Adir Glick
Rabbi
Rabbi Adir Glick began his tenure at Temple Har Zion in August, 2015.
David Schwartz
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
David has been with Temple Har Zion since 2018.
Stewart Figa
Cantor
Cantor Stewart Figa has served at Temple Har Zion since 1998.
March 11, 2026 | Blessing | Prayer | Shabbat
Shabbat: It’s Good for You
This article on unplugging for Shabbat was written by Rabbi Glick and was the cover story of the March, 2026, issue of Jewish Chicago, the local JUF magazine.
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March 1, 2026 | Blessing | Liturgy
Why is this Night Different?
The Four Questions of the Passover Seder came about because the Torah says that we should tell our children about leaving Egypt, but sometimes the children need prompting to ask the questions so we can do it.
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January 21, 2026 | Blessing | Shabbat
Parent’s Blessing
The weekly parent’s blessing is the highlight of the week for me as a parent — it’s my chance to tell my child that no matter what happened this past week, I still love her unconditionally.
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June 5, 2023 | Blessing | Spiritual
Don’t Wait to Bless Others
One of my favorite moments in our services is when at the end we chant in Hebrew and English the priestly blessing. I look and I see members of the congregation putting their arms around each other, and standing still, waiting, even receptive. We know what this moment is about, there is a clarity to […]
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