Am Shalom – Reform Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois

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Jews Defining the American Dream

Come and learn with Am Shalom member, Myron Warshauer.

Ripples of Hope

We are thrilled to welcome Kerry Kennedy for a conversation about her book Ripples of Hope.

8 Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving Season

Serve a meal, bring in leftover Halloween candy, visit with seniors and more!

Two Minutes of Torah

Follow along each week for Two Minutes of Torah with Rabbi Steve.

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Live Streaming

Worship with us via live stream. We are pleased to live stream Shabbat services every Friday at 6:30pm, as well as holidays and other special programs.

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What's Coming Up

Nov 12 2018 "Almost Daily" Minyan Services are 15 minutes. Come as you are. No registration required. The "Almost Daily" Minyan takes place at 5:45pm on Mondays and Thursdays during t
Nov 13 2018 Talking to God Do we think about the words of the prayers we say? How can they be meaningful to us even if we don't understand every word? Please RSVP using the but
Nov 13 2018 Am Shalom Welcomes Kerry Kennedy - Activist, Attorney, Author Kerry Kennedy is the president of Robert F. Kennedy Human RIghts. For more than thirty years, Ms. Kennedy has devoted herself to the pursuit of equal
Nov 14 2018 Hebrew School Hebrew classes begin at 4:15pm and end at 6:00pm. Students are invited to join us at Drop In for games and prizes plus pizza and snacks (for purchase)

About Us

Am Shalom began when a small group of passionate people gathered in a living room to lay out their hopes and dreams for a new congregation: a welcoming home, a place that responds to people’s needs, and a community that embodies the command of God to Abraham: be thou a blessing. Our congregation has grown, but these core values remain the same today.

Our Refugee Families

Reading with the Abdulqaders

Maryam has started 1st grade All of the volunteers are working with her on reading. She is recognizing letters and some words so we will keep plugging away. Rokan is taking English classes and the volunteers work with her on her English as well. Rokan helps to read Maryam books on a daily basis. She is still cooking for the new company Fig and Honey with her sister Rokhash. Hussein is in his second yea...