January 28, 2012   4 Sh'vat 5772

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WELCOME TO CONGREGATION OR SHALOM!  

 

Or Shalom is a growing, yet intimate Reform Congregation located in Vernon Hills, one of Chicago’s vibrant Northwest suburbs. Our member families number over 425 and we educate about 450 children in our religious school. Our goal is to meet the diverse spiritual, educational and cultural needs of our congregants and the local Jewish community.  We welcome and include interfaith families in all facets of our Temple life. Or Shalom provides a spiritual home for those seeking a meaningful Jewish life within a caring community.

We invite you to visit us virtually and in person. 

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For membership, religious school and
other information contact us at:

orshalom@orshalomlc.org or 847-362-1948

Or Shalom in the News...  

Recent Articles about Or Shalom

Mitzvah Garden: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110814/entlife/708149961/ 

UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES ...  

           Check out our Adult Programming classes!

                  There is something for everyone!

           Current Events ~ Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
                                                 Feb. 6, Aprl 9, May 7

          
Ethical Dilemmas with Rabbi Looper ~ Thursdays at 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
                                                 Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 8, Apr. 19

                Backstage Bimah Tour ~ Wednesdays at 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
                                               April 25: Understanding Prayer

               Quilting for Tzedakah ~ Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
                                               Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1

                Jewish Learning & Art Workshops ~ Wednesdays at 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
                                               Jan. 25, March 21

               Please call the temple office to register ~ 847-362-1948.
                           (A small fee may apply to some classes. Non-members welcome.)

 
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DECEMBER
Friday, December 23 ~ Hanukkah Service, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 30 ~ Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m.
 
JANUARY
Friday, January 6 ~ Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11 ~ Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 13 ~ Simchat Shabbat
                                  Young Children's Service, 6:00 p.m.
                                  Shabbat Evening Service honoring 55+ Group, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 19 ~ Laughter Yoga, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 20 ~ New Member Dinner, 6:00 p.m.
                                  Shabbat Evening Service, "Safe Synagogue Recognition", 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 21 ~ Shabbat Morning Bar Mitzvah of Jeffrey Rosenstock, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 25 ~ Adult Learning & Crafts with Linda Sonin, 7:15 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, January 27 ~ Shabbat Evening Worship with our Guests from
                                  the Mormon Stake Center, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 28 ~ Shabbat Morning Bat Mitzvah of Victoria Alper, 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 28 ~ 4th/5th Grade Undernighter, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31 ~ Sisterhood Book Babble, 7:30 p.m.


                     


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