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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'tzaveh. Read more about this week's Torah portion.

MAZEL TOV...

...to Levi Agay, child of Jamie and David Agay, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, February 12

NOW ACCEPTING BOARD NOMINATIONS

Am Shalom is run by and for our members. Our dynamic and dedicated Board of Trustees is comprised of members who are excited about the sacred work of leading our congregation into the future. The key responsibilities of our trustees include attending monthly meetings, serving on at least one committee, being positive ambassadors for the congregation and representing the board as needed.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending a slate of qualified individuals to fill the several positions available.

Know someone deserving of this honor, or wish to be considered for a position yourself? Please contact Nominating Committee Chair Michael Blum at michaeldblum@gmail.com for more information.

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.

SCHOLAR IN YOUR SHELTER RETURNS

Our beloved Israel educator, Mike Hollander, joins us from Israel for another series of Scholar In Your Shelter. ZOOM in on Wednesday, February 16 at noon for the first of five sessions.

JEWISH MUSIC HERITAGE LEARNING SERIES

The Jewish Music Heritage Learning Series endeavors to study the ever-evolving modes of worship and musical expression within the Jewish prayer experience. On Thursday, February 17 at 7:00pm, ZOOM in with our cantors and The Lind Family Cantors L'Dor VaDor with Cantor Joanna Lind as we take a look and listen back at the History of Chicagoland Jewish Music in celebration of Am Shalom's 50th anniversary.

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.

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.

PLEASE DISREGARD SPAM EMAILS!

We are aware of more fake emails, made to look like they're from Rabbi Steve, being sent to our congregants. The emails request gift cards and money. Please do not send money or engage with the senders; disregard and delete the emails.

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.