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       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 8:05pm this week.

                Weekly Announcements

Parshat Balak

July 11-17, 2025 - 5785

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On behalf of the Persian Hebrew Congregation, we wish condolences to Vahid Bassala and Susan Delrahim and their families on the passing of their dear mother, Zamani Bassala, Zamani bat Agha & Tagi, Aleha HaShalom.

All Tefillot will be at Persian Hebrew Congregation:

Shacharit 6:10am

Mincha & Arvit 8:05pm

Vahid will be sitting at the Delrahim Residence at the time posted below.

He will also be at the synagogue Sunday night from 7:00pm until after Arvit.

 

SHIVA in Northbrook will be

Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am-12:00pm

2:00pm-5:00pm

 

Delrahim Residence
3262 Prestwick Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062

 

May the mourners be comforted among the mourners of Yerushalaim.

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Friday Night Schedule:

Shir HaShirim - 6:45pm

Mincha Friday Night - 7:00pm

Early Candle Lighting - not before 6:53pm.

Recommended Candle lighting time for those praying at 7:00pm - 7:20pm.

Regular Candle lighting time - 8:06pm.

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Shabbat Morning

Shacharit - 8:40am

 

Shabbat Afternoon Class - 7:10pm

Pirkei Avot

Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 7:50pm

Havdala: 9:06pm

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This week is the Annual AFIWDF Kiddush!

Come join the PHC in welcoming this year’s group of Israeli wounded soldiers!

This week, as in past years, the Calamaro family has graciously sponsored the Kiddush in honor of the Disabled Israeli War Veterans.

The AFIWDF (American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation) sponsors a group of soldiers every year to visit the Chicago area and funds are needed to cover all the expenses incurred during their visit.  Your generosity would be appreciated. 

Checks can be made out to the AFIWDF given to Moshe or Esther Calamaro.

Thank you very much.

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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 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

Mon - Fri: Shacharit 6:10am

Mincha & Arvit this week is at 8:05pm.

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This Sunday, July 13, is the fast of Shiva Asar B’Tamuz. The fast marks the beginning of the Three-Week period of time that culminates with the fast of Tisha B’Av.

The fast begins at 3:57am (4:15am for Ashkenazim).

Shacharit will be at 7:20am.

Mincha & Arvit will be at 8:05pm.

The fast ends at 9:10pm.

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B’Ezrat Hashem we will have a Wednesday night class this week at 7:00pm.

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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 hostages, wounded & Israeli Soldiers.

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.

Thu, July 17 2025 21 Tammuz 5785