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Welcome to Temple Sholom of Chicago
A Sacred Community That Embraces, Inspires, and Matters.
EMBRACE
Join us exactly as you are; physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally. We recognize the unique worth of each individual in our collective whole.
INSPIRE
By creating relevant Jewish moments using ancient Jewish wisdom, we practice "Torah learning” and “Torah living” to fill our hearts, homes, and workplaces with greater purpose.
MATTER
We grapple with society’s pressing issues, modeling civility in the way we listen across lines of difference as we take stands with moral clarity.
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Shabbat Service
Join us every Friday at 6:15 PM on Facebook, Zoom, or at Temple for a mixed-presence (in-person & online) Shabbat service where we join together with inspiring sermons from our clergy and songs from our talented cantor and musicians. Learn more about our special services dedicated to the community.
Calendar
We offer a wide array of events that will help you connect with, and become inspired by, the community. Everything from guest speakers such as Dr. Jane Goodall to monthly movie nights. Visit our upcoming events page for events listed by department or visit our monthly calendar for an overview.
Join Our Community
For over 150 years, Temple Sholom has sought to fulfill its mission to embrace, inspire, and matter. Membership is one of the vital ways that we strengthen the bonds of our congregational community and sustain Temple Sholom for the present generation, as well as those that will follow.
Our congregational community is deeply rooted in Torah, ritual, and Jewish values, and we continue to grow as a Reform synagogue bringing warmth and light to our ancient traditions.
Our clergy, staff, and community look forward to celebrating simchas with you, supporting you in times of need, marking the cycle of the Jewish calendar together, and learning with you and from you.
Wherever you are on your Jewish journey or whoever you may be, we hope you will join us.
A Message From Rabbi Conover
Welcome to Temple Sholom of Chicago. For 155 years, we have been a sacred community that embraces, inspires and matters. In 1867, a few Jewish pioneers forged a new path on the north side of Chicago, supporting one another through the effects of the Civil War and later the Chicago Fire.
At this moment in Temple Sholom’s rich history, we are called to clarify who we are and how we will allow Divine inspiration—a sense of spirituality and sacred responsibility—to rest at the center of our community. READ MORE
Discover Temple Sholom
To discover the amazing stories, highlights, and upcoming events that make Temple Sholom such a diverse and vibrant community, see our latest Sholom Chicago Magazine.
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Upcoming Events
All Events
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2025Game Day
Thursday, Sep 18th 1:00p to 3:00p
Game Lovers (Canasta, Mah Jongg). A lively and social group that meets weekly for some friendly competition. Join the group each Thursday to play Mah Jongg, Canasta, and other various games. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025High Holy Day Mikvah Immersion Opportunity
Friday, Sep 19th (All day)
Immersing in the mikvah prior to the High Holy Days is a time-honored spiritual practice that helps to create a sense of renewal, fresh beginnings, and transformation as we prepare to embark on another Jewish New Year. We invite people of all genders and backgrounds to take part in this ritual at the Community Mikvah in Wilmette throughout September. Sign up for pre-determined slots or get in touch with the Community Mikvah at communitymikvah@gmail.com. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2025Shabbat Service
Friday, Sep 19th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Sep 20th 9:00a to 10:30a
Join us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2025Mindful Jewish Aging
Shabbat, Sep 20th 1:00p to 3:00p
Gather with the Temple Sholom community to explore the spiritual gifts of life after 50. Led by Cantor Katzman, Debra Paskind, and Andy Simmons, the group meets on a monthly basis to study, schmooze, eat, sing, and investigate this rewarding period of our lives. We use ancient and modern texts, poetry, art, and music as our guides. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:30p
A service beginning observance of the Jewish New Year that ushers in the Days of Awe (ten days of repentance), this evening service is both a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection, a time to celebrate the completion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:30a
Join Temple Sholom for a meaningful service where parents and children can celebrate the Jewish New Year and enjoy the full experience of Rosh Hashanah as we review our actions during the past year and look for improvement in the year to come. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Rosh Hashanah Congregational Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 11:00a to 1:00p
Join Temple Sholom for a congregational service for community prayer, self-reflection, and repentance as we review our actions during the past year and look for improvement in the year to come. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Tashlich
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 4:00p to 5:00p
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, services are followed by Tashlich, a walk over to Lake Michigan where we symbolically cast our sins into the water. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 20252nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service
Wednesday, Sep 24th 10:30a to 12:00p
For the Second Day of Rosh Hashanah, Temple Sholom warmly invites you to continue the sacred journey of introspection and renewal. As we usher in another day of this profound New Year, we'll delve deeper into collective prayer, meditate on the lessons from our scriptures, and fortify our commitments for the upcoming year. Gather with us in a spirited embrace of tradition and the hope of a brighter, better tomorrow. Your presence adds to our shared tapestry of faith and community.
Thu, September 18 2025 25 Elul 5785
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