We're excited to share our unique menorah this year, which can be found along our Circle Drive. This special menorah has two functions: to spread light throughout the holiday, and to serve as collection bins for a holiday donation drive. Each bin/candle is tied to an item requested by eight partner organizations.
The menorah will be open for donations beginning on Wednesday, December 9. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, December 26. Come by any time to drop your donations, or use the links below to ship directly to our charity partners (where available).
Men's Winter Coats
RefugeeOne
Books
Bernie's Book Bank
Peanut Butter
The ARK
Diapers
Share Our Spare
Pruning Shears
Glencoe Community Garden
Can Openers
Connections for the Homeless
Dog Leashes
Evanston Animal Shelter
Masks
Bethlehem Healing Temple
Chanukah means Dedication. What better time to bless a new home? If you've recently (or not-so-recently!) moved, and you'd like Rabbi Steve to hang a mezuzah at your new home, please fill out this interest form and we'll be in touch to make a date.
Wednesday, December 9
12:00pm
Let's Talk Latkes: Demo & Discussion with Rabbi Steve
ZOOM
Thursday, December 10
12:00pm
Around Our Table:
History of the Hanukiah
with Arthur Feldman, Judaica consultant and antiques expert
Friday, December 11
6:30pm
Shabbat Chanukah
with
musical guests,
Joanie Leeds & Matt Check
Saturday, December 12
5:45pm
Havdalah & Third Night Candle Lighting
with the
Sommer Family
Sunday, December 13
4:30-5:30pm
Chanukah Drive-In at
Am Shalom
Candles, Donuts & Donations, all from the safety and comfort of your car!
Fireworks
5:45pm
Look up! We'll be lighting up the sky around Glencoe with a special fireworks display in memory of Sam Sommer. If you're not nearby, you can still watch via Facebook Live
Monday, December 14
5:45pm
Mobile Menorah: Deerfield
We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Holy Cross parking lot (724 Elder Lane) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go.
Or join us online:
Livestream & Facebook Live
Tuesday, December 15
5:45pm
Mobile Menorah:
Highland Park
We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Recreation Center parking lot (1207 Park Avenue West) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go.
Or join us online:
Livestream & Facebook Live
Wednesday, December 16
5:45pm
Mobile Menorah:
Northbrook
We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Northbrook Court parking lot (east end of the mall - look for the Am Shalom truck and menorah) for candle lighting and donuts to-go.
Or join us online:
Livestream & Facebook Live
Thursday, December 17
5:45pm
Mobile Menorah:
Glencoe
Join us at the Glencoe Train Station parking lot (724 Green Bay Road) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go.
Or join us online:
Livestream & Facebook Live
World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) online worldwide Chanukah celebration featuring music and traditions from around the world, showcasing acclaimed choirs, cantors, and special celebrity guests.
Sunday, December 13 at 7:00pm
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