 Rabbi Herman and Mrs. Lotte Schaalman were present at the 25th Anniversary of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago. The Council is composed of chief leaders of the Greater Chicago and embraces a broad diversity of theological and religious traditions. It is a microcosm of American religion as it exists in a great city and urban area in the American heartland. For more information, please go to its website, http://www.crlmc.org/.
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Job Seeking Resources--Kesher Tov: Looking for a Good Connection?
The recession has impacted and transformed the nation, our community, our families and ourselves. Our North side Jewish clergy, leadership and members are concerned. Too many congregants are unemployed, underemployed, facing bankruptcies, downsizing their companies and facing lifestyle changes. In response to this continuing problem, lay leadership from Emanuel, Anshe Emet, Anshe Sholom Bene Israel, and Temple Sholom have combined forces to help and support their congregants.
How can we help each other? First we need your feedback to assess what kinds of resources, programming, services and general assistance congregants need.
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Rabbi Michael Zedek and Rabbi Herman Schaalman hold the Torah that made the long trip to the World Union for Progressive Judaism conference in Hannover, Germany, in March 2006. The Emanuel Torah is on permanent loan to the Liberal Jewish Community of Hannover. This community was founded in 1995 and more than 97% of its members are from the former Soviet Union. The Rabbis and Torah were accompanied by several congregants on their journey to Germany. To present the torah, Rabbi Zedek, Rabbi Schaalman and Emanuel members stood under a chuppah held up by members of the Hannover congregation.
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To Life, L’chaim!
Songs of Jewish Broadway
A Musical Tribute by Cantor Aviva Katzman
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 1-2:15 p.m.
Temple Sholom of Chicago
3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Come and celebrate songs by such Jewish luminaries as Bernstein, Gershwin, Harnick, Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, and more!
Cantor Katzman, a trained lyric soprano invested as a cantor in 1987, joined Temple Sholom later that year as the first woman member of the Jewish clergy in Chicago. In addition to her cantorial responsibilities, she maintains an active professional schedule of activities. Cantor Katzman says she particularly values the opportunity to work with musically-talented congregants of all ages. The program is free and open to the community. For more information, call 773-508-1134.
The Lakeshore Mercaz: Center for Jewish Older Adults is a collaborative effort among Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, CJE SeniorLife, Emanuel Congregation and Temple Sholom of Chicago.
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Emanuel Congregation is a member of the URJ, the Union for Reform Judaism, formerly the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
URJ guide to Jewish/Judaism Resources on the Internet includes: web sites of particular interest for Reform Jews, internet discussion groups that focus on liberal Jewish issues, news from the Reform Movement, Israel, and elsewhere, information of broader Jewish interest, and sources for study and music.
The Shamash Home Page is resource to connect to many Jewish resources and information about Judaism.
The Jewish Community Centers of Chicago are a special place filled with laughter, play, learning, healthy living, accomplishment, friends, and Jewish heritage.
Spertus Museum, through its artistic treasures and all of its changing and permanent exhibitions, Spertus reflects the creativity and diversity of Jewish culture. Selections from Spertus Museum's permanent collection acquaint visitors with the beauty and customs of Jewish religion and culture around the world. 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605, 312.322.1700.
Greater Chicago Jewish Folk Arts Festival takes place every 2 years, next scheduled for June 2010.
Emanuel Congregation is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel's National Emergency Medical Service (EMS), with over 650 emergency ambulances in operation, providing 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year emergency ambulance and coronary rescue services to all Israel hospitals.
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