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 Selichot Schedule:
This Sunday only: Sephardic Communal Selichot
Sunday, Sept 14 at 7:00am
At Ohel Shalom
2949 Touhy, Chicago
At Persian Hebrew Congregation:
Mon-Fri 5:30am - Followed by Shacharit
The Daily Mincha & Arvit will be at 6:40pm this week.
Weekly Announcements
Sept 11-18, 2025 – 5785
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we offer condolences on the passing of
Mrs. Frieda Zieff, Aleha HaShalom.
She was the sister of Michael (Felicia) Zieff and aunt of Malka (Menachem) Cohen and Fivel Zieff.
May the family have comfort among the mourners of Yerushalayim.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we offer condolences to Leah Cohen & Bruce Gaynes on the passing of Leah’s dear mother, Miriam (Yodits) Cohen, Aleha HaShalom.
May the family have comfort among the mourners of Yerushalayim.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a Mazel Tov to Eliyahu Hamaoui & Shana Simon upon their recent engagement.
Mazel to parents:
Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Simon
And to
Rabbi & Mrs. Hamaoui
And to their entire families.
May the new couple merit to build a Bayit Ne’eman among Am Yisrael.
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Selichot Schedule:
Mon-Fri: 5:30am - Selichot followed by Shacharit.
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Friday Night Schedule:
Shir HaShirim - 6:30pm
Mincha Friday Night - 6:45pm
Regular Candle lighting time - 6:45pm.
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Shabbat Morning
Shacharit - 8:40am
Shabbat Afternoon Class - 5:50pm
Pirkei Avot
Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 6:30pm
Havdala: 7:53pm
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The Kiddush this week is sponsored by Randi & Bennett Israel in loving memory of Randi’s beloved father, Bernard Donenberg,
Barral Lev ben Volvol, Alav HaShalom.
May his memory be for a blessing.
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Seudat Shelishit this week is open for sponsorship.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to thank Randi & Bennett Israel 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
Mon - Fri: Shacharit 6:10am
Mincha & Arvit this week is at 6:40pm.
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Save the Date:
We are very proud to announce that B’Ezrat Hashem there will be a Hachnasat Sefer Torah this Sunday, Sept 14 at 2:00pm.
There will be an outdoor procession with music from 3717 Lee St. Skokie, IL to the Persian Hebrew Congregation with dancing and a Seuda to follow.
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Save the Date II
Sephardic Communal Selichot this Sunday, Sept 14 at 7:00am
At Ohel Shalom
2949 Touhy, Chicago
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Membership drive:
If you are not yet a member of the Persian Hebrew Congregation or if you wish to upgrade your membership, this is the time to sign up!
There are different ways to sign up: Family membership, Single membership, Associate membership etc…
For more information, please speak to our President, Yossi Miller.
Chazak UBaruch!
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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.
Shoshana bat Raizel, Miriam bat Rivka, Allah bat Verah, Lev ben Faina, Carmella bat Mozli, Michal Shayna bat Chana Basha, Chana Zlata bas Tzivia Baila, Yaacov Chaim ben Yosefa, Avraham ben Yocheved, Shlomo ben Malka, Levi Yitzchak ben Shifra, 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.