Emanuel Congregation is a Reform synagogue and a member of the Union of Reform Judaism.  Founded in 1880 by a few families, is has been a part of the Chicago Jewish community ever since and has grown to nearly 500 families.  Michael Zedek, our Senior Rabbi, joined the congregation in July of 2004 after 25 years in Kansas City.  Working with Congregational Cantor Shelly Drucker Friedman and Rabbi Emeritus Hermann Schaalman, he has continued the vibrant legacy of Emanuel.

At Emanuel you will find a congregation that spans generations and includes all types of families.  Emanuel strives to offer all members a way to be involved through study, worship, social justice and just plain social events.