Temple Jeremiah is part of a special partnership of nine local Reform congregations to raise money to provide Magen David Adom (MDA) and the people of Israel with a new Life Support ambulance in honor of Israel’s 75th anniversary. MDA is Israel’s national emergency medical service, provider of the
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
