A Few Words From Jessica Katz
Chag Chanukah Sameach! I'd like to personally thank everyone who attended, volunteered for, and participated in last night's wonderful...


Shedding Light On the Dangers of Unkindness
The following will be published in Chicago Jewish News on Friday, December 13, 2019: Our human spirit battles numerous enemies within,...
A Few Words From...
Shalom Chevrei: In this season of gratitude, I want you to know how thankful I am to serve as your rabbi - and for the time being, as...
The Power of Resilience
Shalom Chevrei: Last year I wrote the following for Shabbat Chayyei Sarah, which among other matters, focuses on the life and death of...


Annual Holiday Market Is Coming Soon!
This year’s Holiday Market is right around the corner! As a member of Chicago Fair Trade, we are committed to "raising awareness about...


Emanuel Welcomes Yechiel Bar-Chaim
Rabbi Marantz is excited to announce that Emanuel Congregation will be hosting guest speaker Yechiel Bar-Chaim on Saturday, November 9th...
Expanding Our Volunteer Base with Action Teams
Shalom Chevrei: I hope you are all well and enjoyed a meaningful holiday season. It was a blessing to see so many of you over the last...
A Message from Board President Leah Jones
L’shana tovah, Emanuel Congregation! It was wonderful to see so many of you at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. I hope that your...


A Message from Director of Operations Jessica Katz
Happy Monday, Chevrei! We are just about finished with the aseret yemei teshuva, the 10 Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur....
A High Holy Day Message from Rabbi Marantz and Cantor Friedman
At the moment we stand before our creator in judgment it is as if there is no one else in the world except for us. We alone are...


















