COVID-19 Response

AM SHALOM'S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY: DID YOU KNOW?

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Lexi Heller, child of Carrie and David Heller, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 15

...to Lila Silvers, child of Lisa Silvers and Jeffrey Silvers, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, January 15

Am Shalom is so proud of Dylan Grossmann, who was recently named an 18 Under 18 honored by Springboard Chicago. Read more about Dylan and the other honorees.

VIRTUAL SHABBAT SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

Dr. Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago will Zoom in for a virtual Shabbat service this Friday, January 14 at 6:30pm. Please join us via livestream for Shabbat services on Friday, and via livestream or Zoom for Torah Study on Saturday, January 15 at 9:00am.  

JOIN THE YAD SQUAD

Would you like to read or chant Torah on Shabbat or a holiday? Join the Am Shalom Yad Squad! Fill out this quick form, and we will be in touch with more details soon.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Join us via Zoom on Thursday, January 20 at 10:00am for a lively discussion on A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. All are welcome, even if you haven't finished the book! Zoom in at www.amshalom.com/booktalks

JEWISH MUSIC LEARNING HERITAGE SERIES

The Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series endeavors to study the ever-evolving modes of worship and musical expression within the Jewish prayer experience. ZOOM in with our cantors and special guest Cantor David Berger (KAMII) for The Life, Music, & Legacy of Max Janowski on Thursday, January 20 at 7:00pm.

SOUL & SMOKE FOOD TRUCK POP UP AT AM SHALOM

The Soul & Smoke Food Truck will be in the Am Shalom Circle Drive on Friday, January 21 from 11:00am-5:00pm. Soul & Smoke specializes in slow roasted, smoked and braised meats. Click here to place a pre-order and reserve your time slot now! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Am Shalom.

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. 

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.