Sabbath services at Temple Jeremiah are held every Friday
evening and Saturday morning. The warmth of worship encourages
enthusiastic participation. Sermons, lectures and discussions,
family worship services and Sabbath dinners are among the
ways we greet the Sabbath in the Rabbi Robert
D. Schreibman Sanctuary or the Joan and Stanley
Golder Chapel.
Worship services generally take place as follows (times may
change so check Worship
Services & Torah Study Schedule to confirm dates and
times).
You are welcome to worship with us during Shabbat, festivals
and all holiday services.
To learn more about the temple's worship services, Religious
School, adult education or special events, come to a program
and experience firsthand what we have to offer, or contact
Fern at the temple
office.
Friday Evening Worship
Tot Shabbat
services are held at 6:30 pm on the first Friday of the month
from September through June for children of non-reading age
and their families.
Torah for Tots
are held at 10:00 am the third Saturday of the month.
Family Shabbat services are traditionally
held at 7:30 pm the third Friday of the month from fall to
summer.
Erev Shabbat services are traditionally
held at 8:00 pm the first, second, fourth and fifth Fridays
of the month from fall to summer.
Kabbalat Shabbat
services, a shortened version of Shabbat worship, begins with
a nosh at 6:00 pm, followed by a worship service at 6:30 pm,
and takes place the second Friday of the month and in the
summer.
Saturday Morning
Worship
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Designated Saturdays
When a student is called to the Torah as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
the Saturday morning worship is typically held at either 9:00
am or 10:45 am. If a double Bar/Bat Mitzvah is taking place
at the 9:00 am service, the later service is held at 11:00
am.
Alternative Worship Service
Designated Saturdays
Temple Jeremiah has begun a new schedule of worship on Saturdays
when a student is not called to the Torah. The worship will
consist of:
8:30 am - Shabbat Service with Torah Reading
9:00 - 10:00 am - Torah Study
10:00 - 10:05 am - Aleinu and Kaddish, followed by Kiddush
This new schedule of Saturday morning worship has been initiated
in response to a survey sent to 100 congregants as well as
recommendations by the Spiritual Life Committee.
See Rabbi Cohen's
letter for further details.
High Holy Days
High Holy Day Services are held at Temple Jeremiah and include
Adult, Children and Family Services as well as Afternoon,
Yizkor and Concluding Services on Yom Kippur.
Sunday Morning Worship
During the school year, Sunday morning activities are provided
for adults. They feature special programs, brunches and family
worship, guest lectures and book reviews - all of which take
place during Religious School.
Annual Meeting
Monday, June 23, 2008
7:00 pm
Temple Jeremiah holds an Annual Meeting every year. The Meeting
includes an overview of the temple's accomplishments over
the past year, a report on the temple's financial status,
a discussion of future initiatives, and a presentation of
the Annual Report.
Annual Report
Click the blue links below to view and download pdf copies
of the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Annual Reports*.
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2006
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An ongoing and innovative program of adult
education brings to the temple outstanding lay and
religious speakers, as well as our own Rabbis, and established
timely discussion groups and forums on current events.
Comprised of a fall and spring "mini-series" and several Sunday
programs, continuing education courses cover topics such as Jewish life
cycles, introduction to Judaism, beginning Hebrew, Hebrew through prayer,
conversational Hebrew, adult B'nai Mitzvah class and Jewish musical heritage.
Temple Jeremiah is now partnered with the Dawn
Schuman Institute and the Florence
Melton Adult Mini-School, allowing us to offer an even
broader range of programs to congregants and the community
at large.
See our Winter/Spring 5768 - 2008 Adult
Education Brochure with calendar and registration form
(click to view and download a pdf version* or contact the
temple office)
to learn about and sign up for upcoming adult education programs.
Click 2008/09 School Registration
Forms to download your materials for the upcoming school
year.
Religious School
is held in two sessions on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am -
10:45 am and 11:15 am - 1:00 pm. Our goal is to have our children
learn and understand the rich heritage, culture, history,
ethics and beliefs of our religion and our people. Seventh,
eighth, and ninth grades have special schedules. Please check
with the school office.
Hebrew
School is offered Monday or Wednesday afternoons from
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Those students who elect to become a
Bar or Bat Mitzvah are required to complete a minimum of
four years of Hebrew school as well as fulfill additional
reading and service projects.
Confirmation is a year of intellectual and emotional examination
culminating in a reaffirmation of faith.
Membership
Temple Jeremiah has published a Membership Brochure,
providing valuable information for anyone who would like to
join Temple Jeremiah or receive more information on our synagogue.
The brochure provides details on our spiritual life, Center
for Learning, programs and activities, staff, facilities,
history and other aspects of our congregational home. If you
would like to receive a copy, please contact Fern
or call the temple office.
We hold Prospective Member Coffees and other opportunities
to learn about temple during the year.
To download a copy of our Membership application,
click here*.
Plan Your Next Party, Reception
or Other Event at Temple Jeremiah
Temple Jeremiah offers beautiful facilities for your special
event.
Temple Jeremiah Has Gone Digital!
Temple Jeremiah is expanding the lines of communication
with our congregants.
By emailing information, including our Covenant, program
flyers and school information, we are able to provide you
with timely information, as well as save costs and improve
efficiency. We are excited about this new communication vehicle.
If you have added or changed your email address recently,
please forward it to Renee.
Israel-Related Activities
Israel @60
A variety of events are taking place over the next several
months in honor of Israel's 60th birthday. Click above for
full details.
Israel Solidarity Day
Sunday, May 4, 2008
8:30 - 10:00 am
Registration
10:15 am
Walk
11:15 am
Carnival, Activity Booths & Taste of Kosher Chicago
12:15 pm
Musical Entertainment
McCormick Place, Chicago
A bus will leave from Temple Jeremiah to McCormick Place.
But it is imperative you register early to allow us to make
our transportation plans.
Please download the Israel
Solidarity Day 2008 Registration Form and return it to
Sheila at the
school office by Monday, April 14.
Family Trip to
Israel
March 26 - April 5, 2009
Join Rabbi Cohen and other congregants as they journey to
Israel. Contact Phyllis
Burg for more information. No commitment is necessary.
See highlights of their March,
2008 trip to Europe, Israel and Jordan.
In addition, see Israel Links
for information on Israel-related web sites.
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Go to the Covenant page
to download current and past newsletters.
Flyer Packets Available Now
Temple Jeremiah's flyer packets are now available for downloading.
Go to the Forms page to download
the current group of flyers. Visit the Archive
page for copies of previous flyer packets.
Temple Volunteer Opportunities
A wide range of opportunities are available to get involved
in temple life - from helping out occasionally at temple to
being a Mentor to a new family to serving on a committee,
our Center for Learning, Caring Community or the Board.
In addition, see Social Action
(below) to learn about other ways you can lend a hand either
by volunteering or making a financial contribution.
Sharing & Caring
When you or a family member is in the hospital or experiencing
some other difficulty, let the temple know by contacting Phyllis
Burg. Too often we find out about illnesses, crises and
hospitalizations after they occur. This is a missed opportunity
for the calls and visits we would like to share. Please let
us know if there is a concern in your family or another congregant’s
family (with their permission). We need your help in order
to offer ours.
Social Action
In keeping with the spirit of giving that exists in all of
us in the Temple Jeremiah family, the Social Action Committee
commissioned a series of three large white boxes in the temple
lobby.
Waukegan School District
Social Action
Temple Jeremiah is conducting an ongoing campaign to benefit
the students of Waukegan School District.
2nd Sunday of the month - October to April
10:00 - 11:15 am
Feed the Homeless is a social action program taking place
monthly at Temple Jeremiah during the school year.
Families bring a minimum of five sack lunches to temple the
second Sunday of each month for distribution to a homeless
shelter.
Feed-A-Family
Join Temple Jeremiah congregants as they shop and deliver
food packages to a needy family sponsored by The ARK.
Give to Hurricane Katrina
Disaster Relief
Temple Jeremiah congregants stepped forward in response to
the tragedy left in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
There is still much work to be done. The URJ has opened a
disaster relief fund to aid congregations affected by this
disaster as well as the general communities. You can help
by donating here.
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