Or Chadash of Temple Sholom of Chicago

06/22/2023

Join us next Monday for our Havdalah for Trans Resiliency!

Join us next Monday for a Havdalah ritual to stand up against hate towards our transgender and non-binary siblings! Together, we can affirm our belief that trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people are holy, and deserve to live lives free of hatred, violence, and discrimination.


Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Anshe Emet, and Keshet, this special night is one that you won't want to miss! Please register at:
https://www.sholomchicago.org/event/havdalah-for-trans-resiliency

05/05/2023

"Temple Sholom, as a sacred community that embraces, inspires, and matters, affirms the rights, dignity, and inherent worth of all trans & non-binary people, both within our congregation and in the greater community. We strongly oppose any and all anti-trans legislation and affirm our belief that all human beings are created b'tzelem Elohim, in the image of God. We commit to our continued support of all trans, non-binary, and q***r individuals and their rights to live a life free from discrimination and harm."

Watch the video to hear our full statement of support for the trans community.

10/11/2022

Did you miss any of the inspirational, exciting, creative, and touching sermons from these past High Holy Days? Watch them all here! https://www.sholomchicago.org/5783-highlights

08/15/2022

Join Or Chadash as we kick off the year with our welcome back event!

We'll gather together on the rooftop terrace to hear the Shofar sound, enjoy good food, refreshments, and laughter as we celebrate both new connections and old friends.

06/27/2022

Temple Sholom and Or Chadash was so proud today to march in the Pride Parade with so many others in the Chicagoland Jewish community!

06/09/2022

Join Or Chadah, Temple Sholom of Chicago, Keshet, and the Chicago Jewish Community to march together for the CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE!

As Jewish communities, we honor Pride Month by declaring loudly and proudly that LGBTQ+ people are not only welcome in our shuls and organizations, but that we are active members of our communities, living deeply Jewish and LGBTQ+ lives. Join Keshet and local Jewish organizations as we march in the....

06/08/2022

We invite you to listen, learn, and embrace the beutiful d'var Torah delivered by Nathan Lamp to celebrate Pride at Or Chadash Shabbat on June 3, 2022.

06/01/2022

On this first day of LGBTQ Pride month we invite you to celebrate proudly with our whole Temple Sholom family. For all the exciting ways to celebrate as a community please see: https://www.sholomchicago.org/or-chadash

05/11/2022

Please take 7 minutes to experience the beautiful sermon delivered by Or Chadash leader, Lilli Kornblum, at this past week's Or Chadash services regarding the Jewish response to the Roe v Wade leaked decision.

Take Action with the Religious Action Center Of Reform Judaism https://rac.org/blog/take-action-stand-abortion-rights-following-leaked-dobbs-v-jwho-decision

04/02/2022

An inspiring D'var Torah delivered by Liz Rosen. They beautifully spoke on the intersections of Transgender Day of Visibility, Jeopardy, and Passover.