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Entrance to Temple Sholom on a summer's day.
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Children look on as the sofer explains the process of repairing a Torah scroll
Bimah with 3 Torah scrolls in ark
Sofer with Temple congregants
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Breaking of the fast 2010

Recent updates

Winter 2024 Temple Bulletin

January 8, 2024 by • Tags: , •

Winter/Spring 2024 Temple Sholom Monroe & North Streets P.O. Box 501 Galesburg, IL 60402-0501   PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Thinking about forgiveness Although it is not time for the High Holidays and the season of making amends, it is never inappropriate to take time for introspection. At Temple Sholom we are a small community and a family.  […]

Fall Temple Bulleting

September 13, 2023 by • Tags: •

Fall 2023 Temple Sholom On behalf of the entire Temple Sholom community past, present and future, I would like to thank and honor those who have served on the Capital Campaign Committee. You have succeeded in “Securing the Legacy” and  “Shaping the Future” for our congregation. ******************************************** Penny Gold and Bob Bondi (co-chairs) David Amor        […]

Summer 2023 Bulletin

June 16, 2023 by • Tags: •

Summer 2023 Temple Sholom Monroe & North Streets P.O. Box 501 Galesburg, IL 60402-0501 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Dear Friends of Temple Sholom, I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits as we start the summer. As the summer approaches, I know that some of you have a bit more time to explore […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman

Passover
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We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we'll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony jemerman

Interfaith Family
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When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging jemerman

Living with Disabilities
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As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach jemerman

Passover
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The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover's three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.