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Makom

INTIMATE, CREATIVE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO

MAKOM MEANS "PLACE OF CONNECTION" IN HEBREW

Makom creates a place of connection for spiritual seekers, cultural Jews, people who are Jew-ish and/or new to Judaism.

 

Makom is one of Temple Sholom's community groups (you do not need to be a member to participate, but you can learn more about membership here) and brings together individuals and couples ages 21-39.

MEET RABBI MAX ANTMAN

Rabbi Max Antman serves as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Sholom. He loves Makom because it allows him to collaborate with people like you to make Judaism accessible, relevant to modern life, and fun.

Rabbi Antman enjoys hiking, baking challah, and playing a good board game with friends.

 

Connect with Rabbi Antman on zoom or in person at https://www.sholomchicago.org/rabbi-antman.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

 
 
Policy in the Park with IPF

Thursday, Jul 31st 6:00p to 9:00pJoin IPF Atid Chicago and Temple Sholom for an outdoor conversation with Shanie Reichman, IPF Atid director and director of strategic initiatives at Israel Policy Forum. Connect with fellow young professionals, enjoy some fresh air, and hear from Shanie about IPF Atid's growing impact across North American and what's ahead for our community.

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MondayMon, 4 AugAugust, 2025

 
 
Makom Book Club - August 2025

Monday, Aug 4th 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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MondayMon, 6 OctOctober, 2025

 
 
Makom Book Club - October 2025

Monday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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MondayMon, 1 DecDecember, 2025

 
 
Makom Book Club - December 2025

Monday, Dec 1st 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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MondayMon, 5 JanJanuary, 2026

 
 
Makom Book Club - January 2026

Monday, Jan 5th 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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MondayMon, 9 MarMarch, 2026

 
 
Makom Book Club - March 2026

Monday, Mar 9th 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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MondayMon, 4 MayMay, 2026

 
 
Makom Book Club - May 2026

Monday, May 4th 6:30p to 8:30pThe Makom Book Club is an opportunity for those ages 21-39 to come together and read books written by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes & subjects. Meetings take place at Wilde Restaurant & Bar over appetizers and feature community-led discussion. Participation is best when at least 1/2 of the book is read before the meeting.

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One of the ways we build, strengthen, and sustain our spiritual community here at Temple Sholom is through membership commitment.

 

Becoming a member at a synagogue is more than just a financial commitment - it means creating a mutually sustaining relationship with our community, where we can lift up the important work of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (righteous giving), while creating vibrant progressive Jewish life in Chicago.


Makom membership includes:

  • High Holiday Tickets

  • Discounted registration to select Makom events

  • Access to world class speakers and educational opportunities provided by Temple Sholom

  • Supporting and connecting to a loving, sacred, multi-generational Jewish community in Chicago

In support of these values, we are pleased to offer a Makom Individual Membership at a special rate of $36/month for individuals ages 21-35. 

 

If you are interested in Makom membership, please contact Jude Kamler at jude@sholomchicago.org.

 

 

STAY CONNECTED

 

Be the first to hear about upcoming Makom events

 

Makom creates a place of connection for spiritual seekers, cultural Jews, people who are Jew-ish and/or new to Judaism and brings together individuals and couples ages 21-39.

With this intention, this event is for people aged 21-39.

If you are outside of the age range of 21-39, we invite you to participate in our many other community groups!

Please provide your date of birth to confirm you are within the Makom age range.

 

Thu, July 24 2025 28 Tammuz 5785