Archive: August 2022

Lulav/Etrog & Schach

Posted on August 23, 2022

Tuesday, August 23 – Wednesday, September 14 @ All Day – Order you lulav/etrog and Sukkah schach today! Lulav/Etrog sets are $54 per set. Schach bundles are $25 per bundle. The deadline for orders is Wed. Sept. 14. Click here to place your order.

Attention Walkers!! – Every Shabbat…

Posted on September 3, 2022

Saturday, September 3 @ 1:00 pm – Bring your sneakers and extend the joy of Shabbat after kiddush with a friendly walk on the path next to the New Trier parking lot.    Look for Lynn Steinberg and/or Lois Glick  Should be a lovely fall activity.

WNAY Kick Off Event – Am Yisrael “Chai” Tea and Sweets

Posted on September 11, 2022

Sunday, September 11 @ 9:15 am – 12:15 pm –

Covid Vaccine Clinic

Posted on September 13, 2022

Tuesday, September 13 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm – The new covid booster has been approved. Dr. Mark Jacobson, and his wife Deanna will be providing a clinic at Am Yisrael. Here is a link to answer some of your questions. https://www.statnews.com/2022/09/01/your-questions-on-the-new-covid-vaccine-boosters-answered/ The clinic is open to anyone in the community who is eligible. Tues. Sept. 13. 6:15 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Am Yisrael […]

Corned Beef and Camaraderie: The Jewish Deli in Chicago – facilitated by Howard Schickler

Posted on September 15, 2022

Thursday, September 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – via ZOOM please note date change to Thurs. Sept. 15 Howard Schickler is bringing it all back home in the next program in the Random Walk through Jewish History and Culture series. If you would like Howard to send you short histories of classic Chicago Delis and histories of Jewish Delis in America, please click […]

Selichot

Posted on September 18, 2022

Sunday, September 18 @ 5:45 am – Tower Road Beach in Winnetka At the Selichot service we begin to examine our deeds of the past year, seeking forgiveness from G-d and promising to improve our behavior in the New Year. The prayers are specifically tailored to help us direct our hearts and minds to the process of teshuvah, repentance, and to guide […]

High Holy Days

Posted on October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 5 @ 6:00 pm – Kol Nidre – Tues. Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. Yom Kippur – Wed. Oct. 5 at 9:15 a.m. Mincha/Neilah – Wed. Oct. 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Steak in the Sukkah is back!

Posted on October 13, 2022

Thursday, October 13 @ 6:00 pm – Join us as we celebrate Sukkot and the return of Steak in the Sukkah — followed by Chicago Bears vs Washington Commanders  $35 per person Space is limited. Make your reservations soon, no later than Sept. 30.  Late sign ups will be wait-listed. Click here to make your reservations.

Simchat Torah Services

Posted on October 16, 2022

Sunday, October 16 – Monday, October 17 @ 6:30 pm – Erev Simchat Torah – Sunday, Oct 16 at 6:30 p.m. Simchat Torah morning, including Yizkor – Monday, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Friday night services – we’re back inside!

Posted on October 21, 2022

Friday, October 21 @ 6:00 pm – Friday night services will now be held inside in our lovely sanctuary.  In-person services are mask optional and there is plenty of space to spread out if you wish to be socially distant. Come join us to welcome Shabbat and let go of the stress of the week. Services begin at 6:00 p.m. and are […]