COVID-19 Response

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

Here's Rabbi Steve's two minute take on this week's Torah portion. Read more about Acharei Mot-K'doshim.

MAZAL TOV...

...to Alexander Weiner, child of Deborah Rintels Weiner and Bradley Weiner, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 24.

...to Gracie Goldstein, child of Allison and Ryan Goldstein, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 24.

...to Samantha Engel, child of Allison and Ryan Engel, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 24.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

Make new friends, or catch up with old ones, at Dinner with Friends! All adults are welcome to join us via ZOOM after the Shabbat service on Friday, April 30 at 8:00pm. We aren't gathering for Shabbat dinners just yet, but feel free to BYO dinner or dessert.

BUDDY STORIES

Am Shalom Temple Youth (AShTY) is working on a project to honor a beloved man, James “Buddy” Schreiber. Buddy was a teacher, mentor, and friend to many. Do you have a story, a memory, or even just a short “Buddy-ism” that you would like to share? Submissions will be compiled into a book to honor Buddy’s legacy. Click here to complete the simple Google form or email your story to buddystories@amshalom.com by Friday, April 30.

SAVE THE DATE: COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

We are thrilled to welcome Tina Tchen to the second installment of our Courageous Conversations series on Thursday, May 13 at 7:00pm. Tina Tchen serves as president and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation, overseeing the organizations’ strategic plans to change culture, companies, and laws in order to make work safe, fair, and dignified for women of all kinds. A former assistant to President Barack Obama, executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, Tina has worked to advance gender equality, particularly for working women. Register for the ZOOM link.

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.

TIME TO TALK DURING COVID TIMES - SUPPORT GROUP

JCFS hosts an ongoing, weekly drop-in support group providing a comfortable and safe place for adults who feel alone or isolated to meet and talk with others experiencing similar feelings. The group facilitates mutual support through encouragement, hopefulness, and companionship. For more information, to register and to receive a Zoom link, please email LaurieGarber-Amram@jcfs.org. This series is free and open to the public.

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