COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Check out Rabbi Steve's two minute take on the weekly Torah portion. Read more about Vayikra here.

PASS THE CANDLE

We're spreading the Shabbat love and light, from our shelter to yours. Watch the video here.

BE ONE OF THE HELPERS

Many of our congregants have asked how they can help others in our community. We are hoping to create a cadre of helpers, who can be activated if and when they're needed. Want to add your name to the list? Fill out this form.

If you would like to make a donation to help support our community members in need, or to help ensure Am Shalom's social action activities like Feeding the Hungry continue through this crisis, please click here. In the dropdown menu next to "Type" select the Ed Alpert Social Action Fund, Feeding the Hungry, or the Richard Wolff Human Needs Fund. Thank you!

VIRTUAL GATHERING:
WORSHIP • LEARNING • MUSIC AT AM SHALOM • SCHMOOZE

WORSHIP

Friday, March 27 at 5:15pm
Tot Shabbat Sing-a-Long via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/479086103
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 479 086 103

Friday, March 27 at 6:10pm
Oneg Shabbat via Zoom
Grab a nosh, then join us in our Zoom Room to connect with the congregation.

https://zoom.us/j/895184619
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 895 184 619

Friday, March 27 at 6:30pm
Shabbat Service
Livestream and Facebook

Saturday, March 28 at 9:00am
Shabbat Morning Service
Livestream and Facebook

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00am
Torah Study Minyan via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/866639503
312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 866 639 503

Every Monday-Thursday at 5:45pm
"Almost Daily" Minyan
Zoom and Facebook

https://zoom.us/j/192054700
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 192 054 700

LEARNING

Tuesday, March 31 at 10:00am
Current Events with Rabbi Phyllis via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/425881516
312-626-6799 
Meeting ID: 425 881 516

Wednesday April 1 at 12:00pm
Scholar-In-Your-Shelter: Mike Hollander via Zoom

"Heavenly and Earthly Jerusalem"
An exploration of Jerusalem, past, present, and future through the poetry of Israel's late national poet, Yehuda Amichai.

Mike Hollander is a Jewish Educator and one of our beloved world tour guides, and we're thrilled to welcome him back to Am Shalom for this virtual session.

https://zoom.us/j/668702939
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 668 702 939

Thursday, April 2 at 10:00am
HaLaila HaZoom: Preparing for an Online Passover
Bring your burning Passover questions!

Let's start to talk about how we'll plan for seder meals using Zoom and other digital platforms. Rabbi Phyllis will show you some resources and talk about how we can help you!
https://zoom.us/j/600030626

MUSIC AT AM SHALOM

Sunday, March 29 at 11:00am
Shir Chadash Meet Up

https://zoom.us/j/335720689
1-312-626-6799 (meeting id: 335-720-689)

Monday, March 30 at 12:30pm-1:00pm
Lunchtime Piano Meditation with Ken Smith 

https://zoom.us/j/760914514
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 760 914 514

Tuesday, March 31, 11:00am-1:00pm
SHIRA B'YACHAD (Singing Together) 

Join Cantor Markowicz on Tuesday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 7 “one-on-one” for 10-15 minutes of SHIRA B’YACHAD! Space is on a first come first service basis. Click here to sign up.

Wednesday, April 1 at 3:00pm
Hava Nashira Meet Up

https://zoom.us/j/670416437
(312) 626-6799 
Meeting ID: 670 416 437

Thursday, April 2 at 3:00pm
Ruach Choir Meet Up

https://zoom.us/j/454465294
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 454 465 294

Thursday, April 2 at 7:00pm
Koleinu Meet Up

https://zoom.us/j/277542395
312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 277 542 395

SCHMOOZE

Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30pm
Laila Toast

Take a load off, raise a glass, and Zoom in for Happy Hour!

https://zoom.us/j/967038382
312-626-6799
Meeting ID 967 038 382

Friday, April 3 at 8:00pm
(Virtual) Dinner with Friends 

Tune into Am Shalom's 6:30pm Shabbat service, then "zoom" over to meet up for Dinner with Friends. BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner).

https://zoom.us/j/939203171
312-626-6799
Meeting ID 939-203-171

*Need help connecting to Am Shalom's Livestream or Zoom calls?
Please contact Alyssa Latala at alatala@amshalom.com or 847.606.5168.

*Would you like a hard copy of Mishkan T'filah Prayer Book or Torah Commentary? Please fill out this form.

You can find a digital Mishkan T'filah prayer book here. It is also on our livestream page, along with a link to this week's yahrzeit list. Our complete Zoom and livestream schedule, along with instructions for joining the gatherings, can be found here.

GETTING IN TOUCH

We are here for you. You'll find the cell phone numbers for our staff below. We've also created a non-emergency contact form on our website, if you'd like to reach us that way. 

If this crisis has caused you economic hardship, and you'd like to talk about your Am Shalom membership commitment, please contact Zoe Sherman at zoes@amshalom.com or 224-805-9400.

Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein - 847-630-6108
Rabbi Phyllis Sommer - 224-619-6807
Rabbi Pam Mandel - 561-886-8186
Cantor Andrea Rae Markowicz - 917-841-8385
Cantor Julie Staple - 317-418-4644 - jstaple@amshalom.com
Laura Horn, Director of Operations - 847-772-8822
Alyssa Latala, Director of Engagement - 847-606-5168
Zoe Sherman, Director of Financial Management - 224-805-9400

HEALING & HOPE PLAYLIST

From the Am Shalom Sound Sanctuary, a playlist of some of our congregation's favorite songs of healing and hope. 

Our albums can always be streamed in our Sound Sanctuary. Until March 31, the following 4 albums can be downloaded for FREE on CDBaby. Just click each link and follow the instructions:

#Blessed
Sh'ma Koleinu~Hear Our Voice (vol. I)
Sh'ma Koleinu~Hear Our Voice (vol. II)
SOULcial Justice SHABBAT Shira
Click to listen at CDBaby