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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.
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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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Fri, June 20 2025
24 Sivan 5785
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 20th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join 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. -
Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025Makom Shabbat on the Beach!
Friday, Jun 20th 6:30p to 9:30p
Summer is finally here!! Those in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for Makom Shabbat on the Beach! Together, we will gather by the lake and enjoy snacks & drinks before welcoming in Shabbat together. Afterwards, we'll watch the sun set as we feast on tacos & margaritas. Register today to secure your spot -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 21st 9:00a to 10:30a
Join 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. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025Or Chadash - Sabbath Queen Film Screening
Shabbat, Jun 21st 5:00p to 7:00p
Join the Or Chadash community for a screening of Sabbath Queen, a film directed by Sandi Simcha Dubowski. Synopsis: Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a dynastic heir of 38 generations of rabbis, arrives in New York City in the 1990s, a creative young gay man who uses performance art—including appearing in drag as Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, widow to six rabbis—to challenge patriarchal orthodoxy. Founder of Lab/ Shul, the “god-optional, pop-up, experimental Jewish community,” Lau-Lavie shocks everyone when he decides to become a rabbi himself, studying in the conservative tradition of Judaism so he has the knowledge to challenge the canon from within. Provocative and engaging, SABBATH QUEEN is an exhilarating document of freedom, faith, independence, and individuality. -
Monday ,
JunJune 23 , 2025Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Jun 23rd 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 23 , 2025College Age Summer Gathering! Volunteer at Monday Meal and have dinner with Rabbi Conover
Monday, Jun 23rd 7:00p to 8:30p
Calling all Temple Sholom College Age! You are invited to have dinner with Rabbi Conover at a delicious Lakeview restaurant. If you are available before 7pm you are encouraged to volunteer at Monday Meal (at Temple Sholom) beforehand. Registration for Monday Meal is coming soon. Register NOW for dinner with Rabbi Conover! You can go to both or one of the available dates. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Talmud Study
Tuesday, Jun 24th 8:30a to 9:30a
Join Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025Makom and Partners Present - The Israel-Iran Confrontation: What You Need to Know With Gabriel Epstein
Tuesday, Jun 24th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join IPF Atid Chicago, Temple Shalom Makom, and Anshe Emet YAD for a briefing with Gabriel Epstein, policy and communications associate at Israel Policy Forum. Gabriel will explore the recent developments in Israel and Iran, the broader regional context, and what this means for U.S. policy and Middle East stability. This session will provide background, analysis, and space for thoughtful discussion. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 25 , 2025Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Jun 25th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025Game Day
Thursday, Jun 26th 1:00p to 3:00p
Game Lovers (Canasta, Mah Jongg). A lively and social group that meets weekly for some friendly competition. Join the group each Thursday to play Mah Jongg, Canasta, and other various games.
Fri, June 20 2025 24 Sivan 5785
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