The Power of Prayer
A time to reflect, celebrate and pay tribute to our Jewish heritage.
Prayer is the spiritual engine of our community at West Suburban Temple Har Zion. It brings joy, inspiration, and unity to our congregation. This connection to the divine strengthens us as human beings and serves to guide us in our daily decisions. By engaging in prayer, we create a spiritual connection with others that bonds us in a shared sense of purpose and belonging. It is a powerful way to express our gratitude for God’s many blessings in our lives.
Observe the High Holy Day season with us
The High Holy Day season begins during the month of Elul, which leads into the Days of Awe, and concludes with Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
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New Shabbat morning musical services
Join us for our Saturday morning Musical Shabbat services, led by our Har Zion davening team.
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Community Inspiration
Words of comfort and encouragement from our clergy and educators.
What to think about the situation in Gaza?
There have been frequent concerning articles in the past several weeks about starvation in Gaza and Israel's role. What is really…
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Tisha B’Av — A day of destruction and rebirth
Despite not usually being observed in America, Tisha B’av has powerful, profound, and important themes, especially this summer with everything…
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Thoughts on the future of Israel, the US, and Iran
June 23, 2025 Dear Friends, We are living in both worrying and interesting times. On Shabbat afternoon, when I heard…
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Virtual Services
While the synagogue has reopened in-person, Temple Har Zion is keeping its virtual community of prayer and learning active on Zoom.
Please contact the temple office if you need the password. PDF versions of prayer books are listed on each individual service page.
Recordings of the Saturday Shabbat Services and some of the special programs are available on Facebook and YouTube.