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Welcome to JRC

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation is a 500-household congregation known for its joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity, and deep commitment to social justice.

We have built a highly acclaimed green building, and our rabbi has been heralded by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 25 pulpit rabbis in the United States. But most of all, JRC is about people - our members. Our congregation is as diverse as the American Jewish community, including observant and nonobservant Jews, interfaith families, blended families, people of color, gays and lesbians, believers and nonbelievers.
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Israeli Film Night
February 01, 2012


Tu B'Shvat Seder
February 10, 2012
Don't miss this beloved JRC tradition

FEST Family Shabbat Service & Potluck Oneg
February 11, 2012
Learn to love Shabbat in this service designed for the young spirit

Oy Vey Cafe with the Alte Rockers
March 07, 2012
Oy vey, indeed!

The Whole Megillah
March 07, 2012
That's right, the whole Megillah. Good thing the Cantor brings Slivovitz!

Family Megillah Reading with Heavy Shtetl
March 11, 2012
Get ready to stomp your feet
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Erev Shabbat Beach Services
Next Date: Friday, July 22
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Join your JRC family for our informal Erev Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Rosen and Cantor Friedland near the beautiful Evanston lakefront. There's no better place to spend Shabbat in the summertime! Pack a dairy/vegetarian picnic dinner and come early to eat and schmooze.

Erev Shabbat Beach Services: What happens if it rains?
We always try hold out and go to the lakefront, but in case of rain, the whole operation - 6 pm picnic, 7 pm service - moves to the JRC Social Hall. So come rain or shine, be sure to join us! Sign up for JRC emails and receive updates.

Check Out Rabbi Rosen's New Blog
Yedid Nefesh is Rabbi Rosen's collection of musings on Judaism, Jewish life and spirituality in general. We hope it becomes one of your favorite online Jewish resources - second to the JRC website, that is!

JRC's Newsletter Now Available Online
In keeping with our value of Bal Tashchit (Do Not Waste), our quarterly newsletter has gone paperless. Click here to view and download the Summer 2011 issue.