COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Alana and Sophia Duffield, children of Clara and Charles Duffield, on becoming B'not Mitzvah on Saturday, March 20.

HAPPY PASSOVER!

Click here to find all the ways we're celebrating Passover, along with some resources for your own celebrations.

LET'S PLAY BALL

As we get ready to throw out the first pitch of the 2021 season, let’s see where the MLB is from coast to coast. On Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00pm, Rabbi Steve sits down with Crane Kenney, President of Business Operations, Chicago Cubs and Larry Baer of the San Francisco Giants to talk baseball. ZOOM link provided upon registration.

MUSIC MONDAYS WITH AM SHALOM

Start your week off on a high note! Zoom in Monday, March 22 at 12:30pm for a lunchtime musical treat with Kara Bershad (harp).

VACCINATION EVENT AT NEW TRIER

Residents of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka ages 65 and over can register to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at New Trier High School Northfield Campus (7 Happ Road, Northfield) on Tuesday, March 23 (first dose) and Tuesday, April 20 (second dose) by calling any of the following numbers on Friday, March 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or until appointments are filled, whichever is first:

• (224) 214-4630
• (847) 835-4117
• (847) 716-3300
• (847) 853-8231

Vaccination appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and approximately 1,100 doses will be available. Once appointments are filled, callers will receive an automated message to this effect. No online registration portal is available for this clinic.

This opportunity is provided by Cook County and Albertsons/Jewel Osco, hosted by New Trier High School and staffed by employees of participating municipalities. In order to be eligible, residents must present a valid driver’s license (proving identity and residency in Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, or Winnetka) and an insurance card at the vaccination site. After registering, individuals will receive an email with authorization documents that should be filled out and brought to the vaccination site. Residents signing up to be vaccinated must be available on both March 23 and April 20 and able to provide their own transportation to and from the site.

VIRTUAL GATHERINGS 

*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