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 6:30pm this week.
Weekly Announcements
Parshat Titzaveh & Parshat Zachor
Mar 6-14, 2025 – 5785
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Shabbat Zachor
It is highly recommended to try to attend the Shabbat morning services to hear the reading of Parshat Zachor which is a biblical obligation.
Parshat Zachor will be read shortly after 10:00am.
A second reading will take place after Tefilla at apx. 11:00am.
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Public Reminder - Switch to Daylight Savings Time
Don’t forget to switch the clock one hour forward on Motzaei Shabbat.
“In the spring, we spring forward.”
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Friday Night Schedule:
Shir HaShirim - 5:15pm
Candle lighting time - 5:28pm
Mincha Friday Night - 5:30pm
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Shabbat Morning
Shacharit - 8:40am
Shabbat Afternoon Class - 4:35pm
Chovat HaLevavot
Shabbat Afternoon Mincha - 5:15pm
Havdala: 6:39pm
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The Chullent this week is sponsored by the following families:
Amnon & Jody Morady in loving memory of Amnon’s mother, Sarah bat Yehuda & Miriam.
May her memory be for a blessing.
Rachamim & Malka Kohanpour in loving memory of Rachamim’s father, Yehuda ben Reuven, 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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We would like to thank Ruth & Shelomo Strimling for doing the Shabbat shopping this week.
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 6:30pm.
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Purim Schedule:
Purim in Persia – Thurs Mar 6
Fast of esther begins – 5:56am (5:53am Ashkenazim)
Shacharit 6:00am
Mincha 6:35pm
Arvit 7:00pm
Megilla 7:10pm
Purim Party 8:00pm
Dairy Supper – Sponsored by Stephen & Arleen Isaacs & PHC
We thank Rabbi Stephen and Arleen Isaacs for sponsoring a Dairy Meal in loving memory of their daughter, Leah Esther Isaacs, Leah Etka bat Anshel Shlomo, Aleha HaShalom.
May her memory be for a blessing.
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Attention all Kids (& some adults)! – Bring your costumes!
We are having a costume party!!!
Balloon Man & Face Painting
Tons of Fun!
Friday Purim Schedule:
Shacharit 6:00am
First Megilla 7:00am
Second Megilla 8:00am
It is a Mitzvah to have a Purim Seuda (meal).
It preferably should be a festive meat meal.
One should begin the meal before 1:00pm so as to have a good appetite for the Friday Night Shabbat Seuda.
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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.
Rina bat Mozli, 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, 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.