COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on the weekly Torah portion. Read more about Va-et'chanan.

MAZEL TOV!

Dylan Seiffer, child of Elizabeth and Todd Seiffer, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 1.

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 call! 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. 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Membership commitment forms are due by September 1. 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.

A MIDSUMMER MUSIC FEST

What a phenomenal week with A MIDSUMMER MUSIC FEST: Empowering Women's Voices! So grateful to our cantors for helping us to honor and celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. With less than 100 days to the US election in November, let us make sure that Every VOICE and Every VOTE counts. It is upon us (aleinu) to be the next wave to make a difference in our world. Check out the inspiring video, Another Wave.

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