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Monday Memo 11.30.2020

11/30/2020 02:15:03 PM

Nov30

This has been a year like no other. Our congregation has stepped up in unprecedented ways to support each other and our greater community. Your generosity, kindness, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get to work continue to inspire and motivate us. 

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and so we are turning to you now because WE CANNOT MASK THE NEED.

Your NEW or INCREASED gift to Am Shalom's 2020 Annual Campaign will be MATCHED, and all REPEAT gifts will be INCREASED by 25%.

Donate Now

And speaking of rolling up our sleeves and continuing to climb...
Here's Rabbi Steve's sermon from last Friday's Shabbat service, featuring a special song by The Soul Children of Chicago.

 

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
November 30 at 5:45pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
December 1 at 5:45pm

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

"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
December 2 at 5:45pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, December 3 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday,
December 4 
9:30-10:30am
Am Shalom Circle Drive
Virtual Museum Series: Notorious RBG Friday, December 4 at 12:00pm

https://ilholocaustmuseum.zoom.us/j/82468581405?pwd=MXNTakQ1TEl5anRQM0cwbVk2ZzlEQT09

Meeting ID: 824 6858 1405
Passcode: 012610

*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 listClick here for the weekly Torah portion. Our complete Zoom and livestream schedule, along with instructions for joining the gatherings, can be found here.

SUPPORT AM SHALOM WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON

Visit smile.amazon.com and select "Am Shalom" as your charity partner. When you shop, always start at smile.amazon.com to make sure a portion of your purchase is donated to Am Shalom. There is no cost to you, and you can even shop Amazon Smile from the app (here are the instructions for that). These every day purchases can really add up - thank you!

CREATE A JEWISH LEGACY

What’s your Jewish legacy? Learn more about Am Shalom’s endowment, and the many ways to support our beloved synagogue now and for generations to come. Through the Create a Jewish Legacy program, there are many ways to make a meaningful gift that will provide a steady and potentially growing stream of funding. For more information, please click here and/or contact: Zoe Sherman, Director of Financial Management - 224.805.9400, Randi Brill, Am Shalom President – randi@amshalom.com, or Steve Doblin, Chair, Create a Jewish Legacy Committee and Am Shalom President Elect – steved@amshalom.com.

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