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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.
Sat, December 2 2023
19 Kislev 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Ruach Choir rehearsal
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:00a to 9:25a
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Hava Nashira rehearsal
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:00a to 9:25a
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Intersections of Antisemitism and White Supremacy
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 4:30p
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Religious School (K - 6th)
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Fifth Grade Family Day 5784
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 11:30a
An opportunity for grownups to join their learners in our fifth grade program! -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 20233rd-6th Grade Ice Skating and Ice Cream!
Sunday, Dec 3rd 11:30a to 3:30p
Join us for ice skating and ice cream at Wrigley Field. Lunch will be provided beforehand. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023Religious School (7th - 12th)
Sunday, Dec 3rd 11:30a to 1:00p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2023Israel Trip Update & Benji Lovitt
Tuesday, Dec 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2023Drop In
Wednesday, Dec 6th 3:15p to 4:15p
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2023Hebrew School
Wednesday, Dec 6th 4:15p to 6:00p