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Teen Experiences

WednesdayWed, 30 AprApril, 2025

 
 
Senior Seminar with Rabbi Conover

Wednesday, Apr 30th 6:30p to 8:00pThis series, open to all Temple Sholom 12th graders, is a unique opportunity to dive into meaningful discussions and explore the intersections of faith, life, and learning. Our sessions begin with a communal dinner, fostering a sense of togetherness, emblematic of Temple Sholom's values of connection and lifelong learning.

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Graduation Shabbat

Friday, May 2nd 5:15p to 7:15pCome celebrate our amazing graduating high school seniors and our graduates from Intro to Judaism! Please join us as we wish our graduates well at our 6:15pm Shabbat services.

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MondayMon, 5 MayMay, 2025

 
 
7th Grade Parent Zoom Info Session about 8th Grade Opportunities with Rabbi Gellman and Lori Kramer

Monday, May 5th 7:30p to 8:00pJoin us for an informative virtual gathering designed specifically for parents of current 7th graders as you look ahead to your child’s 8th grade year at Temple Sholom.

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The goals of our program are: 

  • To provide the students with a welcoming, safe, social environment in which to connect to other Jewish teens, the Chicago Jewish Community, our clergy, and to Temple Sholom. 
  • To provide students an opportunity to explore their own Jewish beliefs, practices, and traditions. 
  • To generate enthusiasm for the depth and breadth of Jewish culture, and a deep love for the Jewish people.
  • To provide students with the tools to function as articulate, and confident Jews on the college campus and beyond.  

Opportunities for Teens:

  • Crown Family High School
  • 8th-12th Grade Madrichim Teacher Assistant Program
  • Orr Shalom Youth Group
  • High School Retreats at OSRUI
  • 8th grade Chicagoland Community Israel Trips (IsraelNow)
  • Volunteer with Monday Meal
  • Lakeview Series: Chicago Multi-Denominational 8th Grade Learning Program

Madrichim

Crown Family High School

Crown Family High School is our Wednesday evening program for high school students. Teens meet weekly with our faculty consisting of the Rabbis, Cantor, Director of Education, and Family & Youth Engagement Associate. The evening begins with dinner, discussion, and social time, followed by Ma’ariv T’filah (Evening Prayer), and a class session taught by members of our clergy/education team and features special guest teachers. This program leads up to a weekly Senior Seminar for 12th Graders with Rabbi Conover and a graduation ceremony at a Friday night Shabbat service in May. 

Madrichim High School Teacher Assistant Program 

Madrichim (teacher assistants) are 8th-12th graders who help at Religious School on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings.  All Temple Sholom high school students are eligible to apply for this opportunity to earn money or service-learning hours. This program gives high school students the opportunity to make a positive impact on younger students as mentors and role models. Participation in this program keeps teens connected to their Jewish community and helps them to be stronger candidates for summer jobs and stand out on college applications. 

8th Grade Madrichim help out at Religious School on Wednesdays. They are placed in a classroom or the Religious School office, and are given further training, leadership roles, and opportunities. Participation in the 8th Grade program on Sundays is strongly recommended for participants in the Midweek Madrichim program. 

Click for 2024-2025 Application

IsraelNow (formerly Ta'am Yisrael) 

8th grade Chicagoland Community Trips 

This educational experience in Israel is designed to give participants a meaningful, intense, emotional, and focused taste of the land and their heritage through a week-long, "hands-on" experience in Israel. Explore Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, archeological digs, trek through the Negev desert and swim in the Dead Sea, visit historical sites and museums, make friends with Israelis, engage in social justice projects, and much more! 

Visit www.israelnowtrip.org to learn more.

Questions? Contact noa@sholomchicago.org.

Fri, April 25 2025 27 Nisan 5785