A big part of celebrating the Jewish new year is looking back on the previous year, asking forgiveness from people you might have hurt, and working to do better in the new year. The ritual of tashlich is a powerful way of letting go of your mistakes by “throwing away”
Our first Temple Jeremiah craft project allows you to make your very own Shofar! During Rosh HaShanah a Shofar, traditionally made from a hollowed-out rams horn, is blown to awake and inspire. The Shofar is such an important part of this holiday that sometimes Rosh HaShanah is called Yom Teruah,
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
Thanks to the almost 40 people who volunteered, the work of the TJ Postcard Collective was a resounding success! We exceeded our goal of sending 1,000 postcards, reaching a total of over 1,500 postcards sent! Postcards were sent to unregistered, eligible voters of color in Florida with messaging that urged
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force has reviewed our current operating procedures (since the beginning of Phase Four) and made the following updates which will go into effect on July 24, 2020. How, and when, will we reopen? As mentioned in our previous updates, as tempting as it is to identify a specific date for
Expanding on efforts to protect the physical and mental health of Illinois communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois has launched Call4Calm, a free-of-charge emotional support text line. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, “HABLAR” to the same
Temple Jeremiah will be hosting a drive-in screening of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein in the north parking lot! Join us on Saturday, August 1st at 8:00 p.m. as we will begin with Havdallah and then screen the film! Contact Dina if you have any questions. For those unfamiliar with
We want everyone to get to know the fabulous Temple Jeremiah staff even better. With this goal in mind, we have created #TakeoverTuesday where a staff person will take over the temple's Facebook page every Tuesday! They'll post about what they've been up to, what they do at Temple Jeremiah,
Kabbalat Shabbat Worship Friday, July 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join Temple Jeremiah clergy and other members for a virtual Shabbat service. To add the event to your calendar, click here. Join via Zoom: zoom.us/j/943920491 Tefilah Saturday, July 18, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Come together in front of your
Children are dealing with real mental health impacts stemming from COVID-19. The nonprofit Mindful Schools offers a series of free mindfulness classes online to help them cope with stress and fear. To learn more, click here or watch the video below.
