Holidays and Festivals
Holidays and Festivals
We observe all of the traditional Jewish holidays and festivals in a variety of ways. Our traditional ways of observing holidays are currently being modified due to COVID concern.
High Holy Days
Click here or on the flyer to go to the Temple Har Zion High Holy Days pages.
ROSH HASHANAH
We observe both days of Rosh Hashanah. In addition to adult services in the sanctuary, Camp Shana Tovah provides programs and services for children aged 1 through 7th grade.
YOM KIPPUR
Observance of the Day of Atonement begins with Kol Nidre. Yom Kippur services include Yiskor and Neilah and the blowing of the Shofar.
SUKKOT
Students and members of the congregation decorate our sukkah, and meals are served in it.
SIMCHAT TORAH
Noisy and joyous, this holiday is celebrated dancing to a Klezmer band and marching with the Sefer Torah.
Other Holidays and Festivals
HANUKKAH
This congregational celebration includes latkes, gelt, music, and candlelighting.
PURIM
We wear costumes, twirl groggers, listen to the Megillah reading eat yummy hamantaschen, and exchange bags of Mishloach Manot. A carnival with games, prizes, and the Shushan Cafe is also part of the celebration.
The Rabbi and Cantor lead a congregational seder on the second night of Passover. There are special activities for the younger children and a traditional Pesach feast. There are other services, activities and programs; click here for the schedule for 2022/5782.
Hear Cantor Figa Sing at Your Seder.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT
A festive Israeli dinner and Israeli dancing sets the mood to celebrate Israel’s Independence day.
SHAVUOT
At Tikkun l’eyl Shavuot, we acknowledge with ice cream and Torah study.
SELICHOT
A dessert reception and program are followed by a late evening musical service to usher in the High Holy Days.
Sat, January 28 2023
6 Shevat 5783
The Har Zion Herald
Have you read the January Herald?
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Upcoming events
Click here to see our full calendar.
Friday Kabbalat Service

Live, in person, or
Zoom ID# 818 0357 8025
Friday, 6:30 PM
Saturday Morning Service

Live, in person, or
Zoom ID# 242 651 284
or Facebook and YouTube
Shabbat morning, 10 AM
Shohet Morning Minyan

Live, in person, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Zoom ID# 799 405 500 all days.
Monday–Friday, 8-9 AM
Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM
See Services for more information and links to online copies of the siddur.
Other Events:
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 9:00a to 9:30a
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2023Monday Evening Learning with Temple Har Zion Director of Education David Schwartz
Monday, Jan 30th 8:00p to 9:00p
Monday Learning with David Schwartz -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023Torah Treasures, Rabbi Glick
Thursday, Feb 2nd 10:00a to 11:00a
In person and on Zoom ID# 990 415 095 with the Har Zion Zoom password. Join us as we delve into the weekly portion as Jews have done for thousands of years looking for inspiration and insight for our lives today. We will be looking at the text of the Torah itself with commentaries. All are welcome. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Refugee Shabbat and Dinner
Friday, Feb 3rd 6:30p to 8:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:00a to 9:30a
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 3:00p
Training with OPT's Cantor Juile Yugend Green. Please contact Yakira Levi or the HZ office for more information about the West Suburban Chevra Kadisha. Participate in the mitzvah of Taharah! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
Sunday, Feb 5th 1:00p to 2:30p
Explore the complex features of your Jewish identity, Jewish peoplehood, and the contemporary challenges to the Jewish people in an era in which we have moved from having no home to having two different, vibrant, homes in Israel and in North America. -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023ECE Preschool Tu B'Shevat Seder
Monday, Feb 6th 10:30a to 12:00p
Families Invited! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Monday Evening Learning with Temple Har Zion Director of Education David Schwartz
Monday, Feb 6th 8:00p to 9:00p
Monday Learning with David Schwartz -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023Torah Treasures, Rabbi Glick
Thursday, Feb 9th 10:00a to 11:00a
In person and on Zoom ID# 990 415 095 with the Har Zion Zoom password. Join us as we delve into the weekly portion as Jews have done for thousands of years looking for inspiration and insight for our lives today. We will be looking at the text of the Torah itself with commentaries. All are welcome. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023Musical Shabbatot: Saturday "Simchat Shabbat" – In Person & Virtual
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a to 12:15p
Join the Har Zion davening team as we pray and sing the beautiful melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat Morning together in the sanctuary. All also available streaming. There will be babysitting available for younger children during Saturday Morning Musical Shabbat Services, but you must sign your child up for it ahead of time.
See the full calendar for more.