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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 ,
OctOctober 9 , 2025Game Day
Thursday, Oct 9th 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 ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025Sukkot Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 10th 5:00p to 6:30p
At 5:00 PM, families with children ages 0-5 are invited to celebrate this special Sukkot Tot Shabbat where we will shake the lulav and etrog, enjoy songs and stories, and welcome in Sukkot together, led by our Temple Sholom Clergy and our Gan Shalom community. All are welcome, and you do not need to be a member of Temple Sholom to join. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025Sukkot Congregational Service
Friday, Oct 10th 6:15p to 8:00p
Join the Temple Sholom community in worship and prayer as we celebrate Sukkot, one of the most joyful festivals on the Jewish calendar. “Sukkot,” a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts," refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The holiday has also come to commemorate the 40 years of Jewish wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt. Sinai. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 11th 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 ,
OctOctober 11 , 2025Makom Sukkot Couples Brunch
Shabbat, Oct 11th 11:00a to 1:00p
To all Makom couples ages 21-39, please join us for a Sukkot brunch party at Temple Sholom's outdoor sukkah. There will be a potluck of autumnal food, great vibes, drinks (alcoholic, and N/A), great people, and a brand-new Temple Sholom sukkah! This is a kids-under-3 friendly event, so feel free to bring your little ones to help us celebrate and break in our new sukkah! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Sunday Scholar Series: “Jews You Should Know: Unsung Jewish figures and their impact on society"
Sunday, Oct 12th 9:30a to 10:30a
Discover inspiring stories in our Sunday Scholar Series, “Jews You Should Know”, as members of the Adult Education Committee share about their favorite Jewish figures from history. From trailblazers in politics and culture to leaders in faith and justice, this session shines a light on the remarkable individuals who have shaped Jewish life and the wider world. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2025Queer Happy Hour in the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct 12th 3:00p to 5:00p
Join for a LGBTQ+ hang in the outdoor sukkah at Base Andersonville, in partnership with Repair the World, Keshet, Mishkan, and Base Chicago! -
Monday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2025Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration
Monday, Oct 13th 5:45p to 8:00p
Join us as we celebrate Simchat Torah, marking both the culmination of our Torah reading and a fresh beginning, while consecrating our community's commitment to continued learning and unity. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025Simchat Torah Festival Service with Yizkor, with Emanuel
Tuesday, Oct 14th 10:30a to 12:00p
Join the Temple Sholom community (with Emanuel Congregation) as we celebrate Simchat Torah, marking both the culmination of our Torah reading and a fresh beginning, while consecrating our community's commitment to continued learning and unity. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2025WTS Knitzvah Circle - October 2025
Tuesday, Oct 14th 6:00p to 8:00p
Bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint or any other project and gather around our table for an evening of warmth and sisterhood. Location (near temple parking lot) provided after you register. Hearty refreshments included.
Thu, October 9 2025 17 Tishrei 5786
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