Gan Yeladim Early Childhood Jewish Education in Skokie 
4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4152
fax: 847-675-0327
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About Us
Gan Yeladim is an educational program of the Ezra-Habonim, Niles Township Jewish Congregation.
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Looking for a great Chicagoland synagogue? Ezra-Habonim, Niles Township Jewish Congregation is Chicago areas fastest growing synagogue-we've added 140 new families in thepast 2 1/2 years. Why?
ABOUT RABBI GINSBURG
Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg, senior rabbi of Ezra-Habonim, Niles Township Jewish Congregation in Skokie Illinois, a native of Chicago, Rabbi Ginsburg received his B.A. in religion from the University of Chicago where he was the valedictory orator and received his Masters and Rabbinic Ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary where he received the Krasne Award for outstanding student.
He was a National Merit scholar and 1974 National High School Debate Champion. Rabbi Ginsburg, before coming to Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, was the senior Rabbi at the Temple of Aaron, a 1400-family Conservative synagogue for 17 years, and adjunct faculty of St. Catherine College and Metropolitan University. Prior to that, he served as senior Rabbi at the kane street Synagogue in Brooklyn for 5 years. He served on the National Rabbinic Cabinet, United Jewish Appeal, as Associate Chair of the State of Israel Bonds Rabbinic Cabinet Executive Committee and on many Boards of Jewish Institutions. He has served as coordinator of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association, and on the Nominations and Professional Development Committee of the International Rabbinical Assembly
About Cantor Benjamin Warsschawski
Opera Star, Cantor Benjamin Warshawski of Boca Raton, officiates with Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg over the High Holidays, other hagim and monthly Shabbatot. CantorWarshawski is being called "the next Richard Tucker" by those who hear him. A magnificent tenor, 31 year old, Cantor Warshawski has sung with opera companies throughout the world and has been serving as a Hazzan for many years, despite his young age.
About Gail Ginsburg 
Gail Nord Ginsburg is well-known throughout the Upper Midwest as a gifted and inspiring teacher, and as a spiritual counselor. Ginsburg teaches synagogue classes, seminars and college classes on Jewish spirituality and world religions, and is a published author. In addition to an Adjunct Faculty position at Oakton College, she serves as Director of Neshamah Echat, the Center for Jewish Spiritual Living, headquartered at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation. Gail lives in Evanston, IL with her husband Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg. Prior to converting to Judaism, Gail Nord Ginsburg was an ordained Lutheran minister. Her spiritual journey is the subject of an upcoming book, "From Reverend to Rebbetzin."
Who We Are
Inspiring services
Torah teaching
Life cycle
Religious school (free for KG)
Gan Early Childhood
Conversion Program
Singles 50+
ABOUT THE Synagogue
Ezra Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation a place to
Learn, Live (Mitzvot) and Love (God and your fellow creatures)) Jewishly
Ezra Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation is a Conservative-Reconstructionist synagogue serving the spiritual, religious, educational and social needs of the Jewish community. We welcome all individuals and families who are seeking a special place - a vital center to nurture their Jewish life.
Through competent leadership and innovative programming, we aim to attract and retain members in all age groups. We take pride in our long and continuing history of egalitarian participation in all aspects of ritual activity, and in our being a warm, caring, supportive community. We are committed to educating our children with a comprehensive Hebrew language and Jewish learning program. No less important is our educational commitment to families and adults of all ages.
Who we are and what we value can be distinguished by our dedication to:
Offering a progressive philosophy evolving from a traditional Judaic context. Accepting the individuality of our members in their personal practice of Judaism and encouraging the continuing development of their Jewish potential Having clergy that are active and involved, inspiring in their knowledge, and responsive to the varied needs of our members Ensuring the survival of the Jewish people by protecting tradition while considering the spiritual needs, morals, and ethics of a new century Building a center for Jewish study and family life for the greater Chicago area Providing a full-service synagogue to our members and to the community at large
By our dedication to these goals, we create an atmosphere of respect, openness, and trust that builds enduring relationships among friends, opportunities for spiritual fulfillment, and a closer connection to the Jewish
Join us to worship, learn, find community, grow spiritually, help Judaism thrive, share in God's work.
Warm, uplifting services 365 days a year
Conversion program
Extensive Adult study classes
Two days a week Religious School, Kindergarten through 10th grade
Gan Nursery
Library and museum
Dynamic, caring clergy and staff
Modern yet traditional, a liberal Conservative and Reconstructionist tradition
Special holiday programs
Family activities
Singles group/Couples club/Havurote
TO JOIN for $500 for gan families per year
contact sonya@ehnt.org
4500 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4152
fax: 847-675-0327
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