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Welcome to
Congregation Bene Shalom

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Our philosophy of Reform Judaism

links our warm, modern, and vibrant synagogue of today, with a rich and

ancient heritage

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Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Evening Service

Friday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.

Members & High Holiday ticket holders

 

When you save one person, you save the world … maybe even yourself!

 

We continue prayers for New Year 5785 this Shabbat. Kol Nidre enters our soul as we honor our faith and continue our introspection.

 

Yom Kippur Morning Service

Saturday, October 12, 10:30 a.m.

Members & High Holiday ticket holders

 

Who is your scapegoat?

 

Yom Kippur morning we again join together in community and with G-d, acknowledging our “missing the mark” and our intentions for the next year.

 

Yizkor & Concluding Services

Saturday, October 12, 4:30 p.m.

 

No ticket is required for this service - All welcome

In the sanctuary only. This service will not be on Zoom.

Yizkor Service will not be interpreted.

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Enjoy this wonderful profile of our Rabbi Charlene Brooks created
by Nicole Herzog, a Northwestern University student!

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Last Shabbat evening: Founding member Jerry Tuchman is shown receiving a blessing for his 93rd birthday by Rabbi Charlene and the congregation, accompanied on the bima by his son Michael and ASL interpreter Anne Stewart (Interpreter Rachel Clinkman is seated in the background). Also joining Jerry this evening were son Steven and daughter Susan Tuchman Gertler, his brother, son-in-law, grandsons, and grand daughter-in-law! Jerry was presented with a beautiful, inscribed plaque by Treasurer Dr. Michael Stone and President Laura Schwartz with gratitude from Congregation Bene Shalom and gave a heartfelt speech. Thank you to the Tuchman-Gertler family for sponsoring the oneg shabbat and helping us make this a very special evening!

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We enjoyed a wonderful dinner on the 2nd Night of Chanukah before our Musical Chanukah Shabbat Service! Thank you to everyone that joined us! Our service may be watched on our YouTube Channel:

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𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐭!

Thanks to all who attended Chicago Cabaret Week’s performance here at Congregation Bene Shalom! It was a full house! Pictured is performer and friend of CBS Carla Gordon with David Meulemans, who were joined by Kevin Wood, Becky Menzie, and our own Rabbi Charlene!

Photo credit Rachel Clinkman

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Live Stream Services

An inspirational place for community worship and study

Be kind    Be yourself    Everyone is welcome    Difference is valued

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