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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
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Shalem Mimouna Post-Passover Gathering
Wednesday, May 1st 6:30p to 8:00p
Join the Shalem community for a lively celebration of Mimouna, the Moroccan tradition of eating bread again after Passover! Together we'll learn about Mimouna, eat some delicious pizza, and share our own cultures and traditions around the Passover holiday. Please bring a dessert from your own tradition! -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, May 1st 6:30p to 8:00p
Currently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Maya Henschel's Adamah Social Justice Program
Wednesday, May 1st 6:30p to 8:00p
Join the Jewish Youth Climate Movement at Temple Sholom on 5/1, from 6:30-8pm, to hear from current members and learn how you can get involved! JYCM leadership board member and Springboard Chicago 18 Under 18 honoree Maya Henschel will lead a workshop on Jewish storytelling as a tool for climate action, and a kosher-certified dinner will be provided. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Minnie Solomon z''l Book Club
Thursday, May 2nd 11:00a to 12:30p
Join the Minnie Solomon z"l Book Club for engaging discussions on popular literature every first Thursday of the month. Led by passionate readers, we welcome everyone who loves to read. Come connect with fellow book lovers and share your insights on bestselling novels and award-winning non-fiction. Join us for our next meeting! -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Game Day
Thursday, May 2nd 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 ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Shabbat Service
Friday, May 3rd 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024IOT Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Gather with fellow IOT (It's Our Turn) members as we usher in Shabbat during the 6:15pm services. Remain with us afterwards for a sumptuous dinner, a celebration of Shabbat, and a delightful opportunity to reconnect with old friends. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, May 3rd 7:45p to 9:00p
Temple Sholom Clergy, in partnership with Or Chadash lay leaders, have collaborated to create a service that blends the longstanding traditions of Or Chadash and Temple Sholom. Join our amazing community as we come together to celebrate Shabbat. Everyone is welcome! We invite those who have attended before and those new to the community. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, May 4th 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. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Sholom Justice Blood Drive
Sunday, May 5th 8:00a to 2:00p
The Sholom Justice blood drives are back! There is still a critical need for blood donations—and every contribution helps.
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