“Take to heart these instructions with which I charge you this day. Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-7)

FridayFri, 10 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Sukkot Tot Shabbat

Friday, Oct 10th 5:00p to 6:30pAt 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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MondayMon, 13 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration

Monday, Oct 13th 5:45p to 8:00pJoin 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.

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SundaySun, 19 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

Supporting Your Jewish Student in Today's Climate

Sunday, Oct 19th 9:30a to 12:00pJUF Campus Affairs will equip you with the tools you need to deal with the hard parts of being—or parenting—a Jewish student in today's polarized climate. You'll walk away knowing what to say and do when things get tough and where to go when you need a little extra support. This event will be held at Anshe Emet.

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SundaySun, 19 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

5th Grade Family Learning Program and Chavurot Kick-Off Event

Sunday, Oct 19th 10:30a to 12:00pParents have the opportunity to learn alongside their 5th graders. Be there as we begin our second year with our new partnership and project with ElderView - an amazing way to share family history and help our families connect to the Jewish people.

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SundaySun, 26 OctOctober, 2025

 

 

JK-2nd Grade Junior Congregation and Consecration

Sunday, Oct 26th 11:15a to 11:50aNew JK-2nd grade students and their families are invited to celebrate the start of their children’s Jewish education with a sweet Consecration ceremony with our clergy, which will take place during our Junior Congregation service.

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Mishpacha Family Education

Family involvement and participation are integral parts of our Religious School program. This demonstrate that Jewish commitment and involvement are lifelong endeavors, and that the family is the cornerstone of Jewish living.  

Opportunities for families include: 

• Family Learning Programs: parent-child learning days including field trips to Westlawn Cemetery, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and various hands-on learning opportunities 
• Shabbat Mishpacha Friday evening services, followed by festive family dinners, crafts, and social justice projects
• JK-2nd Grade Junior Congregation monthly on Sundays during Religious School 
• Consecration of new students in JK-2nd Grade - this year on a Sunday during Religious School 
• Family holiday celebrations on Sundays, including our Chanukah Festival and the Purim Carnival 
• Graduation Shabbat, celebrating our 12th Grade Crown Family High School Senior Seminar participants and Madrichim (teacher assistants) 

Questions? Contact lorikramer@sholomchicago.org.