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Monday Memo: 12.14.20

12/14/2020 12:25:56 PM

Dec14

CELEBRATE CHANUKAH!

We're excited to share our unique menorah this year, which can be found along our Circle Drive. This special menorah has two functions: to spread light throughout the holiday, and to serve as collection bins for a holiday donation drive. Each bin/candle is tied to an item requested by eight partner organizations. The menorah is open for donations! Click here for info on what we're collecting.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

Mobile Menorah & Minyan:
Deerfield

We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Holy Cross parking lot (724 Elder Lane) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go. 

For everyone's safety, we'll stay in our cars for the duration of this event.

 Monday,
December 14 at 5:45pm

Register to Attend

or tune in via ZOOM, Livestream or Facebook Live
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday, December 15 at 10:00am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912

Mobile Menorah & Minyan:
Highland Park

We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Recreation Center parking lot (1207 Park Avenue West) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go. 

For everyone's safety, we'll stay in our cars for the duration of this event.

 Tuesday,
December 15 at 5:45pm

Register to Attend

or tune in via ZOOM, Livestream or Facebook Live

Mobile Menorah & Minyan:
Northbrook

We're bringing the light to our communities! Join us at the Northbrook Court parking lot (east end of the mall - look for the Am Shalom truck and menorah) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go. 

For everyone's safety, we'll stay in our cars for the duration of this event.

 Wednesday, December 16 at 5:45pm

Register to Attend

or tune in via ZOOM, Livestream or Facebook Live

Light the Candles Together

Join Consul General, Aviv Ezra, and Cantors & Performing Artists from Chicagoland & Israel, including Cantor Markowicz, for this Chanukah celebration!

 Thursday, December 17 at 12:00pm Register for Zoom

Mobile Menorah & Minyan:
Glencoe

Join us at the Glencoe Train Station parking lot (724 Green Bay Road) for candle lighting and donuts
to-go. 

For everyone's safety, we'll stay in our cars for the duration of this event.

 Thursday, December 17 at 5:45pm

Register to Attend

or tune in via ZOOM, Livestream or Facebook Live

Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series
with guest scholar/composer, Rabbi Noam Katz

 Thursday, December 17 at 7:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/81089055592
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday, December 18 
9:30-10:30am		 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.

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