Learning

Engage with Our School of Jewish Studies (SJS), B’Yachad (Together) Havurah Program, and Day School Student Involvement in Family & Youth Programs

Synagogue Membership and School Registration is ongoing. Please register through your ShulCloud account. If you are new to our community and want to learn about our dynamic School of Jewish Studies and engaging youth programming, please be in touch with our Head of School, Mr. Charlie Sherman via 847-708-1805 (mobile phone) or email csherman@amyisrael.org.  Here is a link to our most recent email for our community, published October 3, 2025.

Am Yisrael School of Jewish Studies

Comprehensive Jewish Education for All Ages

Am Yisrael offers a rich and diverse curriculum of Jewish studies for members’ children, from preschool through high school. Our School of Jewish Studies (SJS) provides engaging and meaningful learning experiences tailored to different ages and abilities.

SJS Schedule:

• Sundays: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM (Kindergarten – 12th Grade)
• Wednesdays: 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM (Grades 3-7 and selected 8th-12th grade Madrichim)

Family Shabbat Services:

• Approximately once a month, 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by kiddush lunch.

Downloadable Flyers (Directly Below):

• Mission Statement, QR Codes, Calendar and Family Shabbat
• Curricular Overview
• B’Yachad (Together) Program
• Integrating Jewish Day School Students

For more information on SJS please contact Mr. Charlie Sherman, MAEd, CJE, Head of School at csherman@amyisrael.org (email) or 847-708-1805 (talk/text)

Additional Resources:

• Learning Highlights, Pictures, Videos and Regular Schedules: Link
• Calendar: Link
• Tefillah (Hebrew Prayer) Practice: Link
• Family Programming: Link
• Family Shabbat at Am Yisrael: Link
• AMUSY and CHUSY: Link

Updated 10-3-25, 11 Tishrei 5786