Our Voice in the World
On the floor of Congress, Senator Dick Durbin read from the Jewish clergy letter that JCUA wrote with RAC-IL — signed by more than 100 rabbis and cantors from across Illinois — and entered it into the Congressional Record.
Your Neighborhood Synagogue No Matter Where You Live.
Worship at Emanuel takes place every Friday evening at 6:30pm in our Sanctuary and is also streamed live on our YouTube channel. On the second Friday of each month, we celebrate Share Shabbat—a special evening that begins with a community dinner at 6:00pm, followed by our Shabbat service.
A Culinary Celebration of Jacques Pépin
Join us for Share Shabbat on Friday, November 14th at 6:00pm as Chef Mark presents a French-inspired menu honoring the legendary Jacques Pépin. Enjoy delicious food, warm company, and the spirit of community that defines Shabbat at Emanuel.
Take-away meals will be available beginning at 5:30pm, and dinner will be followed by our Shabbat service.
All are welcome—reserve your meal today.
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Emanuel Congregation Explores Redevelopment and Renewal
Emanuel Congregation has been part of the Edgewater community for over 70 years. As we look to the future, we are exploring ways to right-size our building and create a space that better reflects the needs of today’s congregation. Redevelopment could also open opportunities for housing or commercial use — ensuring Emanuel remains a vibrant, sustainable presence on the lakefront for generations to come.
👉 Read the entire Block Club Chicago article here.
Emanuel in the Latest News
As we continue to communicate openly with our congregation and community about the future of Emanuel, we are sharing recent media coverage related to our redevelopment plans. Chicago YIMBY published a feature on the preliminary massing concepts currently being explored for our Sheridan Road campus.
👉 Read the full article here → Potential Massing Options Shown For Residential Development In Edgewater
We look forward to providing regular updates as this long-term process continues.
Welcome to JLaB Sunday School at Emanuel Congregation!
Shalom! I’m Joel Lewison, your Director of Lifelong Learning, and we’re thrilled to welcome families to another exciting year at JLaB.
Enrollment is open year-round, so it’s never too late to join our vibrant community of learners. Early registration helps us prepare for a smooth and engaging year for your children, but we happily accept students at any time throughout the term.
We can’t wait to share another year of learning, community, and joyful Jewish experiences with your family!
Spotlight on Our Stars at the Purim Carnival
Congratulations and big kudos to our amazing JLaB actors, Cantor Shelly Drucker Friedman, and Mandy Herlich for a successful performance on Sunday at Bramble Theatre Company's first ever Purim Carnival. Emanuel is very honored to have been a part of this community event.
Visit Connecting Edgewater for local services, events, and support programs.
A grant-funded program developed by congregants of Emanuel, Connecting Edgewater is open to the senior public of Edgewater, offering engaging activities, social gatherings, and meaningful opportunities to foster connection, combat isolation, and enrich the lives of older adults in the community.
