Har Zion 75th Anniversary Celebrations
Save Sunday afternoon, October 12, for a presentation on the architectural history of Har Zion, in our continuing celebration the Har Zion community having moved into our building 75 years ago! ...
October 2025
Federal Holiday Exceptions
The temple office, building, and other activities ARE NOT affected by this USA Federal holiday ...
Shemini Atzeret
In 5786 in the diaspora, Shemini Atzeret begins at sundown of Monday, October 13. It follows the seventh (and last day) of the harvest holiday Sukkot. In Hebrew, Shemini Atzeret means the “eighth [day] of assembly.” On the morning of Shemini Atzeret, morning minyan is replaced by a festival service. It is one of four […] ...
Har Zion Preschool Closed
Har Zion Preschool closes on River Forest and public school holidays and on the major Jewish Holidays. ...
Temple Schedule Changes for Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
There are in person and streamed holiday services at 10am on Shemini Atzeret and on Simchat Torah; they use same the Zoom ID and siddur as the Shabbat morning services. The temple office is closed.
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Shemini Atzeret
In 5786 in the diaspora, Shemini Atzeret begins at sundown of Monday, October 13. It follows the seventh (and last day) of the harvest holiday Sukkot. In Hebrew, Shemini Atzeret means the “eighth [day] of assembly.” On the morning of Shemini Atzeret, morning minyan is replaced by a festival service. It is one of four […] ...
Simchat Torah, Service of Resilience
Simchat Torah marks the end of the annual Torah scroll reading and the beginning of the new cycle for the coming year. It is celebrated with musicians, singing, dancing, and merry processions of people carrying Torahs and children waving flags. ...
Friday in the Foyer Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Welcome Shabbat with family and friends in Har Zion’s beautiful foyer, and enjoy lighting Shabbat candles before the service. Bring your own, or we will provide one. ...
Shabbat Morning Services
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 ...
Temple Har Zion Officer and Board Shabbat Service
Har Zion officers and board members are contributing to a special Shabbat Morning service this week. ...
Junior Congregation
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. ...
JCFS Discussion & Support on Antisemitism
Join us for an opportunity to talk about recent changes in antisemitism and how it is impacting you and those around you. ...
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