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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 Sholom Chicago Magazine.
Get Involved
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Fri, July 26 2024
20 Tammuz 5784
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Jul 27th 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. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Mindful Jewish Aging
Shabbat, Jul 27th 1:00p to 3:00p
Gather 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. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 29 , 2024Monday Meal Mitzvah
Monday, Jul 29th 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. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024Talmud Study
Tuesday, Jul 30th 8:30a to 9:30a
Join Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud. -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024WTS Open House
Tuesday, Jul 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
The WTS Open House on Lark’s festive covered patio is the best party of the summer! It’s a very special evening to have fun socializing with amazing temple women of all ages over great food and drink — all free and vegetarian. Join us for a good time and doing good with social justice projects that support both reproductive justice and voting. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2024Wednesday Morning Study Group
Wednesday, Jul 31st 10:00a to 11:30a
Join clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024Minnie Solomon z''l Book Club
Thursday, Aug 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 ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Shabbat Service featuring Insights from Israel Trip
Friday, Aug 2nd 6:15p to 8:00p
Join the Temple Sholom community on August 2nd for a unique Shabbat service. This special gathering will feature insights and stories from temple members who joined Rabbi Conover on an April solidarity trip to Israel. Engage with the travelers, ask questions, and savor delicious Israeli cuisine during a special oneg following the service. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Or Chadash LGBTQ+ Shabbat
Friday, Aug 2nd 7:45p to 9:00p
Temple 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 LGBTQ+ community and allies as we come together to celebrate Shabbat. Everyone is welcome! We invite those who have attended before and those new to the community. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2024Shabbat Minyan and Torah Study
Shabbat, Aug 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.
Fri, July 26 2024 20 Tammuz 5784