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.
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024Women's Connections
Tuesday, Jul 30th 10:00a to 11:00a
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JulJuly 31 , 2024ASYA Event
Wednesday, Jul 31st 7:00p to 10:00p
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Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Shabbat at the Pool
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:15p to 6:15p
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2024Midsummer Night's Dream Concert 2024
Thursday, Aug 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2024Jewish College Students: Preparing for Jewish Life on Campus in Challenging Times (at NSCI)
Monday, Aug 12th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Monday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2024Finance Committee Meeting - ZOOM
Monday, Aug 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2024Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Aug 15th 2:00p to 3:00p
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Friday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2024Pack and Deliver Shabbat Bags
Friday, Aug 16th 9:00a to 9:30a
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024Fanchon Simons' Feeding the Hungry
Sunday, Aug 18th 9:00a to 10:00a
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AugAugust 19 , 2024Tu B'Av Couples Night Out at the Garden
Monday, Aug 19th 6:00p to 7:30p