Our History

Congregation Shaare Tikvah, now Shaare Tikvah B'nai Zion, has a long and rich history as one of the most prominent and beloved synagogues in Chicago. Below are links to many articles, essays and other press coverage of our history, both old and new.

Rabbi Morris Gutstein, ZT"L - Wikipedia article about Shaare Tikvah's founder and first Rabbi.

Our Windows - See page 14 of this document for an article from the Chicago Jewish Historical Society about A. Raymond Katz, the artist who created our historic stained glass windows.

An article from June 2002 in the Chicago Jewish News about the closing of B'nai Zion, and the merger with Shaare Tikvah.

Rabbi Katz takes a stand on animal cruelty, as discussed in this Chicago Jewish News article.

Our Sisterhood dedicates a new Torah cover, covered in Chicago Jewish News.

STZB enters a new century and things are looking up, as this Chicago Jewish News article from September 2000 discusses.

2005 Chicago Jewish News article detailing the beginnings of our outreach movement. Look at us now!

The Campership Program - Apply here and read the press release announcing a $1 million anonymous donation to establish this Jewish Camp program, administered by our own Rabbi Katz.