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

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Levi Feller, child of Lisa and Leonid Feller, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, January 22

...to Payton and Walker Pesche, children of Rebecca and Adam Pesche, on becoming B'nai Mitzvah on Saturday, January 22

CHALLAH & BBQ IN THE CIRCLE DRIVE THIS FRIDAY

Pull through the Circle Drive for challah and Shabbat greetings this Friday, January 21 from 9:30-10:30am! Then, starting at 11:00am, the Soul & Smoke Food Truck will be in the Am Shalom Circle Drive. Soul & Smoke specializes in slow roasted, smoked and braised meats. Click here to place a pre-order and reserve your time slot now! The truck will be at the temple until 5:00pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Am Shalom.

MULTI-ACCESS SHABBAT SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

We are grateful to invite our community back to the Sanctuary for Multi-Access Shabbat Services this Friday, January 21 at 6:30pm. Torah Study Minyan will return to the Library on Saturday, January 22 at 9:00am. 

In accordance with Cook County Department of Public Health guidance, everyone entering the temple must show proof of vaccine or same-day Covid test results. A photo on your phone or a photocopy of your card will suffice. 

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 tonight, Thursday, January 20 at 7:00pm.

UNDERSTANDING (DIS)ABILITY: MOVING TOWARD A MORE AWARE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FOR ALL

The Glencoe Council for Inclusion and Community will host a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. Panelists will share both their professional and personal expertise, help us navigate and rethink our definitions of disability and help our community build a greater awareness around what it means to be a Village that invites inclusion for all. Register for the Zoom link.

PIES FOR SALE

Support Glencoe Junior High Project and those in need by purchasing a pie in honor of Pi Day (3.14)! Desserts are provided by The Elegant Farmer, including the famous Pies in a Bag. Purchase a pie for yourself, or donate one to a family in need. Am Shalom's Feeding the Hungry program will be one of the pie beneficiaries! Deadline to order is March 4. Click here for more info or to purchase pies.

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.