January 28, 2012   4 Sh'vat 5772
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A unique and innovative congregation celebrating diversity. Welcoming the intermarried, the unaffiliated, and those searching for a meaningful Jewish life.

Ark with light

Sukkat Shalom means a "sukkah of peace." A sukkah is open with no roof or permanent walls. Sukkat Shalom, the Open Congregation, uses the image of a sukkah to remind us that our spiritual life is open to others and to God - flexible and dynamic.

We offer a full program of innovative family education, meaningful and creative worship, adult discussion and study, interfaith couple support groups, and holiday observances.

Sukkat Shalom is a progressive synagogue in which to explore Jewish thought and search for personal meaning.

We invite you to join us in the creation of this exciting and dynamic synagogue!

Upcoming Events  
January 2012
01/29 -  Family Tzedakah Day - Night Ministry Sandwich Making (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Families gather to make hundreds of lunches for the Night Ministry, an organization that provides basic and self-care supplies, free healthcare, housing and supportive services for Chicago youth, and more. Limit 50 people. RSVP to sukkatshalom@att.net
February 2012
02/03 -  7th Grade Friday Night Program (6:30 PM)
In this special Bar/Bat Mitzvah year, students will form a classroom community and be able to support one another in this exciting process. Students come to study the key prayers in preparation of becoming a B’nai Mitzvah. Dinner is part of the evening. Parents, please join your child at the 7:30pm service.
02/04 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM)
Join us for an opportunity to discuss Torah together. We will meet to read the weekly Torah portion. Make sure to bring your own coffee and snack and gather together for this lively discussion. Led by Rabbi Gordon.
02/05 -  High School Class (9:15 AM)
Hot Topics
02/05 -  Family School (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/05 -  Caffeine for the Brain (10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
Speaker: William Berkson Topic: Pirke Avot Dr. Berkson explains the Jewish sages' views on the good life--and their rival's views. His book offers a unique synthesis of timeless Jewish values and the insights of modern psychology.
02/06 -  7th Grade Class (7:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
Monday Night Option
02/11 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM)
Join us for an opportunity to discuss Torah together. We will meet to read the weekly Torah portion. Make sure to bring your own coffee and snack and gather together for this lively discussion. Led by Rabbi Gordon.
02/12 -  Broadway Bound: Songs of the American Stage (5:00 PM)
A Concert by Cantor Jason Kaufman with Matt Long on piano. Join us for an evening of the collection of the most beloved songs of the American Stage. Supper will follow. $15/person – RSVP to sukkatshalom@att.net
02/18 -  Torah Study (9:00 AM)
Join us for an opportunity to discuss Torah together. We will meet to read the weekly Torah portion. Make sure to bring your own coffee and snack and gather together for this lively discussion. Led by Rabbi Gordon.
Sermons  
Recommended Books by Rabbi Gordon  
Pieces Written by Rabbi Gordon  
Volunteering at A Just Harvest  
Worship  
February 2012
02/03 -  7th Grade Friday Night Program (6:30 PM)
In this special Bar/Bat Mitzvah year, students will form a classroom community and be able to support one another in this exciting process. Students come to study the key prayers in preparation of becoming a B’nai Mitzvah. Dinner is part of the evening. Parents, please join your child at the 7:30pm service.
02/03 -  Shabbat Shirah (7:30 PM)
Hear Our Choir Sing! Join us for musical Shabbat as our adult choir will weave exuberant music into our “Sabbath of Song.”
02/04 -  Shabbat Morning Worship (10:30 AM)
Celebrating a congregational Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Join our community as we welcome Shabbat with music and prayer.
Special Reminders  

Shabbat Shirah - Feb. 3rd at 7:30pm
To be held at Community Church of Wilmette

Broadway Bound: Songs of the American Stage - Feb. 12th at 5:00pm
To be held at Community Church of Wilmette 

Family School - Tu Bishvat Day - Feb. 26th at 10:00am
To be held at various locations
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