Welcome to Temple Sholom, Galesburg, IL

 

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/Spring 2023 Temple Bulletin

January 12, 2023 by • Tags: •

Message from President Faye Schulz Message from Rabbi Jennie Bunde Shabbat Services Schedule Mazel Tov and Todah Raba Mailbag, News, and Announcements Donations PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: We have accomplished a great deal in 2022.  I’d like to report on some projects and policies that have benefitted our congregation. For our High Holiday and Friday night services, […]

Fall 2022 Temple Bulletin

September 6, 2022 by • Tags: •

FALL, 2022 Contents: Message from President Faye Schulz Message from Jennie Bunde High Holiday Schedule 5783 / 2022 Shabbat Services Schedule  News and Events Mazel Tov, Toda Raba, Mi Shebeirach, and Farewells Save the Date 2022 / 5783 Festival Schedule Updates, Donation Info, and Links PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: A few years ago when I was flying […]

New COVID-19 Policy for meeting in-person at the Temple

June 19, 2022 by •

New COVID-19 Policy for meeting in-person at the Temple:  At its June 7th meeting, the Temple Board approved a new policy for meeting in-person at the Temple, making vaccination optional while leaving in place a requirement to wear a mask; masks can be removed while eating or drinking. Explanation: This policy recognizes the important value […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023

Arts and Culture
an image of Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of Netflix's
As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories jemerman May 18, 2023

A Taste of Judaism
am image of Mt. Sinai in the dessert
On Shavuot, many of us study the Book of Ruth. Lauded by Rabbinic tradition as a righteous convert, Ruth’s story continues to resonate with the experiences of many Jews-by-choice today.

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku jemerman May 10, 2023

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

Crossing Over

Crossing Over jemerman May 9, 2023

Jewish Rituals and Symbols
Josh Rodriguez and his wife Laurie taking a selfie in front of their house
I’m feeling very peaceful today. I went to the mikvah this morning. I was a little nervous, just because official rites of passage can be a little scary. But I knew everyone was going to be super nice and supportive (and they were!).