About the Synagogue

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.

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Looking for a wonderful Chicago Jewish Experience? Check out our fast growing, historic synagogue. Amazing Rabbi-best Jewish preacher around/World famour Cantor here monthly & holidays/Programs and events galore/inspiring services.

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:
1. Offering a progressive philosophy evolving from a traditional Judaic context.

2. Accepting the individuality of our members in their personal practice of Judaism and encouraging the continuing development of their Jewish potential

3. Having clergy that are active and involved, inspiring in their knowledge, and responsive to the varied needs of our members

4. Ensuring the survival of the Jewish people by protecting tradition while considering the spiritual needs, morals, and ethics of a new century

5. Building a center for Jewish study and family life for the greater Chicago area

6. 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/Havurot

About the People

Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg

rabbi@jonathanginsburg.net

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

Find out more at the rabbi's blog and website, as well as his youtube.com video clips.

Cantor Benjamin Warschawski

www.warschawski.net

Opera Star Cantor Benjamin Warschawski of Boca Raton officiates with Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg over the High Holidays, other hagim, and monthly Shabbatot. Cantor Warschawski is being called "the next Richard Tucker" by those who hear him. A magnificent tenor, 31 year old, Cantor Warschawski has sung with opera companies throughout the world and has been serving as a Hazzan for many years, despite his young age.

Betsy Rotberg, Gan Director 

Betsy Rotberghas been on the staff of the Gan Yeladim for 25 years. She developed the Gan Enrichment program, which began as cooking and drama classes for four year-olds and has expanded into six options for four year-olds and two classes for three year-olds.  Find out more at the Gan website.