Multi-Access Gatherings: Special Shabbat Guest from Israel, Interfaith Thanksgiving and more
11/18/2021 04:31:37 PM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
For more on the history of 840 Vernon Avenue and Am Shalom, check out this piece written by Past President, Dr....Read more...
Monday Memo: Courageous Conversations & Special Shabbat Guest
11/15/2021 11:51:35 AM
It's the season of giving! From Thanksgiving Feeding the Hungry to the JCFS Holiday Gift Drive to our Chanukah collection, supporting eight different charities - one for each night - we've compiled lots of opportunities to give back. Read more.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONSWhat would you do if the person you love became someone else? In his profoundly honest memoir, The Thin Ledge: A Husband's...Read more...
UPDATED Multi-Access Gatherings: Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series, Museum Tour and more
11/11/2021 10:46:52 AM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
Do you or your children still have a Seder Plate from Jean's 2nd grade class? Send us a photo! Email Alyssa at...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series, Museum Tour and more
11/11/2021 10:25:36 AM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
Do you or your children still have a Seder Plate from Jean's 2nd grade class? Send us a photo! Email Alyssa at...Read more...
Monday Memo: 11.8.2021
11/08/2021 11:31:21 AM
Every year, Am Shalom partners with area congregations to provide a warm Thanksgiving meal for people in need - for many, it's the only holiday meal they'll have. A generous, anonymous donor covers the cost of the meal, which allows us to go the extra mile and provide a goody bag for each attendee.
An $18 donation provides a warm hat, gloves, wool socks, face masks and hand sanitizer. Click here...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Music Mondays, Thanksgiving Mitzvah Opportunity and more
11/04/2021 01:56:22 PM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Tol'dot. Read more about this week's Torah...Read more...
Monday Memo: 11.1.2021
11/01/2021 01:07:06 PM
Last summer many Am Shalom volunteers met with staff members of Senators Durbin and Duckworth to urge them to work for passage of the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Nationally more than 5,000 Reform Jews met with 47 Senate offices to urge them to pass these two federal bills that would protect the freedom to vote.
There are two new action items from the Religious Action...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Yiddish Session, Holiday Gift Drive and more
10/28/2021 10:30:22 AM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Chayei Sarah. Read more about this week's Torah...Read more...
Monday Memo: 10.25.21
10/25/2021 09:47:36 AM
Our friends at Cradles to Crayons are in need of NEW children's pajamas (size 2T to adult medium). They currently do not have enough items in their warehouse to fill the demand. We'll be collecting PJs through Sunday, October 31. Please drop your donation in the bin outside of the main entrance, and thank you!
MULTI-ACCESS GATHERINGS "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday, October 25 at...Read more...Multi-Access Gatherings: Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series, Pajama Drive and more
10/21/2021 11:15:22 AM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Vayeira. Read more about this week's Torah...Read more...
Monday Memo: 10.18.21
10/18/2021 09:47:50 AM
Our friends at Cradles to Crayons are in need of NEW children's pajamas (size 2T to adult medium). They currently do not have enough items in their warehouse to fill the demand. We'll be collecting PJs beginning Sunday, October 24. Please drop your donation in the bin outside of the main entrance, and thank you!
MULTI-ACCESS GATHERINGS "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,October 18 at...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: We Really Need Your Blood Today
10/14/2021 10:45:38 AM
FALL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
There is a massive shortage of blood donations. You can do a mitzvah today! There are still appointment times available at our Fall Community Blood Drive today from 1:00-5:00pm. Walk-ins are also welcome. Sign up here.
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?In...Read more...
Monday Memo: 10.11.21
10/11/2021 10:30:51 AM
There is currently an urgent need for blood donations. Every donor will save 3 lives! Donate blood at our Fall Blood Drive on Thursday, October 14, from 1:00-5:00pm. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.
MULTI-ACCESS GATHERINGS "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday, October 11 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Fall Blood Drive Thursday, October 141:00-5:00pm Register "Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, October 14 at 5:45pm
Multi-Access Gatherings: Experience Leonard Cohen, Blood Drive and more
10/07/2021 04:10:37 PM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
In honor of Am Shalom's 50th anniversary, we've been scouring the archives to compile some fun facts and interesting anecdotes from the last 50 years. We'll be sharing one "Did You Know" each week right here in the KOLbytes throughout our yearlong celebration,...Read more...
Monday Memo 10.4.21
10/04/2021 10:48:51 AM
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Virtual Museum Tour: Experience Leonard Cohen Friday,October 8 at 12:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/82518655884 Multi-Access Outdoor Shabbat Service (weather...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Tot Shabbat, Experience Leonard Cohen and more
09/30/2021 02:06:07 PM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?
In honor of Am Shalom's 50th anniversary, we've been scouring the archives to compile some fun facts and interesting anecdotes from the last 50 years. We'll be sharing one "Did You Know" each week right here in the KOLbytes throughout our yearlong celebration,...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Yom Kippur, Sukkot and more
09/29/2021 09:47:33 AM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Haazinu. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Benjamin Stone, child of Julia Watkins and Scott Stone, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 18.
...to Dylan Gradman, child of Laura and Steven...Read more...
Monday Memo: 9.27.21
09/27/2021 01:26:05 PM
It's time to unroll the scroll! Join us tonight - Monday, September 27 at 6:00pm - for our Simchat Torah Festival Service in the Sanctuary followed by a celebration outside in our tent with donuts, dancing and music from the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band! Register to attend in person, or join us via livestream or Facebook.
The Simchat Torah Service & Yizkor will be held on Tuesday, September 28 at 9:00am. Register...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Simchat Torah and more
09/23/2021 04:36:38 PM
AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
In honor of Am Shalom's 50th anniversary, we've been scouring the archives to compile some fun facts and interesting anecdotes from the last 50 years. We'll be sharing one "Did You Know" each week right here in the KOLbytes throughout our yearlong celebration, and we'll be...Read more...
Monday Memo: 9.20.21
09/20/2021 02:09:52 PM
Check out this video recap of Am Shalom's first day of Religious School 5782. It was great to be back at the temple!
SUKKOTAre you ready to shake your lulav? Join us in the Perlmutter Courtyard for the Erev Sukkot Service tonight, Monday, September 20 at 6:00pm, then grab a frozen pizza to go! Please bring a pair of mittens to help decorate the Sukkah; they will be donated after the holiday....Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Yom Kippur, Sukkot and more
09/15/2021 10:16:07 AM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Haazinu. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Benjamin Stone, child of Julia Watkins and Scott Stone, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 18.
...to Dylan Gradman, child of Laura and Steven...Read more...
Monday Memo: 9.13.21
09/13/2021 10:28:06 AM
High Holy Days information, including the full schedule of services, livestream links, and digital prayer books, can be found on our website here. Find recordings of services and sermons here.
As we do every year, Am Shalom will collect non-perishable food and hygiene items for The ARK. Donations can be brought to the storage shed in our north parking lot beginning September 7. The shed will be there through the...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Author Discussion, 9/11 Service and more
09/09/2021 03:02:36 PM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Vayeilech. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Blake Novak, child of Randi Novak, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 11.
...to Lilly Eppley, child of Jennifer and Daniel Eppley, on...Read more...
Monday Memo: 9.3.2021
09/06/2021 12:55:25 PM
High Holy Days information, including the full schedule of services, livestream links, and digital prayer books, can be found on our website here.
As we do every year, Am Shalom will collect non-perishable food and hygiene items for The ARK. Donations can be brought to the storage shed in our north parking lot beginning September 7. The shed will be there through the High Holy Days. Please click here for a...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: High Holy Days and more
09/02/2021 04:01:42 PM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Nitzavim. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Joseph Berkeley, child of Judith and Stephen Berkeley, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 4.
...to Lea...Read more...
Monday Memo: 8.30.21
08/30/2021 11:47:47 AM
August 30 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 "Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday,
September 2 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday, September 3 9:30-10:30am Am Shalom Circle Drive Multi-Access Outdoor Shabbat Service Friday,
September...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: S'lichot, 9/11 Service and more
08/26/2021 04:55:47 PM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Ki Tavo. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Cameron Palmer, child of Brooke and Graham Palmer, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 28.
...to Brooke...Read more...
Monday Memo: 8.23.21
08/23/2021 12:35:29 PM
August 23 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 "Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday,
August 26 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Multi-Access Outdoor Shabbat Service Friday,
August 27 at 6:30pm
- Register to attend in-person
- Join us via livestream or...Read more...
Multi-Access Gatherings: Challah Pick-up, Mitzvah Opportunities and more
08/19/2021 04:53:43 PM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Watch Rabbi Steve's two minute take on Ki Teitzei. Read more about this week's Torah portion.
MAZEL TOV......to Max Radom, child of Laura and David Radom, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 21.
...to Jacob Weber, child of...Read more...
Monday Memo: 8.16.21
08/16/2021 10:45:59 AM
Volunteers are needed to pack and/or deliver High Holy Days boxes to fellow congregants. These boxes will be integral to helping our congregants create their own sacred spaces wherever/however they choose to worship this High Holy Days season. For a complete list of shifts and to sign up, please click here - and thank you!
Maot Chitim assists needy members of the Chicagoland community with...Read more...
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