A community known for joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity, and deep commitment to interfaith work, social justice and Tikkun Olam.

Joined November 2009
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Looking for a funky, star-studded prelude to your family’s Passover Seder? Look no further than the @citywinerychi Downtown Seder! @rabbirachelweiss will be a featured guest, leading the opening candle lighting and offering a prayer for peace. ift.tt/2UkFUFW
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The only thing to do in the wake of a tragedy is to show up with love and support, and continue to build relationships and connections within our local communities.
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It’s the first day of school and we’ve opened the ceremonial door! It’s made from reclaimed Maple trees harvested from the original JRC building site that needed to be cut down for construction in 2008. • • • #BackToSchool #JewishEducation #CHIdish #… ift.tt/2xmZ4N3
It’s the first day of a new school year, and we’ve opened the Ceremonial Door! The front ceremonial entrance door is made from reclaimed Maple trees harvested from JRC’s original building site that needed to be cut down for the 2008 reconstruction. •… ift.tt/2xaDHiD
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When you stay up late into the night to receive the revelations of Torah in all different ways with art, dance, music, stories and food...you get fresh baked challah at the end. Which is a revelation all of its own. #Shavuot #Challah #TikkunLeilShavuot #… ift.tt/2k7U2h0
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Let's celebrate with the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, our Affiliate in Evanston, IL. @JRCEvanston is a congregation known for its #spirituality, #inclusivity, and commitment to #social justice. This Apr., they celebrate 10yr in their Green home. ow.ly/WkE030iUzfY
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Purim is a time for fun, but sometimes you’ve got to get serious too. This yeah gave us some new perspectives on a familiar story. #MeToo #Purim #Esther #Vashti #BiblicalWomen ift.tt/2oGsr8n
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Our #Purim Speilers aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in. Come see their performance tonight at 7:00 the Oy Vey Cafe! #ErevPurim #Protest #Hamen ift.tt/2F3Dpfl
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What JRC memory from this year are you thankful for? Let us know in the comments! On this #GivingTuesday show your gratitude for your spiritual community by giving to the JRC Phonathon. Donate Today! Link in bio. ift.tt/C6EDcl
JRC members had such a wonderful time last night at the Goodman Theatre (@goodmantheatre) production of Yasmina's Necklace. We even got to experience a post show discussion with playwright Rohina Malik (pictured here with Rabbi Weiss) and members of the … ift.tt/2jzMFCd
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Tomorrow is Simchat Torah where we finish reading the last Torah portion and begin reading the first one. At JRC w… ift.tt/2wM7hZx
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Tweet! Tweet! Religious school is officially open and our students made birds to welcome everyone to JRC. #Peaceift.tt/2gVDHKy
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School is officially back in session! Today was the first full day of Early Childhood for our Eytzim-Trees (4's cl… ift.tt/2vJzHHc
"Chai" Holiday tickets are back! Tickets to our progressive Reconstructionist High Holiday services are only $18 f… ift.tt/2fOEsYO
Is your two-year-old ready to start their first preschool experience? It's not too late to enroll for Fall 2017 at… ift.tt/2uXkUXl
#TBT to last Thursday's #ZumbaParty at JRC! Here you can see us practicing the Jewish tenants of friendship, commu… ift.tt/2uEcxAy
We're at the #ChicagoPrideParade celebrating being a congregation that's proud to be #Out! •••••• #Pride #Parade #… ift.tt/2taiq89
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#Shabbat we're ready for you! Come early at 6:00pm for and LGBTQ #WineAndCheese reception before the #Pride Erev S… ift.tt/2t4uckj
Come to the Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25 to cheer on JRC and get your JRC Pride sticker! • • • #Pride #… ift.tt/2sWAken
Thanks to everyone who made the Shabbat BBQ and singalong so special and meaningful. Here's to a simmer of grillin… ift.tt/2qQrLgM