Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:30 pm –
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 21 @ All Day –
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]