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01/07/2021 05:02:09 PM

Jan7

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

SOULcial Justice SHABBAT

Save the date! SOULcial Justice SHABBAT is next Friday, January 15. Get in the spirit for this annual favorite with this video playlist featuring Dr. Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago at Am Shalom!

MUSIC MONDAYS WITH AM SHALOM

Start your week off on a high note! Zoom in on Monday, January 11 at 12:30pm for a lunchtime musical treat with Ken Smith (piano).

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM BEGINS MONDAY

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. All people, perspectives and questions are welcome! Register here.

CRAFTING FOR GROWN-UPS: FLOWER ARRANGING

Learn how to design a beautiful floral arrangement to enjoy in your home! We're gathering on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00pm via ZOOM with Brooke Lawler from The Flower Shop in Glencoe for a flower arranging workshop, just in time for Tu B'Shevat. All supplies will be provided. $36/person. Registration required by Monday, January 18.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan  Thursday, January 7 at 5:45pm

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday, January 8 9:30-10:30am Am Shalom Circle Drive
Tot Shabbat Sing-a-Long: Pajama Jammy Jam! Friday, January 8 at 5:15pm www.amshalom.com/totsingalong
Shabbat Service  Friday,
January 8 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
January 9 at 9:00am

https://zoom.us/j/84639203716
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook
Music Mondays with
Am Shalom featuring Ken Smith (piano)		 Monday,
January 11 at 12:30pm		 https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
January 11 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with Rabbi Phyllis Tuesday,
January 12 at 10:00am		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
January 12 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Crafting for Grown-Ups: Mezuzah Making Tuesday,
January 12 at 7:00pm		 Please contact Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com to register.
Book Discussion:
On Division, with special guest, author
Goldie Goldbloom!		 Wednesday, January 13 at 10:00am www.amshalom.com/booktalks

Does the International Media Show a Bias Toward Israel’s Moral Challenges Combating Terrorism?

Please join the Consulate of Israel to the Midwest and AJC Chicago for a special conversation with Lt. Col (Res.) Avital Leibovich, AJC Jerusalem Director.

 Wednesday, January 13 at 12:00pm Register for ZOOM Link
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
January 13 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, January 14 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.

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.

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!

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