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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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Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024Sukkot Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 18th 5:00p to 6:00p
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. -
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OctOctober 18 , 2024Sukkot Congregational Service
Friday, Oct 18th 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 19 , 2024Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 19th 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 ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024Makom Young Couples Spritz in the Sukkah!
Shabbat, Oct 19th 1:00p to 4:00p
To All Temple Sholom 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 an actual sukkah! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024Sunday Scholar Series: How Does One Be Jewish in the 21st Century: Understanding This Question Through Feminism, Equality, and Modernity
Sunday, Oct 20th 9:30a to 10:30a
Sunday Scholar Series: Liza Bernstein on: How Does One Be Jewish in the 21st Century: Understanding This Question Through Feminism, Equality, and Modernity -
Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Oct 21st 3:30p to 6:45p
The Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024Building Safer Communities: Addressing Domestic Violence Webinar
Monday, Oct 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
Join for an important webinar featuring outstanding speakers from SHALVA and other organizations in a round table discussion about this important issue. Co-sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore and SHALVA, supported by Women of Temple Sholom. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2024Talmud Study
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 8:30a to 9:30a
Join Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2024Queer Happy Hour in the Sukkah
Tuesday, Oct 22nd 6:00p to 8:00p
Join for a LGBTQ+ hang in the outdoor sukkah at Base Andersonville, in partnership with Repair the World, Keshet, Mishkan, and Base Chicago! -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 10:00a to 11:30a
Join clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.
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