Shanah Tovah!
Join us for the high holidays! Experience the richness of Jewish culture at JRCC Rockford.
Our Jewish Holiday Programs offer engaging activities, enlightening services, and heartfelt celebrations.
Join us in honoring our shared heritage and community. Together, we bring Jewish traditions to life. Shalom!
Spotlight Holiday
Chanukah
8-15 December 2023
Chanukah radiates with significance and unabounded joy. As we kindle the menorah, we commemorate the miracle of the oil and the triumph of light over darkness. This festive holiday encourages us to spread warmth, unity, and hope, bringing families and communities together to celebrate the timeless story of resilience and faith.
High Holidays
Chanukah
Chanukah radiates with significance and unabounded joy.
Purim
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people.
Purim
The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people.
Pesach
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring.
Lag Ba’Omer
A unique and spirited holiday, brings a pause in the somber period of the Omer.
Shavuot
The Festival of Weeks commemorates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Sukkot
Sukkot is a time of joyful celebration and connection to our heritage.
Rosh Hashana
The Jewish New Year is a time of reflection and renewal to connect with traditions & enjoy festive meals.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is a time for introspection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness.
Tu B’Shvat
the Jewish New Year for Trees, offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and reflect on our role in the world.
Simchat Torah
Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, we come to the happy holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.
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