Sunday, February 5, 2012 | 12th of Sh'vat, 5772

Celebrate with Temple Sholom of Chicago and Gan Shalom!

Commemorate Rabbi Aaron M. Petuchowski’s 13th year with our congregation by attending his “Bar Mitzvah” Shabbat Morning Service, Kiddush luncheon, evening gala or all of the above!

Support Temple Sholom and Gan Shalom

Visit our Tzedakah Registry online or complete a donation form to purchase a Tribute Book ad or tell us about a Silent Auction donation.

Email us at gala2010@sholomchicago.org.

Gala Events

Bar Mitzvah Service
Saturday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Gather in the sanctuary as Rabbi Petuchowski reads from the Torah and becomes a Bar Mitzvah all over again. Babysitting available for $10 per child.

Torah Parade
Saturday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Carry the Torah through the sanctuary and into Bettie Port Hall with Rabbi Petuchowski. Joyous music provided by our very own Temple Sholom Klezmer-on-the-Lake Band. Families with young children encouraged to join in the Torah parade.

Kiddush Luncheon
Saturday, June 5 at 12:00 p.m.
Wish Rabbi Petuchowski a hearty mazal tov and celebrate with a congregational hora, tasty food, and games for the kids. The Kiddush Luncheon will be open to the entire congregation.

Gala Fundraising Celebration
Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to attend an incredible party at the Ravenswood Event Center. The theme for the evening is “1969,” the year Rabbi Petuchowski became a Bar Mitzvah for the first time. Join us for fantastic food, a Silent Auction, music from the era, and a chance to have fun with Rabbi Petuchowski and your Temple Sholom family.