Thursday, March 11, 2010 | 25th of Adar, 5770

Finding Sholom: Reaching Out To Interfaith Families and Seekers

Upcoming Events

Details... Hide Details... Temple Sholom’s Annual JUF Event & Bagel Brunch Sunday, Mar 14, 12:30 p.m. Join event co-chairs Diane Saltoun and Bruce Braun, Jo Ann and Steven Potashnick, Kathy and Ken Tallering, along with Temple Sholom’s clergy for our Annual JUF Event on behalf of the 2010 Jewish United Fund. Guest Speaker: Aaron B. Cohen, executive editor of JUF News, Chicago’s largest circulation Jewish community newsmagazine. Cohen writes a monthly JUF News column, “The Heart of the Matter.” He also has written commentaries about Israel and the Middle East for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and Daily Southtown newspapers, and for National Public Radio and Monitor Radio. Please RSVP to Jody Horowitz, Jewish United Fund at 312-444-2838 or JodyHorowitz@juf.org.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Mar 17, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Mar 24, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Temple Offices Closed Tuesday, Mar 30, 8:00 a.m. The Temple offices are closed today in celebration of the Passover holiday.

Details... Hide Details... Annual 2nd Night Temple Sholom Congregational Seder led by Rabbi Taron Tachman Tuesday, Mar 30, 6:30 p.m. Gather around the Passover table with members of the Temple Sholom family and friends. The cost is $36 for adult members, $45 for adult non-members, $20 for all children 12 and under. Seder will be kosher style with vegetarian options available by request. Register by March 22 with Lauren Mielziner at 773- 435-1559 or Lauren@sholomchicago.org.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Mar 31, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Temple Offices - Closed Monday, Apr 5, 7:00 a.m. Temple Offices are closed in observance of the Passover holiday.

Details... Hide Details... Last Morning of Passover Festival Service Monday, Apr 5, 10:30 a.m. (at Temple Emanuel, 5959 N. Sheridan Rd) Once again this year, we will celebrate the Spring Festival Services (including Yizkor) with Emanuel Congregation.

Details... Hide Details... Downtown Study Group Tuesday, Apr 6, 12:00 p.m. (Out of the Building) Meet downtown with one of our Clergy or layleaders to explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Apr 7, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Apr 21, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Feed the Hungry Sunday, Apr 25, 9:30 a.m. (Temple Sholom) Assemble sandwiches and other healthy foods to be distributed as bag lunches to the hungry. This is a monthly program sponsored by Temple Sholom and several other area synagogues. Volunteers are needed for an hour (or less!) to prepare the lunches. For more information contact Kevin Gladish at 773-435-1536 or Kevin@sholomchicago.org.

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Apr 28, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... Israel Solidarity Day with Walk With Israel Sunday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. Our Temple Sholom community will participate in the annual city Walk With Israel.

More... Less... At Temple Sholom we welcome diversity in our congregation. Through our Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers programming, we offer support to members of our congregation who are in interfaith marriages, have children who have intermarried, or were raised by interfaith parents. We also reach out to our many couples who are not interfaith but still deal with interfaith issues in their extended families as they are planning life-cycle events and entering holiday seasons.

Finding Sholom reaches out to those who are seeking to learn more about pursuing a Jewish way of life and to all of our congregants at Temple Sholom. We offer a variety of learning opportunities and programs that will enable all of us to enrich our relationship with Judaism and the Jewish people.

Who is part of Finding Sholom?

• Those interested in choosing Judaism (conversion)
• Those interested in exploring Judaism
• Interfaith couples and couples contemplating intermarriage
• Children of interfaith couples
• Parents of interfaith couples
• Jews dealing with issues of Jewish identity and attitudes toward the changing Jewish community
• Anyone and everyone seeking more information and knowledge about integrating Judaism into their daily lives

Finding Sholom Programs

Dowload the Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers brochure or visit the Temple lobby for a complete list of reading materials, programs and classes.

2008 / 2009 Programming

• Introduction to Judaism Class
• Holiday Workshops: From Chanukah Lights to Passover Seders
• Jewish Cooking Classes
• Choosing Judaism and Conversion: Classes and programs for those pursuing a Jewish way of life
• Interesting speakers talking about their Jewish journeys
• Lunches with the Rabbis
• Monthly Learning Shabbatot
• A special Finding Sholom Shabbat

Recommended Reading

Dealing with interfaith issues can be difficult at times. The following resources may help you begin the journey for answers. Many of these books can be found in Temple Sholom’s library. Topics include:

Conversion / Choosing Judaism

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Intermarriage

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Introduction to Judaism and Jewish Living

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Jewish Parenting and Grandparenting

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For more information about Finding Sholom: Reaching Out to Interfaith Families and Seekers, contact Rabbi Shoshanah Conover at rabbiconover@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1534.

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