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
COVID-19 Advisory Task Force Update - September 9, 2022 Beloved Friends, Patience, understanding, and flexibility are three of the key middot, core values, that guided us in the planning and implementation of our COVID-19 protocols. We are so grateful to have safely and meaningfully reached this point. Throughout the pandemic,
March 4, 2022 Beloved Friends, This week’s Torah portion, Pekudei, is the last one of the book of Exodus. Upon completion of the community building project of creating the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary, Moses blesses the community. Working together in our Temple Jeremiah community in true partnership and cooperation
March 13, 2023 To the members of Temple Jeremiah: Please be advised that the Nominating Committee, having been duly appointed under Article V, Section 2 of the by-laws of Temple Jeremiah, has nominated the following slate of officers and directors to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting scheduled
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
COVID UPDATE – AUGUST 11, 2021 We continue to keep Pikuach Nefesh, the preservation and protection of life, front, and center in all of our planning and decision making. This one command supersedes almost every other command in our Jewish tradition. We are committed to informing you of updates to Temple safety policies for gathering in worship,
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
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met July 27th and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We are making one significant change that more closely aligns with the recommendations put out by the CDC and State of Illinois, as well as our local school districts. During school hours, we will be requiring anyone in our
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met this month and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Public Health. As of June 11th, we are making some significant changes that more closely align with the recommendations put out by the CDC
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
