Am Shalom – Reform Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois - Our Mission and History
Our Mission and History
Am Shalom’s mission, as a Reform congregation, is to engage, enlighten, embrace and educate our members in ways that build a sense of community, while respecting individual forms of expression and belief. We seek to explore our Jewish roots, awareness and values, and enrich the spiritual lives of our members, while serving humanity through social action.
Am Shalom (People of Peace), a Reform congregation, was established on June 18, 1972. Its first formal Shabbat Service was held on August 4, 1972.
Am Shalom began when sixty families, who shared certain common concepts of Jewish worship and living, came together to create a new and vibrant Reform congregation. Under the leadership of founding Rabbi Harold L. Kudan, who retired in 2002 after 30 years of service, and current Senior Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein, Am Shalom has grown from those original sixty families to its current membership of 950 families.
In its beginnings, the congregation's offices were in a small storefront. Today, the synagogue makes its home in the newly renovated historic building at 840 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe, Illinois.
Tue, April 23 2024
15 Nisan 5784
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024Passover Service & Matzah Brei Cook-off
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 9:00a to 10:30a
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 20242nd Night Seder
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Drop In
Wednesday, Apr 24th 3:15p to 4:15p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Hebrew School
Wednesday, Apr 24th 4:15p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024AShTY
Wednesday, Apr 24th 6:00p to 7:30p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 24th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Bar Mitzvah William Steckler
Shabbat, Apr 27th 11:00a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Confirmation Class God Talk
Shabbat, Apr 27th 11:00a to 2:00p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Bat Mitzvah Raquel Wertheimer
Shabbat, Apr 27th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 20246th Grade Family Day 5784
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 11:30a
An opportunity for grownups to join their learners in our 6th grade program!
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