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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SaturdaySat, 10 JunJune, 2023

Makom Presents: The Tough Stuff Brunch Club with Base Andersonville

Shabbat, Jun 10th 1:30p to 3:00pThe Tough stuff Brunch Club is back again! This year, we're diving deeply into Antisemitism. Over the past few years, stones of antisemitism have filled the headlines. While speaking about antisemitism might spoil the mood of the average brunch or dinner party, we're creating a beautiful setting for people to connect over their experiences & shared curiosity. Join us!

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MondayMon, 12 JunJune, 2023

Makom Book Club - June

Monday, Jun 12th 6:30p to 8:00pThe Makom Book Club is back! This month we'll be reading The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant, a coming-of-age novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes of a young Jewish woman growing up in Boston in the early twentieth century.

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FridayFri, 16 JunJune, 2023

Makom Presents: Shabbat on the Beach

Friday, Jun 16th 6:30p to 9:00pJoin Makom for Shabbat on the Beach! We will gather by the lake and enjoy snacks & drinks from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, a warm, creative service from 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM, and tacos & margaritas from 7:40 PM - 9:00 PM. Makom events are intended for those between the ages of 21-39. A rain plan will be provided the week leading up to the event. We can’t wait to see you there!

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MEET RABBI RENA SINGER

Rabbi Rena Singer serves as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Sholom. She loves Makom because it allows her to collaborate with people like you to make Judaism accessible, relevant to modern life, and fun.

She enjoys cooking elaborate meals, and killing house plants.

Connect with her at rabbisinger@sholomchicago.org.

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
Free 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 your first year.

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.

Makom Presents: The Tough Stuff Brunch Club with Base Andersonville

Makom Book Club - June

Makom Presents: Shabbat on the Beach

Rabbi Rena Singer serves as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Sholom. She loves Makom because it allows her to collaborate with people like you to make Judaism accessible, relevant to modern life, and fun.

She enjoys cooking elaborate meals, and killing house plants.

Connect with her at rabbisinger@sholomchicago.org.

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

Free 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 your first year.

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

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