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We welcome you and your interest in Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation (House of Peace for the Children of the Ancient Ethiopian Hebrews). As stated in Psalm 133:1, “...how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

Friday: Erev Shabbat 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Shabbat Candle Lighting - Prayer Service - Kiddush - Shabbat Study

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Dr. Dele Jane Osawe, a vibrant member of the Be'chol Lashon community, has sadly passed away.

Saturday: Shabbat
10:30am to 2:00pm

- Prayer Service
- Torah (God’s Law) Reading
- Songs of Praise
- D’rashah (Sermon)
- Oneg (Refreshments

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Rabbi Capers Funnye and Beth Shalom has
set up a fund to accept donations for her
dream of completing a synagogue and school in her home village. More...

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Saturday Evening
4:00pm to 6:00pm

- Prayer and Pledge
- Prophetic, current and
historical events from a
spiritual point of view

n6601 South Kedzie Ave.
nChicago, IL 60629
nPhone: (773) 476-2924
nFax: (773) 476-2259

nEmail: bshalombz@sbcglobal.net

gIn the News!

Israel at the White House

jIn the New York Times

Monday December 10, 2007 was a water-shade day for the Israelite community in the Unites States. My wife Rabbinit Miriam and I attended a reception at the White House in honor of Chanukah. I was very surprised when I received a call from Jeremy Katz, the White House Deputy-Chief-of-Staff for Jewish affairs. We talked about my attending a private meeting with President Bush.

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CHICAGO — Having grown up in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Capers C. Funnye Jr. was encouraged by his pastor to follow in his footsteps. Instead, he became a rabbi.

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