COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

A MIDSUMMER MUSIC FEST: 
EMPOWERING WOMEN’S VOICES

100 years ago, the 19th amendment to the US Constitution was ratified guaranteeing women the right to vote. ZOOM in with Music at Am Shalom and our cantors for our final CONCERT at 7:00pm CDT featuring leading Jewish American female singer-songwriters, Beth Schafer & Naomi Less.

Register here

MITZVAH CAMP

Create some mitzvah moments this summer, and run a camp session with one of the refugee families Am Shalom has been sponsoring for the last three years.

Read more and sign up

QUIT LOAFING AROUND

Curbside challah pick up is back this Friday! Kick off your Shabbat by pulling into our circle drive between 9:30-11:30am for socially distant Shabbat greetings and a free challah (while supplies last).

PUT YOUR WITS TO THE TEST!

Our next Virtual Game Night is Thursday, July 30 at 7:00pm. Players are welcome to come as a multi-household team, as a family, or to play solo! 

Here's a review from one of last week's players: "We HIGHLY recommend this Game Night. It was SO MUCH FUN! My whole family agreed to sign up for next week!"

Register here

RACIAL JUSTICE BOOK TALK

As we continue on the journey of equality and solidarity, we are pleased to participate in a book discussion in partnership with the Glencoe Clergy Association. We'll join together with the greater Glencoe community to discuss the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet on Monday, August 24 at 7:00pm. Please save the date, Zoom details to come soon.

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. 

BOOK OF LIFE AND MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Last month, all members received information and instructions about Am Shalom’s Book of Life and Memorial Plaques, which offer two ways to honor and memorialize loved ones who are no longer with us. If you are interested in purchasing a memorial plaque or including loved ones in the Book of Life, please complete and return the materials by August 3, 2020. You may also submit your information online at amshalom.com/form/bookoflife.html. Please contact Gia with any questions at 847.835.4800 or giam@amshalom.com. 

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