to bring their own […]
1-on-1 Hebrew sessions
JRC 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
Weekly Torah Study via Zoom
ZoomDive into the weekly Torah portion! Study in English, no experience necessary. Bring a TaNaKh or Hebrew Bible or commentary if you have one. Led by the JRC Clergy or […]
Choir Rehearsal
JRC Main Sanctuary 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesJRC's Adult Choir rehearses in our 3rd floor sanctuary. JRC has three opportunities to get involved in choir. Our Adult, Children, and Family choirs are all under the direction of […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland
JRC Main Sanctuary 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesShabbat Shalom! In times of celebration and challenge, Judaism calls us to come together each week. Sing, reflect, learn and engage with your JRC community either in our JRC sanctuary or […]
Post Service Safety Discussion
If you would like to share your feedback about safety at JRC, we will gather at one of the Oneg tables after Kabbalat Shabbat on September 20 to explore the […]
Junior choir
JRC Main Sanctuary 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesJunior choir is a fun, laid back, musical opportunity for 2nd-6th graders to be musical at Kehillah and JRC! Join choir leader Danny Wallenberg Saturday mornings, 9:00-9:30 am, before Kehillah. […]