Or Shalom is a growing, yet intimate Reform Congregation located in Vernon Hills, one of Chicago’s vibrant Northwest suburbs. We currently have about 380 member families. 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 and become part of our family!

OR SHALOM FAMILY RETREAT

at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute in Oconomowoc, WI

January 29-31, 2010

We anticipate that many families will want to participate,
so hurry and call the temple office at 847-362-1948 to register!

Camp fees include 2 nights lodging, all meals, supplies & staff.

Fees are $135 per adult and $65 per child.
Send your payment to:
Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorne Pkwy., Vernon Hills, Il 60061

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UPCOMING SERVICES & EVENTS

Wednesday, January 13 - Board Meeting ~ 7:30 PM
Friday, January 15 - Israel Shabbat Service & Israeli Dancing ~ 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 16 - Shabbat Morning Service, 10:00 AM ~ Bar Mitzvah of Joey Blitstein
Sunday, January 17 - Men's Club Kibbitz & Bagels ~ 10:00-11:00 AM
     Guest Speaker: Rabbi Lopatin ~ 7:00 PM
Monday, January 18 - Sisterhood Book Club ~ 7:30 PM
Friday, January 22 - Shabbat/4th Grade Service ~ 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 23 - Shabbat Morning Service, 10:00 AM ~ Bat Mitzvah of Joan Newland
     Jew Crew - "Pump It Up"
Sunday, January 24 - Religious School; Family School with parents, High School
     Junior Youth Group ~ Bowling
Friday, January 29 - Shabbat Evening Service ~ 7:30 PM
     Olin Sang Ruby Family Retreat weekend begins
Saturday, January 30 - Shabbat Morning Service, 10:00 AM ~ Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Cotton
Tuesday, February 2 - Text Study with Rabbi Joe ~ 7:30-9:00 PM
     Caring Committee Meeting ~ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 3 - Social Action Meeting ~ 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 4 - 7/8th Grade Holocaust Museum Field Trip
Friday, February 5 - Simchat Shabbat
     Young Children's/1st Grade Shabbat Service ~ 6:00 PM
     Shabbat Shira Service ~ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 6 - 6th Grade Shabbat Morning Service ~ 10:00 AM
Sunday, February 7 - Religious School; Family School with parents, High School & Preschool
     Holocaust Museum Tour ~ 2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 9 - 4/5th Grade Pizza Party
     Text Study with Rabbi Joe ~ 7:30-9:30 PM
Wednesday, February 10 - 4/5th Grade Pizza Party
     Board Meeting ~ 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 11 - Bagels & Bible with Rabbi Looper ~ 10:00-11:15 AM
Friday, February 12 - Sisterhood Shabbat Service ~ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 13 - Shabbat Morning Service, 10:00 AM ~ Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Miller