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
The Daily Mincha & Arvit will be at 7:50pm this week.
July 13 is PHC’s Annual Israeli War Veteran (AFIWDF) Kiddush.
To donate to AFIWDF write a check and give to Moshe or Esther Calamaro. To donate to the PHC Kiddush click here and in payment notes and write AFIWDF Kiddush
July 28 is Men's Scotch & Steak Night register here
Aug 25 is PHC's Picnic
PHC Annual Dinner – Sept 15th!
Weekly Announcements
Parshat Pinchas
July 26-31, 2024
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a Mazel Tov to Eliyahu & Moria Kohanchi on the birth of twins, a boy and a girl!
Mazel Tov to grandmother Roslyn Kohanchi and to the entire Kohanchi family.
May Eliyahu & Moriah raise their children to Torah, Mitzvot & Ma’asim Tovim.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a Mazel Tov to Mr. Yosef & Rosanne Younes upon the engagement of their daughter Maya to Shmuli Mintz from Cedarhurst.
Mazel Tov to Shmuli’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Meir Mintz.
May Shmuli & Maya merit to build a Bayit Ne’eman B’Yisrael.
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Friday Night Schedule:
Shir Hashirim - 6:45pm
Mincha Friday Night - 7:00pm
Early Candle Lighting - not before 6:44pm.
Recommended Candle Lighting time for those praying at 7:00pm - 7:20pm.
Regular Candle lighting time - 7:55pm.
Shabbat Morning
Shacharit - 8:40am
Shabbat afternoon Class - 7:00pm
Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 7:40pm
Havdala: 9:04pm
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The Kiddush this week is sponsored by Sylvia Cohen in loving memory of her late brother, Chananya ben Moshe & Flory, Alav HaShalom.
May his memory be for a blessing.
We also thank Sylvia for the Shabbat shopping.
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Seudat Shelishit this week is sponsored by Amnon & Jodi Morady in honor of Amnon’s and his twin sister’s Birthdays.
Mazel Tov!
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Daily Minyan Schedule:
Sunday Shacharit 7:20am
Mon - Friday Shacharit 6:10am
Mincha & Arvit this week is at 7:50pm.
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The Wednesday Night Kol Bo Class is on break this week.
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More Save the Dates:
Torah, Scotch & Steak Night, THIS SUNDAY, July 28.
PHC Annual Picnic – Aug 25
PHC Annual Dinner – September 15th
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Morasha News
There will be a boy's minyan this Sunday at Ohel Shalom at 9:00am.
Breakfast following Shacharit.
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Taharat HaMishpacha refresher series for Women only.
See flyer below:
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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 hostages, wounded & Israeli Soldiers.
Saaed Yitzhak ben Miriam Mohtarma, Doniel ben Ayuma, Sara Rachel bat Shifra, Liba Ruth bat Dina, Alter Fivel Nachum Shalom ben Fayga, Shayna Bracha bat Sima Yenta, Shamir ben Penina, Itta bat Tzippeh, Janet Sarah bat Heshmat, Sarah Vered bat Shoshana, 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.