Deuteronomy Drash

Got two minutes? Learn more about this week's portion, Va-et'chanan, with Rabbi Steve's Deuteronomy Drash. Read more at ReformJudaism.org.

High Holy Days Pass Requests

We look forward to welcoming the new year with you! Please note, High Holy Days pass requests must be received by August 13. Passes will be mailed on or around the week of August 27. Please return the form you received in the mail, or request your passes online.

Coming Up

A Midsummer Night's Dream Concert BEYOND FIDDLER Join  Cantor Andrea Rae Markowicz  and new  Associate Cantor Julie Staple  for an afternoon filled with music and commentary on Jewish characters and themes portrayed on the Broadway stage with special guests  Cantors Jonathan Comisar, Rebecca Garfein, Dan Singer, Jay O'Brien and Susan Lewis Friedman , accompanied by  The Don Cagen Ensemble . Light reception following the concert to meet and greet our new associate cantor. All are welcome for this free event, but reservations are required by July 27 at 3:00pm. Sunday, July 29 4:00pm Register

Issues of the Day Explore current events through a Jewish lens with Master Teacher, Buddy Schreiber. Tuesday, July 31 10:00am Register

Immigrant Justice Training Join us for a training on Deportation Defense offered by The Resurrection Project. The training will help participants get proximate with immigrant justice by gaining a deeper understanding of some of the challenges faced by those without documentation in general, and the processes around arrest, detention and deportation in particular. In addition, the session will address how we can be effective allies and stand with undocumented workers and families in this challenging environment, and specifically how we can ACT NOW in RAC-IL's Campaign for SB 35 - the Safe Zones Act - and other key legislation included in the Campaign for a Welcoming IL! Tuesday, July 31 7:00pm Register

Am Shalom Goes to Ravinia! Join your friends from Am Shalom at Ravinia for a special Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert and screening of  Raiders of the Lost Ark ! Doors open at 5:00pm. We'll be on the lawn (more specific instructions on how to find us to come soon!). BYO dinner; we'll provide the chairs and dessert. Thursday, August 2 5:00pm Ravinia 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park Purchase your tickets here , then let us know you're coming by RSVPing here .

Learn to Play Bridge Calling all bridge novices! Learn to play, with friends from Am Shalom. $72/participant. This class is open to the community - please feel free to invite your friends! Fridays, August 3 - September 21 9:30-11:30am Register

Weekly Worship

Friday, July 27 6:30pm Outdoor Shabbat Service

Saturday, July 28 9:00am Torah Study Minyan

Save the Dates!

Shabbat at the Beach Friday, August 3 5:15pm Glencoe Beach Register

Dinner with Friends Friday, August 10 Immediately following our Shabbat service Backyard Grill Register

History of Anti-Semitism Tuesdays, August 7-21 10:00am Register

Ice Cream Hop

We've had so much fun "hopping" around the community for ice cream! Check out these photos from our June and July events, then join us on August 9 at Dairy Queen!

Glencoe Community Garden

Rec Mobile at the Garden PARK ‘N PLAY! With The Glencoe Park District Come for a fun hour in The Garden! Join us for games, scavenger hunts, and craft activities. All ages welcome with a parent or caregiver.  Thursday, July 26 6:00-7:00pm

Early Risers Team at the Glencoe Community Garden Harvest, weigh and bag veggies for delivery with friends from Am Shalom! Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-9:00am Saturdays 10:00am-noon Questions? Contact the garden at gcgarden18@gmail.com.