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Virtual Gatherings: Challah Pickup, Candidate Forum, Museum Series

10/15/2020 06:17:02 PM

Oct15

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

This week we start from the very beginning! Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on the weekly Torah portion. Read more about B'reishit.

MAZEL TOV

...to Grant Ettelson, child of Missy Bundy and Bruce Ettelson, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 17.

...to Sam Rosen, child of Joey and Brad Rosen, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 17.

...to Blake Drexler, child of Heidi and Jason Drexler, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday October 17.

…to Miles Liebovich, child of Carrie and Kevin Liebovich, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 17.

LIVRACHAH

The Hebrew word “brachah” (ברכה) is a very common and special one. It literally means "a blessing.” The opposite of “brachah” (ברכה) is “klalah” (קללה), which means “a curse.” Read more about Cantor Staple's inspiration for writing an original melody, and have a listen! 

NORTH SHORE JEWISH COMMUNITY CANDIDATE FORUM

This Sunday, October 18, at 2:00pm, hear from candidates for congressional office in the 9th and 10th congressional districts as they address the most important issues facing our country, our local communities, and our Jewish community. Register at: bit.ly/NSJCCandidateForum 

TIME TO VOTE!

Check out this Get Out the Vote video featuring Dr. Walt Whitman & the Soul Children of Chicago, and some familiar Am Shalom faces. Then go vote!

SHOW US YOUR PETS

Next week, we read the story of Noah. We're planning to do a special blessing for all of our Am Shalom pets, and we want to include yours! Please send a photo of your pet (with or without its people) to Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

Quit Loafing Around:
Curbside Challah Pick-up

*This week, in honor of Simchat Torah, we also have caramel apples to share!

 Friday, October 16
9:30-10:30am		 Am Shalom Circle Drive
Shabbat Service Friday,
October 16 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
October 17 at 9:00am

https://zoom.us/j/84639203716
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook
North Shore Jewish Community Candidate Forum Sunday, October 18 at 2:00pm Register for the webinar link
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday, October 19 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
October 20 at 5:45pm

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

Scholar in Your Shelter
with Mike Hollander

 Wednesday, October 21 at 12:00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86732059049
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
October 21 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Museum Series
Predicting the Past:
Zohar Studios - The Lost Years at the Contemporary Jewish Museum

Examine the storytelling, narrative, and malleability of photography through an immersive virtual gallery experience. Explore the nineteenth-century United States through the advent of photography, and reflect on how photography influences our understanding of history and reality.

 Thursday, October 22 at 12:00pm

 

https://thecjm.zoom.us/j/95393569689?pwd=VkFhdGl1eDhQR2gwbmQ0TlpMdk9EZz09

Meeting ID: 953 9356 9689
Passcode: 937261

 

"Almost Daily" Minyan

 Thursday, October 22 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.

GOOD & WELFARE NOTICES

If you would like to be notified via email when there is a death in the congregation, please contact Gia Master at giam@amshalom.com.

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

Sun, February 23 2025 25 Sh'vat 5785