Archive: October 2022

Genizah Burial

Posted on October 23, 2022

Sunday, October 23 @ 11:45 am – A genizah is a storage area in a Jewish synagogue designated for the temporary storage of worn-out Hebrew-language books and papers on religious topics prior to proper burial. Due to covid restrictions, we have not been able to bury any of our genizah materials and have completely run out of room. We will have a […]

Babka! Babka! Babka! – Women’s Network

Posted on November 6, 2022

Sunday, November 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm –

“The Pope at War: Saving the Catholic Church at the Expense of the Jews” facilitated by Howard Schickler

Posted on November 7, 2022

Monday, November 7 @ 7:00 pm – Via Zoom Howard has found several short articles that add perspective to the talk, reflecting different views of Pope Pius XII and his papacy during WWII. If you would like to receive these supplemental materials, please let Howard know by clicking here. The link to the program is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89946010146?pwd=V2R3aWcxM2xETnlnRmp6L0kwc21FQT09 Meeting ID: 899 4601 0146 Passcode: […]

Peter Maer, former White House correspondent on the Mid-Term Elections

Posted on November 17, 2022

Thursday, November 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Peter Maer is the father of our congregant, Jonathan Maer. He will join us via zoom at the Cantor’s Current Events class.  You won’t want to miss his insights into the Mid-Term Elections. zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/998765038?pwd=c2Jrd0dVaHd4Q3NjUEd6UXQrVDFndz09 Veteran broadcast journalist Peter Maer’s career centered on his White House coverage from the Carter to Obama administrations.  He […]

Happy Thanksgiving! Join us for minyan

Posted on November 24, 2022

Thursday, November 24 @ 9:30 am – Join us for minyan at 9:30 a.m. in-person

Winter Coat and Accessory Drive

Posted on November 29, 2022

Tuesday, November 29 @ All Day – Our Tikun Olam Committee, headed by Steve Zeal, participates in Beth Emet’s Soup Kitchen.  We have been asked to help with their Winter Coat and Accessory Drive. Items should be dropped off at Am Yisrael no later than November 29.  Adult items only, gently used or new items and no discount items please. Items may […]

The Rise in Antisemitism and Hate Crimes – Special Current Events Class

Posted on December 1, 2022

Thursday, December 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – via Zoom Our Current Events class, led by Cantor Simon, will discuss the rise in antisemitism and hate crimes, and the toxic rhetoric being spewed by various entertainers and politicians. Guest speaker for this session will be Trent Spoolstra of the ADL. Trent Spoolstra is the Associate Regional Director for the Midwest office of the […]

Banjo Shabbat

Posted on December 2, 2022

Friday, December 2 @ 6:00 pm – Join us at Shabbat Services when Cantor Simon will showcase his musical talents on the banjo.

Cantor Search Progress Report

Posted on December 6, 2022

Tuesday, December 6 @ 8:00 pm – Via Zoom Join us as members of the Cantor Search Committee provide an update.  Visit our secure webpage for the link.

Israel Policy Forum Presentation

Posted on December 11, 2022

Sunday, December 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Neri Zilber, a policy advisor at Israel Policy Forum, will make a virtual presentation to our congregation, specifically discussing Israel’s incoming right wing government. Our thanks go to Dan Schack for coordinating this important and timely session. Mr. Zilber is a regular contributor to The Daily Beast, Foreign Policy, The Globe & Mail, and Financial […]