COVID-19 Response

AM SHALOM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY...DID YOU KNOW?

TWO MINUTES OF TORAH

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

MAZEL TOV...

...to Jonah Marks, child of Deborah and Robert Marks, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 5

...to Grant Shindler, child of Cari and David Shindler, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 5

...to Alec Meyers, child of Jennifer and Bradley Meyers, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, March 5

UPDATE FROM THE COVID TASK FORCE

Our Covid Task Force continues to meet and make policy recommendations as the situation evolves. At this time, we will continue to require masks and proof of vaccination to attend programs and services at the temple; pre-registration for Shabbat services is no longer required. 

SHABBAT SERVICES WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST NOAH ARONSON

We are thrilled to welcome musician Noah Aronson this Shabbat! Known for his unique, engaging, and deeply soulful approach, Noah is considered one of the most sought after Jewish musicians in North America. He joins us on Friday, March 4 at 5:30 for a Tot Shabbat Purim Palooza, and then at 6:30 for our Multi-Access Shabbat Service.

SOJUST: NEW ADVOCACY INITIATIVE

Here's an opportunity to say "Hineini" - here I am. Illinois House Bill 2775 aims to end a source of income discrimination in housing to ensure that renters are not turned away simply because they use housing vouchers, Social Security, or other public benefits rather than traditional wages to pay rent. Learn more from the Religious Action Center of Illinois about what you can do to help pass this bill. ZOOM in on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00pm. Questions? Contact Ted Schaffner at 847-840-1429 or tschaff@comcast.net.

AM SHALOM WINE TASTERS

Our wine tasting group is reconvening this spring for a series of four Wine Tasting 102 sessions, led by congregants Melissa and Greg Miller. The group will meet monthly on Wednesday evenings beginning April 13. No prior wine tasting experience necessary! If you'd like to receive Wine Taster emails and updates, please contact Alyssa at alatala@amshalom.com to get on the list.

TWO EMERGENCY COLLECTION DRIVES

1. Our friends at Refugee One have reached out with an immediate ask! Since May of 2021 they have received 500 of their expected 800 families, and their apartment set up bins are nearly empty in key areas. Am Shalom has committed to helping them outfit the apartments through our new 20-22 drive:

·  20 NEW bath towel sets (1 set = bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth)

·  22 NEW sheet sets (mix of singles and queens needed - 1 set = 1 fitted sheet, 1 top sheet, 2 pillow cases)

With your help we will be able to fill their bins by the next distribution date of March 23, 2022! Donations can be placed in the labeled bins at the main entrance, or shop our Amazon wish list to send your donations directly to the temple.

2. We are collecting emergency items for the people of Ukraine. We have been asked to collect:

• Over-the-counter infant medications, such as infant Tylenol
• Travel-size toiletries

There will be a labeled bin near the main entrance for these items. The turnaround is quick! Donations will be accepted through Monday, March 7. Additionally, all tzedakah collected at Religious School this weekend will be donated to the JUF Ukraine Crisis Fund.

SAVE THE DATE! RABBI KUDAN 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

We are honored to celebrate the 90th birthday of Rabbi Harold Kudan, and to welcome guest scholars Rabbi David Kudan and Dr. Barbara Abrams. Join us for Shabbat services, with dinner to follow. There is no charge for dinner, but registration is required.

To join us via livestream, please tune in at amshalom.com/livestream or facebook.com/amshalomglencoe.

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. 

LEARN TO READ HEBREW FOR ADULTS (ONLINE COURSE)

Get started with the aleph-bet! Learn the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet, with a warm and supportive educator to guide you and a group of classmates for practicing together. Recognize and understand common Hebrew words and phrases that are often heard in Reform congregations and in Jewish prayer. This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience and has been developed specifically for online learning by the Union for Reform Judaism. Live sessions meet weekly over video conferencing. Read more and register here.

LAST CALL! 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.

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.