Prayground
2026-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Temple Shalom

Torah Study
2026-11-07 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-11-14 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-11-21 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-11-28 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-12-05 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-12-12 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-12-19 08:45 - 10:15, 2026-12-26 08:45 - 10:15 and 2 more dates
An interactive, lively and engaging exploration or Torah, Hebrew Bible and related information led by Rabbi Paley. All are welcome. Live and online.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 8474289
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Dial in information: +1-346-248-7799

Introduction to Judaism
2026-11-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-29 19:00 - 20:30 and 1 more date
Introduction to Judaism is taught by Rabbi Andrew Paley.
Explore Jewish life, history, and tradition.
Engage with Jewish values, texts, and celebrations.
Discover Jewish prayer and spirituality.
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Open to the community!
$275 members, $550 non-members
Registration is now closed. Please email Donna to be put on the waitlist for next session.

Melton Class - Pray it Forward: God, Gratitude, and Gathering Together
2026-11-11 19:00 - 21:00
Prayer provides a means to express gratitude. Prayer can be silent. Prayer can be communal. Prayer expresses our deepest needs and appreciation.
This course follows the development of prayer, from the Tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, to the Temple in Jerusalem, to the Synagogue of today. The course will also explore some of the concepts behind prayer and blessings, as well as the power of meditation, as we link our past, present, and future, to the immediate and the transcendent. This is a journey of the soul — start today.
Table of Contents
Lesson 1 – On a Wing and a Prayer: Why People Pray
Lesson 2 – Minyans, Mishkan, and the Mobile Community
Lesson 3 – Breathing Berakhot into Life, and Life into Berakhot
Lesson 4 – Intention, Connection, and Introspection
Lesson 5 – Praying the Part: Special Prayers for Ordinary Days
Lesson 6 – Shal-Ohm: Mysticism, Meditation and Meaning

Camp Shalom: School's Out Childcare Program
2026-11-23 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-11-24 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-11-25 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2026-12-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2027-01-04 08:30 - 16:30, 2027-01-05 08:30 - 16:30
Camp Shalom: You asked – we listened!
This fall, many of you shared that childcare on school closure days is a real challenge. We’re excited to introduce Camp Shalom, a new School’s Out program at Temple Shalom filled with friendship, creativity, and joyful Jewish experiences.

Munchkin Minyan Chanukah Lantern Walk
2026-12-12 16:00 - 17:30
