COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Vayishlach.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Ava Feinberg, child of Erica and Eric Feinberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, December 5.

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP

We cannot mask the need. From now until December 31st, all repeat donations to Am Shalom's Annual Challenge will be increased by 25%, and all NEW and INCREASED donations will be MATCHED! Donate Now

SAVE THE DATE: CRAFTING FOR GROWN-UPS

Join us for a virtual candle making workshop! You'll receive a kit with everything you need to create a beautiful and fragrant candle. Grab your beverage of choice and we'll gather via ZOOM to learn how to do it together. Monday, December 21, 7:00pm • $18/kit • Space is limited! Registration is required.

In YOUR Living Room… CONCERT SERIES

Saturday, DECEMBER 5^th at 7pm - JAM Havdalah Concert

ZOOM in with our cantors for an evening of Modern-Musical Midrash in the Jew-Grass genre featuring long-time friends and multi-award winning singer songwriters, Joanie Leeds & Matt Check (JAM). In addition to their new “Havdalah Suite”, we’ll hear songs from their debut album, STERLING, inspired by stories and characters from ancient biblical texts retold through a modern, feminist lens. Register for the ZOOM link.

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.

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