Suburbs

Oak Park Temple is the Jewish home for families across Chicagoland, from the western suburbs into the city.  Approximately 1/3 of Oak Park Temple's members live outside of Oak Park and River Forest, and we offer several opportunities each year for Jewish families to connect with one another in the western suburbs.

Here's what's coming up in 2020.  Contact Rabbi Kirzane at rabbkirzane@oakparktemple.org for details.

Hinsdale Shabbat Dinner
Fri, Jan. 17 @ 6:30 pm
Main course provided; potluck sides.
Contact Rabbi Kirzane for location and details.

Ice Sculpture Festival and Afternoon Tea
Saturday, Feb. 8
1:00 pm - Ice Sculpture Festival
2:00 pm - Afternoon Tea at Pinecone Cottage

Meet outside Pinecone Cottage (1029 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove) @ 1:00 to walk together to view the ice sculptures.
Afternoon Tea at Pinecone Cottage @ 2:00.  Includes soup, sandwiches, sweets, and tea.  Sample menu here.
Subsidized cost for Afternoon Tea with OPT = $18/person.  

Space is very limited.  RSVP for afternoon tea by Jan. 31.

Adult Learning: "The Bible: Sacred Scripture and Human Origins"
March 5, 12, 19 @ 7:00 pm
Hinsdale Public Library (20 E Maple St.)

For nearly two centuries, biblical scholars have demonstrated the human origins of the Bible. These discoveries have led many in the modern age to question (or reject) the concept of divinity or sacredness in “scripture.”  Yet Reform Judaism insists that the Bible is holy while accepting its human authorship.

This course will review the basic evidence used to establish the human authorship of the Bible and then explore ways in which modern Jews can continue to understand Torah as sacred truth.

Note: This is a second offering of the same course being taught at OPT on Jan. 15, 22, & Feb. 5.

Israeli Wine & Cheese Havdalah social
Apr. 25 (tentative), time TBD
Stay tuned for more details

Picnic at the Arboretum
June 7 @ 12:00 pm
Morton Arboretum (4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL)

Bring your lunch to the Children's Garden Picnic.  Groups will be encouraged to explore the arboretum together after we eat.  (Each family will cover its own admission costs.)

Nature Shabbat
July 11 (tentative) @ 11:00 am
Fullersburg Woods (3609 Spring Road)

Start with one of two options: a relaxed Shabbat service in the covered shelter or a nature walk.  Then, potluck Shabbat lunch at around 11:30.  This is a family friendly event and everyone is invited.