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Monday Memo: 5.3.2021

05/03/2021 08:06:20 AM

May3

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
May 3 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
May 4
at 10:00am

www.amshalom.com/current-events-zoom

"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
May 4 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Training for Jewish Action Day...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Scholar In Your Shelter, Volunteer Opportunity and more

04/29/2021 04:56:20 PM

Apr29

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Emor.

MAZAL TOV...

...to Aiton Friedman, child of Nina and Mitchell Friedman, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, May 1.

...to Lindsay Farbman,...Read more...

Monday Memo: 4.26.2021

04/26/2021 11:53:06 AM

Apr26

RACIAL JUSTICE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is launching a national campaign to combat racial injustice. This campaign will address systemic racism by demanding policy change on both the state and federal levels and will also push members of our community to do essential Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) and antiracism work within our communities and ourselves. 

Learn more:
Reform Movement's National Racial Justice CampaignRead more...

Virtual Gatherings: Dinner with Friends, Buddy Stories and more

04/22/2021 04:19:52 PM

Apr22

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Acharei Mot-K'doshim.

MAZAL TOV...

...to Alexander Weiner, child of Deborah Rintels Weiner and Bradley Weiner, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April...Read more...

Monday Memo: 4.19.21

04/19/2021 09:56:42 AM

Apr19

16th CHICAGO FESTIVAL OF ISRAELI CINEMA

Am Shalom is proud to be a sponsor of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema! Check out the full line-up and purchase tickets here.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  Music Mondays with
Am Shalom: Ken Smith (piano) Monday,
April 19 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090 "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
April 19 at...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Holocaust Series, Cookie Collection and more

04/16/2021 09:40:23 AM

Apr16

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Tazria-M'tzora.

HOLOCAUST SERIES: VOICES OF THE GENERATIONS

We are honored to welcome Julie Kohner on Friday, April 16 at 12:00pm. Julie is the daughter of a...Read more...

Monday Memo: 4.12.21

04/12/2021 10:31:45 AM

Apr12

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
April 12 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration with
Mike Hollander Tuesday,
April 13
at 10:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83324444848

"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
April 13 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

"Almost...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Yom Ha'atzmaut, Passover Food & Cookie Collection and more

04/08/2021 05:13:08 PM

Apr8

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Sh'mini.

UPDATE FROM THE COVID TASK FORCE

The COVID Task Force met on Tuesday, April 6, and made several recommendations and changes to Am Shalom's parameters....Read more...

COVID Task Force Update (April 6, 2021)

04/08/2021 07:54:37 AM

Apr8

The COVID Task Force met on Tuesday, April 6, and made the following changes to our parameters.

In person gatherings on our property,  inside or outside will have a maximum occupancy of 50 people regardless of age and vaccination status. Am Shalom staff are excluded from this number. Up to ten unaccompanied minors may attend services provided minor guests remain masked and socially distant at all times. The minors will be...Read more...

Monday Memo 4.5.2021

04/05/2021 10:03:11 AM

Apr5

SAVE THE DATE: YOM HA'ATZMAUT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

In celebration of Israel’s 73rd birthday, communities across America will come together again on Sunday, April 11 at 1:00pm to co-host and celebrate the 2nd Annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Across America live virtual concert event. Proceeds benefit MAZON, A Jewish Response to Hunger.

2021 headliners include full-band performances by Chava Mirel, Josh Nelson, and Hadar and Sheldon. Plus,...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Pizza Pick-Up, Holocaust Series and more

04/01/2021 04:26:04 PM

Apr1

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Yom Sh'vi-i shel Pesach.

QUIT LOAFING AROUND: CURBSIDE PIZZA PICK-UP

Our regularly scheduled Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-Up will transform into...Read more...

Monday Memo: 3.29.21

03/29/2021 07:20:16 AM

Mar29

  VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
March 29 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Film Discussion:
The Ten Commandments

The movie is available to rent on Amazon Prime.

Monday, March 29 at 7:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83646766284 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
March 30
at...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Passover, Holocaust Series and more

03/25/2021 06:16:10 AM

Mar25

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Tzav.

AM SHALOM PLAYERS RETURN!

Our actors are back with a five minute version of the Passover story! Watch now.

NEED VACCINATION APPOINTMENT...Read more...

Monday Memo: 3.22.2021

03/22/2021 08:28:32 AM

Mar22

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  Music Mondays with
Am Shalom with
Kara Bershad (harp) Monday,
March 22 at 12:30pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090 "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
March 22 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
March 23
at...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Passover, Baseball Talk, Vaccination Event and more

03/18/2021 01:59:59 PM

Mar18

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Vayikra.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Alana and Sophia Duffield, children of Clara and Charles Duffield, on becoming B'not Mitzvah on Saturday, March 20.

HAPPY...Read more...

Monday Memo: 3.15.21

03/15/2021 08:11:46 AM

Mar15

AM SHALOM PLAYERS RETURN!

We are "casting" yet another holiday production, just in time for Passover! Actors of all ages are needed for an abbreviated retelling of the Passover story. Each participant will receive a short script to record and submit. Sign up now!

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
March 15 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Courageous Conversations:
David Axelrod Monday,
Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: David Axelrod, Jews in Space and more

03/11/2021 06:20:34 PM

Mar11

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Vayak'heil-P'kudei.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Margo Lewis, child of Sara and Brian Lewis, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March 13.

...to Parker...Read more...

Monday Memo: 3.8.2021

03/08/2021 07:42:36 AM

Mar8

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  Music Mondays with
Am Shalom featuring Sean Harkness (guitar) Monday, March 8 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090 "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday, March 8 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
March 9 at 10:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83324444848

"Almost Daily"...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Mandela Exhibition, David Axelrod Lecture and more

03/04/2021 04:18:59 PM

Mar4

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Ki Tisa.

MAZEL TOV...

...to David Lusardi, child of Emily and Matthew Lusardi, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 6.

...to Jake Gray, child...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: David Axelrod Lecture, Five Minute Megillah and more

03/01/2021 08:24:22 AM

Mar1

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
March 1 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
March 2
at 10:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83324444848

"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
March 2 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Together at...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: David Axelrod Lecture, Five Minute Megillah and more

02/25/2021 06:32:13 PM

Feb25

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about T'tzaveh.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Zoe Wolfberg, child of Lynne and Robert Wolfberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Sunday, February 28.

FIVE MINUTE...Read more...

Monday Memo: 2.22.21

02/22/2021 09:05:11 AM

Feb22

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  Music Mondays with
Am Shalom
with Cantor Jonathan Comisar Monday,
February 22 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090 "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 22 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
February 23
at...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Museum Series, Music Mondays and more

02/18/2021 12:20:01 PM

Feb18

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about T'rumah.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Maribelle Diamond, child of Billie and Joe Diamond, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 20.

...to Phoebe...Read more...

Monday Memo: "Casting Call"

02/15/2021 08:04:58 AM

Feb15

CASTING CALL! 

The Am Shalom Players presents "Five Minute Megillah" starring - you! All ages are welcome and encouraged to be part of our community video production. Each cast member will receive a line (or two), which can be recorded at home. We'll share our community megillah reading here in KOLbytes, and on our website and social media channels. Further instructions will be emailed upon registration. Sign up today! 

VIRTUAL...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Scholar in Your Shelter, Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series and more

02/11/2021 04:24:51 PM

Feb11

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Mishpatim.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Sophie Bilow, child of Amy and Josh Bilow, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 13.

TOGETHER AT HOME

Groups...Read more...

Monday Memo: 2.8.21

02/08/2021 02:21:13 PM

Feb8

MYSTERY MORDECHAI!

Join us in a congregation-wide effort to share the mitzvah of spreading joy on Purim across our congregational family! Mishloach Manot, or Purim Gifts, are a way to spread joy and sweetness in the Purim season. Sign up to be a Mystery Mordechai!

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 8 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Mystery Mordechai, Music Mondays and more

02/04/2021 07:21:47 AM

Feb4

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Yitro.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Madelaine Kenzer, child of Sofia and Steven Kenzer, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 6.

TOGETHER AT...Read more...

Monday Memo: Announcing Mystery Mordechai!

02/01/2021 08:15:38 AM

Feb1

MYSTERY MORDECHAI!

Join us in a congregation-wide effort to share the mitzvah of spreading joy on Purim across our congregational family! Mishloach Manot, or Purim Gifts, are a way to spread joy and sweetness in the Purim season. Read more and sign up to be a Mystery Mordechai!

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 1 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current...Read more...

Virtual Gatherings: Shabbat Shira, Scholar in Your Shelter and more

01/28/2021 04:07:13 PM

Jan28

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about B'shalach.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Liv Robbins, child of Dayna and Andrew Robbins, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 30.

TOGETHER AT HOME

We...Read more...

Monday Memo: 1.25.21

01/25/2021 09:19:50 AM

Jan25

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS  Music Mondays with
Am Shalom, featuring
Noah Aronson (voice/guitar/piano) Monday, January 25 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090 "Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
January 25 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
January 26 at...Read more...
Sat, February 22 2025 24 Sh'vat 5785