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.
Mon, April 28 2025
30 Nisan 5785
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Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025Marching to Life: Am Shalom Journey to Amsterdam and Poland
Monday, Apr 21st (All day)
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Monday ,
AprApril 28 , 2025Interfaith Knitters
Monday, Apr 28th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025A Weekly Feminist Reading Through the Book of Leviticus (Zoom)
Tuesday, Apr 29th 1:00p to 2:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025Drop-In
Wednesday, Apr 30th 3:15p to 4:15p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025Hebrew School
Wednesday, Apr 30th 4:15p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025AShTY
Wednesday, Apr 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025A Tribute to Israel for Yom Ha'Atzmaut (off site)
Wednesday, Apr 30th 6:30p to 8:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, Apr 30th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Board Meeting In Person
Thursday, May 1st 6:00p to 8:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025BeAware Training
Thursday, May 1st 7:00p to 8:30p

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