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Virtual Gatherings: Museum Series, Music Mondays and more

02/18/2021 12:20:01 PM

Feb18

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about T'rumah.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Maribelle Diamond, child of Billie and Joe Diamond, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 20.

...to Phoebe Silver, child of Debbie and Marc Silver, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 20.

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! 

MUSEUM SERIES: FANNY BROOKS'S JOURNEY WEST IN A COVERED WAGON

On Friday, February 19 at 12:00pm, we're visiting the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia to learn about the life of Jewish pioneer Fanny Brooks. ZOOM in here.

MUSIC MONDAYS WITH AM SHALOM

Start your week off on a high note! Zoom in on Monday, February 22 at 12:30pm for a lunchtime musical treat with Cantor Jonathan Comisar (composer, arranger, pianist).

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, February 18 at 5:45pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series: V'shamru with special guest/composer,
Cantor Meir Finkelstein		 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's
Journey West in a
Covered Wagon		 Friday,
February 19 at 12:00pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3192736916
Shabbat Service Friday,
February 19 at 6:30pm		 Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
February 20 at 9:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/89945876144
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook

HUGS & Keshet Special Havdalah Program

Please join Hazzan Ben Tisser (NSS Beth El) and Cantor Steve Stoehr (Congregation Beth Shalom; Director of the SELAH choir) for a special Havdalah and sing-a-long on as we celebrate and recognize Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, in partnership with Keshet and the HUGS Community. 

 Saturday, February 20 at 7:00pm Register

Kol Zimrah Concert:
Sing Unto God a New Song!

Am Shalom is proud to be a sponsor for the KOL ZIMRAH: Jewish Community Singers annual concert, "Sing Unto God a New Song!"

 Sunday, February 21 at 4:00pm Register for the Livestream Link

Together at Home:
Pandemic Grandparenting

Physically distancing ourselves from our grandchildren has been so hard for adults and children alike. All grandparents are welcome to join this conversation to share personal experiences and coping strategies.

Led by Mother/Daughter team, Ellen Heinbach and Sarah Levi, PsyD.

 Monday, February 22 at 10:00am Register
Music Mondays with
Am Shalom
with Cantor Jonathan Comisar		 Monday, February 22 at 12:30pm https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/85456451090
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
February 22 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday,
February 23
at 10:00am

https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83324444848
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
February 23 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Scholar in Your Shelter with Israel Educator
Mike Hollander		 Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00pm
https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/86732059049
 
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday, February 24
at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Together at Home: Podcasters Thursday, February 25 at 2:00pm Register
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday, February 25
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

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