COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MITZVAH CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Create some mitzvah moments this summer, and run a camp session with one of the Syrian refugee families Am Shalom has been sponsoring for three years. These can be done via Zoom or in person depending on your comfort level. Click here for more information and to sign up. Questions? Please contact Julie Stark at jazkarma@gmail.com or Laura Horn at laurah@amshalom.com.

QUIT LOAFING AROUND: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Kick off your Shabbat by picking up a challah AND your very own Am Shalom mask in our circle drive this Friday from 9:30-11:30am. We can't wait to see you!

COURTYARD PLAY DATES

Know someone with young children looking to join a synagogue? Or perhaps you have some new neighbors interested in Jewish community? We're excited to offer outdoor games and fun with our youth engagement team on Monday and Tuesday afternoons - one family at a time, and one family per day - along with an opportunity to tour Am Shalom. Play time is open to everyone - members and members-to-be! Registration is required. Questions? Please contact Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com.

MASK AND FOOD DRIVE

Thank you for continuing to drop off food donations and masks - the need is as great as ever. Donation bins can be found near the main temple entrance. 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 

Please keep an eye out for your membership renewal packet - they went out by mail. You may renew online, or fill out and mail back/drop off the printed commitment form. There is a new drop box near the main entrance. We recognize that the pandemic has impacted our community in every way, and want to reiterate that no one will ever be denied membership because of an inability to meet the standard dues commitment. If your financial situation has changed, or if you would like to confirm a continued dues assistance plan for the coming year, please contact Zoe Sherman at 224.805.9400 or zoes@amshalom.com. Membership commitment forms are due by September 1.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 
For Youth information, please click here.

*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