Racism is a system of power and oppression that systematically disadvantages certain groups at multiple levels and points of contact. We can all uphold this system of oppression through various interactions, behaviors, choices, institutions, and policies, even if we don't see ourselves as racist. To make progress, many of
Weekly Virtual Programming and Events Schedule Zoom Into Shabbat: Music for Infants, Toddlers, and Caretakers Friday, July 10, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Do you miss singing and dancing with all of our young Jeremiah buddies? We sure do! Let's have fun together this summer through Zoom! We will
We are so excited you are interested in joining us for Sunday's drive-through event! Here are some more details and Frequently Asked Questions. If you still have a question please call Dina at 847.441.5760 ext. 105 or email Dina@templejeremiah.org. Where is this event taking place? You will drive your
Now more than ever, it's important for us to shape our country through our votes. However, voter registration requirements create barriers for voter participation, particularly for the elderly and in communities of color. Temple Jeremiah's Social Justice Committee is partnering with RAC-IL on a voter registration drive! As a
Join the Israel Action Committee, Rabbi Cohen, and fellow congregants on Monday, July 6th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the film Crescendo! Crescendo, directed by Dror Zahavi, tells the story of a German conductor's effort to create an Israeli-Palestinian orchestra and to relieve cultural tensions with the power of
Independence Day Kabbalat Shabbat Worship Friday, July 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join Temple Jeremiah clergy and other members for a virtual Shabbat service.In honor of the Fourth of July, this Shabbat will feature inspirational readings and music by Jewish American authors and composers such as Emma Lazarus, Aaron Copland,
Protests against the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others are emboldening and expanding the movement to fight racism. But to make progress, many of us may need to adjust our thinking — and our actions. Below is a list of resources for white people to
Mental illness affects millions of people, including millions of young people, in the United States each year. If you agree that mental health support should be more accessible in public schools, consider signing the following petition to ask the government to expand resources for public schools to offer mental health
Celebrity chefs and culinary figures are teaching whoever is watching to cook with whatever you might happen to have stocked, panic-stricken, in the pantry and fridge. In YouTube videos, Instagram Stories, and on Twitter, these moments feel like a friendly burst of human-to-human contact, intimate in the way they
Temple Jeremiah will soon come to the end of our 60th year of operation. The 2019-2020 year has been eventful--we've made great strides to honor Jewish values with robust community, education, and social justice programming, and we have weathered the challenges of maintaining our ethos of connection and support during
