Am Shalom – Reform Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois - Our Mission and History
Our Mission and History
Am Shalom’s mission, as a Reform congregation, is to engage, enlighten, embrace and educate our members in ways that build a sense of community, while respecting individual forms of expression and belief. We seek to explore our Jewish roots, awareness and values, and enrich the spiritual lives of our members, while serving humanity through social action.
Am Shalom (People of Peace), a Reform congregation, was established on June 18, 1972. Its first formal Shabbat Service was held on August 4, 1972.
Am Shalom began when sixty families, who shared certain common concepts of Jewish worship and living, came together to create a new and vibrant Reform congregation. Under the leadership of founding Rabbi Harold L. Kudan, who retired in 2002 after 30 years of service, and current Senior Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein, Am Shalom has grown from those original sixty families to its current membership of 950 families.
In its beginnings, the congregation's offices were in a small storefront. Today, the synagogue makes its home in the newly renovated historic building at 840 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe, Illinois.
Mon, March 18 2024
8 Adar II 5784
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024Drop In
Wednesday, Mar 20th 3:15p to 4:15p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024Hebrew School
Wednesday, Mar 20th 4:15p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024AShTY
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 7:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 202411th/12th Grade Seminar
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 7:30p
We are so happy to be able to again offer our 11th & 12th graders an opportunity to continue their Jewish development through thoughtful conversations about the many topics that matter to them such as environmentalism, community health, civil rights, and how do we think of Israel in today's world. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2024The Religious Action Center’s Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign
Wednesday, Mar 20th 7:00p to 8:15p
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024Aging Wisely Discussion Group
Thursday, Mar 21st 10:00a to 11:30a
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2024Koleinu Rehearsal
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:30p to 9:00p
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2024RAC-IL 2024 Campaign Launch on Zoom
Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
AprApril 1 , 2024IN THE LIVING ROOM... with Cantor Evan Kent in "SHARDS"
Monday, Apr 1st 7:00p to 9:00p
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