Congregation Or Chadash, Reform synagogue in Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois.
Congregation Or Chadash is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Edgewater at North Sheridan Road. The building houses shared facilities with other Jewish organizations and provides space for religious services, education, and community gatherings.
The congregation began in 1975 as a support group for gay Jews and received its current name two years later. These roots as a specialized community shaped its work through the decades that followed.
The congregation represents progressive Jewish values and creates a space where people of different sexual identities feel welcome. When you enter, you notice immediately the openness and diversity within the community.
Visitors should check ahead for service times and events since the synagogue shares its space with other groups. The location on North Sheridan Road is accessible by public transportation.
The congregation was mentioned in 2010 during a national investigation into a cargo plane bombing plot as a potential target. This event brought unexpected attention to a group that ordinarily operated quietly in its community.
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