4435 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60076-3222
(847) 677-3330
Questions? Email:
congbeneshalom@gmail.com
Welcome to
Congregation Bene Shalom
Our philosophy of Reform Judaism
links our warm, modern, and vibrant synagogue of today, with a rich and
ancient heritage
Friday Evening Shabbat Service
August 1, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi Charlene Brooks
Gail Mangurten, Piano
Anne Stewart, ASL Interpreter
Parshat Devarim
Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22
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Finding inspiration from our past,
and how our words can impact our future.
If you cannot attend in person, please watch with the following link. If you have technical difficulty, text 847-207-6074. Please try to sign in before the service begins.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84289748525
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Sunday, August 10 | 2:00 PM | Free Event at CBS
Mark Jacob, Author Abra Berkley, Abe’s granddaughter
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Our guests will discuss Abe Saperstein, the man who helped to popularize basketball, promoted African American athletes, and who invented the 3-point shot! Learn about the “Harlem Globetrotters” 100-year exhibition team history against the backdrop of racism, antisemitism, and 20th Century sports. Books will be available for sale and signed by the author. “Globetrotter” was published in 2024.
"The Jacob brothers provide a fast-paced narrative of an underappreciated game changer." – Kirkus Reviews
Your RSVP is requested, not required, at congbeneshalom@gmail.com
We are very proud of our rabbi!
Rabbi Charlene was interviewed on CBS News!
You can see the interview on YouTube:
Thank you to everyone that attended our June Shabbat Potluck and Stories! We look forward to another one soon!
Join us for Kabbalah Meditation Services one Saturday each Month
SHOW IN THE SHUL
Join us for the next Show in the Shul coming in 2025
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An inspirational place for community worship and study