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April 11, 2023
20 Nisan, 5783
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A Message from the President
Shalom my friends,
Chicago Loop Synagogue continues to expand the ways we serve the Jewish community, and this month is an excellent example of that. In addition to shacharit services six days a week, we host a zoom egalitarian minyan on Friday night. We also have two Yiddish classes every week, and every month we host a book discussion group, a current events discussion group, and a parsha study group on zoom. We welcome you to join us!
We also have several exciting new events in April and May. More details and registration are on our calendar page, (please click here), but the highlights include:
And of course, we have Passover services for the remainder of the holiday as well as after the holiday. The schedule is:
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Please note that for security reasons, we require RSVPs for all our services. To make a reservation, please email caryw@chiloopsyn.org. Discounted parking is available for all minyanim at 172 W. Madison.
For Yizkor, it is our tradition to honor the memory of our loved ones with tzedekah. Your contribution will help Mary Lynn and Cary support and strengthen our community. It will help us repair our aging infrastructure and enhance our security. And most importantly, it will help us plan for the future, so no matter what happens, we can continue to serve our fellow Jews.
Downtown Chicago may not be fully open yet, but our hearts are open wider than ever, and we ask you to open your hearts as well. Give generously and honor the memory of your loved ones by honoring us with your contribution. You can pay with a credit card either through our website, (please click here) or call the synagogue at 312-346-7370. If you prefer to mail your contribution, please send it to Chicago Loop Synagogue, PO Box 2537, Chicago, IL 60690.
Your contribution makes everything possible, and our gratitude knows no bounds.
Sincerely,
Lee Zoldan
President
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Chicago Loop Synagogue donates to the Hinda Institute | |
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We recently donated 50 of our High Holiday Machzors to the Hinda Institute, which helps Jewish prisoners in Illinois observe holidays and rituals. To read more about the Hinda Institute, please click here.
Thanks to Ben and Shelley Ritter for connecting us with this worthwhile institution.
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Yahrzeits
Click here for yahrzeits being observed in the month of Nisan.
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Sephardic Shabbat Weekend!
Saturday, April 15, 2023
9:00 AM
On Saturday, April 15, our Shacharit service will also be in the Sephardic tradition followed by a Kiddush. Please note, services will begin at 9:00 AM that morning.
The Shabbat Kiddush are being sponsored by the Palacci Family in memory of Henry’s beloved mother, Dinah bat Yom Tov v’ Roza.
To RSVP, contact us at (312) 346-7370 or by clicking here.
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Vilt ir Lernen Yiddish is back and ready for you to join us!
Weekly Classes
Beginners Class with Congregation Beth Shalom Wednesdays at 12:00 PM - Next class - Wednesday, April 19
Advanced Class - 1:00 PM on Thursdays - Next class - Thursday, April 20
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The cost for the new semester (8 classes) is $125. Click here to register.
Instructor: Eyshe Beirich - A third-year graduate student in the University of Chicago majoring in Germanic Studies and Jewish Studies, Beirich intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Yiddish Studies—extending an academic path that began two years ago as a journey of familial discovery. Join us as we explore Yiddish together!
To learn more about Eyshe, click here.
A new semester has begun.
Class requirements:
· Attend class regularly
· Practice a little bit of Yiddish each day (light homework)
If you have any questions, please contact Cary Wolovick by clicking here.
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The Discussion
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
5:30 PM
Express yourself in “The Discussion,” a lay-led zoom group that will examine an article and critique it.
In honor of Yom HaShoah, we will discuss "Is it wrong for Jews to listen to recorded performances of Nazi conductors and musicians such as Herbert von Karajan?"
To read an article on von Karajan from ORT's "Music and the Holocaust" series, click here.
To RSVP, click here.
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Egalitarian Minyan and Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Jonathan Kohan
Friday, April 21, 2023
6:00 PM
Join us for our Egalitarian Minyan in person and on Zoom with Cantor Jonathan Kohan on Friday, April 21. His voice will bring in a Shabbat filled with spirit and joy.
Shabbat Dinner will follow services, tickets are $50 per person.
To register for dinner, please click here.
To RSVP for services, please click here.
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Join us for Freedom, Darkness, Redemption:
A musical journey from Pesach to Yom Haatzmaut with Cantor Jonathan Kohan
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Sunday, April 23, 2023
2:00 PM
If you missed Cantor Jonathan Kohan last year for the High Holidays, you don’t have to wait till next September to hear his magnificent voice. His touring schedule is taking him through Chicago at the end of April, and he has agreed to perform a one-man concert for us on Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 pm. He’ll include a mix of Jewish folk music, classical chazzanut and more, giving us all a chance to hear another dimension of his amazing voice. This is an event not to be missed – he is a rising international superstar who is a welcome addition to our congregation as well as the Chicago community at large.
Tickets are $18.
Discounted parking ($10 for 12 hours) is available at 172 W. Madison. Just ask our ushers for a voucher when you arrive.
If you have any questions, please click here.
To register, click here.
| Book Club - Judas by Amos Oz | |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
5:30 PM - Online via Zoom
Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
Please RSVP by emailing caryw@chiloopsyn.org.
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We want to give you a sneak preview of what you will hear at the concert.
To listen to "I Feel Fine... Yiddish Remix! Ich Fil Feyn," please click here.
To hear their performance of "Kah Ribon (Ari Goldwag) "Unplugged" A Cappella Encore," click here.
To RSVP, click here.
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This event is part of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema.
Tickets are on sale now!
Early Bird pricing ends April 5.
For tickets and information, click here.
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Brunch and Learn with Renan Sugarman | |
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
11:00 AM
Enjoy your Sunday morning lox, bagel and coffee virtually with Renan Sugarman via Zoom as he goes over the Torah portion of the week and other texts.
Classes meet one Sunday per month at 11 AM.
To RSVP, please click here.
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If you are interested in attending together as a group, and securing a group rate, please click here and let us know.
To purchase tickets, click here.
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Our P.O. Box Address
As you may know, we’ve been having trouble getting our mail delivered. To combat the problem and ensure our mail gets to us on time, we now have a Post Office box. When you send us mail, please use this address:
Chicago Loop Synagogue
P. O. Box 2537
Chicago, IL 60690
Of course, you are always welcome to visit us in our beautiful building at 16 S. Clark St. in Chicago. Either way, we look forward to hearing from you!
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