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Sabbath services at Temple Jeremiah are held every Friday
evening and Saturday morning. We greet Shabbat through
sermons, lectures, discussions, family worship and dinners
in the Rabbi
Robert D. Schreibman Sanctuary or the Joan
and Stanley Golder Chapel.
 Come
to a program and experience first-hand what we have to offer
or contact
Executive
Director Michael Garlin.
Friday Evening Worship
Erev Shabbat services
are held at 8:00 pm the 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th
Fridays of the month from fall to summer.
H(OUR) Shabbat services
are held at 7:30 pm the 3rd Friday of the
month from fall to summer.
Kabbalat Shabbat services,
a shortened version of Shabbat worship, begins with a nosh
at 6:00 pm, followed by a service
at 6:30 pm, and takes place in the summer and selected dates
other times during the year.
For Young Children:
Tot Shabbat services
are held at 6:30 pm on the 1st Friday of the month from
September through June for preschoolers and their families. Shabbat Yeladim services
are held at 10:00 am on selected Saturdays from October
through June for preschoolers through 3rd graders.
Saturday Morning Worship
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Designated Saturdays
When a student is called to the Torah as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
the service is typically held at 9:00 am or 11:00
am.
Alternative Worship Service
Designated Saturdays
When a student is not called to the Torah as a Bar/Bat
Mitzvah, Saturday worship consists of:
8:30 am - Shabbat Service with Torah Reading
9:00 -
10:00 am - Torah Study
10:00 - 10:05 am - Aleinu and
Kaddish, followed by Kiddush
This worship schedule was initiated
in response to a survey of congregants and to recommendations
by the Spiritual Life Committee. See
Rabbi Cohen's
letter for details.
Torah Study
Saturdays
9:00 am
Join Temple Jeremiah for bagels and coffee while studying
and discussing the weekly Torah portion. Become one of our
Torah Study regulars! Drop-ins are welcome.
The question from the Torah portion Balak: "God sends an angel that the donkey can see immediately. Balaam only sees this angel of God later. Have you ever been sent an angel from God you couldn’t see until later? How do you recognize an angel sent from God? "
Find out the
answer at Torah Study. Click on the link above or paste
it in your browser for the Torah portion in brief.
Bibliography - For an annotated bibliography of recommended
resources for Torah Study, click here.
High Holy Days
High Holy Day Services are held at Temple Jeremiah.
Sunday Morning Programs
During the school year, adult activities are offered including
special learning programs, brunches, family worship, guest
lectures
and book
reviews.
Annual Meeting
The Meeting includes an overview of the temple's accomplishments
over the past year, a report on the temple's financial status,
a discussion of future initiatives and a presentation of
the Annual Report, as well as a vote on the slate of Board
Members and Officers for the upcoming year. The Board and Officers are installed at a subsequent Shabbat Service.
Annual Report
Click the blue links below to view and download pdf copies
of the current and past Annual Reports*.
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2007 | 2008
2009
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Adult Education
Temple Jeremiah's ongoing, innovative adult
education program features outstanding lay and religious
speakers and our own rabbis, as well as discussion
groups, forums on current events, adult
Hebrew and adult
B'nai Mitzvah classes.
Temple
Jeremiah's partnership with the Dawn
Schuman Institute and other organizations allows us to offer a broad
range of programs to congregants and the community at large.
Religious and Hebrew Education
Click 2010/11 School Registration
Forms to sign your children up for the upcoming year.
Religious School is
held Sundays from 9:00 - 10:45 am and
11:15 am - 1:00 pm. Seventh, eighth, and ninth grades have
special
schedules. Check with the school
office to learn more.
Hebrew School is offered
Mondays or Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Students who
elect to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah must complete
a minimum of four years of Hebrew School and fulfill reading
and service projects.
Confirmation is a year of intellectual and emotional examination culminating
in a reaffirmation of faith.
Membership
Temple Jeremiah offers a Membership
Brochure, with valuable information for
anyone who would like to join Temple Jeremiah or learn more about our synagogue.
To receive a copy, please contact Executive
Director Michael Garlin.
We hold Prospective Member Coffees and other programs throughout the year
to learn about Temple Jeremiah.
To download a copy of our Membership application, click here*.
Plan Your Next Party, Reception or Other Event at Temple Jeremiah
Temple Jeremiah offers beautiful facilities for your special event.
Temple Jeremiah Has Gone Digital!
Temple Jeremiah has expanded the lines of communication with our congregants.
By emailing materials, including our Covenant, flyers and school information,
we now provide timely information while saving costs and improving
efficiency. We are excited about this valuable communication vehicle.
If you have added or changed your email address recently, please forward it
to Carol.
Mission to Cuba
Saturday, February 12 -
Sunday, February 20, 2011
With enough interest, Rabbi Paul Cohen will be leading a trip to Cuba.
To reserve a spot, contact Phyllis.
Israel-Related Activities
Family Trip to Israel
Thursday, March 24 -
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Rabbi Paul Cohen will be leading a family trip to Israel. Space is
limited. A deposit is due by Tuesday, June 15. Click above
for a detailed preliminary itinerary, pricing and other details.
Past Trip to Israel
See photos of the March, 2008 trip to Europe, Israel and Jordan
and read Rabbi Cohen's article on this amazing
trip led by him and his wife, Cathy.
Visit the Temple Gift Shop
Temple Jeremiah's Gift Shop offers a wide variety of items for your shopping
pleasure. Visit us for all your stationery, wedding and B'nai Mitzvah gifts
and personal needs.
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Wall of Life
Sculpture
The Wall of Life sculpture in the temple lobby serves as
the theme of our web site. Designed by ceramic artist Karen
Gunderman, the sculpture's shapes and colors evoke the Jerusalem
landscape. Click above to learn about all the beautiful
art work at the temple.
Temple Jeremiah Initiates Employment Assistance
In response to the uncertain economy, Temple Jeremiah has
created a job page containing forms for job seekers and
businesses seeking employees to complete to connect with
one another. The page also includes current
job listings.
In addition, learn about the Job
Search/Job Skills Counseling Sessions at Temple Jeremiah
on an as-needed basis.
August Covenant
Available Now
Click above to download current and past newsletters.
Flyer Packets Available Now
Go to the Forms page to download the current group of flyers
as well as other temple publications.
Visit the Archive page for copies of past flyer packets and
other publications.
Social Action
Sherut L'Am ("Service
to the People")
A wide range of opportunities are available to get involved
in temple life - from helping out at temple to being a Mentor
to a new family to helping on a committee, our Center for
Learning or Caring Community
Tzedakah Boxes
 In
keeping with the spirit of giving at Temple Jeremiah, donation
boxes are available in the temple lobby.
Waukegan School District Social Action
Temple Jeremiah is conducting an ongoing campaign for students
of Waukegan School District.
Feed the Homeless
2nd Sunday of the month - October to April
10:00 - 11:15 am
Families bring a minimum of five sack lunches to temple
for distribution to a homeless shelter.
Feed-A-Family
Join Temple Jeremiah congregants as they shop and deliver
food packages to a needy family sponsored by the ARK.
Sharing & Caring
When a congregant or a family member is in the hospital or
experiencing some other difficulty, please contact Phyllis
Burg to let the temple know. Too often we find out about illnesses,
crises and accidents after they occur. This is a missed opportunity
for the calls and visits we would like to share. Please tell
us if there is a concern in your family or another congregant’s
family (with their permission). We need your help in order
to offer ours.
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