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.
Thu, June 8 2023
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
JunJune 8 , 2023Bar Mitzvah Drew Schnurman
Thursday, Jun 8th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Pack & Deliver Lunches for Connections for the Homeless
Friday, Jun 9th 8:30a to 10:30a
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Pack & Deliver Shabbat Bags
Friday, Jun 9th 9:00a to 9:30a
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Annual Congregational Meeting & Multi-Access Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 9th 6:25p to 7:45p
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Board Dinner (off site)
Friday, Jun 9th 7:45p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Trip to Washington, D.C.
Sunday, Jun 11th 8:45a to 7:30p
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023Men's Softball Game
Sunday, Jun 11th 10:40a to 11:45a
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Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers 2023 Benefit Concert!
Sunday, Jun 11th 3:00p to 5:00p
Save the Date for the Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers 2023 Benefit Concert! Sunday, June 11 at 3:00pm at Makom Solel Lakside 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park TICKET DETAILS coming soon! -
Monday ,
JunJune 12 , 2023United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Trip to Washington, D.C.
Monday, Jun 12th 8:30a to 3:00p
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Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023Aging Wisely Discussion Group
Thursday, Jun 15th 10:00a to 11:30a