June 8, 2023

19 Sivan, 5783

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Join our Shacharit Minyanim!

Shacharit services are at 8:05 AM Monday through Friday and 9:30 AM on Saturday. If you want to daven in our world-famous sanctuary, inspired by our beautiful three-story stained-glass window, please join us!

RSVPs are required; visitors must show identification when registering.

For those who are driving, due to construction there is no parking in front of our building on Clark Street, so please allow extra time to arrive. If street parking isn’t available elsewhere, remember that we have discounted parking at the Washington-Madison-Wells Garage at 172 W. Madison.

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Next week's service schedule

Reservations required for all services

Yahrzeits

Click here for yahrzeits being observed in the month of Sivan.

My Mother's Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region" with Author Alina Adams - cosponsored by JUF Russian-Speaking Jewish Division and Chicago Loop Synagogue

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

7:30 PM

In partnership with JUF’s Russian-Speaking Jewish Division (RJD), author Alina Adams will be joining our book club to discuss her new novel on Zoom.

"My Mother's Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region" shines a light on a little-known aspect of Soviet history, namely that the first Jewish state of the 20th century was actually established on the border of Russia and China!

Alina Adams takes readers on 18-year-old Regina's journey while, in 1930, she flees Moscow certain she will be captured by the Kremlin. She heads to Birobidzhan, the first Jewish Autonomous Region and located on the boarder of Russia and China. Confused by the actions and betrayals of those she left behind, Regina doesn't know who to trust and what to believe, until she decides...at great expense...to follow her heart.

Register by clicking here.

JUF's RJD will pay for attendees' paperback or Kindle version of the book if desired. Please e-mail them at [email protected] with your format preference.

Start Tammuz with Cantor Jonathan Kohan

Friday, June 16, 2023

5:30 PM

On Shabbat Mevarchim, the online Friday night service will be led by our High Holidays Cantor Jonathan Kohan. His inspiring davening and deep understanding of Jewish prayer will take your online service experience to the next level! Prior to the service, Cantor Jonathan will offer a D'var Torah about the key aspects of the coming month of Tammuz.



The class is from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, followed by the Crain-Maling Egalitarian Minyan.

Cost: $18 per participant. 

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The Discussion

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

5:30 PM

Express yourself in “The Discussion,” a lay-led zoom group that will examine an article and critique it.

The article we will read is "The Man Who Caught Marilyn Monroe’s Skirt on Film" by Julie Klam.

To read the article, click here.

To purchase the accompanying book “The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman and Marilyn Monroe” by Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler, click 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

Advanced Class - 1:00 PM on Thursdays

(Discussion group for Advanced learners begins on June 15, no instruction)

New semester begins August 2 & 3

The cost for the 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.

Brunch and Learn with Renan Sugarman

Sunday, August 6, 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.

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!

Chicago Loop Alliance’s new program makes its safer than ever to enjoy being downtown

Chicago Loop Alliance announced an expansion of the Chicago Loop Alliance Ambassador Program, which focuses primarily on State Street, to patrol the central Loop from Dearborn to Canal and Ida B. Wells to Wacker, beginning June 5 through October 7. The Ambassador program is contracted by Chicago Loop Alliance through Streetplus, a national business improvement district service, and will patrol the corridor during afternoons and evenings, five days a week. State Street Ambassadors will continue their patrol seven days a week.

“The longstanding success of our Chicago Loop Alliance Ambassadors, who serve the most iconic stretch of State Street, has provided a model example for safe and clean efforts throughout the city, including the expansion of the program throughout the central business district once again this summer,” said Michael Edwards, President and CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance. “Our team looks forward to providing the Central Loop corridor with a safe and friendly space to those living, working and enjoying the downtown area.”

The ambassador program is made possible through Chicago’s Recovery Plan, an effort for equitable economic recovery and support for thriving and safe communities, as well as the Central City Recovery Roadmap. The Corridor Ambassador program is a continuation of last year’s initiative, which the city of Chicago modeled after Chicago Loop Alliance’s longstanding program in 11 other community areas, including Back of the Yards, Greater Chatham, and the Magnificent Mile. This year’s effort will expand further and include new partnerships in Austin, Chicago Lawn, Chinatown, Englewood, and Rogers Park.

“Partnerships between the city and community organizations create a holistic approach to complex issues, while facilitating economic recovery downtown and throughout Chicago,” said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. “The Corridor Ambassador program is a successful example of preventative, community-based, safety efforts. Chicago Loop Alliance’s initiative served as a model for the expansion of the Corridor Ambassador program to other communities in the South and West sides of Chicago, and we are pleased to support the program again this summer.”

Chicago Loop Synagogue is a proud member of the Chicago Loop Alliance and supports our community.

For more information, please contact Ariella Gibson at the Chicago Loop Alliance by clicking here.