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 6:20am
Mincha Arvit this week:
4:00pm
Weekly Announcements
Nov 21, 2025 - 5786
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Today, Fri Nov 21, is Rosh Chodesh Kislev.
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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 this 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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Mazel Tov to Yehuda Zev Zitter and Sara Post upon becoming Chattan and Kallah!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Zitter and family!
May they merit to build a bayit ne’eman b’Yisrael.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a Mazel Tov to:
Daniel & Hindi Yahav
upon the birth of a baby boy!
We would also like to wish a Mazal Tov to the proud grandparents:
Dr. Yigal & Donna Yahav
and to
Dr. & Mrs. Weissman
and to their entire families.
May Daniel & Hindi merit to raise their new son to Torah, Chupa & Maasim Tovim and may the Brit be in its proper time!
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to wish a Mazel Tov to Yechiel & Dassie Dubovick on the birth of a new baby boy!
Mazel Tov also to the grandparents, Rabbi & Mrs. Dubovick and Rabbi and Mrs. Hamaoui.
B’Ezrat Hashem, there will be a Shalom Zachar, details to follow.
May the Brit be in its proper time and may they merit to raise this new baby boy to Torah, Chupah & Ma’asim Tovim.
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Friday Night Schedule:
Shir HaShirim - 3:50pm
Candle lighting time - 4:04pm
Mincha Friday Night - 4:05pm
8 Min Class after Arvit
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Shabbat Morning
Shacharit - 8:40am
Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 3:50pm
Havdala: 5:14pm
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The Kiddush this week is sponsored by Esther & Moshe Calamaro in loving memory of Esther’s dear brother, Ira Shapira - Levi Yitzhak ben Yaakov Kopel, Alav HaShalom.
May his memory be for a blessing.
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The Kiddush is also sponsored by Judy Weiss in loving memory of her daughter, Raayah Rachel bat Yita Feiga Merl, Aleha HaShalom.
May her memory be for a blessing.
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Seudat Shelishit this week is sponsored by Steve & Arleen Isaacs in honor of their forthcoming anniversary, November 24th.
Mazel Tov and may you spend many more years together in good health, wealth and happiness.
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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we would like to thank Esther & Moshe Calamaro 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 6:20am.
Mincha & Arvit this week is at 4:00pm.
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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.
Mordechai Gershon ben Rivka Rochel, 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.