Meet our 2022 Artist-In-Residence Rabbi Pamela Wax! Rabbi Wax's first full-length poetry book, Walking the Labyrinth, was published in May to wide acclaim. Poet Jessica Greenbaum wrote of it, "If you want to know the powers of poetry to transform experience—and how a rabbi transforms grief—follow the thread
J-Quest Happenings This Weekend
Don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend, fall back! Families and friends, please join us for a lively, festive, musical Family Shabbat service this Friday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m., featuring Shir Joy and our third-grade students. We will be using our brand new Mishkan Tefillah for Youth
Advocacy- Gun Violence, Time Sensitive Opportunity
Want to speak out to end gun violence? Here is something you can do TODAY! This is time sensitive so do this within the next few days. Here is a simple action plan – it only takes a handful of clicks: Ø Look up people running for federal house and senate
Coping with Community Violence Resources
Here are a number of resources to guide parents and families in speaking to their children about tragedy, especially those based in man-made violence. The following may help both children and parents to process these unthinkable occurrences. Resources for Parents and Families (From the Union for Reform Judaism) "After
Apply Now for the Toddie Gray and Diane Mary Katz Scholarship
In memory of Toddie Gray and Diane Mary Katz, a college scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating Temple Jeremiah high school senior who has actively participated in or provided service to the Temple or his/her/their school. To apply, students entering their first year of college in the
Tax Report FAQ
You just received your tax report but still have questions. We are happy to help you out. What is a Tax Report? A tax report summarizes your deductible contributions made in the previous tax year. This includes your annual commitment and donations. It is always a good idea to
High Holy Days Food Drive for The Ark 2022
The ARK is a not-for-profit, community-funded health and human services agency with facilities on Chicago’s North Side and in Northbrook. The Ark recognizes that many members of our Chicagoland Jewish family—Jews from all walks of life, from all parts of Chicagoland—are deeply in need of help and kindness. This
Let Your State Senator Know How You Feel About The BIO Bill
In Illinois, FOID cards, state permits to possess and purchase firearms, and background checks are essential tools to regulating the sale of firearms and curbing gun violence. While unlicensed sellers are generally required to check a person's FOID card (the state permit to possess and purchase firearms), right now a
RAC: Freedom to Vote and Lobbying Training
On Thursday, June 10th at 8:15 p.m., the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is offering "Freedom to Vote," a free training session for those interested in learning more about voter suppression and how to combat it. Specifically, the session will discuss barriers to voting, two federal bills that protect
Contact Your State Senator Supporting SB697, Health is Health
Large inequities exist in how health plans cover mental health care. Right now, many insurers do not pay for mental health care and addiction treatment services, despite the fact that federal law states that both should be accessible for all. SB697, also known as Health is Health, amends the