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 […]
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 NT (using the Jewish Annotated New Testament, edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler) and other supplemental material. No teacher, just curious folks occasionally willing […]
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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 Call-in: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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 2024 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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 *NEW LINK* Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789773296?pwd=Q2oxMDRpazVGZXA0T0xteHE1c3BnUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8977 3296 Passcode: 405397 Dial by your location +1 312 626 […]
Come play Bridge. All are welcome! Get together with fellow JRC members for a friendly evening of Bridge - enthusiasts or just Bridge Curious are welcome to attend. We will do both teaching and playing so don't worry about your knowledge of the game - we would love for you to join in. Invite your […]
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. This week, Rabbi Rachel Weiss, Joel Gratch, and the JRC Choir lead us as we begin our practice of slowing down and welcoming in Shabbat. Sing, reflect, learn, and engage with your JRC community either in our JRC sanctuary […]
Latkefest returns! Join other JRC members for a morning of laughter, cooking, and connection in the JRC kitchen. Participants must be 12 and older. Fry up several dozen batches of potato latkes to be served at the all-community Oneg alongside other yummy treats provided by the community. Interested sous chefs can sign up alongside Chodesh […]
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 […]
Chodesh Shabbats are Saturday mornings with a menu of experiences for the JRC community, from prayer to community building to discussion to interactive learning activities. Chodesh Shabbat mornings include times for the whole community to be together as well as times for segments to gather for focused activities. Each grade has have one Chodesh Shabbat […]
Bring your littles (0-4 year olds) and your grownups to celebrate Shabbat together. JRC’s engaging Tot Shabbat will have you singing, dancing, and playing together with our clergy! At 9:30 am, our 30-minute Tot Shabbat is perfect for kids under 4 with their grownups—grandparents and older siblings are welcome. Open to guests and JRC members! […]
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 the Kaddish. Please join us afterwards for a potluck oneg luncheon. Shabbat Vehagim The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly […]
Join JRC 8th-12th graders to paint pottery! JRC will cover the studio and painting costs as well as a basic pottery item. We're excited to spend time together—and this is a great opportunity to make a Chanukah gift for a loved one! Contact Director of Education Lauren Reeves for the location and to RSVP.
Join the engaging conversation with your JRC community! JRC’s Book Group meets on the second Sunday of every month, typically over Zoom. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Jill Berkeley to let her know you’ll be attending. This month’s book is: Liberty Street: A Savannah Family, Its Golden Boy, and the Civil War by Jason Friedman (Historical Fiction) […]
Join us on Sunday, December 8, from 1:00 to 3:00, to enjoy JRC creators who use film, photography, and the written word as their medium. This event will feature the work of Betsy Fuchs, David Tabak, Danny Greene, Debi Lewis, Elise Jaffe, Jon Marshall, Meredith Fitzgibbons, Pamela Ferdinand, Paula Cahan, Rich Cahan, and Susan Cherry. […]
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 NT (using the Jewish Annotated New Testament, edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler) and other supplemental material. No teacher, just curious folks occasionally willing […]
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 Call-in: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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 2024 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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 *NEW LINK* Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789773296?pwd=Q2oxMDRpazVGZXA0T0xteHE1c3BnUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8977 3296 Passcode: 405397 Dial by your location +1 312 626 […]
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 there! Thanks!
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.
Heavy Shtetl, JRC’s own House Klezmer Band, will be rehearsing at JRC, gearing up for JRC's Chanukah Service. If you are interested in joining the band email Lori Lippitz at lorilippitz5778@gmail.com.
Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat filled with food, music, singing and community! Gather round the tables for a potluck meal, casual shabbat singing and music as we let the ruach – joyful spirit – of Shabbat refill our hearts. Join the band or enjoy the gifts of our community at this service that feels […]
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 […]
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 The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly e-newsletter. If you would like us to email you a link, please […]
Join This Movement-Wide Event Sunday, December 15, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm Register to Attend Virtually and View the Event Schedule The Israel-Palestine Working Group encourages you to participate in an important and unique movement-wide opportunity regarding our shared connections and current challenges with Israel-Palestine and the war in Gaza. “All of the People Israel are Responsible […]
Join us for a Glow-in-the-Dark Chanukah Party designed for families with children ages 6 and under! Enjoy a lively dance party, delicious Chanukah snacks, a creative art project to take home, and fun activities to brighten your holiday. Get ready to celebrate in glowing style! Please RSVP so we have enough supplies. Presented with PJ […]
8th-12th teens are coming together to make a fun Chanukah decoration and do a social action activity! The Chanukah decoration will be yours to take with you and decorate your home. We'll also make something to improve our world by packing sack lunches together. Please RSVP to Director of Education Lauren Reeves. This event will […]
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 NT (using the Jewish Annotated New Testament, edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler) and other supplemental material. No teacher, just curious folks occasionally willing […]
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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 Call-in: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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 2024 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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 *NEW LINK* Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789773296?pwd=Q2oxMDRpazVGZXA0T0xteHE1c3BnUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8977 3296 Passcode: 405397 Dial by your location +1 312 626 […]
Come play Bridge. All are welcome! Get together with fellow JRC members for a friendly evening of Bridge - enthusiasts or just Bridge Curious are welcome to attend. We will do both teaching and playing so don't worry about your knowledge of the game - we would love for you to join in. Invite your […]
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.
6:00 - 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner 7:00 - 8:30 pm Shabbat and Pre-Chanukah Celebration with Heavy Shtetl & our Junior Choir JRC Main Sanctuary Join us for a Shabbat filled with light and joy as we anticipate the holiday of Chanukah! Our potluck dinner will be followed by a lively and participatory Shabbat service led […]
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 […]
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 music, where children can sing, dance, and wiggle to their heart's content. The class combines structured activities like snack time, circle time, and art with […]
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 the Kaddish. Please join us afterwards for a potluck oneg luncheon. Shabbat Vehagim The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly […]
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 NT (using the Jewish Annotated New Testament, edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler) and other supplemental material. No teacher, just curious folks occasionally willing […]
JRC is closed this evening. 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 2024 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If […]
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 *NEW LINK* Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789773296?pwd=Q2oxMDRpazVGZXA0T0xteHE1c3BnUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8977 3296 Passcode: 405397 Dial by your location +1 312 626 […]
Shabbat shalom. We will not be holding services at JRC this evening and invite you to light Chanukah candles with your family for a Shabbat Chanukah at home.
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 The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly e-newsletter. If you would like us to email you a link, please […]
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 NT (using the Jewish Annotated New Testament, edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler) and other supplemental material. No teacher, just curious folks occasionally willing […]
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 Call-in: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
JRC is closed this evening. 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 2024 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If […]
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 *NEW LINK* Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89789773296?pwd=Q2oxMDRpazVGZXA0T0xteHE1c3BnUT09 Meeting ID: 897 8977 3296 Passcode: 405397 Dial by your location +1 312 626 […]
There will not be a Kabbalat service at JRC this evening. We wish you a beautiful Shabbat at home
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 The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly e-newsletter. If you would like us to email you a link, please […]