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 7:25pm this week.
Weekly Announcements
Shabbat Chol HaMoed Schedule
April 25-May 1, 2024
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Sponsorships are available for the Boys Chol HaMoed Pesach Learning Program.
This is a program where boys and fathers of the community are welcome to come and pray, eat breakfast and then learn Torah and win prizes in a raffle on each of the days of Chol HaMoed Pesach.
You can donate by clicking HERE or see Rabbi Hamaoui directly.
Please specify what the donation is for (Boys Learning Program).
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Pesach Schdule:
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Chag Sameiach! Moadim L’Simcha!
Friday, April 26
Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat[1] & Arvit - 7:00pm
Candle Lighting 7:25pm
Shabbat Chol HaMoed, April 27
Shacharit & Musaf[2] - 8:40am
The will be a very light kiddush after Tefilla.
Shabbat Afternoon Class - 6:30pm
Class presented by Reb Yisrael Tzvi Kahn on:
“Issues that Arise When Selling Chametz”
Mincha & Seudat Shelishit - 7:10pm
Seudat Shelishit this week is sponsored by Sharon & Danny Babajoni in loving memory of Sharon’s beloved father, Naser Nassiripoor,
Naser ben Gilan & Azizollah, Alav HaShalom.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Havdala[3] - 8:36pm
Sunday Evening, April 28 - Holiday - Seventh day of Pesach - “Shevi’i Shel Pesach”
Mincha & Arvit - 7:00pm
Candle Lighting - 7:27pm
Kiddush - No Shehechiyanu recited.
Monday, April 29 - Seventh Day of Pesach - Shevi’i Shel Pesach[4]
Shacharit[5]- 8:40am
Mincha & Arvit - 7:30pm
Class - Before Arvit.
Dr. Yehuda Gertel
“Inspiration from Pesach - How to Take it to the Next Level”
Candle lighting & preparation not before 8:38pm
Tuesday, April 30th - Eighth Day of Pesach - “Acharon Shel Pesach”
Shacharit - 8:40am
Yizkor - 10:10am
6:45pm Class - Reb Meir Kaniel - “The Making of a Long Distance Jew: Strategies from Marathon Running to Unlock your Potential”
Mincha - 7:20pm - followed by “Neilat HaChag:”
Special meal with Divrei Torah from everyone.
Arvit - 8:25pm
Havdala[6] - 8:39pm
Chametz may be eaten after 9:15pm
Chag Sameach to All.
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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.
Rachel bat Ita Bini, Iris bat Rivka, Hillel Chanan ben Henna, Ruth bat Miriam, Liba Ruth bat Dina, Rachel bat Dina, Alter Fivel Nachum Shalom ben Fayga, Shayna Bracha bat Sima Yenta, Chai Esther bat Mindel, David Vella ben Rachel, Mayli bat Moran, Keren Ta’ir bat Adina Tova, Flory bat Eissa, Shamir ben Penina, Moshe ben Yola Gracia, Ben Yehuda ben Rachel, Itta bat Tzippeh, Esther bat Sarah Miriam, Janet Sarah bat Heshmat, Sarah Vered bat Shoshana, Sima Yenta bat Chana Gittel, Flora bat Farangiz, David ben Maryam, Tuvia ben Tzivia, Sara Rachel bat Shifra, Chaya Musa Ita bat Chana Gittel, Shifra Shulamis bat Chaya Musa Ita.
[1] We say the full Kabbalat Shabbat that we say every Friday night with the exception of Bameh Madlikin (Only say the first and last paragraph). Ashkenazim have an abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat.
[2] Special Musaf for Shabbat Chol HaMoed.
[3] Regular complete Havdalah.
[4] This is the day that we crossed the sea very early in the morning.
[5] Half Hallel is recited by Sephardim without a bracha. Ashkenazim do recite a bracha.
[6] For this Havdala there is no Besamim and no fire.
WhatsApp Groups
To join our PHC WhatsApp group or the Daf Yomi group speak to Rabbi Hamaoui.