The warm and caring people of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC) in Evanston follow a line of thinking spoken in depth in the book of Genesis, which states that the children of Abraham must follow the code of Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world. They believe that it is their duty to improve the condition of the world which they have inherited. JRC’s commitment to Tikkun Olam is readily apparent in their LEED® Platinum certified congregation center on Dodge Avenue.

Location
555 W. Harrison, Chicago,IL 60607 Map
Owner
Cook County, IL
Architect
Campbell Tiu Campbell
(Architect of Record)
Booth Hansen (Design)

Photography
Mark Ballogg
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