Sisterhood hosts Tikkun Olam Baby Shower
The Emanuel Sisterhood held a special event in February, a Tikkun Olam Baby Shower to benefit Care for Real, an Edgewater relief agency....
INTRODUCING RABBI CRAIG MARANTZ, Emanuel Congregation's Next Senior Rabbi
Emanuel Congregation is delighted to announce the selection of its next senior Rabbi, who will join our community following Rabbi Zedek's...
The Power of Choice: Why do I (and 41 other women) Choose to Connect to Judaism?
As Jews in America we make choices every day. We choose when and if to identify as Jews. We choose how to express our Judaism and how to...
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King
Earlier this month, the Jewish community joined the rest of the American community in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
Emanuel Congregation Continues To Build Community After 140 Years
Enjoy this article that appeared in the Edgeville Buzz on Jan 7, 2016 by Dan Zagotta Since July 2004, Rabbi Michael R. Zedek has been...
Shooting prompts community discussion @ Emanuel Congregation
At the request of Alderman Harry Osterman, Emanuel Congregation served as host for some 200 people who gathered on Monday evening in...
INTRODUCING...Table Talk...a reflection of this week's Torah Portion
TABLE TALK – November 13, 2015 Parshat Toldot: Negotiation, Deceit, and Lies NEGOTIATION: “…And for the sin we have committed against you...
Emanuel responds to Charleston Church shooting
Dear Fellow Emanuelites, The recent event in Charleston has been shocking and deeply upsetting. I was asked by one of our members...
Welcome New Members!
Thank you for expressing interest about membership at Emanuel Congregation. While we are proud (we hope justifiably so) of Emanuel, we...
in fond memory...The Schaalmans Part 4 of 4
Rabbi Schaalman became an outspoken advocate for civil rights and social justice, and he became very active in the Central Conference of...