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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 T'rumah. Read more about this week's Torah portion.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Reese Barnett, child of Jenna and Andrew Barnett, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 5

...to Zoe Greenfield, child of Pam and Craig Greenfield, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 5

SAVE THE DATE! MUSIC MONDAYS WITH AM SHALOM: ISRAEL EDITION

Start your week off on a high note! ZOOM in on Monday, February 14 at 12:30pm for a lunchtime musical treat with Shimon Smith of The Daniel Centers for Reform Judaism in Tel Aviv. This year’s series features musical artists, cantors, and rabbis who are lifting up the voices of Reform and Progressive Judaism in Israel and beyond.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

There is an urgent need for blood donations, and every donor saves three lives. Am Shalom will host a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 1 from 1:00-5:00pm. Appointments appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.

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.