Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation of Evanston, IL

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.

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Erev Shabbat Beach Service
July 10, 2009
There's no better place to spend Shabbat in the summertime!

Erev Shabbat Service with Hands of Peace
July 24, 2009
Help us welcome the American, Israeli & Palestinian teen participants of this unique program

Erev Shabbat Beach Service
July 31, 2009
There's no better place to spend Shabbat in the summertime!

Erev Shabbat & Rosh Hodesh Elul Service
August 21, 2009
Begin this month of contemplation before the High Holidays with this special service

Erev Shabbat Beach Service
August 28, 2009
There's no better place to spend Shabbat in the summertime!

Ravdalah
August 29, 2009
Part rave, part Havdalah service, with JRC member & Ravdalah founder Alan Goldberg

Mentsch Marketing:
Support JRC while you buy gifts and stock up for summer camp!
Be a real mentsch! You're already going to the grocery store and shopping online ... at no extra cost to you, JRC can receive a percentage of every purchase you make. Click here to get started.

Have you ordered your bulbs yet?
Infuse your garden with spectacular color while supporting JRC. Bulb Sale proceeds are used to buy plants & supplies for the JRC garden. Click here for complete ordering info.

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.