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Virtual Gatherings 5.22.20

05/21/2020 07:15:40 PM

May21

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on the weekly Torah portion. Read more about B'midbar.

QUIT LOAFING AROUND!

It was so much fun last time that we decided to do it again! Stop by Am Shalom on Friday, May 22 from 9:30-11:30am for curbside, contactless challah pick up - the challah's on us, just pull up and pop your trunk. Challahs will be available on a first come, first served basis - while supplies last!

POP QUIZ

How well do you think you know 840 Vernon Avenue? Put your memory to the test with this photo quiz! Special shoutout to Natalie Holtzman and Doris Gould for being our top scorers so far - well done!!  

TRIVIA NIGHT 

We are excited to host a Virtual Trivia Night on Sunday, May 24 at 4:00pm. Round up some teammates (we recommend 6-12 people per team) or let us know you'd like to be placed on a team, and we'll match you up. This is a general trivia game, with a little American history sprinkled in to honor Memorial Day. Ready to sign up? Click here!

WHAT IS TORAH?

As we prepare for Shavuot, the Am Shalom staff asks, "is this Torah?" Check out the video!

CHICAGO FESTIVAL OF ISRAELI CINEMA

Am Shalom is proud to be a sponsor once again of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, streaming this year from May 17-26. Check out the full schedule! 

MASK AND FOOD DRIVE

We continue to collect unopened, unexpired non-perishable food for Lakeview Food Pantry and masks for Bethlehem Healing Temple. Donation bins can be found near the main temple entrance. 

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 
For School & Youth information, please click here.

Screen Time
with Rabbis Anne and Phyllis
Tel Aviv On Fire (streaming on Amazon Prime)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5791098/

Up Next (on June 4):
Difficult People, season 1 (HULU)

 Friday,
May 22 at 10:00am		 https://zoom.us/j/87540661188
Tot Shabbat Sing-a-long Friday,
May 22 at 5:15pm		 https://zoom.us/j/479086103
Oneg Shabbat Friday,
May 22 at 6:10pm		 https://zoom.us/j/96401470972
Shabbat Service  Friday,
May 22 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service Saturday, May 23 at 9:00am Join us via livestream or Facebook
Torah Study Minyan Saturday, May 23 at 10:00am https://zoom.us/j/88911978752
Trivia Night Sunday, May 24 at 4:00pm Register Here
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday, May 25 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00am https://zoom.us/j/425881516
Inside the Musician's Studio Tuesday, May 26 at 4:30pm https://zoom.us/j/84687852711
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday, May 26 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Scholar-in-Your-Shelter:
Rabbi David Ellenson 
Chancellor Emeritus; I.H. and Anna Grancell Professor Emeritus of Jewish Religious Thought
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, New York		 Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/339659621
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday, May 27 at 5:45pm

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

Around Our Table:
Misinformation: How Do We Handle It? Featuring Ben Lowenstein, Facebook Integrity Analyst 
(Yes, he's Rabbi Steve's son!)

 

 Thursday, May 28 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/96160909379
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, May 28 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Reform Movement Tikkun Leil Shavuot Thursday, May 28 at 7:00pm Read More and Register
Shavuot Morning Service and Yizkor Friday,
May 29 at 9:00am		 https://zoom.us/j/88264173352

*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. Click here for the weekly Torah portion. 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
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

Sun, February 23 2025 25 Sh'vat 5785