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 […]
The JRC Writers Group has been meeting for many years, crafting stories and providing feedback to one another. At this Writers Workshop, members will be sharing short pieces of their writing as well as excerpts from their longer ones. Are you a writer but not (or no longer) a member of the group? There may […]
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
Got Kids’ Clothes, Toys, & Books Lying Around? Let’s Swap! Please join us on Chodesh Shabbat, April 5, 2025, from 11:45 am to 1 pm for JRC’s first annual free kids clothing, toy, and book swap in the 3rd-floor lobby! How this works: Donate baby and kid clothes (up to size 12), toys, and/or kids’ […]
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 […]
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.
A group of teens from JRC is traveling to New York City for its annual teen trip. The group will visit historic and contemporary Jewish sites around the city. They'll also interact with JRC's partner congregation, CBST. Contact Director of Education Lauren Reeves for more information about the weekend.
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.
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Got Kids' Clothes, Toys, & Books Lying Around? Let's Swap! Please join us on Chodesh Shabbat, April 5, 2025, from 11:45 am to 1 pm for JRC's first annual free kids clothing, toy, and book swap in the 3rd-floor lobby! How this works: Donate baby and kid clothes (up to size 12), toys, and/or kids' […]
JRC and InterAct International are offering a webinar “Hope for Israelis and Palestinians Navigating the Current Situation through Personal Stories”. Two guides, one from Israel and one from Palestine, will participate in a Dual Narrative webinar, sharing their experiences publicly and providing an opportunity for Q&A. This will be followed by facilitated small group discussion. Register to attend in person at JRC […]
Join Stages Chicago in the musical retelling of the Book of Exodus with the Prince of Egypt. We meet Moses just as he discovers his roots as a Jewish slave, and he embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses, a series of plagues […]
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)
JRC has prided itself on being a place of conscience and action over the years. We believe that this is a time when we need a space to support individuals in that work. Join us for support, distraction, inspiration, information-sharing, art, camaraderie, and whatever else we all need during these challenging times. Bring your current […]
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.
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 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: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89044305909?pwd=MDNTYk1BZ3hMeWtyUzBFVU9ocEpsUT09 Meeting ID: 890 4430 5909 Passcode: 352842
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 […]
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.
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, 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 […]
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. […]
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 19th 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.
Tefilah for our 2nd-6th grade Kehillah learners will be a creative option focusing on watercolor meditation and painting as a spiritual process. Guest artist and JRC member Chai Wolfman will guide learners through this incredible creative opportunity to experience prayer in a whole different way.
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 […]
JRC has prided itself on being a place of conscience and action over the years. We believe that this is a time when we need a space to support individuals in that work. Join us for support, distraction, inspiration, information-sharing, art, camaraderie, and whatever else we all need during these challenging times. Bring your current […]
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 […]
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.
Join JRC's Jam Band 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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 entire JRC community is invited to join Eliza Jolles and her family as she is called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. This Shabbat morning service will be led by Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland in the JRC sanctuary. Click here for our Shabbat Morning B’nai Mitzvah Prayerbook A Zoom link for this service can be found in […]
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)
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 […]
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.
This Shabbat, we mark Yom Ha’Atsma’ut, Yom haZikaron and Nakba, the observance of the Independence of the State of Israel, the Day of Remembrance, and the Catastrophe. In this moment of trauma and war in Israel and Gaza, we will hear expressions of song, poetry, and prayer from JRC members in our varied voices as […]
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 […]