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Monday Memo: Announcing Mystery Mordechai!

02/01/2021 08:15:38 AM

Feb1

MYSTERY MORDECHAI!

Join us in a congregation-wide effort to share the mitzvah of spreading joy on Purim across our congregational family! Mishloach Manot, or Purim Gifts, are a way to spread joy and sweetness in the Purim season. Read more and sign up to be a Mystery Mordechai!

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 1 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday,
February 2 at 10:00am		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975303912
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
February 2 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Together at Home:
Wine Tasting		 Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00pm Register 

Scholar in Your Shelter

Tribes of Israel - The Ingathering of Exiles
Are we a collective or series of tribes?

Join us for a weekly discussion with Israel educator, Mike Hollander.

 Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/86732059049
 
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
February 3 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Around Our Table:
Dr. Jeff Semel

Join us for a coronavirus update with infectious disease specialist and Am Shalom member, Dr. Jeff Semel

 Thursday, February 4 at 12:00pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/89687441281
Together at Home: Podcasters Thursday, February 4 at 2:00pm Register
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, February 4 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday, February 5 
9:30-10:30am
Am Shalom Circle Drive
Virtual Museum Tour: Anne Frank House Friday, February 5 at 12:00pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/88610502080
 

*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