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We invite you to explore Temple Har Zion and embrace a modern and upbeat approach to Jewish tradition and spiritual growth.
We are a warm and welcoming community for individuals and families of all backgrounds. Our congregation is home to a diverse group united by a dedication to Judaism and a love of the Jewish people. From young families raising their children to seniors sharing their experiences, Temple Har Zion nurtures faith and friendship. We pray, learn, and live, inspired by our Jewish faith, tradition and each other.
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We welcome guests from all backgrounds and observance levels. We have opportunities for learning and spiritual growth whatever your knowledge.
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Get your Hanukkah supplies (and More) at the Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Candle Up! Stop…
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Join Rabbi Glick on (most) Sunday mornings for a half hour of Guided Jewish Meditation. On Zoom; in person also on Sundays when KRS is in session.
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Everyone, and especially Temple Har Zion Koven Religious School parents/adults, are invited for coffee and conversation beginning at 9:30am.
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Sunday Scholar Series: December 14, 10:15am - Professor Susan Weininger on "Repairing the World: Jewish Artists in Chicago." In person and Zoom.
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Know how to read Hebrew but not sure what the prayers mean? This new class will help you take the next steps on your Hebrew journey and feel more comfortable in prayer settings.
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Explore various topics, including holidays, stories, prayers, and Pirkei Avot, on Zoom with Har Zion Education Director David Schwartz.
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Har Zion Preschool and Koven Religious School families—and anyone else—come for an early Hanukkah party with friends and enjoy a latke dinner!
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Join Rabbi Glick for Thursday morning learning. The topic varies, but it is often people and events in Jewish history, or Jewish beliefs and philosophy.
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Come join STAR (Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees) on Thursday afternoons at Har Zion. The company is always warm, welcoming, and rejuvenating. Open to all seniors who wish to join in.
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Join Cantor Figa for a monthly appreciation of Yiddish song, Yiddish theater, and Yiddish wit,…
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Join us for Shabbat Morning services. Featuring a variety of traditional, modern, cantorial, and Hassidic melodies, the service is lead by Rabbi Glick and Cantor Figa. Service at 10 AM and Kiddush to follow
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School-aged children are invited to join in a service using a siddur for them, led by Har Zion teenagers. Two Saturdays a month, at 10:30am.
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Kiddush after service today features vegetarian cholent stew. Cholent is a staple for Shabbat lunch in many observant Ashkenazi Jewish homes.
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Get your Hanukkah supplies (and More) at the Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Candle Up! Stop…
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Join Rabbi Glick on (most) Sunday mornings for a half hour of Guided Jewish Meditation. On Zoom; in person also on Sundays when KRS is in session.
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Hanukkah Party, or rather, Khanike Party, featuring the local Yiddish Singing Group MameLoshn, community candle lighting, dreidel, gelt, latkes and sufganiyot, and Fraylach–fun! Two programs; one suitable for younger children (and their adults), and the second for teens to adults.
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The temple office and building are closed on this US Federal holiday.
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Har Zion Preschool closes on River Forest and public school holidays and on the major Jewish Holidays.
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Join our Friday evening service and welcome Shabbat today on Zoom only; not in person.
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