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Virtual Gatherings: Challah Pickup, Flower Arranging and More

01/21/2021 05:17:57 PM

Jan21

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Ilana Styles, child of Sheri and Mark Styles, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 23.

MUSIC MONDAYS WITH AM SHALOM

Start your week off on a high note! Zoom in for a lunchtime musical treat with Noah Aronson (singer/songwriter) on Monday, January 25 at 12:30pm. ZOOM in.

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.

SING UNTO GOD:
Commemorate Debbie Friedman's Legacy on the Occasion of Her 10th Yahrzeit

Join with musician friends around the country on Thursday, January 28 at 7:00pm to celebrate Debbie with an evening of song and memory. Register for ZOOM link here.

SHABBAT SHIRA with Shir Chadash!

Join us on Friday, January 29th at 6:30pm for a very special SHABBAT SHIRA (Shabbat of Song) featuring members of our very own teen band, Shir Chadash!

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan  Thursday, January 21 at 5:45pm

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series
Mi Chamocha with special guest/composer Dan Nichols		 Thursday, January 21 at 7:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/81089055592
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday, January 22 9:30-10:30am Am Shalom Circle Drive
Shabbat Service Friday,
January 22 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Dinner with Friends Friday, January 22 at 8:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/81996592467
Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
January 23 at 9:00am

https://zoom.us/j/84639203716
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook
Music Mondays with
Am Shalom, featuring
Noah Aronson (voice/guitar/piano)		 Monday, January 25 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
January 25 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday,
January 26 at 10:00am		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
January 26 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Crafting for Grown-Ups: Flower Arranging Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00pm Register 
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
January 27 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, January 28 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
SING UNTO GOD:
Commemorate Debbie Friedman's Legacy on the Occasion of her 10th Yahrzeit		 Thursday, January 28 at 7:00pm
Register

*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

Click here to support Am Shalom when you shop on Amazon. 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