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!
Calendar of Events
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Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, Multi-Access
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, Multi-Access
Rosh Chodesh, translated as the “head of the month”, is a time to mark the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar. Historically, it is a minor holiday […]
JRC at Chicago LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade!
JRC at Chicago LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade!
You’re invited to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with our Jewish Chicagoland community! Right now, as our LGBTQ+ rights are under attack, it’s more important than ever that we come together as […]
1 event,
Reading the Prophets Study Group
Reading the Prophets Study Group
The New Testament study group is changing its name! It was so interesting and fun to explore the Gospels together, and one thing that really stood out was how much those writers […]
3 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
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 […]
JRC Gather Here Now
JRC Gather Here Now
Gather Here Now is a twice-monthly, choose-your-own-adventure-style gathering designed to build community through conversation, creativity, and connection. We start and end the evening together, but what happens in between is […]
2 events,
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
Heavy Shtetl Rehearsal
Heavy Shtetl Rehearsal
Heavy Shtetl is JRC's house klezmer band. At this time, they welcome in members who play these instruments: Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Alto and Tenor Sax, Flute, Oboe, Trombone, Tuba, Piano, […]
1 event,
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 […]
2 events,
Shabbat B’Bayit
Shabbat B’Bayit
There will not be a Kabbalat service at JRC this evening. We wish you a beautiful Shabbat at home
2 events,
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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
Reading the Prophets Study Group
Reading the Prophets Study Group
The New Testament study group is changing its name! It was so interesting and fun to explore the Gospels together, and one thing that really stood out was how much those writers […]
2 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
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,
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
4 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 Meeting
Racial Equity Task Force Meeting
For more information, email RETF@jrctogether.org. The Jewish value of tikkun olam, or “repair of the world,” is central to the Racial Equity Task Force’s (RETF) commitment to working for a […]
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 […]
Library Committee Meeting
Library Committee Meeting
To learn more about the Library Committee and get involved, email Sarah Farbman at farbmans@gmail.com.
1 event,
Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss & Cantor Howard Friedland With Musical Accompanist Rhonda Stein
Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss & Cantor Howard Friedland With Musical Accompanist Rhonda Stein
All summer long, JRC moves our sanctuary to the Evanston lakefront, with outdoor services surrounded by nature and the beauty of Lake Michigan. This spiritually uplifting (and child and dog-friendly) […]
3 events,
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Park Meetup for Families with Young Children
Summer Park Meetup for Families with Young Children
Bring a blanket, snacks, and the whole crew to Little Bear Garden in Little Bear Park (Glenview) for a sunny summer gathering made just for young families! Enjoy a fun-filled […]
1 event,
Crafting Meetup
Crafting Meetup
Come craft with fellow JRCers at the Chicago home of Hannah Shearn. Bring your own project or get inspiration and… chat! All ages welcome. Tea and cookies will be served. […]
1 event,
Reading the Prophets Study Group
Reading the Prophets Study Group
The New Testament study group is changing its name! It was so interesting and fun to explore the Gospels together, and one thing that really stood out was how much those writers […]
3 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
JRC Gather Here Now
JRC Gather Here Now
Gather Here Now is a twice-monthly, choose-your-own-adventure-style gathering designed to build community through conversation, creativity, and connection. We start and end the evening together, but what happens in between is […]
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,
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
New Board Member Orientation
New Board Member Orientation
If you have any questions about this event, please email Hannah Shearn.
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,
Lakefront Tot Shabbat & Community Potluck with Ice Cream Truck—Join Us to Meet JRC’s New Director of Education, Soreh Rosenblum
Lakefront Tot Shabbat & Community Potluck with Ice Cream Truck—Join Us to Meet JRC’s New Director of Education, Soreh Rosenblum
Tonight's Tot Shabbat and Community Potluck will be extra special as we welcome our new Director of Education, Soreh Rosenblum who will lead our service with Cantor Howard Friedland followed […]
Lakefront Shabbat With Ice Cream Truck, Potluck, and Soreh Rosenblum Meet & Greet, Honoring Our Chesed Committee; Led by Ann Dolinko, Carrie & Jeremy Elsberg, Alexa Dolinko, and Sara Friedman
Lakefront Shabbat With Ice Cream Truck, Potluck, and Soreh Rosenblum Meet & Greet, Honoring Our Chesed Committee; Led by Ann Dolinko, Carrie & Jeremy Elsberg, Alexa Dolinko, and Sara Friedman
Tonight's Lakefront Shabbat is filled to the brim! We'll begin at 5:30 pm with a Tot Shabbat led by Soreh Rosenblum, our new Director of Education, followed by a Community […]
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
JRC Book Group: The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad
JRC Book Group: The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad
Join the engaging conversation with your JRC community. JRC’s Book Group meets on the second Sunday of every month, this month at Leslie Rosen's house. Click here to RSVP. This month’s […]
1 event,
Reading the Prophets Study Group
Reading the Prophets Study Group
The New Testament study group is changing its name! It was so interesting and fun to explore the Gospels together, and one thing that really stood out was how much those writers […]
2 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
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,
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
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 Lakefront Shabbat Service led by Joel Gratch
Lay-Led Lakefront Shabbat Service led by Joel Gratch
All summer long, JRC moves our sanctuary to the Evanston lakefront, with outdoor services surrounded by nature and the beauty of Lake Michigan. This spiritually uplifting (and child and dog-friendly) […]
2 events,
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 […]
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 […]
1 event,
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh, translated as the “head of the month”, is a time to mark the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar. Historically, it is a minor holiday […]
1 event,
Reading the Prophets Study Group
Reading the Prophets Study Group
The New Testament study group is changing its name! It was so interesting and fun to explore the Gospels together, and one thing that really stood out was how much those writers […]
3 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
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 […]
JRC Gather Here Now
JRC Gather Here Now
Gather Here Now is a twice-monthly, choose-your-own-adventure-style gathering designed to build community through conversation, creativity, and connection. We start and end the evening together, but what happens in between is […]
1 event,
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
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,
Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Musical Accompanist Rhonda Stein, Honoring Those Who Warmly Welcome New Members
Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Musical Accompanist Rhonda Stein, Honoring Those Who Warmly Welcome New Members
All summer long, JRC moves our sanctuary to the Evanston lakefront, with outdoor services surrounded by nature and the beauty of Lake Michigan. This spiritually uplifting (and child and dog-friendly) […]
1 event,
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 […]
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!
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://us06web.zoom.us/j/87830514542?pwd=mIgAHgakSIrztwcubC8PnODGasmoCe.1 Meeting ID: 878 3051 […]
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 […]
Get the Kinks Out with Chair Yoga
JRC 2nd Floor Double Classroom 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 16 at 10:30 am. We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in […]
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 […]
Racial Equity Task Force Meeting
JRC Small Sanctuary 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United StatesFor more information, email RETF@jrctogether.org. The Jewish value of tikkun olam, or “repair of the world,” is central to the Racial Equity Task Force’s (RETF) commitment to working for a […]
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 […]
Library Committee Meeting
JRC Library 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United StatesTo learn more about the Library Committee and get involved, email Sarah Farbman at farbmans@gmail.com.
Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss & Cantor Howard Friedland With Musical Accompanist Rhonda Stein
Elliot Park 1136 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United StatesAll summer long, JRC moves our sanctuary to the Evanston lakefront, with outdoor services surrounded by nature and the beauty of Lake Michigan. This spiritually uplifting (and child and dog-friendly) […]
Summer Park Meetup for Families with Young Children
Little Bear Garden, Glenview 2001 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, ILBring a blanket, snacks, and the whole crew to Little Bear Garden in Little Bear Park (Glenview) for a sunny summer gathering made just for young families! Enjoy a fun-filled […]
JRC Shabbat Meditation
JRC Main Sanctuary 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesAll 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 […]
JRC Lay-Led Multi-Access Minyan
JRC Small Sanctuary 303 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Crafting Meetup
Come craft with fellow JRCers at the Chicago home of Hannah Shearn. Bring your own project or get inspiration and… chat! All ages welcome. Tea and cookies will be served. […]