Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 10th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Feb 13th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin us for about half an hour. Begin your week in a calm, peaceful way with some of Temple Sholom’s talented Clergy and treasured musicians.

Shabbat Service Recognizing Reproductive Justice
Friday, Feb 17th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Shabbat Service feat. Chesed Circle
Friday, Feb 24th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Feb 27th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin us for about half an hour. Begin your week in a calm, peaceful way with some of Temple Sholom’s talented Clergy and treasured musicians.

Purim Tot Shabbat
Friday, Mar 3rd 5:00p to 6:15pJoin the Temple Sholom clergy for a Purim-themed Tot service with song, dance and celebration!

Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 3rd 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Mar 3rd 7:45p to 8:30pTemple Sholom Clergy, in partnership with Or Chadash lay leaders, have collaborated to create a service that blends the longstanding traditions of Or Chadash and Temple Sholom. Join our amazing community as we come together to celebrate Shabbat. Registration is no longer required for in person attendance and protocols will continue to be enforced. Please ensure you have read and adhere to these protocols including masking standards and proof of vaccination/negative COVID test. Those attending online are welcome to join the Zoom room at 7:30 PM for a brief schmooze before services begin.

Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Mar 6th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin us for about half an hour. Begin your week in a calm, peaceful way with some of Temple Sholom’s talented Clergy and treasured musicians.

Shabbat Service featuring Women of Temple Sholom (WTS)
Friday, Mar 10th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Mar 13th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin us for about half an hour. Begin your week in a calm, peaceful way with some of Temple Sholom’s talented Clergy and treasured musicians.

Shabbat Service featuring It's Our Turn (IOT)
Friday, Mar 17th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Mar 20th 9:00a to 9:30aJoin us for about half an hour. Begin your week in a calm, peaceful way with some of Temple Sholom’s talented Clergy and treasured musicians.

Mishpacha (Parents) Israeli Wine Tasting
Thursday, Feb 9th 6:30p to 8:00pLeave the kids at home and unwind with a private sommelier experience, featuring a curated selection of Israeli wines. Light nosh provided.

Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:00a to 10:00aThe newly improved (and COVID-19 safe) Feed the Hungry (FTH) allows you the opportunity to sponsor a monthly FTH Sunday. As a sponsor, you shop for the items needed, assemble the sandwiches at home, and deliver them to a church on the West Side (at a socially safe distance with masks).

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 13th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Makom Repro Shabbat Pizza & Beer Afterparty
Friday, Feb 17th 7:30p to 8:45pJoin Makom after our Repro Shabbat service for pizza, beer, and games! Proceeds will go to Midwest Access Coalition.

IOT Planning Meeting
Thursday, Feb 23rd 5:30p to 6:30pHave an event idea you think IOT would enjoy, be sure to join us and share! Spend some time with fellow IOT'ers (via Zoom) as we get to know one another and help fill out our Spring social calendar.

Sholom Justice's 'What is Advocacy?'
Thursday, Feb 23rd 7:00p to 8:00pJoin with the Temple Sholom Advocacy Committee for a workshop on advocacy and the opportunity to share your thoughts on what issues concern you and what bills Temple Sholom should advocate for in the next legislative session.

Shabbat Service feat. Chesed Circle
Friday, Feb 24th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 27th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Makom Book Club - February
Monday, Feb 27th 6:30p to 8:00pGood news, book lovers! Our first book club was a ~wild success~. For our second meeting, we will be reading From Dust, A Flame by Rebecca Podos. Save the date! We will meet at Wilde Bar and Restaurant on Broadway. Makom will provide a few appetizers to munch on during our discussion.

Minnie Solomon z"l Book Club
Thursday, Mar 2nd 11:00a to 12:30pMonthly Book Club that meets the first Thursday of every month and discusses popular literature.

Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Mar 3rd 7:45p to 8:30pTemple Sholom Clergy, in partnership with Or Chadash lay leaders, have collaborated to create a service that blends the longstanding traditions of Or Chadash and Temple Sholom. Join our amazing community as we come together to celebrate Shabbat. Registration is no longer required for in person attendance and protocols will continue to be enforced. Please ensure you have read and adhere to these protocols including masking standards and proof of vaccination/negative COVID test. Those attending online are welcome to join the Zoom room at 7:30 PM for a brief schmooze before services begin.

Mindful Jewish Aging
Shabbat, Mar 4th 1:00p to 3:00pGather with the Temple Sholom community to explore the spiritual gifts of life after 50. Led by Cantor Katzman, Debra Paskind, and Andy Simmons, the group meets on a monthly basis to study, schmooze, eat, sing, and investigate this rewarding period of our lives. We use ancient and modern texts, poetry, art, and music as our guides.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 6th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 8th 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

Prayer & Liturgy 101 with Cantor Sheera Ben-David
Sunday, Feb 12th 11:00a to 12:00pCantor Sheera Ben-David will spend time delving into worship, prayer comprehension and the choreography that will deepen your understanding of the main Jewish prayers and sacred music within our Shabbat services.

Pressing Questions of Modern Jewish Life
Sunday, Feb 12th 2:00p to 3:00pWe will be reading and discussing Can Robots Be Jewish, edited by Amy E. Schwartz. (Moment Books). We will discuss questions of twenty-first century dilemmas addressed by different Jewish perspectives on the topics of science, sex, modern life, values, politics, and the universe.

Introduction to Judaism
Monday, Feb 13th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism.

Let's Talk About Israel with Gil Hoffman
Wednesday, Feb 15th 10:00a to 11:30aGil Hoffman is the executive director of Honest Reporting, which fights for Israel in the international mainstream and social media.

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 15th 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

Wednesday Morning Study Group: Classic Jewish Folktales and Short Stories with Rabbi Rena Singer
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 10:00a to 11:30aClassic Jewish Folktales and Short Stories with Rabbi Rena Singer

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

Meet the President
Sunday, Feb 26th 9:30a to 10:30aThe Adult Ed Committee invites you to participate in a special talk by Temple Sholom President Sherry Weil. Sherry will share an update on the Visioning and Strategic Planning Process at Temple and answer any questions that congregants may have. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know our Temple President better and to hear about our exciting present and future Temple plans.

Introduction to Judaism
Monday, Feb 27th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism.

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Mar 1st 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

Pressing Questions of Modern Jewish Life
Sunday, Mar 5th 2:00p to 3:00pWe will be reading and discussing Can Robots Be Jewish, edited by Amy E. Schwartz. (Moment Books). We will discuss questions of twenty-first century dilemmas addressed by different Jewish perspectives on the topics of science, sex, modern life, values, politics, and the universe.

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Mar 8th 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:00a to 10:00aThe newly improved (and COVID-19 safe) Feed the Hungry (FTH) allows you the opportunity to sponsor a monthly FTH Sunday. As a sponsor, you shop for the items needed, assemble the sandwiches at home, and deliver them to a church on the West Side (at a socially safe distance with masks).

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 13th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Sholom Justice's 'What is Advocacy?'
Thursday, Feb 23rd 7:00p to 8:00pJoin with the Temple Sholom Advocacy Committee for a workshop on advocacy and the opportunity to share your thoughts on what issues concern you and what bills Temple Sholom should advocate for in the next legislative session.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 27th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 6th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Mar 12th 9:00a to 10:00aThe newly improved (and COVID-19 safe) Feed the Hungry (FTH) allows you the opportunity to sponsor a monthly FTH Sunday. As a sponsor, you shop for the items needed, assemble the sandwiches at home, and deliver them to a church on the West Side (at a socially safe distance with masks).

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 13th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 20th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 27th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Apr 3rd 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Apr 9th 9:00a to 10:00aThe newly improved (and COVID-19 safe) Feed the Hungry (FTH) allows you the opportunity to sponsor a monthly FTH Sunday. As a sponsor, you shop for the items needed, assemble the sandwiches at home, and deliver them to a church on the West Side (at a socially safe distance with masks).

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Apr 10th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Apr 17th 3:15p to 6:45pThe Monday Meal Mitzvah is back in person! Volunteer to prepare and/or serve a warm meal to those in need. This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 years of age and older, who are looking for a meaningful volunteer experience. This is a long standing Temple Sholom/Sholom Justice program, and we are excited to be back. If you are in need of a meal, the Lake Shore Drive doors open at 5:15pm and we suggest you arrive by 4:45pm.
8th Grade Taste of Crown Family High School
Wednesday, Mar 1st 6:15p to 8:30p8th Graders are invited to join Crown Family High School for dinner, t'filah, and class as a taste of how they can continue their Jewish education after their B'nai Mitzvot!

Mishpacha (Family) Camp Getaway @ URJ Camp OSRUI
Friday, Mar 10th (All day)Experience the magic of Shabbat at camp with other Temple Sholom families and our clergy/education team!

5th - 8th Grade Retreat @ OSRUI
Friday, Mar 10th 4:00p to Sunday, Mar 12th 12:00aAll 5th - 8th Graders are invited for a fun weekend at URJ's OSRUI in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin!

Purim Tot Shabbat
Friday, Mar 3rd 5:00p to 6:15pJoin the Temple Sholom clergy for a Purim-themed Tot service with song, dance and celebration!

Mishpacha (Family) Camp Getaway @ URJ Camp OSRUI
Friday, Mar 10th (All day)Experience the magic of Shabbat at camp with other Temple Sholom families and our clergy/education team!

Kindergarten Yom Horim (Parents' Day)
Sunday, Mar 19th 9:30a to 12:00pWe are excited to invite parents to join us with your children for our Yom Horim (Parents' Day), now open to all families! This Yom Horim program is not only a great opportunity to connect with other grade parents, but also a chance to to engage in conversation with your child about how we mark special moments with our families. Our family program will be followed by a parent discussion with Rabbi Conover.