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Lakefront Shabbat

In the most JRC way possible, we move our Kabbalat Shabbat services to the Evanston Lakefront each summer. Imagine summer camp mixed with Ravinia mixed with a beautiful Shabbat service, all with the backdrop of beautiful Lake Michigan each Friday from May 30 – September 5. Bring a picnic dinner and break bread with friends from 6:00-7:00 pm and stay for a short camp-like service from 7:00-8:00 pm. Check our calendar for dates that also include a Tot-Shabbat service.

Services take place at Elliot Park (Lakeshore Blvd at Hamilton Street) in Evanston, except for once each summer when we gather at Noah’s Playground (Sheridan Road at Central Street, next to Lighthouse Beach). Bring your own folding chair, picnic blanket and don’t forget the Ruach! Services are livestreamed on the JRC Facebook Page for those preferring to join us virtually. All are welcome! Lakefront Shabbat is a wonderful way to get to know JRC.

Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss

Elliot Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United States

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) […]

Lay-Led Lakefront Shabbat Service

Elliot Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United States

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) […]

Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss

Elliot Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United States

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) […]

Lakefront Shabbat Vayinafash

Elliot Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United States

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) […]

Lakefront Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rachel Weiss

Elliot Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, IL, United States

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) […]