Monday Memo: 5.3.2021
05/03/2021 08:06:20 AM
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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
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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
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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 Campaign
Virtual Gatherings: Dinner with Friends, Buddy Stories and more
04/22/2021 04:19:52 PM
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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
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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 withAm 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
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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 GENERATIONSWe 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
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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
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Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Sh'mini.
UPDATE FROM THE COVID TASK FORCEThe 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
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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
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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
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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-UPOur 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
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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 withRabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
March 30
at...Read more...
Virtual Gatherings: Passover, Holocaust Series and more
03/25/2021 06:16:10 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Virtual Gatherings: David Axelrod, Jews in Space and more
03/11/2021 06:20:34 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 HOMEGroups...Read more...
Monday Memo: 2.8.21
02/08/2021 02:21:13 PM
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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,
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Virtual Gatherings: Mystery Mordechai, Music Mondays and more
02/04/2021 07:21:47 AM
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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
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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
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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 HOMEWe...Read more...
Monday Memo: 1.25.21
01/25/2021 09:19:50 AM
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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...
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