Welcome to an embracing hub of Sephardic life and learning.
Since 1987, Ohel Shalom Torah Center has been in the middle of the unprecedented growth of authentic Jewish growth in Chicago, by providing a Sephardic outlet for Torah, Avodah and Gimilut Chasadim.
Whether you are Sephardic or Sephardic-at-heart, at Ohel Shalom, you’ll discover the Halachic heritage of Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef, true brotherly caring, and the spirit of Jerusalem.
This Week's Zmanim
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This Purim, all our members and their immediate family are invited to join us for a unique Purim Seuda - PURIM in INDIA!
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A letter from Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef to our Rav-
“My deepest, most heartfelt birachot to any who assist or connect to my beloved student, who is so close to my heart.”
Discover our shul’s heritage from Maran >
“Say little and do much, and receive all men with a pleasant countenance.”
Shammai, Pirkei Avot 1:15
Meet our Rabbinical Leadership
The splendor of Sephardic teachings
packaged for today’s modern pace.
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What esteemed community members say
about Ohel Shalom Torah Center
 “My relationship with the Rabbi is strong, whether we see each other or not. ” - Dr. Yigal Yahav |
 “[We have] a true chacham in our midst." - Aveeshi Lev |
 “People of all levels of life engaged with Torah learning.” - Rabbi Yosef Olstein |
Community members + our shul give $100,000 to charity annually.
Charitable giving is uplifting the poor throughout the city of Chicago. But it starts with your generosity and this humble hub of caring.
There’s room here for many, many “mabrouk!”s.
Host your simcha in our
elegant spacious event hall.
Book a mabrouk >
Wed, March 11 2026 22 Adar 5786