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 […]
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 a community to affirm and celebrate our LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities, especially our trans, nonbinary, and intersex siblings. We hope you’ll join JRC, Keshet, and […]
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, too. Please […]
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 4542 Passcode: 656044 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 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 […]
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 entirely up to you. Choose your path: Dive into meaningful discussions about current events Unplug and talk about anything but current events Bring a project—crochet, […]
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 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 […]
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, hand percussion. Reading music is necessary. To learn more about Heavy Shtetl, audition, or see music samples, email Lori Lippitz at lorilippitz5778@gmail.com.
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 […]
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, too. Please […]
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 4542 Passcode: 656044 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 active, not passive. Acts of antiracism are acts of world repair. Antiracism is about […]
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.
To learn more about the Library Committee and get involved, email Sarah Farbman at farbmans@gmail.com.
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) service feels a bit like summer camp, a bit like Ravinia, and entirely like JRC. Bring your family and friends. Lakefront Shabbat is a wonderful […]
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 10:00am 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 […]
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 morning with old and new friends, plenty of space to run and play for the littles, and casual conversation for the grown-ups. RSVP here to […]
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. Please RSVP via email to Hannah Shearn, hannahvshearn@gmail.com, for address. Allergy alert: there is one dog in the home who can be kept in a […]
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, too. Please […]
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 4542 Passcode: 656044 Call-in: 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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 entirely up to you. Choose your path: Dive into meaningful discussions about current events Unplug and talk about anything but current events Bring a project—crochet, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
If you have any questions about this event, please email Hannah Shearn.
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.
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 by a Community Potluck with an Ice Cream Truck Everyone is invited to join us for this musical, casual, fun service that's just the right size […]
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 Potluck with an Ice Cream Truck (complimentary to JRC members and guests) from 6pm-7pm. This is a wonderful chance to meet and welcome Soreh to the […]
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 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 book is The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad. Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. Ilana […]
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, too. Please […]
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 4542 Passcode: 656044 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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) service feels a bit like summer camp, a bit like Ravinia, and entirely like JRC. Bring your family and friends. Lakefront Shabbat is a wonderful […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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, too. Please […]
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 4542 Passcode: 656044 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 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 […]
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 entirely up to you. Choose your path: Dive into meaningful discussions about current events Unplug and talk about anything but current events Bring a project—crochet, […]
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 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 […]
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.
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) service feels a bit like summer camp, a bit like Ravinia, and entirely like JRC. Bring your family and friends. Lakefront Shabbat is a wonderful […]
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 […]