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.

HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH MAKOM

CELEBRATE WITH US

Warmth, reflection, starting over, wishing the world a happy birthday, and gathering around great people and food are all themes present at this time of year for Jewish fall holidays, and we would love to celebrate with you!

There are events for just Makom people, as well as times for Makom-aged people to join with the entire Temple Sholom community at an accessible rate.

Makom High Holiday Tickets are $80 and include access to all Temple Sholom High Holiday services and events, as well as a very special pre- Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre dinner.

Please get in touch with Rabbi Antman at rabbiantman@sholomchicago.org for any questions about getting involved with Makom or being part of the Makom & Temple Sholom experience at the High Holidays.

PURCHASE HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS HERE.

**Makom High Holiday Tickets include a Pre-Fast Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur) Dinner.**

Friday, October 11th - 5:00-7:00pm

Whether you are fasting or not, please join us for a pre-Yom Kippur Fall Harvest feast. We will schmooze, eat, light candles, reflect on the year, and make sure you are hydrated and full of carbs and a little wine (or n/a drink) before walking over to 7:30 PM Kol Nidre services together.

The Makom Fall Harvest Feast is included in your Makom High Holiday ticket, or you can join us just for the dinner for $50 per person. Please register here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MondayMon, 28 OctOctober, 2024

Makom Book Club - October 2024

Monday, Oct 28th 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. This month, we'll be reading Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes by Moshe Kasher.

MORE INFO

FridayFri, 15 NovNovember, 2024

Makom Shabbat - November

Friday, Nov 15th 6:30p to 9:30p

MORE INFO

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.

MAKOM MEMBERSHIP

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

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.

Warmth, reflection, starting over, wishing the world a happy birthday, and gathering around great people and food are all themes present at this time of year for Jewish fall holidays, and we would love to celebrate with you!

There are events for just Makom people, as well as times for Makom-aged people to join with the entire Temple Sholom community at an accessible rate.

Makom High Holiday Tickets are $80 and include access to all Temple Sholom High Holiday services and events, as well as a very special pre- Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre dinner.

Please get in touch with Rabbi Antman at rabbiantman@sholomchicago.org for any questions about getting involved with Makom or being part of the Makom & Temple Sholom experience at the High Holidays.

PURCHASE HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS HERE.

**Makom High Holiday Tickets include a Pre-Fast Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur) Dinner.**

Friday, October 11th - 5:00-7:00pm

Whether you are fasting or not, please join us for a pre-Yom Kippur Fall Harvest feast. We will schmooze, eat, light candles, reflect on the year, and make sure you are hydrated and full of carbs and a little wine (or n/a drink) before walking over to 7:30 PM Kol Nidre services together.

The Makom Fall Harvest Feast is included in your Makom High Holiday ticket, or you can join us just for the dinner for $50 per person. Please register here.

Makom Book Club - October 2024

Makom Shabbat - November

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.

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

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.

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.

Makom

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.

Warmth, reflection, starting over, wishing the world a happy birthday, and gathering around great people and food are all themes present at this time of year for Jewish fall holidays, and we would love to celebrate with you!

There are events for *just* Makom people, as well as times for Makom-aged people to join with the entire Temple Sholom community at an accessible rate.

Makom High Holiday Tickets are $80 and include access to all Temple Sholom High Holiday services and events, as well as a very special pre- Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre dinner.

Please get in touch with Rabbi Antman at rabbiantman@sholomchicago.org for any questions about getting involved with Makom or being part of the Makom & Temple Sholom experience at the High Holidays.

PURCHASE HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS HERE.

Makom High Holiday Tickets include a Pre-Fast Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur) Dinner.

Friday, October 11th - 5:00-7:00pm

Whether you are fasting or not, please join us for a pre-Yom Kippur Fall Harvest feast. We will schmooze, eat, light candles, reflect on the year, and make sure you are hydrated and full of carbs and a little wine (or n/a drink) before walking over to 7:30 PM Kol Nidre services together.

The Makom Fall Harvest Feast is included in your Makom High Holiday ticket, or you can join us just for the dinner for $50 per person. Please register here.

Makom Book Club - October 2024

Makom Shabbat - November

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.

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

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.

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.

There are events for just Makom people, as well as times for Makom-aged people to join with the entire Temple Sholom community at an accessible rate.

**Makom High Holiday Tickets include a Pre-Fast Kol Nidre (Yom Kippur) Dinner.**

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.