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)
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 selecting which campaigns to prioritize in the coming year. At this meeting, we will offer a presentation on the campaign options, with opportunities to discuss […]
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 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 Survey, and will explore the merits of continuing to hire off duty Evanston Police officers, training JRC volunteers in de-escalation, and consider other ideas. The […]
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 Shabbat of the summer. Lakefront Shabbat is the way JRC celebrates summer! Join us each Friday night for a musical, communal Shabbat in nature. Bring […]
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. On the first day of Kehillah, we'll […]
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 […]
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 sign up.
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 Cohn will be leading a shofar blowing workshop on September 7 right after the Community Oneg. He’ll help you become a shofar blower in no […]
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 by Jean Hanff Korelitz 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 2023 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 questions of them, and get to know other families new to Kehillah!
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 […]
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 meet others! They'll bring snacks and soccer stuff. You'll bring a lawn chair and snacks, and come ready to chat with other Kehillah families! Leah […]
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 and resiliency for 8th-12th graders. This series gives a safe space to talk about the little and the bigger things happening in teens' lives and […]
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!
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)
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 go, build capacity, and open our hearts to the year that is to come? Join Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland and our sacred […]
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 2023 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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 […]
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 merits of continuing to hire off-duty Evanston Police officers, training JRC volunteers in de-escalation, and other possible approaches. The conversation will be facilitated by members […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the design of our Jewish home every step of the way. Join Jerry Herst and Julie Dorfman on Saturday, September 21 or Sunday October 20 […]
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, including membership, events, about our community, and more. Bring your questions, or just excitement to get to know more people at JRC.
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 you can get to know all of JRC in addition to what you already know about Kehillah!
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 […]
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 and resiliency for 8th-12th graders. This series gives a safe space to talk about the little and the bigger things happening in teens' lives and […]
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 2023 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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 go, build capacity, and open our hearts to the year that is to come? Join Rabbi Rachel Weiss and Cantor Howard Friedland and our sacred […]
1:1 sessions with teachers and 4th-6th graders Takes place in 2nd floor office or classrooms
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 and resiliency for 8th-12th graders. This series gives a safe space to talk about the little and the bigger things happening in teens' lives and […]
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 and Marty Rosenheck before the Selichot service to engage in Jewish mindfulness meditation to awaken to who we are, why we are here, and what […]
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 tradition of personal reflection and private accounting of wrongdoings, which we share anonymously on Yom Kippur. Join us for the practice of Cheshbon Nefesh/Accounting of […]
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
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 5785! Challah Pick Up Times at JRC: Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 2, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm **No alternate […]
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 2023 card. We will need one mahjong set per 4 people so if you have a set, bring it. If you plan to attend or […]
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 5785! Challah Pick Up Times at JRC: Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 2, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm **No alternate […]
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 we walk a loop along the lakefront with 7 shofar stations. Sing with our clergy and the JRC Choir and sound the shofar across the […]
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 required to attend. Click here for our guest ticket order form. Youth and Teen Programming: Kindergarten–6th grade: Children will participate in our Hofshi festival, a semi-structured […]
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 service featuring singing, a StoryWalk, and a multi-age celebration of the New Year. The entire community is welcome at this child-centered service. Children must be […]
Held outdoors at Dawes Park by the lakefront, no tickets required. Gather at Dawes Park with Rabbi Rachel and Cantor Howard on the pier. This ritual of casting out sins, and the things we’re ready to let go of in the new year, is a ritual of release and renewal. In keeping with our Jewish value of […]
Join Rabbi Rachel Weiss & Cantor Howard Friedland at home in our JRC sanctuary for our more relaxed and heimische 2nd Day service.
We wish you a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat at home as we welcome in the New Year.
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 the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory! Families and children ages 5 and up can participate in this opportunity. Click here to RSVP! Visits have a […]
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 join us afterwards for a potluck oneg luncheon. Shabbat Vehagim The Zoom link for this service can be found in JRC’s weekly e-newsletter. If you […]