Welcome to Congregation Kneseth Israel!

COVID-19 UPDATE

CKI created an ad-hoc Regathering Committee tasked with re-opening protocols using the best reliable information from the CDC, the State and the Kane County Health Boards, to guide decision-making for all our members and guests, especially the most vulnerable amongst us. We take your health and safety and that of our staff with the utmost concern for “pekuach nefesh,” saving a life.

We offer a full range of programming. Friday night and Saturday morning services in hybrid. (Please use sign-up genius to register for your in-person space), adult education including Intermediate Hebrew, Torah Study and Book Group, which are currently on zoom, and Torah School, which is in person. In addition, we offer life cycle events to welcome everyone to our community by prior arrangement. We want to celebrate with YOU!

The building is now open, however, we do ask that you follow our rules when entering:

MASKING
Everyone needs to wear a mask correctly, covering your nose and mouth.   The only exception is an employee alone in their own work area.
 
VACCINATION
To attend in-person services you must be fully vaccinated (two weeks past second dose of Moderna or Pfizer, two weeks past the single dose of Johnson and Johnson). Proof of vaccination needs to emailed or mailed to Peg in the office, cki@ckielgin.org.

EXCEPTIONS
If you are under 12 years old or can’t be vaccinated for medical only reasons. 

REGISTRATION
For in-person worship, you need to sign up to reserve your space on Sign-up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aaa929abf9c34-attend

Office hours are Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Please be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing when visiting CKI. We are trying to do our part to keep the community COVID free.

To make sure that we can efficiently provide assistance, if you can, please call CKI at (847) 741-5656 before you arrive.

If you have any questions about these policies, please call or email. If, after hours, please leave your contact information. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Call (847) 741-5656, or email cki@ckielgin.org.

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Congregation Kneseth Israel (CKI) is a welcoming synagogue serving the diverse Jewish Community of the Greater Fox Valley area. We are dedicated to lifelong learning, embracing diversity, building community, and meaningful observance.

For more than 120 years, CKI has served the Jewish community in the Fox Valley and the surrounding counties of Kane, McHenry, DuPage, DeKalb and Northwest Cook. Serving both rural and urban individuals and families by providing a Jewish presence, educational opportunities for both children and adults, regular worship services and the fulfillment of all life cycle events. 

We provide an ongoing Torah and Hebrew school, Rabbinic consultation, weekly worship services, Sisterhood, Men's Club, Youth Group and Seniors Club.

We welcome membership and participation by all Jews, including those in interfaith marriages. 

We invite you to join CKI and play an active role in helping us to continue the celebration of our Jewish heritage.

CKI is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Elgin Hadassah Game Day!
Sunday, July 24
1 PM to 4 PM
At CKI
RSVP Now!
Click here for more info!
Book Club
August 16 @ 10:30 AM
​Day After Night
Zoom & in person
​Shabbat Evening Service
Every Friday @ 7 pm. 
​Check your email or contact Rabbi: rabbi@ckielgin.org for sign on info.
Zoom and in person
​Shabbat Morning Service
Every Saturday @ 9:30 AM.
Check your email or contact Rabbi: rabbi@ckielgin.org for sign on info.
Zoom Torah Study
Every Thursday @ 4 PM
Check your email or contact Rabbi at rabbi@ckielgin.org for sign on info.
Suffering from an illness or the loss of a loved one? 
Call us at 847.741.5656 so that the CKI family can contact you and be of help.