Sign In Forgot Password
Home

COVID-19 Response

Virtual Gatherings: Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series, Quit Loafing Around and more

05/20/2021 05:25:48 PM

May20

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZAL TOV...

...to Emily Hummel, child of Laurie and Nicholas Parfitt, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 22.

...to Josephine Mutnick, child of Randi and David Mutnick, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 22.

...to Reese Meyers, child of Krista and Rick Meyers, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 22.

QUIT LOAFING AROUND

Stop by the circle drive this Friday, May 21, 9:30-10:30am for a challah and Shabbat greetings! While supplies last

MULTI-ACCESS SHABBAT SERVICES

Please click here to read more about the values guiding our Multi-Access Shabbat Services, the details and logistics, and to register to attend this Friday evening. We continue to livestream services via our website and Facebook Live.

STUFF THE TRUCK FOR SHARE OUR SPARE

The Share Our Spare truck will be parked at the Am Shalom North Lot on Saturday, May 22, from 2:00-4:00pm, in conjunction with the Village of Glencoe's Clean Up Day. Stop by to donate baby and toddler items for families in need, and grab some ice cream to go. Here's what they're collecting.

PACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS

Do a mitzvah from home! Volunteers are needed to purchase, pack and deliver brown bag lunches for clients of Connections for the Homeless. Shifts are available on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer. Sign up here. For more information, please contact Kellie Klein at kellieklein777@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE: TO BIGOTRY NO SANCTION

Save the date for an exclusive virtual screening on Wednesday, June 2, 6pm CT, of To Bigotry No Sanction, a magnificent musical work based on George Washington’s historic Letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island, composed by Jonathan Comisar. Click here for more information.

MULTI-ACCESS GATHERINGS 

"Almost Daily" Minyan

 Thursday,
May 20 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series: Healing Prayers with Cantor Leon Sher Thursday,
May 20 at 7:00pm		 https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/81089055592
Quit Loafing Around: Curbside Challah Pick-up Friday,
May 21
9:30-10:30am		 Am Shalom Circle Drive
Shabbat Service Friday,
May 21 at 6:30pm		 Register to attend in-person
Join us via livestream or Facebook
Shabbat Service and Torah Study Minyan Saturday,
May 22 at 9:00am

www.amshalom.com/torahstudyzoom
Or join us for the service via livestream or Facebook

 
Share Our Spare Stuff the Truck
Items Needed		 Saturday,
May 22 
2:00-4:00pm		 Am Shalom North Parking Lot
"Almost Daily" Minyan Monday,
May 24 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
Current Events with
Rabbi Phyllis		 Tuesday,
May 25
at 10:00am

www.amshalom.com/current-events-zoom
"Almost Daily" Minyan Tuesday,
May 25 at 5:45pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240

Scholar in Your Shelter with Israel Educator, Mike Hollander

 Wednesday, May 26 at 12:00pm  https://amshalom.zoom.us/j/83985837921
"Almost Daily" Minyan Wednesday,
May 26 at 5:45pm		 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811449240
"Almost Daily" Minyan Thursday,
May 27 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

Sat, February 22 2025 24 Sh'vat 5785