STAR
in person or on Zoom
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Suburban Thursday Afternoon Retirees, better known as STAR, meets every Thursday from 1-3 pm, except on Jewish and national holidays.  This vibrant group includes attendees from West Suburban Temple and Oak Park Temple, as well as the broader community. We are planning for January meetings to be available both in person and via zoom.  Our meetings are held at West Suburban Temple Har Zion, but we may have to relocate in the event of construction.  Please watch your temple emails for updates on location and programming.  Please join us in person if you can!

STAR, a joint endeavor of both Temples, offers a place for candid discussions on a variety of topics as well as an opportunity to socialize and to support each other.  Recent presenters have included Mike Bass speaking on "Reflections on 35 Years of MameLoshn, Oak Park's Yiddish Song Group;" Jordana Hoffman, the Director of Programming and Member Engagement at Oak Park Temple, discussing her work and how we can participate; Har Zion member Barb Yong on "The Wage Gap and What We Can Do About It," and Albert Orsello, Executive Director of Prevention Partnership about the work of his non-profit organization.

STAR has longterm partnerships with Rush Oak Park Hospital, Dominican and Concordia Universities, Brookdale, Oak Park and River Forest Townships, Arbor West Neighbors, Jewish Child and Family Services and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 

In January, 2026, STAR is currently scheduled to meet as follows:  
January 1st - New Year's Day, a national holiday, STAR does not meet
January 8th - A chance to schmooze and perhaps a movie or special guest
January 15th - A chance to schmooze and perhaps a movie or special guest
January 22nd - A chance to schmooze and perhaps a movie or special guest
January 29th - A chance to schmooze and perhaps a movie or special guest

Watch your temple's weekly bulletins for updates on STAR programming and location.

If you'd like more information about STAR, contact your Temple office.  We at STAR feel like a small community learning and growing together.  Please join us!