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Virtual Gatherings 5.29.20

05/28/2020 06:27:43 PM

May28

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

CHAIN OF TRADITION

One generation takes the Torah, studies it and learns it, and then passes it on to the next generation. The holiday of Shavuot, which begins tonight, commemorates the revelation of the Torah at Mount Sinai. What happened after Moses received the Torah? The Am Shalom staff demonstrates...

YARD SIGN WINNING DESIGN

We're thrilled to share the winning design from our Yard Sign Contest, submitted by the Kuppersmith Family! More details about how to get a sign for your yard coming soon. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design! We can't wait to see these in our communities.

QUIT LOAFING AROUND
(EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!)

Pull into our circle drive for curbside, contactless challah pick up! Stop by Am Shalom on Friday, May 29 from 10:30am-12:00pm (please note new time!!). 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!

DO A MITZVAH - MAKE A SOCKS, UNDERWEAR & PAJAMAS KIT FOR A CHILD IN NEED

We are proud to partner with Cradles to Crayons to help provide essential items for children in Chicagoland. A donation bin will be at the main temple entrance from May 29-31. Please read more about how to put together a socks and underwear kit.

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. 

MOMENT OF REFLECTION

Rabbi Phyllis writes about baking challah during quarantine. Read more here. 

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 
For Youth information, please click here.

Reform Movement Tikkun Leil Shavuot Thursday, May 28 at 7:00pm Read More and Register
Shavuot Morning Service & Yizkor Friday, May 29 at 9:00am https://zoom.us/j/88264173352
Tot Shabbat Sing-a-long:
Shavuot Edition
Featuring Susan Salidor		 Friday,
May 29 at 5:15pm		 https://zoom.us/j/479086103
Oneg Shabbat Friday,
May 29 at 6:10pm		 https://zoom.us/j/96401470972
Shabbat Service with musical guest Michelle Citrin Friday,
May 29 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service Saturday, May 30 at 9:00am Join us via livestream or Facebook
Torah Study Minyan Saturday, May 30 at 10:00am https://zoom.us/j/88911978752
Yoga for All Levels
with Deb Wineman		 Monday,
June 1 at 9:30am		 https://zoom.us/j/92864848508
Lunchtime Music Meditation
with Guitarist, 
Sean Harkness		 Monday,
June 1 at 12:30pm		 https://zoom.us/j/92135213485

What's For Dinner:
Kugel with Julie Stark and Rabbi Steve

 Monday,
June 1 at 4:00pm		 https://zoom.us/j/84915325318
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
June 1 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00am https://zoom.us/j/425881516
Inside the Musicians Studio:
Jazzy Pop on Piano with Geoff Shell		 Tuesday, June 2 at 4:30pm https://zoom.us/j/84687852711
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday, June 2 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, June 3 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/339659621
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday, June 3 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Screen Time with Rabbis Anne & Phyllis: Difficult People, Season 1 (HULU)

Up next week:
Mekimi (Amazon)		 Thursday, June 4 at 9:30am https://zoom.us/j/87540661188

Around Our Table:
TBD
 

 Thursday, June 4 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/96160909379
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, June 4 at 5:45pm

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

*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

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