This has been my temple all my life. I had my bar mitzvah here, went to religious and sunday school here, shabbat services, confirmation, all the high holidays, and so much more. The current...
Emanuel Congregation
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5959 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
Emanuel Congregation is a Reform synagogue and a member of the Union for 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.
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Aaron Jae M.
3/28/2011
Bernadette P.
12/26/2020
We are an interfaith family and were seeking a congregation which would welcome us. Despite having let the staff know that we were coming to the Friday night service and giving our names, no one...
Ted R.
4/23/2021
Love the people - Love the lake - love the size and love the 5959onlin You Tube Seder put on (video) by congregants
Adam S.
7/7/2007
Attended Shabbat services at this temple recently. I am currently not a member of any temple but am possibly looking to join one after a couple year hiatus. When I lived in Lakeview I attended...
Rose B.
12/5/2019
I have been a member for 18 years. Joined just before my son's Bar Mitzvah. It's a very warm, supportive and welcoming place!
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