Temple Sholom of Chicago

Welcome to Temple Sholom of Chicago

A Sacred Community That Embraces, Inspires, and Matters.

Temple Sholom supports and embraces LGBTQ+ through Or Chadash.

EMBRACE

Join us exactly as you are; physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally. We recognize the unique worth of each individual in our collective whole.

Temple Sholom is a reform congregation and synagogue

INSPIRE

By creating relevant Jewish moments using ancient Jewish wisdom, we practice "Torah learning” and “Torah living” to fill our hearts, homes, and workplaces with greater purpose.

Temple Sholom is a reform congregation and synagogue that partakes in social justice and social action to make communities a better place.

MATTER

We grapple with society’s pressing issues, modeling civility in the way we listen across lines of difference as we take stands with moral clarity.

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Our Clergy

Learn about our clergy & staff

Shabbat Service

Join us every Friday at 6:15 PM on Facebook, Zoom, or at Temple for a mixed-presence (in-person & online) Shabbat service where we join together with inspiring sermons from our clergy and songs from our talented cantor and musicians. Learn more about our special services dedicated to the community.

Calendar

We offer a wide array of events that will help you connect with, and become inspired by, the community. Everything from guest speakers such as Dr. Jane Goodall to monthly movie nights. Visit our upcoming events page for events listed by department or visit our monthly calendar for an overview.

Join Our Community

For over 150 years, Temple Sholom has sought to fulfill its mission to embrace, inspire, and matter. Membership is one of the vital ways that we strengthen the bonds of our congregational community and sustain Temple Sholom for the present generation, as well as those that will follow.

Our congregational community is deeply rooted in Torah, ritual, and Jewish values, and we continue to grow as a Reform synagogue bringing warmth and light to our ancient traditions.

Our clergy, staff, and community look forward to celebrating simchas with you, supporting you in times of need, marking the cycle of the Jewish calendar together, and learning with you and from you.

Wherever you are on your Jewish journey or whoever you may be, we hope you will join us.

A Message From Rabbi Conover

Welcome to Temple Sholom of Chicago. For 155 years, we have been a sacred community that embraces, inspires and matters. In 1867, a few Jewish pioneers forged a new path on the north side of Chicago, supporting one another through the effects of the Civil War and later the Chicago Fire.

At this moment in Temple Sholom’s rich history, we are called to clarify who we are and how we will allow Divine inspiration—a sense of spirituality and sacred responsibility—to rest at the center of our community. READ MORE

Discover Temple Sholom

To discover the amazing stories, highlights, and upcoming events that make Temple Sholom such a diverse and vibrant community, see our latest Sholom Chicago Magazine.

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Sun, October 6 2024
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Upcoming Events

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Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024

Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Oct 7th 3:30p to 6:45p
The 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.
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Monday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2024

Oct. 7th Memorial, with Jewish United Fund (JUF)
Monday, Oct 7th 7:30p to 8:30p
We—the Chicago Jewish community—stand with the Israeli people today, tomorrow, and always. On October 7, JUF and our many co-sponsors will provide space for our community to gather, mourn, and stand together in support of Israel. You will hear from our community leaders and one brave survivor from the Nova Festival.
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024

Talmud Study
Tuesday, Oct 8th 8:30a to 9:30a
Join Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2024

It's Our Turn Planning Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8th 5:00p to 6:15p
Have your voice heard at the It's Our Turn (IOT) Planning Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5:00 PM. This meeting will take place virtually via Zoom. Your participation is crucial as it helps shape the direction and activities of our group, ensuring that our offerings continue to meet the interests and needs of all members like yourself. By joining us, you contribute to a community that values diverse perspectives and enriches our collective experience.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2024

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Oct 9th 6:30p to 8:00p
Currently, 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.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024

Makom Kol Nidre Fall Harvest Feast
Friday, Oct 11th 5:00p to 7:00p
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 7pm Kol Nidre services together.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024

Kol Nidre Service
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30p to 9:30p
Join Temple Sholom for services on this evening when we recite the centuries-old Kol Nidre prayer (an Aramaic declaration meaning “all vows”) at our congregational service, supported by our spectacular cantor, choir, and musicians, as we prepare for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Family Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 9:00a to 10:00a
Join Temple Sholom for a meaningful and thought-provoking service in which parents and children can honor Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. As we embark on the new year, 5783, which began on Rosh Hashanah, we invite families with children 12 and under to join this service in person.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Congregational Service
Shabbat, Oct 12th 11:00a to 1:30p
Join Temple Sholom for a congregational service for members and their children 13 years of age and older to honor Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024

Yom Kippur Learning Sessions
Shabbat, Oct 12th 1:30p to 2:45p
Engage, learn, and relax with clergy and guest speakers as we think about some important topics on this Yom Kippur.
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