TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Abraham makes his first appearance in this week's Torah portion, Lech L'cha (go forth). Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take. Read more about Lech L'cha.

MAZEL TOV

...to Eden and Ivy Shapack, children of Maggie and Jeffrey Shapack, on becoming B'not Mitzvah on Saturday, October 31.

SHOW US YOUR "I VOTED" SELFIES!

Did you already cast your ballot? Planning to go vote soon? We want to see your voting selfies, and share them with the community! Please send your photo to Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com.

CLIMATE CHANGE DOCUMENTARY

The incredible work of Am Shalom members Annie & Jim Goodman, and our Glencoe Community Garden, are featured in the documentary "The Power of Us: Confronting Our Climate Crisis," which airs on WTTW - Chicago PBS this Thursday at 10:30pm (tonight!). Read more about the film.

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

JCC Chicago will host a virtual version of the Jewish Film Festival! View 23+ films including Midwest and Chicago Premieres, as well as some festival favorites from the comfort of your own home. Film Festival runs Nov. 1 – 19 and tickets are on sale now. Click here for the full schedule.

PUMPKIN SMASH

Don't trash 'em - smash 'em! On Sunday, November 1, from 1:00-3:00pm, the Glencoe Community Garden will host its 3rd annual Pumpkin Smash. Mask up, and bring your pumpkins to the Garden to smash and compost. This will be messy, so dress accordingly! The Glencoe Community Garden is located at 380 Old Green Bay Road. 

HIGH HOLY DAYS PRAYER BOOKS

Please make sure to return your High Holy Days prayer books to the Temple. You can drop the books with our security officer Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Thank you!

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED: HIGH HOLY DAYS & BEYOND

Got a minute? Now that some time has passed, we want to hear from you as we reflect upon High Holy Days, quarantine, and beyond to ensure that Am Shalom is doing all we possibly can to help you stay connected. Your anonymous input about these 11 quick questions is very important, and we greatly appreciate your time. Thank you!

In YOUR Living Room… CONCERT SERIES

Join Music at Am Shalom from the comfort of YOUR living room for a CONCERT SERIES featuring musical artists from around the world.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 7^th at 7pm - Ben Manis & Friends
Join cellist and conductor, Ben Manis & Friends, for an evening of music, both jazz and classical, streamed live from Am Shalom. In Part I, we’ll welcome solo jazz guitarist, Evan Crafts, with Part II featuring two works for String Quartet with Brian Hong (violin), Jacob Joyce (violin), Tanner Menees (viola), Ben Manis (cello). https://www.amshalom.com/livestream

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

*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