BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T190000 DTSTAMP:20210517T152651Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/virtual-poker-night/ SUMMARY:Virtual Poker Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever Am Yisrael Virtual Poker Night\, via Zoom.\n\nCost is $50 per person for initial buy-in.  Re-buys will also c ost $50.\n\nThis event is open to our members\, and non members as well.  If you wish to include your friends\, we ask you to register and pay for them.\n\nClick here to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/05/poker-night.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 06-20/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T120000 DTSTAMP:20210625T174558Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-06- 24/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T103000 DTSTAMP:20210625T140015Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-06-25/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T111500 DTSTAMP:20210625T140323Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/shabbat-family-programming-2021-06-26 / SUMMARY:Shabbat Family Programming DESCRIPTION:Outside at the synagogue.\n\nBring your own kosher picnic lunch .\n\nRegistration is required. \; Please send email to csherman@amyisr ael.org to register.\n\nWe have created a community experience. The prayer s and roles are for kids of all ages\, adults and teens. All will find a m eaningful Shabbat experience.\n\nOut of concern for the most vulnerable\, as there will be people not yet eligible for vaccines in attendance\, we w ill be wearing masks and spreading our chairs apart.\n\nIn cases of inclem ent weather predictions\, we will send alternate plans via email. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/shabbat-family-programming.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 06-27/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T120000 DTSTAMP:20210630T160629Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (meets every Thursday) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210702T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210702T103000 DTSTAMP:20210629T155714Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-07-02/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (meets every Friday) DESCRIPTION:Every Friday. \; The book is "My Russian Grandmother and He r American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "h omework" - 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 someone misses some of the book group meet ings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210704T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210704T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 07-04/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210708T120000 DTSTAMP:20210625T174558Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-07- 08/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210709T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210709T103000 DTSTAMP:20210625T140015Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-07-09/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 07-11/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:289@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210711T170000 DTSTAMP:20210711T024945Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/new-mahzor/ SUMMARY:New Mahzor Pick Up DESCRIPTION:With heartfelt gratitude to Donna and Aaron Horowitz\, we are c hanging to a new Mahzor for the High Holidays.\n\nHighly acclaimed mahzor\ , featuring readings\, interpretations\, egalitarian language\, clear tran sliterations.\n$54 per book\, payable at pick up or we can bill you.\nDrop off former prayerbook\, Machzor Chadash to be donated to Beth Shalom B'na i Zaken Ethiopian Congregation.\n\nNo pre ordering necessary\, no appointm ent necessary on the following dates.\nSundays:\nJuly 11\, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. (children's art project from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.)\nJuly 2 5\, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.\nAugust 8\, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (bri ng a kosher lunch to enjoy outside)\nAugust 15\, 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. \n\nWednesdays\n2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.\n\nOr contact us to set up an ap pointment. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/mahzor-lev-shalem-2-e1625881623468.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T120000 DTSTAMP:20210714T214241Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-07- 15/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T103000 DTSTAMP:20210714T214313Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-07-16/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (Fridays) DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:282@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T093000 DTSTAMP:20210714T194715Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/tisha-bav-services-2/ SUMMARY:Tisha B'Av services DESCRIPTION:Tisha b'Av Services\nSunday\, July 18\n9:30 a.m.\nIndoors at th e synagogue. \; Fully vaccinated only\, please. \; Services will b e available on livestream as well.\nTisha B'Av commemorates the destructio n 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 tragedi es which occurred on the same day. It is a fast day and is regarded as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. Due to the solemnity of the day\, rit ual practices parallel those of a traditional mourner at shiva\, specifica lly sitting on the floor. While not required\, congregants are encouraged to sit on the floor during the reading of Aychah\, the Book of Lamentation . \; Click here to view the Book of Lamentation.\n\n \;\n\n \; \n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/tisha-bav-clip-art.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 07-18/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153417Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-07- 22/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T103000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153440Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-07-23/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (Fridays) DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T111500 DTSTAMP:20210712T230146Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/shabbat-family-programming/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Family Programming DESCRIPTION:Outside at the synagogue.\n\nBring your own chairs or blanket a nd kosher picnic lunch.\n\nRegistration is required. \; Please send em ail to csherman@amyisrael.org to register.\n\nWe have created a community experience. The prayers and roles are for kids of all ages\, adults and te ens. All will find a meaningful Shabbat experience.\n\nOut of concern for the most vulnerable\, as there will be people not yet eligible for vaccine s in attendance\, we will be wearing masks and spreading our chairs apart. \n\nIn cases of inclement weather predictions\, we will send alternate pla ns via email. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/shabbat-family-programming.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T111500 DTSTAMP:20210714T160556Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/shabbat-family-programming-2021-07-24 / SUMMARY:Shabbat Family Programming DESCRIPTION:July 24\, August 28\nOutside at the synagogue.\n\nBring your ow n chairs/blanket and kosher picnic lunch.\n\nRegistration is required.&nbs p\; Please send email to csherman@amyisrael.org to register.\n\nWe have cr eated a community experience. The prayers and roles are for kids of all ag es\, adults and teens. All will find a meaningful Shabbat experience.\n\nO ut of concern for the most vulnerable and as there will be people not yet eligible for vaccines in attendance\, we will be wearing masks and spreadi ng our chairs apart.\n\nIn cases of inclement weather\, we will move indoo rs. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/shabbat-family-programming.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T140000 DTSTAMP:20210714T194116Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/new-mahzor-pick-up/ SUMMARY:New Mahzor Pick Up DESCRIPTION:With heartfelt gratitude to Donna and Aaron Horowitz\, we are c hanging to a new Mahzor for the High Holidays.\n\nHighly acclaimed mahzor\ , featuring readings\, interpretations\, egalitarian language\, clear tran sliterations.\n$54 per book\, payable at pick up or we can bill you.\nDrop off former prayerbook\, Machzor Chadash to be donated to Beth Shalom B'na i Zaken Ethiopian Congregation.\n\nNo pre ordering necessary\, no appointm ent necessary on the following dates.\nSundays:\nJuly 25\, 10:00 a.m. unti l 2:00 p.m. (children's art project from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.)\nAugust 8\, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (bring a kosher lunch to enjoy outside)\nAu gust 15\, 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.\n\nWednesdays\n2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p. m.\n\nOr contact us to set up an appointment. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/mahzor-lev-shalem-smaller.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 07-25/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T140000 DTSTAMP:20210712T225634Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/youth-program-artwork-for-greeting-ca rds/ SUMMARY:Youth Program: Artwork for Greeting Cards DESCRIPTION:Bring your kids to Am Yisrael to create artwork to be featured on greeting cards!\n\nCards will printed up in packs of ten. For sale in t ime for High Holiday greetings. Cards will be blank on the back and can be used for other greetings\, birthdays\, special occasions\, etc.\n\n In-p erson\n Outdoors\n Masked\n Socially distant\n\nChildren may also creat e art on their own and submit that artwork to the committee no later than July 25.\n\nPlease contact Marissa Bennett\, Jessica Lensch-Falk or Alison Solotoroff if you have questions. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/kids-greeting-cards.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153507Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-07- 29/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T103000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153518Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-07-30/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (Fridays) DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T180000 DTSTAMP:20210704T221856Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/friday-night-special-summer-services- 2/ SUMMARY:Friday Night Special Summer Services DESCRIPTION:In-person\nAt the Synagogue building\nMust be fully vaccinated to attend\nNO advance registration required -- just come! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/building-3-7-21-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays,Shabbat In-Person Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 08-01/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:300@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210802 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210830 DTSTAMP:20210803T184055Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/order-your-lulav-etrog-and-schach/ SUMMARY:Order your lulav/etrog and schach DESCRIPTION:Click here to place your order. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/sukkot-woman-holding-lulav-etrog-cropped.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured,Shabbat and Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:302@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210802 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210823 DTSTAMP:20210803T183703Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/greeting-cards/ SUMMARY:Greeting Cards DESCRIPTION:[gravityform id="1" title="true" description="true"]Order holid ay greeting cards\, lovingly created by our Am Yisrael children. \;\nE ach package includes:\nTen cards\, blank on the back for your personal mes sage.\nTen envelopes.\n5" x 7".\nAssortment of the four beautiful images.\ n\nPlace your order today! Mail your payment to: Am Yisrael\, 4 Happ Road\ , Northfield\, IL \; 60093 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/08/greeting-cards-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153613Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-08- 05/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210806T103000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153623Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-08-06/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (Fridays) DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210808T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210808T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 08-08/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T120000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153643Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-08- 12/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class (Thursdays) DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210813 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20210916 DTSTAMP:20210902T082810Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/our-new-mahzor-lev-shalem/ SUMMARY:Our new Mahzor Lev Shalem DESCRIPTION:Cost is $54 per book.\n\nPick up dates are:\nTuesday mornings f rom 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon.\nWednesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. until 5: 00 p.m.\n\nNo appointment necessary for the above times.\n\nOR...you can c ontact us to schedule an appointment. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/mahzor-lev-shalem-smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T103000 DTSTAMP:20210721T153652Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-08-13/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group (Fridays) DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210815T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210815T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 08-15/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T120000 DTSTAMP:20210625T174558Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-08- 19/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T103000 DTSTAMP:20210625T140015Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-08-20/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T180000 DTSTAMP:20210714T201441Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/shabbat-under-the-stars/ SUMMARY:Shabbat Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us under the stars at Rabbi and Dan's home. \; Bring y our own chairs and kosher dinner to enjoy following services. \; We ar e opening this to everyone\, regardless of vaccine status\, so please be p repared to wear a mask and be socially distant.\n\nPlease contact the offi ce by clicking here to let us know if you plan to attend and to get import ant logistical information. \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/Shabbat-Under-the-Stars-no-date-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 08-22/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:299@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210822T160000 DTSTAMP:20210802T014642Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/amusy-installation-and-am-yisrael-fam ilies-kick-off-program/ SUMMARY:AMUSY Installation and Am Yisrael Families Kick Off Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun filled afternoon featuring inflatables\, game s\, activities and the installation of our new AMUSY board.\n\nAll Am Yisr ael families are welcome...and bring your friends and prospective members. \n\nRamah Day Camp\n98 West Hintz Road\nWheeling\, IL \; 6009\n\nClick here to register. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/kid-on-inflatable-slide-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T120000 DTSTAMP:20210625T174558Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-08- 26/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210827T103000 DTSTAMP:20210625T140015Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-08-27/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210828T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210828T111500 DTSTAMP:20210625T140323Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/shabbat-family-programming-2021-08-28 / SUMMARY:Shabbat Family Programming DESCRIPTION:Outside at the synagogue.\n\nBring your own kosher picnic lunch .\n\nRegistration is required. \; Please send email to csherman@amyisr ael.org to register.\n\nWe have created a community experience. The prayer s and roles are for kids of all ages\, adults and teens. All will find a m eaningful Shabbat experience.\n\nOut of concern for the most vulnerable\, as there will be people not yet eligible for vaccines in attendance\, we w ill be wearing masks and spreading our chairs apart.\n\nIn cases of inclem ent weather predictions\, we will send alternate plans via email. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/shabbat-family-programming.jpg CATEGORIES:Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:288@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T054500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T054500 DTSTAMP:20210714T200518Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/selichot-sunrise-services/ SUMMARY:Selichot Sunrise Services DESCRIPTION:We will usher in the High Holiday season with our traditional s unrise services at the beach. \; Bring your tallit\, tefillin\, coffee \, flashlight and chairs. Rabbi Newman Kamin and Cantor Simon will help us start the season with introspection\, spirituality and gratitude\, as we watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. \;\n\nWe will be outdoors. As o f now\, masks will not be required\, but suggested. \; We may have to revise our own guidelines if the state and national guidelines change.\n\n Please RSVP to our office if you plan to attend and for the exact location . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/07/Selichot2017.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured,Shabbat and Holidays,Shabbat In-Person Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 08-29/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T120000 DTSTAMP:20210625T174558Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/cantors-current-events-class-2021-09- 02/ SUMMARY:Cantor’s Current Events Class DESCRIPTION:Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the enti re congregation. Traditionally\, this group has enjoyed a little bit of ad ult 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. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/cantor-stuart-simon.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210903T103000 DTSTAMP:20210625T140015Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/womens-network-book-group-2021-09-03/ SUMMARY:Women's Network Book Group DESCRIPTION:The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cle aner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" - we read th e book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anyth ing ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories\, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/womens-network.jpg CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@amyisrael.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210905T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210905T120000 DTSTAMP:20220201T190706Z URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/intermediate-prayer-book-hebrew-2021- 09-05/ SUMMARY:Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Taught by David Lerner\n\nFor more information\, contact David Lerner \;or 312-208-3283. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amyisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/06/siddur-lev-shalom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR