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TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Cameron Palmer, child of Brooke and Graham Palmer, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 28.

...to Brooke Goldberg, child of Lori and Scott Goldberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, August 28.

...to Katelyn Kritzman, child of Lauren and Mike Kritzman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, August 28. 

HIGH HOLY DAYS BOXES: DELIVERY DRIVERS STILL NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed to deliver High Holy Days boxes to fellow congregants. These boxes will be integral to helping our congregants create their own sacred spaces wherever/however they choose to worship this High Holy Days season. For a complete list of shifts and to sign up, please click here - and thank you!

S'LICHOT

Jewish tradition teaches that the month of Elul is a time of soul-searching and reflection to prepare for the magnitude of the Days of Awe. During this time we observe S’lichot, penitential prayers said before and during the High Holy Days. Join us on Saturday, August 28 at 7:30pm for Multi-Access S'lichot Learning in the Courtyard, followed by the S'lichot Service in the Sanctuary. In-Person attendees must register in advance for this service; no ticket is required. Zoom into the S’lichot Learning in the Courtyard at amshalom.com/slichot-learning. The service will be livestreamed at amshalom.com/livestream and facebook.com/amshalomglencoe.

Rabbi Steve will lead a sunrise S'lichot meditation at Glencoe Beach on Sunday, August 29 at 6:00am. Please register in advance; no ticket is required.

9/11 MEMORIAL SERVICE

On this 20th anniversary of September 11, please join Am Shalom and Glencoe Public Safety at the flag pole on Lincoln Avenue on Saturday, September 11 at 7:46am to honor the heroes and remember the lives lost. All are welcome. Masks required.

MULTI-ACCESS GATHERINGS 

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 - 847.835.4800, 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.