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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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Monday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2024Introduction to Judaism
Monday, Mar 18th 6:45p to 8:45p
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2024Adult Education Monday Night Film
Monday, Mar 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join other adults on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to watch and discuss popular films! -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Mar 20th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024Senior Seminar
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:30p to 8:00p
Join the transformative Senior Seminar with Rabbi Conover at Temple Sholom. Open to all 12th graders at Temple Sholom, this series promises engaging discussions and communal dinners, fostering deep connections and insights. You can stop in for one or all of the sessions. RSVP now to be part of this enriching experience! -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024Purim Tot Shabbat
Friday, Mar 22nd 5:00p to 5:30p
Join families with children age five and under for this special Tot Shabbat, led by our Temple Sholom Clergy-Education Team. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024Models of Coexistence
Friday, Mar 22nd 6:15p to 7:30p
Rabbi Ofek Meir is a Reform rabbi and managing director of the Leo Baeck education center in Haifa. The Leo Baeck education center is a vibrant, pluralistic education center comprised of schools, community centers, and a progressive synagogue. They are leaders in bringing together Arab and Jewish children in Haifa, one of the most diverse cities in Israel. Come hear him speak at our Friday night service and join us the next morning for a wonderful Torah study discussion. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 22nd 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 9:00a to 10:30a
Join for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study for 9:45-10:30 AM. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024Models of Coexistence
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 9:45a to 10:30a
Rabbi Ofek Meir is a Reform rabbi and managing director of the Leo Baeck education center in Haifa. The Leo Baeck education center is a vibrant, pluralistic education center comprised of schools, community centers, and a progressive synagogue. They are leaders in bringing together Arab and Jewish children in Haifa, one of the most diverse cities in Israel. Come hear him speak at our Friday night service and join us the next morning for a wonderful Torah study discussion. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024Mindful Jewish Aging
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 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.
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