Emanuel Congregation | Reform Synagogue

On Saturday afternoon I was sitting at a pizza place on an island in the middle of Lake Champlain with some of my college friends, when...

In one special way, it was a triumphant weekend as we celebrated with the Friedman family a most beautiful Bat Mitzvah experience. But,...

We are excited to announce that Emanuel Congregation is one of six Reform congregations in the Chicago area selected to participate in a...

Name: Judy Glaser Volunteer area: Blood drive coordinator Why did you decide to volunteer at Emanuel? Originally, I started running the...

This week we will begin the Hebrew month of Marcheshvan, or Cheshvan for short. I was reminded of this sitting at my twin nephews’ B’nei...

Here are my remarks from last Shabbat. The first focus is on housing and homelessness and the work of Leah Levinger, our recent guest,...

Shalom Chevrei: A Sage named Samuel Ben Meir, also known as the Rashbam, lived in early 12th-century France. Son of the great Rashi, the...

Shana Tova! Happy New Year! The Yamim Ha'Nora'im, the Days of Awe, are upon us. It feels like we're straddling two worlds here in the...

Shalom Chevrei: The High Holy Days are here, and I am looking forward to ushering in the New Year with you. I pray for our vitality as a...

Name: Scott Phillips Volunteer title/position/duties: Gardening Club, Green Thumb Why did you decide to volunteer at Emanuel? Wanted to...