The Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Hanukkah and More!
Dec 14, 2025Get your Hanukkah supplies (and More) at the Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Candle Up! Stop…
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Education drives our mission.
At Temple Har Zion, we believe that Jewish education is the foundation on which our community is built.
Our rabbis and educators are committed to bringing learners of all ages together with educational programs designed to explore Jewish traditions and inspire personal growth. From infancy to adulthood, we provide educational and recreational programming for members to develop their knowledge of Judaism and become comfortable practicing their religion in a supportive environment.
We are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Jewish leaders by instilling a strong Jewish identity in our young congregants and fostering a love of Judaism they will carry with them throughout their lives.
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We make learning accessible by offering online programs. Stay in touch with our virtual education offerings
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Past Programs
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Our latest Family Fun event
Family Fun events are designed to engage young children and their families. View our full calendar of educational programming and learning opportunities.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
Looking for ways to get involved with our synagogue community? We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of upcoming events, ranging from educational classes to cultural celebrations.
Guided Jewish Meditation
Dec 14, 2025Join 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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Sunday Morning Coffee and Connect
Dec 14, 2025Everyone, 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 Scholars Series
Dec 14, 2025Sunday 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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Prayerbook Hebrew 2025-2026/5786
Dec 14, 2025Know 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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Exploring Judaism with David Schwartz
Dec 15, 2025Explore various topics, including holidays, stories, prayers, and Pirkei Avot, on Zoom with Har Zion Education Director David Schwartz.
View Event Details The Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Hanukkah and More!
Dec 17, 2025Get your Hanukkah supplies (and More) at the Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Candle Up! Stop…
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Koven Religious School/Preschool (and everyone else!) Lights and Latkes Dinner
Dec 17, 2025Har 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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Thursday Morning Learning with Rabbi Glick
Dec 18, 2025Join 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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STAR – Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees
Dec 18, 2025Come 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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The Yiddish Hour with Cantor Figa
Dec 18, 2025Join Cantor Figa for a monthly appreciation of Yiddish song, Yiddish theater, and Yiddish wit,…
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Shabbat Morning Services
Dec 20, 2025Join 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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Junior Congregation
Dec 20, 2025School-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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“Haimish”—Homelike—Shabbat Kiddush
Dec 20, 2025Kiddush after service today features vegetarian cholent stew. Cholent is a staple for Shabbat lunch in many observant Ashkenazi Jewish homes.
View Event Details The Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Hanukkah and More!
Dec 21, 2025Get your Hanukkah supplies (and More) at the Phyllis Baren Gift Shop Candle Up! Stop…
View Event Details Guided Jewish Meditation
Dec 21, 2025Join 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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Khanike (Hanukkah) Celebration with MameLoshn
Dec 21, 2025Hanukkah 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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Federal Holiday Closings
Dec 24 - 26, 2025The temple office and building are closed on this US Federal holiday.
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Har Zion Preschool Closed
Dec 24 - 26, 2025Har Zion Preschool closes on River Forest and public school holidays and on the major Jewish Holidays.
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Zoom Only Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Dec 26, 2025Join our Friday evening service and welcome Shabbat today on Zoom only; not in person.
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