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Virtual Gatherings: Scholar in Your Shelter, Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series and more

02/11/2021 04:24:51 PM

Feb11

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Sophie Bilow, child of Amy and Josh Bilow, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 13.

TOGETHER AT HOME

Groups Now Forming: Pandemic Grandparenting, Arts & Culture Discussion and Game Nights. If you're interested in joining one of these groups, or would like to share ideas for more groups, please contact Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com.

CASTING CALL! 

The Am Shalom Players presents "Five Minute Megillah" starring - you! All ages are welcome and encouraged to be part of our community video production. Each cast member will receive a line (or two), which can be recorded at home. We'll share our community megillah reading here in KOLbytes, and on our website and social media channels. Further instructions will be emailed upon registration. Sign up today! 

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. Sign up to be a Mystery Mordechai! Deadline to register is Friday, February 12.

JEWISH MUSIC HERITAGE LEARNING SERIES

The Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series endeavors to study the ever-evolving modes of worship and musical expression within the Jewish prayer experience. ZOOM in with our cantors on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00pm to explore V'shamru with special guest composer, Cantor Meir Finkelstein.

KOL ZIMRAH CONCERT: “SING UNTO GOD A NEW SONG”

Am Shalom is proud to be a sponsor of Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers as they present their virtual concert fundraiser on Sunday, February 21 at 4:00pm. Click here to register for the livestream.

FOOD DRIVE

We continue to collect non-perishable food for Lakeview Pantry. Please bring donations to the bin near the main temple entrance, and thank you.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, February 11 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Shabbat Service Friday,
February 12 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
February 13 at 9:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/89945876144
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 15 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday,
February 16 
at 10:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83324444848
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
February 16 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Scholar in Your Shelter Wednesday, February 17 at 12:00pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/86732059049
 
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday, February 17
at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Together at Home: Podcasters Thursday, February 18 at 2:00pm Register
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, February 18 
at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series: V'shamru Thursday, February 18 at 7:00pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/81089055592
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday,
February 19
9:30-10:30am		 Am Shalom Circle Drive
Museum Series:
Fanny Brooks'
Journey West in a
Covered Wagon		 Friday,
February 19 at 12:00pm		  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3192736916

*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