The Persian Hebrew Congregation
A Synagogue that feels like home
We are a Sephardic Orthodox Congregation in Skokie, IL. Jews from numerous countries and various origins pray together in our beautiful sanctuary, celebrate chagim together, study together, enjoy kiddushim together and are always excited to welcome newcomers to our congregation.
Three Tenets of Judaism
At the Persian Hebrew Congregation, our home away from home, the three tenets of Judaism, Torah, Avodah and Ge'Meelut Chasidim (Study, Worship and Acts of Kindness) are the values that we hope to live by.
Upcoming Events
Daily Schedule:
Sunday 7:20am
Mon-Fri 6:10am
Friday Nov 21 - Rosh Chodesh Shacharit 6:00am
Mincha Arvit this week:
4:05pm
Weekly Announcements
Parshat Chayeh Sarah & Shabbat Mevarchim
Nov 14-20, 2025 – 5786
Rosh Chodesh Kislev will be one day, on Friday, Nov 21.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to
David Israel & Hannah Azorsky
on the occasion of their upcoming marriage NEXT Sunday, Nov 23!
Mazel Tov to the proud parents:
Bennett & Randi Israel
And
Greg & Susie Azorsky.
Mazel Tov to Grandparents
Haskell & Rochelle Israel.
Mazel Tov to the entire Israel & Azorsky families.
May the Chatan & Kallah merit to build a faithful home among Am Yisrael.
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Friday Night Schedule:
Shir HaShirim - 3:55pm
Candle lighting time - 4:09pm
Mincha Friday Night - 4:10pm
8 Min Class after Arvit
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Shabbat Morning
Shacharit - 8:40am
Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 3:55pm
Havdala: 5:19pm
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The Kiddush this week is sponsored by the Miller family in loving memory of their father, Shabtai ben David HaNolad min Miriam, Alav HaShalom.
May his memory be for a blessing.
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Seudat Shelishit this week is sponsored by Rachamim & Malka Kohanpour in memory of Rachamim’s mother, Chana bat Rivka, Aleha HaShalom.
May her memory be for a blessing.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to thank Rachamim & Malka Kohanpour for the Shabbat shopping this week.
Chazak U’Baruch!
If you would like to volunteer to shop, please let us know.
Thank you very much.
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Daily Minyan Schedule:
Sunday Shacharit - 7:20am
Weekday Shacharit - 6:10am
This Friday Rosh Chodesh Shacharit will be at 6:00am.
Mincha & Arvit this week is at 4:05pm.
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Don’t miss the Kolbo Torah Class this Wed night at 7:00pm.
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There will be a father and son learning program at Sephardic Congregation this Motzaei Shabbat beginning at 6:30pm.
Pizza, prizes and Raffles and lots of fun!
Bring your own Sefarim to learn.
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Refuah Sheleima List:
If you have a name of a person that needs a Refuah Sheleima, you may reply to this email with the name of the person.
Please say extra prayers & Tehilim for the deceased hostages that need Kevura and the wounded & Israeli Soldiers.
Eliana bat Yehudit, Lital Meira bat Eitana Malka, Shoshana bat Raizel, Miriam bat Rivka, Allah bat Verah, Lev ben Faina, Michal Shayna bat Chana Basha, Chana Zlata bas Tzivia Baila, Yaacov Chaim ben Yosefa, Avraham ben Yocheved, Shlomo ben Malka, Yaakov ben Laura, Moshe ben Chana, Saaed Yitzhak ben Miriam Mohtarma, Sara Rachel bat Shifra, Liba Ruth bat Dina, Alter Fivel Nachum Shalom ben Fayga, Shayna Bracha bat Sima Yenta, Itta bat Tzippeh, Janet Sarah bat Heshmat, Sima Yenta bat Chana Gittel, Flora bat Farangiz, David ben Maryam, Chaya Musa Ita bat Chana Gittel, Shifra Shulamis bat Chaya Musa Ita.
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The Persian Hebrew Congregation is now accepting Zelle payments.
The email address for these payments is:
PHCbookkeeper@gmail.com
WhatsApp Groups
To join our PHC WhatsApp group or the Daf Yomi group speak to Rabbi Hamaoui.