Virtual Gatherings 9.10.20
09/10/2020 09:12:31 AM
TWO MINUTES OF TORAH
Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on the weekly Torah portion. Read more about Nitzavim-Vayeilech.
MAZEL TOV
...to Lola McBride, child of Michelle and Jim McBride, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Friday, September 11.
...to Sophia Jacob, child of Deanna and Joel Jacob, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, September 12.
...to Matthew Agay, child of Jamie and David Agay, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, September 12.
HIGH HOLY DAYS HQ
Don’t Wait! Test Your Technology This Weekend
Tune in to Shabbat on Friday at 6:30pm and/or S’lichot on Saturday at 7:30pm
Because all of our High Holy Days content will be accessible online this year, we encourage you to double-check your technology in advance to make sure you have an excellent viewing experience during the holidays. Don’t wait until the last minute to test your ability to connect with Am Shalom! Enjoy our Shabbat worship on Friday evening at 6:30pm or our S’lichot service on Saturday at 7:30pm to ensure you can connect. www.amshalom.com/livestream
Visit our High Holy Days Headquarters.
Congregant Home Videos Needed!
We are excited to feature home videos from our congregants during our Rosh HaShanah livestream! We hope to share holiday greetings from as many homes as possible. Record your 10 second greeting, then upload/drag & drop it here.
Private Sanctuary Time
We are pleased to invite members to spend a few moments in our Sanctuary (one household at a time) on Sunday, September 13, from 11:00am-2:00pm. Our clergy will be there to share a special blessing for the new year, and we are happy to take a family photo in front of the Ark. Reserve your time slot here.
Prayer Books
Pick up a set of High Holy Days prayer books from the Temple office:
Thursday, September 10 • 3:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, September 11 • 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday, September 14 • 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, September 15 • 9:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday, September 16 • 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday, September 17 • 9:00am-7:00pm
Friday, September 18 • 9:00am-12:00pm
Pre-reserve your sets here for easy pick-up.
AM SHALOM VOTES!
There are several ways you can participate in Am Shalom’s Civic Engagement Effort. Details for each are available on our website.
- Pledge your vote. Help us to make Am Shalom a 100% voting congregation
- Write postcards to unregistered/deregistered voters (Only two packets left!).
- Make phone calls to urge citizens in voter suppressed areas to register and vote.
- Create a multigenerational team to complete the 2020 census, check voter registration, and make a plan for voting. Make a brief video to post on Instagram.
VIRTUAL GATHERINGS
| Around Our Table Talking Civic Engagement with Ted Schaffner |
Thursday, September 10 at 12:00pm | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89883462286 |
| "Almost Daily" Minyan | Thursday, September 10 at 5:45pm | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 |
| 9/11 Commemorative Service | Friday, September 11 at 7:46am | Glencoe Public Service joins us once again at the flag pole on Lincoln OR Zoom in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89935981152 |
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Elul Breathing & Meditation with Avery Whitmore |
Friday, September 11 at 8:30am | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83930949011 |
| Shabbat Service | Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm |
Join us via livestream or Facebook |
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Dinner with Friends Meet up after our Shabbat service to connect with old friends, and make some new ones. All adults welcome. |
Friday, September 11 at 8:00pm | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82976739604 |
| Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study Minyan | Saturday, September 12 at 9:00am |
https://zoom.us/j/84639203716 |
| S'lichot Service | Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm | Join us via livestream or Facebook |
| S'lichot Sunrise Service | Sunday, September 13 at 6:15am | Glencoe Beach |
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*NEW! We are pleased to invite members to spend a few moments in our Sanctuary (one household at a time). Our clergy will be there to share a special blessing for the new year. For those that honored the memory of a loved one with a memorial plaque, they will be ready to come and visit at this time. Advance registration is required. |
Sunday, September 13 |
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Elul Music Meditation Zoom in with Music at Am Shalom for music in preparation for the High Holy Days |
Monday, September 14 at 12:30pm | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87063367234 |
| "Almost Daily" Minyan | Monday, September 14 at 5:45pm | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 |
| "Almost Daily" Minyan | Tuesday, September 15 at 5:45pm |
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am shalOM: Walking & Meditation Session Join our clergy for an easy guided walking meditation. This week, we'll meet at the Labyrinth at St. Elisabeth's |
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm | Register |
| "Almost Daily" Minyan | Wednesday, September 16 at 5:45pm |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240 |
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Quit Loafing Around: Come by the Circle Drive to pick up y our round challah for the new year! |
Thursday, September 17 |
Am Shalom Circle Drive |
*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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