Community

Community

Am Yisrael is an engaging, friendly community.  New members are enthusiasticlly welcomed.  There are numerous “special interest” groups, such as our Shabbat morning and/or Friday evening regular attendees,  daily minyan participants, SJS (School of Jewish Studies) families, adult education students, Women’s Network, Men’s Emeritus Group, current events group, havurot and more.

Am Yisrael is completely egalitarian and has been since its inception.  We strive to be a congregation that includes all persons, embracing differences of marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, gender and its expression, age, mental and physical health and ability.

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more or contact our Executive Director, Nancy Holab Nevins at nhnevins@amyisrael.org or 847 446 7215 ext. 14.

"Doing Jewish - in Ghana" facilitated by Howard Schickler

"Doing Jewish - in Ghana" facilitated by Howard Schickler

Monday, June 5, 6:30 pm

via Zoom.  Visit our secure website to access the link. Howard Schickler will be facilitating a viewing of the 2016 film "Doing Jewish: A Story [...]
Annual Meeting and Barbeque

Annual Meeting and Barbeque

Thursday, June 8, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a barbeque and our Annual Meeting.  Outgoing President, Aaron Tam will recap the past year. We will thank our outgoing officers and [...]
Progressive Dinner

Progressive Dinner

Sunday, June 25, 5:00 pm

The evening will start at a congregant's home, where we will all gather together for appetizers.  Then we will break off into smaller pre-assigned groups [...]
Torah Tots with a Twist

Torah Tots with a Twist

Sunday, July 16 - Friday, August 25, 11:00 am

Bring your friends - everyone is welcome!  Sunday, July 16 - Starting at 11:00 a.m. programming by Rabbi Newman Kamin and Charlie Sherman Friday, August [...]
Special Shabbat for Cantor Rosenblatt and to honor our Search Committee

Special Shabbat for Cantor Rosenblatt and to honor our Search Committee

Friday, July 21 - Sunday, July 23, 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm

We are blessed to have two amazing Cantors leading our davenning for the next year.  This great opportunity lends itself to many diverse services and [...]