Archive: November 2024

Textiles of the Bible – Women’s Network

Posted on November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:30 pm –

Progressive Dinner

Posted on November 16, 2024

Saturday, November 16 @ 5:30 pm – The evening will start at a congregant’s home, where we will all gather together for Havdalah and appetizers.  Then we will break off into smaller pre-assigned groups that will go to individual congregants’ homes for the dinner course.  Following that, we will come together again, as a large group at another congregant’s house for home […]

Cantor Rosenblatt sings in the community

Posted on November 17, 2024

Sunday, November 17 @ 4:30 pm – We’re excited to announce that our own Cantor Rosenblatt will be participating in this community event at Beth Emet.  Please join us to cheer her on!

Winter Coat Drive

Posted on November 18, 2024

Monday, November 18 – Monday, December 2 @ All Day – In cooperation with our friends at Beth Emet, we are once again collecting adult sized gently used coats, boots, sweaters (in good condition), hats, gloves and scarves for the upcoming coat drive. Our congregation participates in Beth Emet’s soup kitchen several times throughout the year, and this coat drive is part of that program. You […]

Women’s Network Olive Oil Sale

Posted on November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 21 @ All Day –

Special Shabbat Program-Jewish Free Loans Chicago

Posted on November 23, 2024

Saturday, November 23 @ 9:30 am – Leah Greenblum, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish Free Loan Chicago and our congregant, Larry Layfer will be speaking about the mitzvah of Free Loans in our tradition. Leah will focus on founding and growing Chicago’s first Jewish Free Loan organization. Rooted in teachings from the Torah and sages, Jewish free loans are a time-honored […]

Family Shabbat

Posted on December 14, 2024

Saturday, December 14 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am – Join us for a vibrant Family Shabbat fostering connections and inspiring Jewish life and learning! Date: December 14, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Service followed by Kiddush Lunch (sponsored by Mr. Charlie Sherman and Mr. E. Marc Nevins) Location: Am Yisrael, 4 N Happ Road, Northfield, IL What to Expect: Inspiring Tefillah, Intergenerational […]

Torah Tots

Posted on December 15, 2024

Sunday, December 15 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am – Our Torah Tots program introduces young children (ages 2, 3, and 4) to the joy of Jewish learning! Date: December 15, 2024 Time: 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM Location: Am Yisrael, 4 N Happ Road, Northfield, IL What to Expect: Engaging stories, playtime, sing-alongs, and lots of fun! Perfect for: 2, 3, and 4-year-olds with […]

WTTW “A Celebration of Hanukkah” Special Preview Screening

Posted on December 18, 2024

Wednesday, December 18 @ 7:30 pm – Our Rabbi appears in a WTTW program on Chanukah! Not only is she in it, but WTTW is providing us with a special screening of the show before it airs on TV! Host of the program Geoffrey Baer, will be on hand to introduce the program and answer questions after we screen it. Wed. Dec. […]

We welcome our Family Promise guests

Posted on December 22, 2024

Sunday, December 22 – Sunday, December 29 @ All Day – Now, more than ever, it is the perfect time to spread light and build community as Am Yisrael prepares to host Family Promise on December 22 to December 29. Family Promise is a group of faith communities/congregations and non-profit organizations on the North Shore that provide temporary housing, employment counseling, and other support to unhoused […]