You are invited to join an informal group gathering at JRC once a month to share and learn from each other about the WHERE of aging. Regular gatherings occur first Sunday of each month from 10am-12pm in the JRC Double Classroom on the second floor. Bring a nut-free munchie if you feel inspired, JRC will […]
JRC is thrilled to offer this 3-part Teen Photo Series workshop with JRC members Richard Cahan and Abby Harris-Ridker that teaches the basics of photography using one's camera-phone or personal camera. Teens will view the current landscape regarding immigration and migration through a Jewish lens. Classes 2 and 3 include lunch, so we are asking […]
Hear the story, tell the tale in Hebrew and English with our clergy and JRC members. Bring your greggers and chant along! Join us in person at JRC or via Zoom. And hop upstairs for the Oy Vey Cafe right afterwards! Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_4X7ThAiTvudShBmyl8OEQ
The Oy Vey Cafe! JRC’s Signature Adult Purim evening – featuring the JRC Purim Shpielers, led by Stan Cohn and JRC house band, the Alte Rockers! Laugh and sing along to the parodies, spoofs and general silliness. Bring your friends to this hilarious Purim celebration. If you have not experienced the abounding joy of our Oy Vey Cafe, […]
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 were impacted by the Jewish prophets. So now our name is The Prophets Study Group, and we are about to begin reading them, […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
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/meeting/register/sJ1XDB6EQnGceICTZv1h0g
Kehillah’s 7th grade class meets on Tuesday evenings for dinner and class. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum, JRC's Director of Education, at srosenblum@jrctogether.org.
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 2025 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation’s Adult Brit* Mitzvah Cohort 2025-2026 For anyone who has a different relationship with Judaism than they did at age 13 Engage your Adult Jewish identity with this 1 year program culminating in a special Shabbat Brit Mitzvah ritual on November 21, 2026 Our JRC Adult Brit Mitzvah program combines group study, hevruta/partner […]
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays mornings at JRC! We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in a 45-60 minute class. No prior experience is necessary but a commitment to coming weekly is encouraged for maximum benefit. This is a gentle class targeted at mature adults. Everyone can benefit from […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
If you would like to observe a Board meeting, please contact the President at president@jrctogether.org at least three business days before the meeting.
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 a JRC Lay Leader each week. Sign up to lead Torah study here. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7p_jlpM2Rr6WfnNcU1gwrg
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 JRC member, Danny Wallenberg. Anyone who enjoys singing can join! Contact Danny at choir@jrctogether.org. More information about JRC's choirs can be found on our website.
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 over zoom. Our services are regularly led by Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Cantor Howard Friedland, and members of the JRC community. Come for services, stay […]
Giving blood is a pretty simple act with an outsized impact. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Hosting a Blood Drive at JRC sends a message, individually and collectively – a message that we care, that we are all connected and that we will take action to ease the way for […]
Celebrate Purim with PurimFest at JRC! It's perfect family fun for 2-12 year olds, but any age will enjoy this easy, festive Purim party. All are welcome! There is no charge to participate. Our celebration kicks off with a costume parade, music by JRC's amazing in-house Klezmer band, Heavy Shtetl, and family Megillah reading at […]
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 us to experience Shabbat together as a multi-generational community. This week, March 7, Kehillah will only be PurimFest. Plan to bring your Kehillah learner to […]
Join the JRC Minyan for 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 the Kaddish. Please join us afterwards for a potluck oneg luncheon. Shabbat Vehagim Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ust1jO1vQrO8NNnnljVsTQ
Join the engaging conversation with your JRC community. JRC’s Book Group meets on the second Sunday of every month, this month meeting on Zoom. Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aqPiTCSBSESHrdK5eAi7Gw This month’s book is The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Read below for a list of upcoming books. It's 1969 in New York City's Lower East […]
The Israel-Palestine Working Group is creating a cohort of JRC participants who are committed to exploring history, politics, the complexity of trauma and resilience, perseverance, and hope while building relationships with each other through a program with InterAct, an Israeli and Palestinian peace-building initiative. Participants are expected to attend each session, which will feature dialogue with […]
JRC's Reading the Prophets Study Group is a lay-led group that gathers weekly via Zoom. The group began by reading and discussing the New Testament through a Jewish Lens, and have now moved on to discuss The Prophets. They would love for you to join them! No need to have attended before – each week […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
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/meeting/register/sJ1XDB6EQnGceICTZv1h0g
Kehillah’s 7th grade class meets on Tuesday evenings for dinner and class. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum, JRC's Director of Education, at srosenblum@jrctogether.org.
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 2025 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation’s Adult Brit* Mitzvah Cohort 2025-2026 For anyone who has a different relationship with Judaism than they did at age 13 Engage your Adult Jewish identity with this 1 year program culminating in a special Shabbat Brit Mitzvah ritual on November 21, 2026 Our JRC Adult Brit Mitzvah program combines group study, hevruta/partner […]
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays mornings at JRC! We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in a 45-60 minute class. No prior experience is necessary but a commitment to coming weekly is encouraged for maximum benefit. This is a gentle class targeted at mature adults. Everyone can benefit from […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
Drop-in and jam with us! Bring your voice, an instrument, a song idea—or just come to listen and vibe. No musical experience needed, just a love of music and community. Questions? Email Brad Moldofsky.
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 a JRC Lay Leader each week. Sign up to lead Torah study here. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7p_jlpM2Rr6WfnNcU1gwrg
JRC's Racial Equity Task Force meets generally on the second Thursday of the month. 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 more racially just and equitable world. We believe tikkun olam is […]
For more information about JRC's Membership Committee, email Marsha Richman at marsharichman@gmail.com.
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 JRC member, Danny Wallenberg. Anyone who enjoys singing can join! Contact Danny at choir@jrctogether.org. More information about JRC's choirs can be found on our website.
Shabbat is here! Exhale the busy week and breathe Shabbat in deeply with our joyous, reflective and communal Kabbalat Shabbat service. Whether you join us in our JRC Sanctuary or via Zoom, we look forward to welcoming each other into sacred community. This evening's service will be led by Cantor Howard Friedland and the JRC […]
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. Performances will take place at special JRC events throughout the year.
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 us to experience Shabbat together as a multi-generational community, while our Kehillah learners engage in a project-based curriculum. Typical Schedule: Pre-K – 6th Grades 9:30am […]
While learners are in Kehillah classes, come relax and connect with other grown-ups over coffee, tea, and light conversation. Whether you’re in the mood to chat about everyday life or dive into something more meaningful, this is a welcoming space to build relationships. Drop in anytime—no agenda, just community.
Kehillah Junior Drop-In Play is a joyful play-space for young children ages 3 and under and their families. The playgroup is intended to offer a beautiful, comfortable and interactive space for you and your tots to socialize and enjoy. There is no cost for joining us for the play group. Questions? Email info@jrctogether.org.
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 our deepest self, and connect to our spiritual dimension. There is a great history of meditation and contemplation in the Jewish mystical tradition and Kabbalah. […]
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel encourages parents to step away from perfectionism and overprotection. Instead, it inspires a grounded, Jewish values-based approach in which children are guided—not shielded—into becoming resilient, responsible, and grateful human beings. We’ll meet together to talk about Jewish parenting and support one another in this journey! Most […]
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 Vehagim Register to receive the Zoom Link
Join JRC Kehillah parent Sasha Friedman for a 30 min English torah study. The first 10 minutes are spent silently reading the text followed by 20 minutes of discussion. All levels of familiarity with Torah and text study are welcome!
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 where women would refrain from work. Each month we gather to explore a variety of relevant topics in a creative and thought-provoking celebration. All adult […]
JRC is thrilled to offer this 3-part Teen Photo Series workshop with JRC members Richard Cahan and Abby Harris-Ridker that teaches the basics of photography using one's camera-phone or personal camera. Teens will view the current landscape regarding immigration and migration through a Jewish lens. Classes 2 and 3 include lunch, so we are asking […]
JRC's Reading the Prophets Study Group is a lay-led group that gathers weekly via Zoom. The group began by reading and discussing the New Testament through a Jewish Lens, and have now moved on to discuss The Prophets. They would love for you to join them! No need to have attended before – each week […]
In their book, Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit, Dr. Linda Thal and Rabbi Rachel Cowan take participants on a journey through the process of aging. Theirs is a spiritual approach toward aging using examples from different disciplines. JRC's 9-session class explores many of the questions we are challenged to examine as we […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
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/meeting/register/sJ1XDB6EQnGceICTZv1h0g
Kehillah’s 7th grade class meets on Tuesday evenings for dinner and class. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum, JRC's Director of Education, at srosenblum@jrctogether.org.
Parents of our 7th Grade Kehillah class join together for a potluck dinner while the 7th graders are in class!
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 2025 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation’s Adult Brit* Mitzvah Cohort 2025-2026 For anyone who has a different relationship with Judaism than they did at age 13 Engage your Adult Jewish identity with this 1 year program culminating in a special Shabbat Brit Mitzvah ritual on November 21, 2026 Our JRC Adult Brit Mitzvah program combines group study, hevruta/partner […]
Join member Marsha Richman for chair yoga on Wednesdays mornings at JRC! We’ll work on flexibility, range of motion and balance in a 45-60 minute class. No prior experience is necessary but a commitment to coming weekly is encouraged for maximum benefit. This is a gentle class targeted at mature adults. Everyone can benefit from […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
Death Awareness is Life Awareness: A Three Part Series on Death & Dying Session 2: Getting Your House in Order: the Logistics of Dying With Kim Moldofsky Kim Moldofsky facilitates a workshop around the paperwork of death. How can we prepare now and create a roadmap for our loved ones? What are your wishes around […]
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 a JRC Lay Leader each week. Sign up to lead Torah study here. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7p_jlpM2Rr6WfnNcU1gwrg
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 JRC member, Danny Wallenberg. Anyone who enjoys singing can join! Contact Danny at choir@jrctogether.org. More information about JRC's choirs can be found on our website.
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 over zoom. Our services are regularly led by Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Cantor Howard Friedland, and many members of JRC. Come for services, stay for an […]
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. Performances will take place at special JRC events throughout the year.
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 us to experience Shabbat together as a multi-generational community, while our Kehillah learners engage in a project-based curriculum. Typical Schedule: Pre-K – 6th Grades 9:30am […]
While learners are in Kehillah classes, come relax and connect with other grown-ups over coffee, tea, and light conversation. Whether you’re in the mood to chat about everyday life or dive into something more meaningful, this is a welcoming space to build relationships. Drop in anytime—no agenda, just community.
Kehillah Junior Drop-In Play is a joyful play-space for young children ages 3 and under and their families. The playgroup is intended to offer a beautiful, comfortable and interactive space for you and your tots to socialize and enjoy. There is no cost for joining us for the play group. Questions? Email info@jrctogether.org.
This service is an entry-level way to experience Shabbat morning. You’ll learn more about the Shabbat morning service, and learn about the prayers, songs, and traditions. You’ll be able to ask questions, take notes, and prepare for your own rituals. This service is open to all. Join us in at JRC or on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mn1x1vzFTQWRJ7vxqMWWYQ. […]
Join the JRC Minyan for 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 the Kaddish. Please join us afterwards for a potluck oneg luncheon. Shabbat Vehagim Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ust1jO1vQrO8NNnnljVsTQ
Drop-in and jam with us during Kehillah! Bring your voice, an instrument, a song idea—or just come to listen and vibe. No musical experience needed, just a love of music and community.
Join JRC Kehillah parent Sasha Friedman for a 30 min English torah study. The first 10 minutes are spent silently reading the text followed by 20 minutes of discussion. All levels of familiarity with Torah and text study are welcome!
Join JRC Board Treasurer Dan Israelite to learn about Legacy Giving options at JRC. Stay after for the Senior Schmooze & Lunch! Reconnect with your fellow senior members and we can continue to discuss ideas for future programs and activities you’d like to see planned this year, especially geared to the interests of this special group. […]
Reconnect with your fellow senior members and we can continue to discuss ideas for future programs and activities you'd like to see planned this year, especially geared to the interests of this special group. Coffee and tea are provided by JRC and a dairy lunch is being generously provided by Suzanne Saposnik and Paula Lange. […]
Join JRC members to prepare lunch for Second Baptist Church's Soup Kitchen. Volunteers sign up to purchase specific food items needed to prepare the meals and join together at JRC from 8:30-11am to prepare the lunches. To get involved contact Mike Sehr at monkitchen@jrctogether.org and you will be added to the Monday Soup Kitchen email […]
JRC's Reading the Prophets Study Group is a lay-led group that gathers weekly via Zoom. The group began by reading and discussing the New Testament through a Jewish Lens, and have now moved on to discuss The Prophets. They would love for you to join them! No need to have attended before – each week […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
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/meeting/register/sJ1XDB6EQnGceICTZv1h0g
Kehillah’s 7th grade class meets on Tuesday evenings for dinner and class. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum, JRC's Director of Education, at srosenblum@jrctogether.org.
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 2025 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation’s Adult Brit* Mitzvah Cohort 2025-2026 For anyone who has a different relationship with Judaism than they did at age 13 Engage your Adult Jewish identity with this 1 year program culminating in a special Shabbat Brit Mitzvah ritual on November 21, 2026 Our JRC Adult Brit Mitzvah program combines group study, hevruta/partner […]
1:1 Hebrew Sessions with Kehillah teachers and 4th-6th graders. Tutoring meets in the 2nd floor office or classrooms. Questions? Email Soreh Rosenblum.
Drop-in and jam with us! Bring your voice, an instrument, a song idea—or just come to listen and vibe. No musical experience needed, just a love of music and community. Questions? Email Brad Moldofsky.
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 a JRC Lay Leader each week. Sign up to lead Torah study here. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7p_jlpM2Rr6WfnNcU1gwrg
Join Rabbi Rachel for an interactive workshop for b’nai mitzvah students and their parents focused on each student’s Book of Torah. Together, the group will explore the themes, stories, and values of their book, and discuss how these ideas connect to Jewish life today. The session will help students deepen their understanding of their Torah […]
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 JRC member, Danny Wallenberg. Anyone who enjoys singing can join! Contact Danny at choir@jrctogether.org. More information about JRC's choirs can be found on our website.
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 over zoom. Our services are regularly led by Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Cantor Howard Friedland, and many members of JRC. Come for services, stay for an […]
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 our deepest self, and connect to our spiritual dimension. There is a great history of meditation and contemplation in the Jewish mystical tradition and Kabbalah. […]
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 Vehagim Register to receive the Zoom Link
Come craft with fellow JRCers. Bring your own project or get inspiration and… chat! Location TBD. All ages welcome. Tea and cookies will be served. Please RSVP via email to Hannah Shearn at hannahvshearn@gmail.com for the address.
JRC's Reading the Prophets Study Group is a lay-led group that gathers weekly via Zoom. The group began by reading and discussing the New Testament through a Jewish Lens, and have now moved on to discuss The Prophets. They would love for you to join them! No need to have attended before – each week […]
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/meeting/register/sJ1XDB6EQnGceICTZv1h0g
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 2025 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation’s Adult Brit* Mitzvah Cohort 2025-2026 For anyone who has a different relationship with Judaism than they did at age 13 Engage your Adult Jewish identity with this 1 year program culminating in a special Shabbat Brit Mitzvah ritual on November 21, 2026 Our JRC Adult Brit Mitzvah program combines group study, hevruta/partner […]
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 over zoom. Our services are regularly led by Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Cantor Howard Friedland, and many members of JRC. Come for services, stay for an […]
Join us for a joyful and interactive Passover Seder for ages 0–5 and their grown-ups! Celebrate the spirit of Passover with songs, movement, puppets, sensory play, and a hands-on retelling of the Exodus story—designed especially for little ones. We’ll explore the symbols of the Seder plate, taste kid-friendly treats, search for the afikoman, and sing […]
This Shabbat, JRC’s Lay-Led Minyan will join our Shabbat Pesach/Festival Service with Yizkor. We welcome you to join in-person at JRC or via Zoom. Click here for more information.
Shabbat Pesach/Festival Services with Yizkor will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm, led by Rabbi Rachel and Cantor Howard. Join us to sing, chant Hallel, explore the meaning of Passover, and remember our loved ones. Join us in the Small Sanctuary and via Zoom. Click here for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ust1jO1vQrO8NNnnljVsTQ.