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Virtual Gatherings 6.12.20

06/11/2020 12:45:47 PM

Jun11

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MESSAGE FROM BIRL

We all miss getting fist bumps from Birl when we walk into Am Shalom. Here's a video message from our beloved security guard.

MASK AND FOOD DRIVE

Thank you for continuing to drop off food for Lakeview Food Pantry - the need is as great as ever, and we are still collecting unopened, unexpired non-perishables. You'll also find a separate collection bin for masks, which will be delivered to our friends at Bethlehem Healing Temple. Donation bins can be found near the main temple entrance. 

 

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING & 
SHABBAT SERVICE AND BOARD INSTALLATION

Please join us via Zoom on Friday, June 12 at 6:15pm for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation. As is our tradition, we will meet for five minutes prior to the 6:30pm Shabbat service. It is an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the leadership of Dr. Michael Blum, who completes his two-year term as President. The Shabbat service to follow will feature the installation of our new Board of Trustees officers and members. We also present the Jim Goodman Volunteer of the Year Award to a member To Be Announced! Zoom in at:  https://zoom.us/j/87226131922.

WHAT'S JEWISH ABOUT BEING A GRANDPARENT (IN QUARANTINE)?

Save the date! All grandparents are invited to join us for Coffee with the Clergy on Sunday, June 28 at 11:00am. Grab a cup of coffee (or your Sunday morning beverage of choice), then ZOOM in to talk with our clergy about shared experiences - the good and the challenging - of grandparenting while in quarantine. 
https://zoom.us/j/81584341152

Coffee with the Clergy will be an ongoing summer conversation with different groups every Sunday - preschool parents, parents of children with special needs, small business owners, therapists and teachers. More details coming soon.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 
For Youth information, please click here.

"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, June 11 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Quit Loafing Around!
Curbside challah pick-up		 Friday,
June 12,
9:30-11:30am		 Am Shalom Circle Drive

*NEW!
Jewish Traditions in Modern Art: A Virtual Tour of the
Art Institute of Chicago
Led by Docent and
Am Shalom member,
Janet Horwood

 Friday,
June 12 at 12:00pm		 https://zoom.us/j/85779672932
Tot Shabbat Sing-a-long featuring Lisa Baydush Friday,
June 12 at 5:15pm		 https://zoom.us/j/479086103
Annual Congregational Meeting Friday,
June 12 at 6:15pm		 https://zoom.us/j/87226131922
Shabbat Service &
Board Installation		 Friday,
June 12 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service Saturday, June 13 at 9:00am Join us via livestream or Facebook
Torah Study Minyan Saturday, June 13 at 10:00am https://zoom.us/j/88911978752
Yoga for All Levels
with Deb Wineman		 Monday,
June 15 at 9:30am		 https://zoom.us/j/92864848508
Lunchtime Music Meditation: Don Cagen Monday,
June 15 at 12:30pm		 https://zoom.us/j/92135213485
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
June 15 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
*NEW!
The 100 Most Influential Jewish People in History with Master Teacher Buddy Schreiber		 Tuesday,
June 16 at 10:00am		 https://zoom.us/j/83905891336
Inside the Musicians Studio:
Composing Jew-sic with Andy Dennen		 Tuesday,
June 16 at 4:30pm		 https://zoom.us/j/84687852711
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
June 16 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Scholar-in-Your-Shelter:
Mike Hollander		 Wednesday, June 17 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/339659621
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday, June 17 at 5:45pm

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

*NEW!
Jewish Conversations on Racial Justice
Identifying Our Bias:
The Roots of Racial Injustice

 Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00pm https://zoom.us/j/84170807688

Screen Time with Rabbis Anne & Phyllis: 
The Spy (Netflix)

Up next week:
Black Mitzvah (Netflix)

 Thursday, June 18 at 9:30am https://zoom.us/j/87540661188

Around Our Table:
Steven Schwartz
President & CEO, Midtown Athletic Club

 Thursday, June 18 at 12:00pm https://zoom.us/j/96160909379
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, June 18 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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