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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. Ezekiel Emanuel 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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Tue, February 7 2023
16 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2023Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown
Wednesday, Feb 8th 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. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Mishpacha (Parents) Israeli Wine Tasting
Thursday, Feb 9th 6:30p to 8:00p
Leave the kids at home and unwind with a private sommelier experience, featuring a curated selection of Israeli wines. Light nosh provided. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 10th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join the Temple Sholom community to welcome in Shabbat either online or in person at Temple Sholom. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Feed the Hungry
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:00a to 10:00a
The 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). -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Disability and the Politics of Healing with Rabbi Julia Belser
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:30a to 10:30a
The lame shall leap, and the mute shall sing. In a famous passage from the Bible, the prophet Isaiah imagines the world to come as a world where human bodies are transformed. But what are the social and political implications of these images of heavenly healing, and how do they resonate with contemporary calls for disability pride and disability justice? Rabbi Belser will bring ancient Jewish sources into conversation with contemporary voices from disability communities—and grapple together with questions of disability, difference, and the politics of healing. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Prayer & Liturgy 101 with Cantor Sheera Ben-David
Sunday, Feb 12th 11:00a to 12:00p
Cantor 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. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Pressing Questions of Modern Jewish Life
Sunday, Feb 12th 2:00p to 3:00p
We 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. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Monday Musical Meditation
Monday, Feb 13th 9:00a to 9:30a
Join 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. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Feb 13th 3:15p 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 ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2023Introduction 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.
Tue, February 7 2023 16 Sh'vat 5783