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Rabbi Reiss joins in opposing the proposed Israeli conversion reforms   Over 100 Rabbis sign against the conversion outline. See link below. https://www.now14.co.il/פרסום-ראשון-מעל-מאה-רבנים-נגד-מתווה-הגי/

The cRc sent the attached letter to The Illinois Investment Policy Board thanking them for their action against Unilever, due to its recent boycott of Israel.   IIPB Letter

CHICAGO RABBINICAL COUNCIL  THE REBBETZIN SHOSHANA SCHWARTZ, ע”ה TORAH ESSAY CONTEST: Section A: Introduction and Rules  OBJECTIVE:          TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE HALACHIC ISSUES AND SELECTIONS OF TANACH THROUGH THE RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS PROMOTED IN OUR YESHIVOT AND HIGH SCHOOLS The essay contest is open to all seniors in Orthodox Jewish high school programs…

The latest cRc Chadashot! The Year in Review 2021 / 5782. Click here to download: Chadashot – Year in review 2021

This post is dedicated in loving memory of Rav Gedlaia Dov Schwartz ZT”L  

Please join us for a Membership Barbeque Meeting and Conversation on Valuable Lessons and Innovations From the Pandemic Shutdown Wednesday, June 30, 2021  at 1 pm Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation A.G. Beth Israel 7117 Crawford Avenue,  Lincolnwood, IL We are grateful to Rabbi Yehuda Meyers for hosting this event! RSVP to [email protected] WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

The Chicago Police Department 24th District PLACE OF WORSHIP SAFETY ADVISORY TEAM (POWSAT) is available to consult on safety recommendations, and assistance in forming and training your shul security team. CPD Places of Worship Safety Advisory Program For more information, see the attached, and contact Officer Roger Heath # 15011 [email protected]       1 312-384-0189 Officer Michael Specht…

Welcome New Members We are happy to announce that the board has voted to accept the following new members of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Rabbi Mark Glass, Rav of Congregation BIAV  in Overland, KS Rabbi Barry Kornblau, Rav of Young Israel of Hollis Hills-Windsor Park  in Bayside, NY

cRc’s updated COVID Guidelines Thursday, February 11, 2021 The cRc’s COVID Guideline Committee met on February 8th, כ״ו שבט, to consider updates to policy guidelines for the community. Vaccination against COVID offers renewed hope of an eventual end to this pandemic. We encourage all members of our community to get vaccinated as soon as possible,…

The Role & Relevance of the Contemporary Beth Din: During Both Normal and Challenging Times Click HERE for the recording of the presentation. We thank Rabbi Reiss and Mr. Landes for their presentations, and Rabbi Engel for coordinating the program.