Come in and feel welcome at Congregation Bene Shalom!

Our philosophy of Reform Judaism links our warm, modern, and vibrant synagogue of today with a rich and ancient heritage.

Congregation Bene Shalom responds with sensitivity to the needs of the contemporary Jewish family. Our services are filled with music, prayer, and inspiring sermons. We are committed to providing the full richness of Judaism to all people: Jews of all denominations, interfaith families, deaf, and hearing. In addition to weekly Shabbat and holiday services, bi-monthly Kabbalistic Services are very popular, thanks to the wise and loving presentation by Rabbi Goldhamer.

WE INVITE YOU:

SHABBAT SERVICES Fridays at 7:30 PM

Family SHABBAT SERVICES each third Friday at 6:30 PM

KABBALISTIC SHABBAT SERVICES each second and fourth Saturday at 10:30 AM

HEALING PRAYER SERVICE FOR PHYSICAL MALADIES held on the last Monday of the month at 7:30 PM

A MITZVAH FOR A MITZVAH
Make a donation to the Hebrew Seminary (minimum of $100) and you will receive a half hour Astrological Reading of your Natal Chart Astrological Portrait. Discover new knowledge of your personality. The reading will be done by Professor Linda Clark, a member of the American Federation of Astrology, the Magi Society and the International Society for Astrological Research. To schedule your appointment, please contact Alison Brown at 847/679-4113 or email abrown@hebrewseminary.org.

Join us for our popular MUSICAL SHABBAT SERVICES

Please check the calendar

Everyone is welcome!

Please contact the Temple office to purchase tribute cards, for honoring a special person who has passed away, and for celebrating a special occasion

Rabbi Doug’s latest article for the Chicago Jewish News: https://www.chicagojewishnews.com/category/torah/

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, March 24, 3:00pm-5:00pm, the Strictly Jug Nuts will perform at Congregation Bene Shalom. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music and good times! The Strictly Jug Nuts band performs jug band music, fused with music of the 30’s through the 80’s. They have performed at festivals, concerts, and workshops throughout the Midwest, and are the 3-time winners of the Chicago Battle of the Jug Bands. Strictly Jug Nuts includes guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, jug, croaker, kazoo, washtub bass, washboard and kitchenware, canjo, melodia, and chimes. They offer hands-on jug, kazoo, and percussion opportunities for the whole audience. Refreshments will be available for sale. You won’t want to miss this afternoon of great times. $20 per person 13 years of age or older, free for people under 13 years old. To reserve your tickets call the temple office at 847/677-3330 or email Edison223@aol.com.

Check out the Strictly Jug Nuts web page http://www.strictlyjugnuts.com

and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/strictlyjugnuts

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Come in and feel welcome at Congregation Bene Shalom!

Our philosophy of Reform Judaism links our warm, modern, and vibrant synagogue of today with a rich and ancient heritage.

SHABBAT SERVICES Fridays at 7:30 PM

Family SHABBAT SERVICES each third Friday at 6:30 PM