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The Jewish Latine Family Festival
Sunday, April 2, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

The festival features Latin Grammy-winning duo 123 Andres, a veggie Kosher lunch and dairy dessert, and tables representing Latin American countries!
Click here or on the flyer for more information and to register.
Advance registration is required; no walk-ins.

 

There are vendor opportunities available; and also opportunities to sponsor the Festival.  More information is on the event page.

B'ruchim Ha'baim - Welcome to Temple Har Zion

Come experience Temple Har Zion’s vibrant Jewish community serving the Western suburbs and the West side of Chicago. Join our diverse and dynamic community as we imbue our lives with Jewish wisdom, prayerlearningsocial action and the celebration of Jewish life together.  No matter where you are in your journey, we welcome individuals, families/interfaith families, and seekers to nourish your spiritual life with us.

We would love to get to know you; please call us at 708.366.9000 or email: 

 

Passover at Temple Har Zion

See the Har Zion Passover page for all you need to know about Passover at Har Zion, including a day-by-day listing of activities.

Temple Har Zion Congregational Second Seder!

Thursday, April 6, 7 PM Service, 7:30 PM Seder. 

Registration is required; the last day to register is Sunday, April 2. Early bird prices until March 24. Click here or on the flyer to register.

Celebrate the end of Passover at Temple Har Zion's 2nd Annual Mimouna Celebration

Sweets, muflita, mint tea and honey, and great company! Click here or on the flyer to register. 

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Shabbat Services


Friday Kabbalat Service

Shabbat Evening, Friday, 6:30 PM

Live, in person, or
Zoom ID# 818 0357 8025
(requires the Har Zion password )

Also live and saved on: 

Facebook        YouTube



Saturday Morning

Shabbat morning, Saturday, 10 AM

Live, in person, or Zoom ID# 242 651 284 (requires the Har Zion password )
 

Also live and saved on: 

Facebook        YouTube  

Musical Shabbat

Once or twice a month, on a Friday evening or Saturday morning, the Temple Har Zion Davening team presents a special service that is elevated with their music. The Friday Musical Shabbat services are family- and children-friendly (including a play area for our youngest in in sanctuary), and are preceded by a Intergeneration Meal.

Please join us for these uplifting services.

Weekdays and Sundays


Shohet Daily Morning Minyan


Monday–Friday, 8-9 AM
Sundays, 9:30-10:15 AM

Live, in person, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Zoom only Tuesday & Friday.
Zoom ID# 799 405 500 all days
(requires the Har Zion password )

 

Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation are offered once a month, on the same Shabbat morning, both at 11 AM. 

Tot Shabbat
Saturday, April 29, 11 AM

Tot Shabbat: For preschoolers and young school-aged children, accompanied by an adult; in person only.

An introduction to Shabbat services with books, stories, and singing.

Tot Shabbat
Saturday, April 29, 11 AM

Junior Congregation: For older school-aged children; in person only.

Led by our temple youth, using an children's siddur, Junior Congregation encourages participation from all the children in attendance. Adults are welcome to join, but are not required.

See Services for more information and links to online copies of the siddur.

Adult Programs and Learning!


RECURRING OFFERINGS

 

Christianity and Judaism
Dr. Devorah Schoenfeld: Talking about Paul

Sunday, April 16 at 10:30 AM

Talking about Jesus with Jews and Christians

In Person and on Zoom ID # 823 6482 1008 (with Har Zion Password)


The Revolution of Kabbalah with Rabbi Glick

Sunday, April 30, 10:30 AM

In person and Zoom ID# 990 415 095

It is not necessary to register to attend but if you would like to be on our (e)mailing list for this and other educational and informative Jewish Journey offerings, please click here or on the flyer.

Previous sessions are on Har ZionYouTube


An ongoing class for registered students...  

Next session is Sunday, April 2, 1 PM
Shalom Hartman Institute's Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood



WEEKLY OFFERINGS

Monday Evening Learning with David Schwartz -- on Hiatus until April 10

Mondays at 8 PM, Zoom only. Topics are a rotation of Pirkei Avot, holidays, and prayers. April 10th is right before Passover, so we'll pick up with the story of Miriam. 

Zoom ID# 9245 552 6669 with the Har Zion password.

Previous sessions are on Har ZionYouTube


Thursday Learning with Rabbi Glick on Hiatus for the next few weeks
         

Torah Treasures: Bringing the Wisdom of the Weekly Torah Portion Into Our Daily Lives

Join us as we continue with our in depth study of sections of the weekly parashah, examining and discussing the parashah, looking both at the big overarching themes and the details of language and structure, and then bringing in the thoughts of the rabbis and commentators through the ages. 

Thursdays at 10 AM, IN PERSON
Zoom ID# 990 415 095 + HZ password.

Previous sessions are on Har ZionYouTube



FROM THE COMMUNITY...

STAR: Seniors & Retirees Gathering to Learn & Connect

Monica Sheehan will discuss the Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Project 2. She will be introduced by Judith Alexander.

Thursdays at 1 PM - Zoom only
Contact the office for Zoom information.


 

Rabbi Glick and Yakira Levi invite our members to join the West Suburban Chevra Kadisha (WSCK) to participate in the powerful mitzvah of Taharah.

Click here for more information. Fill out the form to join the WSCK team, request a Taharah for yourself or a family member.

Over the centuries, a beautiful and powerful ritual called Taharah - washing, purifying and dressing the deceased for burial has arisen by which we sanctify the transition from life to death. Taharah is the work of the Chevra Kadisha. Oak Park Temple and Temple Har Zion have joined to form the WSCK. The first of its kind in the western suburbs, to make Taharah possible for our community.

When requested by a family member, a team of our volunteers will come to the funeral home to wash, purify and dress the deceased for burial.


Seven Circles Spring Connect Session

Starting April 1st
SHALVA is offering this is a free program for young couples in their 20’s and 30’s looking to deepen their connection. Experience 7 self-scheduled date night experiences that help couples learn about themselves and their relationship through an interactive exploration of values, skill-building, and love. It’s the perfect program for engaged couples!
Details here: https://www.sevencirclesjourney.org/post/seven-circles-spring-connect-2023. Please reach out to Jordyn Scorpio with any questions: jscorpio@shalvacares.org.

Every day should be Earth Day

Reuse and Recycle

More info on green programs on the Earth Day page.

Contact Amy Guralnick at amysg@hotmail.com if you have questions on the pop top or sneaker recycling. And for more information on the plastic collection, call or email Phyllis Rubin, 708.848.6168, 
phyllis.rubin@comcast.net.





Plastic Collection: Transforming Plastic Bags into a Bench & Bottle Caps and Lids into Art!

We are also continuing our collection of plastic bags (only clean, soft plastic) so we can get our free Recycled Plastic Bag Bench from Trex. And also we are also collecting bottle caps and lids to be reimagined into art. 

Pop top collections for Ronald McDonald house: 

Little things like pop tabs can make a big difference! Help support families and children through our Pop Tab program by collecting and donating the aluminum tabs you pull to open soda, soup, and other cans.

There is a collection bin on the table near entrance to the temple’s preschool.





Used Sneaker Collection: 

The temple has paired with Got Sneakers, a sneaker recycling organization. Donate any sneakers you aren’t using; Got Sneakers will either recycle them or redistribute them to secondhand markets, depending on what shape they are in. More info on the Earth Day page.

This Week at Har Zion

See our calendar for our full schedule, click here.

Upcoming events this week of March
Wed 29
 
ECE Preschool Closed Spring Break
KRS OFF
8:00am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Zoom ID# 799 405 500
9:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine
9:00am
Temple Office Hours for Spring Break
Thu 30
 
ECE Preschool Closed Spring Break
8:00am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Zoom ID# 799 405 500
9:00am
Temple Office Hours for Spring Break
9:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine
10:00am
 
Torah Treasures, Rabbi Glick
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.
1:00pm
STAR
STARS/Senior Thursday Afternoon Retirees
Fri 31
 
ECE Preschool Closed Spring Break
8:00am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Zoom ID# 799 405 500
9:00am
Temple Office Hours for Spring Break
9:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine
6:30pm
 
Kabbalat Shabbat In-Person & Zoom #818 0357 8025
Kabbalat Shabbat Meeting ID# 818 0357 8025
6:57pm
Candle Lighting
Sat 1
Shabbat HaGadol
Parshat Tzav
10:00am
 
Shabbat Morning Services ID# 242 651 284; Haftarah Reader Marc Stopeck
ID# 242 651 284
10:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine
8:02pm
Havdalah
Sun 2
KRS OFF
12:00am
 
Last Day to Reserve for Har Zion Annual Passover Congregational 2nd Seder
9:00am
Guided Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Glick
9:30am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Shohet Morning Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
10:30am
The Jewish Latine Family Festival
Proudly presented by Temple Har Zion with JBaby/JUF
1:00pm
 
Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
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.
Mon 3
12:00am
 
Last Day to Sell Chametz for Passover 2023/5783
This is the last day to sell your chametz to Rabbi Glick for Passover this year.
8:00am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Zoom ID# 799 405 500
9:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine
Tue 4
8:00am
 
Shohet Minyan Zoom ID# 799 405 500
Zoom ID# 799 405 500
9:00am
 
Pick up Passover Wine

 

Wed, March 29 2023 7 Nisan 5783