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Welcome to JRC: Sustainable Judaism for the 21st Century

JRC is a Jewish community known for our joyful spirituality, life-long learning, and a deep commitment to social justice. Located in Evanston, Illinois, our members come from all parts of Chicago and its suburbs. We are an inclusive congregation, reflecting the rich diversity of the American Jewish community - our JRC family includes interfaith families, blended families, young people, senior adults, people of color, and gays and lesbians.

JRC is much more than a synagogue - we are a community committed to a Judaism that makes a difference in our lives and in the world.		 Upcoming at JRC
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Adult Ed: Sholom Aleichem
February 09, 2010
Examine the unique literary universe of this beloved Yiddish writer

FEST
February 13, 2010
Celebrate Shabbat with songs and stories with other families with young children

FEST: Family Library Hour
February 20, 2010
Enjoy Shabbat stories with your friends at JRC

Havdalah with Orli Gil
February 20, 2010
Learn the latest on U.S./Israeli relations with Orli Gil, Midwest Israeli Consul General


FEST
February 27, 2010
Celebrate Shabbat with songs and stories with other families with young children

Lunch & Learn: God Talk
March 06, 2010
Explore Good & Evil: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People with Rabbi Rosen
News
JRC Seeks a New Executive Director
Click here for complete details and to download the job description ...

Pitch in for Purim!
JRC's beloved annual Purim Carnival is on Sunday, February 28. It's always a great day for kids (and, uh, older kids), but it doesn't happen without lots and lots of volunteers. That's where YOU come in. Sign up for a mere 1-hour shift to run a game, sell tickets or snacks, set up or take down. This is a great way to give a little time to your JRC community and have a lot of fun doing it. An added bonus: high school students looking for community service credits can rack a few up by volunteering for the carnival. Contact Lisa Pildes, JRC's Purim Carnival Boss, to pitch in. Do it today - the more help we know we have, the easier it is to keep this tradition alive!

About Our Rabbi
Rabbi Brant Rosen has been listed in Newsweek as one of the “Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America,” but that’s not why we love and respect him. If you would like to learn more about Rabbi Rosen, click here.