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October 6, 2022
11 Tishrei, 5782
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A Letter from our President
Shalom my friends:
As I write you today, my heart is filled with gratitude for all that Chicago Loop Synagogue has become.
It has survived Covid to remain a center for Jewish prayer, with morning services six days a week plus a Friday night Egalitarian minyan.
- It has helped us strengthen the connection to our faith by offering a weekly roundup of Jewish programming.
- It has created a genuine community with original classes, discussions and services every week.
- And it has been a magnet for ideas and countless people who want to see us succeed.
Chicago Loop Synagogue makes me a better person and a better Jew, and I think about this as Rosh Hashanah (September 25-27) and Yom Kippur (October 4-5) approach. This is a time of happiness for us, but it is also a time for reflection.
I’m asking you to reflect on what Chicago Loop Synagogue means to you.
- Maybe it means a place for you to pray.
- Maybe it means a place for you to say kaddish for your loved ones.
- Maybe it means a place for you to engage intellectually with our traditions.
- Maybe it means a place for you to find a Jewish home.
No matter what your answer, the truth is that Chicago Loop Synagogue means something to you. Somewhere, somehow, this synagogue has touched your soul, and we are part of what it means for you to be Jewish. Chicago Loop Synagogue is your place – a place where, when you are downtown, you can be a Jew.
And just like you would nurture anything that matters to you, the High Holidays are a time when we ask you to take care of your spiritual home. We need your help to continue providing prayer and programming not only for you, but also for everyone who will walk through our doors in the years to come. This is a significant shared responsibility, to make a meaningful gift today so we can help our fellow Jews tomorrow.
Please take this time to make your generous contribution to the Chicago Loop Synagogue by clicking here today.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
Shana tova,
Lee Zoldan
President
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YouTube recordings of our classes with Rabbi Wolgel and Cantor Kohan
To watch Cantor Jonathan Kohan’s class "What makes a good hazzan? Classic and modern Jewish thoughts about the art of the cantor," click here.
To watch Rabbi Aron Wolgel’s class "Making Meaning from the Machzor without knowing the words," click here.
To watch Cantor Jonathan’s class "Prayer in song: How music enhances our High Holidays experience," click here.
To watch Rabbi Aron’s class "Who will live and who will pray? An in-depth look at the central prayers of the High Holidays," click here.
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Join us as we visit Israel!
Information session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM on Zoom
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As COVID has relaxed and society is returning to normal, how about joining Chicago Loop Synagogue on a custom trip to Israel?
Right now, we have developed an itinerary, pricing and dates in February and March of 2023, and we’re looking for interested people who want to go. Let us know if you’re interested and we can make it work!
We will be hosting an information session on Zoom on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
To RSVP for the information session or if you have any questions, click here.
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Downtown during the week?
Join our Shacharit Minyanim!
Since last year, our friendly and warm Shacharit Minyan has begun at 8:05 AM Monday through Friday (7:45 for Rosh Chodesh) and 9:30 AM on Saturday. If you want to daven before work, meet a friend or daven in a welcoming community, we are the place to be!
Visitors must show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours of the visit.
Masks are optional.
For those who are driving, due to construction there is no parking in front of our building on Clark Street for the foreseeable future, 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.
For more information or to RSVP, click here.
Next Week's Service Schedule
Reservations required for all services
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This week, our members received notice of
two additional programs!
If you didn’t get it, maybe you’re not a member. Why?
To make it easier for everyone to find the information they need, we are sending nonmembers a free abbreviated ebulletin focused exclusively on Loop events. If you want to keep up with what’s going on in the larger community by receiving our full eblast, simply join us today by clicking here!
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We are not for ourselves alone
As downtown continues returning to normal we have started to see a surge in guests, and their visits underscore one of the primary reasons we exist. Michael Buchbinder was visiting Chicago from in New York on business and thought our services were “very friendly and enjoyable” when he came twice for Shacharit.
Next time you or your guests are downtown, please join us for a minyan. For more information, click here.
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The Discussion
Thursday, September 29, 2022
5:30 PM
Express yourself in “The Discussion,” a lay-led zoom group that will examine an article and critique it.
We will discuss the article from Tablet Magazine: "Higher Ed's New Woke Loyalty Oaths" by John Sailer.
To read the article, click here.
To RSVP, 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 starting October 12
Advanced Class at 1:00 PM on Thursdays starting October 13
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The cost for the new semester (8 classes) is $100. 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 begins Wednesday, October 12 and Thursday, October 13.
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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Brunch and Learn with Renan Sugarman | |
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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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Book Club Meeting - The Liberated Bride and Mr. Mani, both by A. B. Yehoshua | |
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
5:30 PM - Online via Zoom
Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].
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Save the Date - Historic Chicago Loop Synagogue Presents:
Reflections of Broken Glass: Coming together to heal and reflect
Sunday, November 13, 2022
2:00 PM
Historic Chicago Loop Synagogue, 16 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Featuring:
Cantor Pavel Roytman, Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, Conductor
Cantor David Berger, KAM Isaiah Israel
Cantor Rachel Brook, Anshe Emet Synagogue
Sofi Frasier
Cantor Susie Lewis Friedman, Temple Jeremiah
KAM Isaiah Israel Community Chorale
Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers
and more information to come...
For more information, contact Cary Wolovick at [email protected] or (312) 346-7370.
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