Temple Sholom of Chicago

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As one of the oldest congregations in Chicago, Temple Sholom is a vibrant and spiritual Reform Jewish community.

We strive to educate and inspire children, youth and adults to participate actively in worship, Torah study and Jewish life experience, and to put Reform Jewish religious and ethical principles into action.

We seek to enrich the lives of our members, contribute to the continuance and vitality of the Jewish people, and work in pursuit of Tikkun Olam to help "repair the world."

Special Events

Temple Sholom Presents Capturing Holiness"

An Exhibit of Photography based on Torah Text by Stewart Cherlin
in the Mendelson Gallery

Special Wine & Cheese Reception, Friday October 29, Musical Shabbat Service with Cantor Katzman at 6:15 p.m. Mr. Cherlin, a Chicago area artist, creates a unique world of visual commentary through the media of digital photography. The exhibit at Temple Sholom features an array of recent works, many based on Torah text and music themes. The computer is Cherlin's darkroom and studio. He uses it as a creative tool to compose his artwork. He integrates layers upon layers of images to build each work, often creating variations as the work progresses. Cherlins artwork was recently featured on the cover of JUFNews (The Jewish Federation of Chicagos Monthly Magazine). An extensive catalog of Stewarts artwork can be viewed online at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewartcherlin.

Grab gifts for the whole family at our holiday shopping extravaganza! The Bazaar will include unique Judaica, Jewelry, Art, Toys and Books - Gifts Galore for adults and children. Come support the sale of items from Temple Sholoms talented Congregants, the Pampered Chef and Local Artisans! Plus, enjoy yummy refreshments and entertainment by the Temples Klezmer Band. 20% of proceeds benefit Temple Sholom.

If you are interested in being a part of the Bazaar, please contact Lauren at 773-435-1559 or lauren@sholomchicago.org. Upcoming Events

Details... Hide Details... Tuesday Midweek Hebrew Tuesday, Nov 16, 4:30 p.m. Religious School classes

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Nov 17, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... The New Yorker Discussion Group Presented by the Lakeshore Mercaz
Wednesday, Nov 17, 1:00 p.m. For more information on the group or about the article to be discussed, call 773-508-1134.

Details... Hide Details... Wednesday Midweek Hebrew Wednesday, Nov 17, 7:00 p.m. Religious School classes

Details... Hide Details... Temple Sholoms Chanukah Bazaar Sunday, Nov 21, 9:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. Grab gifts for the whole family at our holiday shopping extravaganza! The Bazaar will include unique Judaica, Jewelry, and Gifts Galore - plus, refreshments and entertainment. 20% of proceeds will benefit Temple Sholom. Volunteers are still needed! Alsowe still have room for a few Vendors. If you are interested in being a part the Bazaar please contact
Lauren at 773-435-1559 or lauren@sholomchicago.org.

Details... Hide Details... Adult Education Classes Sunday, Nov 21, 10:00 a.m. Adult Education classes

Details... Hide Details... JUF Book Buddies featuring Chanukah Story hour with Rabbi Taron Tachman Sunday, Nov 21, 10:30 a.m. (Borders Bookstore (755 W. North Avenue)) Be a part of this joyfully Jewish program for families with young children. This month, our very own Rabbi Tachman will be leading story-time and helping us learn more about the wonders of Chanukah. Bring your friends, and meet new ones, as we celebrate the festival of lights!

Details... Hide Details... Monday Meal Monday, Nov 22, 3:30 p.m. Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m. and more volunteers for serving should arrive by 5 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged, also, to stay for the entire time.

Volunteers are needed to shop, prepare, serve and clean up, as well as prepare bag meals for guests to take home and for any overflow crowd. This project is organized entirely by members of our congregation and provides an opportunity for Temple members to meet
each other and to give back to the community.

Monday Meal is always looking for sponsors and volunteers. If any person or organization wants to sponsor or volunteer at the meal, please contact Kevin Gladish at 773-435-1536 or kevin@sholomchicago.org. CPS students can volunteer and get community service hours.

Details... Hide Details... Tuesday Midweek Hebrew Tuesday, Nov 23, 4:30 p.m. Religious School classes

Details... Hide Details... Study Group Wednesday, Nov 24, 10:00 a.m. Explore a variety topics that affect and influence all aspects of Jewish life.

Details... Hide Details... NO Crown Family High School Wednesday, Nov 24, 1:00 p.m. These Classes are canceled today.

Details... Hide Details... NO Wednesday Midweek Hebrew Wednesday, Nov 24, 7:00 p.m. Classes are canceled.

Details... Hide Details... Temple Offices Closed Thursday, Nov 25, 8:00 a.m. The Temple offices are closed today in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Details... Hide Details... Temple Offices - Closed Friday, Nov 26, 7:00 a.m. Temple Offices are closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Details... Hide Details... NO Sunday School Sunday, Nov 28, 9:45 a.m. NO Sunday School classes today.

Details... Hide Details... NO Adult Education Classes Sunday, Nov 28, 10:00 a.m. classes canceled today.

Details... Hide Details... Monday Meal Monday, Nov 29, 3:30 p.m. Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m. and more volunteers for serving should arrive by 5 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged, also, to stay for the entire time.

Details... Hide Details... 92nd Street Y Lecure series Live via Satellite Steve Martin with Deborah Solomon
Monday, Nov 29, 7:00 p.m. Steve Martin is a celebrated writer, actor and performer. His film credits include Father of the Bride, Parenthood and The Spanish Prisoner, as well as Roxanne, L.A. Story and Bowfinger, for which he also wrote the screenplays. Hes won Emmy Awards for his television writing and two Grammy Awards for comedy albums. In addition to a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, he has written a best-selling collection of comic pieces, Pure Drivel and a best-selling novella, Shopgirl. His most recent novel is An Object of Beauty: A Novel.

Details... Hide Details... Tuesday Midweek Hebrew Tuesday, Nov 30, 4:30 p.m. Religious School classes

Details... Hide Details... Wednesday Midweek Hebrew Wednesday, Dec 1, 7:00 p.m. Religious School classes

Details... Hide Details... Temple Sholom Sisterhood presents the Monthly Morning Book Club featuring: "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford
Thursday, Dec 2, 11:00 a.m. Ford's debut concerns Henry Lee, a Chinese-American in Seattle who, in 1986, has just lost his wife to cancer. After Henry hears that the belongings of Japanese immigrants interned during WWII have been found in the basement of the Panama Hotel, the narrative shuttles between 1986 and the 1940s in a story that chronicles the losses of old age and the bewilderment of youth. Henry recalls the difficulties of life in America during WWII, when he and his Japanese-American school friend, Keiko, wandered through wartime Seattle. Keiko and her family are later interned in a camp, and Henry, horrified by America's anti-Japanese hysteria, is further conflicted because of his Chinese father's anti-Japanese sentiment. The book continues as Henry's adult life and difficulty communicating with his college-age son, Marty, is compared with his alienation from his own father, who was determined to Americanize him.

For information about this month and future Morning Book Club meetings, contact Libbi Isaac at 773-281-4145.

Details... Hide Details... Congregational Chanukah Shabbat Celebration and Service Friday, Dec 3, 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Family-style Latke and Brisket Dinner
6:30 p.m. Story Time for families with young children
7:00 p.m. Special Chanukah Shabbat Service with the Shir Shalom Choir, and, the Temple Sholom Klezmer Band.
Decadent dessert oneg following the Service

Details... Hide Details... Shouts Chanukah Box Mitzvah Sunday, Dec 5, 9:30 a.m. Help Temple Sholoms Social Action Committee bring Chanukah happiness to needy Jewish families. Join Alana, Edwards, and your fellow Shout Culture Club (40s, 50s, +) members at Temple Sholom to help pack and or deliver Chanukah boxes to the Jewish Community.
Please RSVP to Lauren Mielziner at Lauren@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1559 by December 1. We look forward to seeing you!

Details... Hide Details... Chanukah Mitzvah Bakers Sunday, Dec 12, 12:30 p.m. Nothing makes you feel warm in the heart of winter like baking cookies and sharing them with friends. Join the Caring Committee in the Temple kitchen to bake cookies and other treats for our friends who live in senior housing. We will visit the Hallmark at 1:15 p.m. and sing a song for the groupno talent necessary! We look forward to sharing laughter, music, and of course, the broken cookies! Contact Aggie Zarkadas at sholomcares@yahoo.com if you plan to attend or if you have a favorite healthy cookie recipe, and feel the December chill melt away.

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