Congregation Bene Shalom
Congregation Bene Shalom
We are here to reimagine...
a tapestry of unity.
Our Story
Congregation Bene Shalom is the only full-time synagogue that provides religious, educational and social services to Deaf and hearing people. Founded in 1972 by Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer and a group of deaf Jewish leaders, the synagogue grew and now welcomes hearing and hard of hearing people. All services are provided in voice and American Sign Language. We have a strong belief that we are all eq...
Congregation Bene Shalom is the only full-time synagogue that provides religious, educational and social services to Deaf and hearing people. Founded in 1972 by Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer and a group of deaf Jewish leaders, the synagogue grew and now welcomes hearing and hard of hearing people. All services are provided in voice and American Sign Language. We have a strong belief that we are all equal - Jew, Christian, Muslim, Black, White, LGBTQ - and we are all One in God. We also operate a Food Pantry to service the Skokie community. Congregation Bene Shalom also embraces the tradition of Kabbalah, or Jewish Mysticism, and offers regular Kabbalistic Meditation Prayer services.
Congregation Bene Shalom is the only full-time synagogue that provides religious, educational and social services to Deaf and hearing people. Founded in 1972 by Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer and a group of deaf Jewish leaders, the synagogue grew and now welcomes hearing and hard of hearing people. All services are provided in voice and American Sign Language. We have a strong belief that we are all equal - Jew, Christian, Muslim, Black, White, LGBTQ - and we are all One in God. We also operate a Food Pantry to service the Skokie community. Congregation Bene Shalom also embraces the tradition of Kabbalah, or Jewish Mysticism, and offers regular Kabbalistic Meditation Prayer services.
