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Welcome to Temple Sholom of Chicago
A Sacred Community That Embraces, Inspires, and Matters.
EMBRACE
Join us exactly as you are; physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally. We recognize the unique worth of each individual in our collective whole.
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.
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.
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 edition of the D'var (bimonthly newsletter).
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Thu, June 1 2023
12 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
JunJune 1 , 2023Minnie Solomon z''l Book Club
Thursday, Jun 1st 11:00a to 12:30p
Join the Minnie Solomon z"l Book Club for engaging discussions on popular literature every first Thursday of the month. Led by passionate readers, we welcome everyone who loves to read. Come connect with fellow book lovers and share your insights on bestselling novels and award-winning non-fiction. Join us for our next meeting! -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Congregational Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 2nd 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in a special Pride Shabbat! This Shabbat is led by Or Chadash, open to all, and will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 9:00a to 10:30a
Join for Shabbat Minyan in person or via Zoom from 9:00-9:45 AM followed by Torah Study for 9:45-10:30 AM. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 202340s/50s Mini Golf
Sunday, Jun 4th 1:00p to 3:30p
Shoot your mini golf shot with the temple’s 40s & 50s-ish group and enjoy an afternoon on the “green”, with drinks, food, and great people (golf skills not required). -
Monday ,
JunJune 5 , 2023Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Jun 5th 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. -
Monday ,
JunJune 5 , 2023Adult Education Monday Night Film: Fiddler on the Roof
Monday, Jun 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
Set in early 20th-century Czarist Russia, the film centers on Tevye, played by the late Haim Topol, a poor Jewish milkman who is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in his shtetl. The cast also features Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon, Paul Mann, Rosalind Harris, Michèle Marsh, Neva Small, and Paul Michael Glaser. The musical score, composed by Bock with lyrics by Harnick, was adapted and conducted by John Williams. The story of how Sholom Aleichem's stories became "Fiddler" was presented by guest scholar Roger Pines in September 2022. Click here for the recording. Presented in two 90 minute parts. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 6 , 2023Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover
Tuesday, Jun 6th 8:30a to 9:30a
Join Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime! -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 7 , 2023Book Discussion with Karen Titus
Wednesday, Jun 7th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 7 , 2023Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Jun 7th 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. -
Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 9th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom.
Thu, June 1 2023 12 Sivan 5783