Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 7th 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 13th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM.
Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Feb 13th 6:30p to 9:00pTemple 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. Everyone is welcome! We invite those who have attended before and those new to the community.
Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 14th 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 20th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM.
Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 21st 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 27th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM.
Makom Camp Shabbat - Rescheduled Date
Friday, Feb 27th 6:30p to 9:30pCalling all Jewish camp alumni (and their allies)! Grab your favorite camp shabbat attire and join us for an evening of classic camp shabbat melodies, great food, and fun reminiscing! And don’t worry if you never went to camp; this is your chance to experience the magic in the warmth (and bug free space) of your Makom community! This event is for those ages 21-39. If you are outside of that age range, we invite you to participate in one of our many other community groups.
Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Feb 28th 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 6th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM. Tonight's service features Orly Likhovski, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 7th 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 13th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM.
Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Mar 13th 6:30p to 9:00pTemple 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. Everyone is welcome! We invite those who have attended before and those new to the community.
Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 14th 9:00a to 10:30aJoin us for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study from 9:45-10:30 AM.
Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 20th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. A pre-service reception will start at 5:45 PM and the service begins at 6:15 PM.
Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:00a to 10:00aThrough Feed the Hungry (FTH), Temple Sholom volunteers pack and deliver 200 meals on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of each month and deliver them to a partner organization for distribution. Monthly FTH sponsors shop for supplies, assemble sandwiches, and deliver them to Another Chance Assembly in Austin. Volunteers can also join FTH at 9:00 AM to assemble meals when hosted at Temple. This mitzvah is great for volunteers of all ages.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 9th 3:30p 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.
NCJW Program on Reproductive Justice
Monday, Feb 9th 7:00p to 9:00pABORTION: A PUBLIC CERVIX ANNOUNCEMENT will discuss the state of abortion in Illinois and around the country since the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court ruling that ended Roe v Wade. The upcoming virtual conversation will feature abortion provider Allison Cowett, MD, and author Laney Katz Becker, whose novel In the Family Way explores the reproductive choices of a group of women friends before Roe. You’ll also learn ways to help in the fight to make and keep abortion safe and legal.
Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Feb 13th 6:30p to 9:00pTemple 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. Everyone is welcome! We invite those who have attended before and those new to the community.
Guest Lecture featuring Rabbanit Dr. Liz Shayne - "Beyond Exceptions: How We Move From Awareness to Inclusion to Community"
Sunday, Feb 15th 10:00a to 11:30aFebruary is Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. Temple Sholom is proud to co-sponsor a guest lecture with Rabbinit Dr. Liz Shayne with Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel. Rabbinit Dr. Shayne is the current Dean of Academics at Yeshivat Maharat, as well as a teacher of Halakha. She believes that the world needs more Neurodivergent Torah and spaces that allow neurodivergent Jews of all sorts to find themselves within Jewish texts and uplift the texts that speak to us in all our complexity. This event takes place in person at Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel and online via Zoom.
WTS Knitzvah Circle
Tuesday, Feb 17th 6:00p to 8:00pBring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint or any other project and gather around our table for an evening of warmth and sisterhood. Location (near temple parking lot) provided after you register. Hearty refreshments included.
WTS Virtual Cooking Class
Thursday, Feb 19th 6:00p to 8:00pGrab your spatulas and whisks and join us from your kitchen for an interactive virtual cooking class designed just for us and led by the talented chefs from Homemade, a professional Seattle-based group that hosts online cooking classes. Homemade will teach us how to cook a delicious dinner in our homes and answer questions about food, techniques and the menu in a simultaneous chat as we work alongside the chefs and each other. The recipes will be available about a week beforehand, so you will have plenty of time to shop for the ingredients. You will be sent a link a few days before the event. Turn up the heat for a fun evening that will culminate in a fabulous meal!
Mindful Jewish Aging
Shabbat, Feb 21st 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.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah 5786 (2026) Cohort
Sunday, Feb 22nd 12:30p to 1:30pTemple Sholom’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah program offers a supportive, cohort-based journey for adults seeking to deepen their Jewish learning and connection to Torah. Guided by our clergy and educators, participants build skills in Biblical Hebrew, Torah chanting, and Jewish practice, and prepare a brief D’var Torah. The experience culminates with being called to the Torah during a Saturday morning minyan, marking this meaningful milestone in community.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 23rd 3:30p 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 Camp Shabbat - Rescheduled Date
Friday, Feb 27th 6:30p to 9:30pCalling all Jewish camp alumni (and their allies)! Grab your favorite camp shabbat attire and join us for an evening of classic camp shabbat melodies, great food, and fun reminiscing! And don’t worry if you never went to camp; this is your chance to experience the magic in the warmth (and bug free space) of your Makom community! This event is for those ages 21-39. If you are outside of that age range, we invite you to participate in one of our many other community groups.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 2nd 3:30p 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.
Rabbi Conover Parent Class: An Honest Conversation About The Two Aspects Of Israel (People And Nation)
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Rabbi Conover for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the two aspects of Israel (People and Nation) that help you help your kids. Parents with children of all ages are invited.
Sunday Scholar Series: "Artists' Responses to Old Testament Figures" with Dr. Carol Salus
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 10:30aArtists’ Responses to Old Testament Figures invites participants to explore how artists across time have interpreted and reimagined biblical characters through visual art. Led by Dr. Carol Salus, this program examines how painters, sculptors, and modern artists bring new emotional, theological, and cultural dimensions to familiar figures from the Hebrew Bible, offering fresh ways of seeing texts we think we already know.
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick
Sunday, Feb 8th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.
Introduction to Judaism
Monday, Feb 9th 6:45p to 8:45pIntroduction 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.
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Feb 11th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.
Shakespeare Discussion with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 11th 6:30p to 8:00pClass discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.
Guest Lecture featuring Rabbanit Dr. Liz Shayne - "Beyond Exceptions: How We Move From Awareness to Inclusion to Community"
Sunday, Feb 15th 10:00a to 11:30aFebruary is Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. Temple Sholom is proud to co-sponsor a guest lecture with Rabbinit Dr. Liz Shayne with Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel. Rabbinit Dr. Shayne is the current Dean of Academics at Yeshivat Maharat, as well as a teacher of Halakha. She believes that the world needs more Neurodivergent Torah and spaces that allow neurodivergent Jews of all sorts to find themselves within Jewish texts and uplift the texts that speak to us in all our complexity. This event takes place in person at Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel and online via Zoom.
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick
Sunday, Feb 15th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.
Talmud Study
Tuesday, Feb 17th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.
Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Feb 18th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.
Shakespeare Discussion with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:30p to 8:00pClass discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.
Sunday Scholars Series: Meet the Artist — David Klamen
Sunday, Feb 22nd 9:30a to 10:30aJoin us for an in-depth conversation with David Klamen focused on his studio practice and creative process. Klamen will offer an introduction and overview of his work, reflecting on how his art engages philosophical and epistemological questions—how we know what we know—through shifts in scale, perception, memory, and form. We also look forward to hearing, if and how, his small-town Jewish upbringing and experiences in Israel have shaped his artistic vision and approach.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah 5786 (2026) Cohort
Sunday, Feb 22nd 12:30p to 1:30pTemple Sholom’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah program offers a supportive, cohort-based journey for adults seeking to deepen their Jewish learning and connection to Torah. Guided by our clergy and educators, participants build skills in Biblical Hebrew, Torah chanting, and Jewish practice, and prepare a brief D’var Torah. The experience culminates with being called to the Torah during a Saturday morning minyan, marking this meaningful milestone in community.
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick
Sunday, Feb 22nd 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.
Introduction to Judaism
Monday, Feb 23rd 6:45p to 8:45pIntroduction 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.
Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:00a to 10:00aThrough Feed the Hungry (FTH), Temple Sholom volunteers pack and deliver 200 meals on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of each month and deliver them to a partner organization for distribution. Monthly FTH sponsors shop for supplies, assemble sandwiches, and deliver them to Another Chance Assembly in Austin. Volunteers can also join FTH at 9:00 AM to assemble meals when hosted at Temple. This mitzvah is great for volunteers of all ages.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 9th 3:30p 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.
Who Can You Call in a Crisis? Learn About Treatment Not Trauma and How It Can Help Chicagoans in Moments of Mental Crisis
Wednesday, Feb 18th 6:00p to 8:00pOn February 18th at 6:00 pm, come hear from neighborhood and city leaders about Treatment Not Trauma (TNT), a campaign to provide needed mental health triage to emergency situations involving our neighbors -- or possibly someone in our family. We will get an overview of the project, including its history, wins, and where the program is currently available in the city; learn more about the need for Treatment Not Trauma and its connections to other movements in the city; and, most importantly, discuss how we can advocate for the maintenance and expansion of TNT.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 23rd 3:30p 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 2nd 3:30p 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.
Advocacy Group Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 3rd 6:00p to 7:30pSholom Justice Advocacy Group: The Temple Sholom Advocacy Group organizes around champion the interests of the Temple. We organize around Social justice causes aligned with Jewish values: Lobbying for policies that promote equality, fairness, and respect for human dignity, such as access to healthcare or education.
Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Mar 8th 9:00a to 10:00aThrough Feed the Hungry (FTH), Temple Sholom volunteers pack and deliver 200 meals on the 2nd and 5th Sundays of each month and deliver them to a partner organization for distribution. Monthly FTH sponsors shop for supplies, assemble sandwiches, and deliver them to Another Chance Assembly in Austin. Volunteers can also join FTH at 9:00 AM to assemble meals when hosted at Temple. This mitzvah is great for volunteers of all ages.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Mar 9th 3:30p 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 16th 3:30p 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 23rd 3:30p 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 30th 3:30p 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 6th 3:30p 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.
Advocacy Group Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 7th 6:00p to 7:30pSholom Justice Advocacy Group: The Temple Sholom Advocacy Group organizes around champion the interests of the Temple. We organize around Social justice causes aligned with Jewish values: Lobbying for policies that promote equality, fairness, and respect for human dignity, such as access to healthcare or education.
Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Apr 13th 3:30p 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 20th 3:30p 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 Lakeview Series
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 11:00aAll Jewish 8th graders are invited to join this unique 4-week series with teens from Anshe Emet. The group will be traveling to Temple Sholom and Anshe Emet to learn about The Pulse of Israel with the iCenter.
Rabbi Conover Parent Class: An Honest Conversation About The Two Aspects Of Israel (People And Nation)
Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Rabbi Conover for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the two aspects of Israel (People and Nation) that help you help your kids. Parents with children of all ages are invited.
Junior Congregation (JK-2nd Grade)
Sunday, Feb 22nd 11:30a to 11:55aParents and family are invited to join their JK-2nd graders for spirited tefillah in the sanctuary, led by our clergy!
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