Archive: July 2021

Women’s Network Book Group

Posted on July 9, 2021

Friday, July 9 @ 10:30 am – The book is “My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir” by Meir Shalev. There is no “homework” – we read the book together out loud at each meeting and there’s no need to read anything ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories, so it’s no problem if […]

Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew

Posted on July 11, 2021

Sunday, July 11 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Taught by David Lerner For more information, contact David Lerner or 312-208-3283.

New Mahzor Pick Up

Posted on July 11, 2021

Sunday, July 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – With heartfelt gratitude to Donna and Aaron Horowitz, we are changing to a new Mahzor for the High Holidays. Highly acclaimed mahzor, featuring readings, interpretations, egalitarian language, clear transliterations. $54 per book, payable at pick up or we can bill you. Drop off former prayerbook, Machzor Chadash to be donated to Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken […]

Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays)

Posted on July 15, 2021

Thursday, July 15 @ 12:00 pm – Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the entire congregation. Traditionally, this group has enjoyed a little bit of adult beverage while solving the world’s problems. During the quarantine, it’s BYO, but by all means, feel free to grab your favorite beverage and join this lively group.

Women’s Network Book Group (Fridays)

Posted on July 16, 2021

Friday, July 16 @ 10:30 am – The book is “My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir” by Meir Shalev. There is no “homework” – we read the book together out loud at each meeting and there’s no need to read anything ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories, so it’s no problem if […]

Tisha B’Av services

Posted on July 18, 2021

Sunday, July 18 @ 9:30 am – Tisha b’Av Services Sunday, July 18 9:30 a.m. Indoors at the synagogue.  Fully vaccinated only, please.  Services will be available on livestream as well. Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jews from the Land of Israel. The day also commemorates other tragedies […]

Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew

Posted on July 18, 2021

Sunday, July 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Taught by David Lerner For more information, contact David Lerner or 312-208-3283.

Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays)

Posted on July 22, 2021

Thursday, July 22 @ 12:00 pm – Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the entire congregation. Traditionally, this group has enjoyed a little bit of adult beverage while solving the world’s problems. During the quarantine, it’s BYO, but by all means, feel free to grab your favorite beverage and join this lively group.

Women’s Network Book Group (Fridays)

Posted on July 23, 2021

Friday, July 23 @ 10:30 am – The book is “My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir” by Meir Shalev. There is no “homework” – we read the book together out loud at each meeting and there’s no need to read anything ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories, so it’s no problem if […]

Shabbat Family Programming

Posted on July 24, 2021

Saturday, July 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am – Outside at the synagogue. Bring your own chairs or blanket and kosher picnic lunch. Registration is required.  Please send email to csherman@amyisrael.org to register. We have created a community experience. The prayers and roles are for kids of all ages, adults and teens. All will find a meaningful Shabbat experience. Out of concern for the […]