There are so many ways to celebrate Chanukah with us this year! Tune in, log on, show up - we've got something for everyone.
First Night:
Sunday,
November 28
7:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah with the Reform Movement as we bring more light into the world through inspiring music, stories and teachings.
Tune in at amshalom.com/
livestream
or
facebook.com/
ReformJudaism
Second Night:
Monday,
November 29
5:45pm
Light the candles with Am Shalom at "Almost Daily" Minyan
Third Night:
Tuesday,
November 30
5:00pm
Candle Lighting & Donuts!
Join Rabbi Steve at the Braeside Metra station in Highland Park to light the Chanukah candles and take some donuts to go.
Register
5:30-7:30pm
Mobile Menorah
Rabbi Steve and our Mobile Menorah bring Chanukah to you!
10 slots available.
Register
Fourth Night:
Wednesday,
December 1
5:30pm
Join us as we light the candles in our Circle Drive with our Hebrew School students and families or tune in at facebook.com/
amshalomglencoe
Fifth Night:
Thursday,
December 2
11:30am
Candle Lighting at the Kotel
Join the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism for a live event at the Egalitarian Kotel.
5:45pm
Light the candles with Am Shalom at "Almost Daily" Minyan.
Sixth Night:
Friday,
December 3
9:30-10:30am
Quit Loafing Around
Stop by for a challah and a Chanukah treat!
5:30pm
Tot Shabbat Chanukah
Join us outside for candlelighting, some Chanukah songs and a treat to go.
6:30pm
Multi-Access Shabbat Chanukah Service
Tune in via livestream or Facebook Live
Seventh Night: Saturday,
December 4
6:30pm
Chanukah @Home
ZOOM in with Rabbi Steve - and his impressive collection of hanukiyot - for a Chanukah candle lighting.
Register
7:00pm
Many Candles, One World
Celebrate Chanukah with the World Union for Progressive Judaism.
Eighth Night:
Sunday,
December 5
4:15pm
Chanukah Candle Lighting and Concert with Craig Taubman
Register to join us in person or tune in via livestream
5:45pm
Look up at the sky as we publicize the miracle!
We're excited to once again share our unique menorah, which can be found along our Circle Drive. This special menorah has two functions: to spread light throughout the holiday, and to serve as collection bins for a holiday donation drive. Each bin/candle is tied to an item requested by eight partner organizations.
The name of the holiday, “Chanukah,” derives from the Hebrew verb meaning “to dedicate.” Each night we dedicate ourselves to a different Jewish value or mitzvah.
The menorah is open for donations now through Friday, December 10. Come by any time to drop your donations, or use the links below to ship directly to our charity partners - make sure to select the gift registry address at checkout.
Candle 1
Northwestern Settlement House
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim, welcoming others. Hachnasat orchim reminds us to be hospitable and caring of others.
Items Needed:
NEW/unopened laundry detergent
Donate Now via Amazon Wishlist
*The link above takes you to Northwestern Settlement House's full wish list. Feel free to shop any/all items!
Candle 2
Connections for the Homeless
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the value of nedivut, generosity. Nedivut reminds us to have a giving heart.
Items Needed:
NEW razors/shavers
Donate Now via Amazon Wishlist
Candle 3
Share Our Spare
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the value of rachamim, compassion. Rachamim reminds us to be non-judgmental in our giving.
Items Needed:
Diapers
Larger sizes and
Pull-ups most urgently needed
Donate Now via Amazon Wishlist
Candle 4
Evanston Animal Shelter
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the mitzvah of tzar ba'alei chayim, the ethical treatment of animals. Tzar ba'alei chayim reminds us to value the lives of all living creatures.
Items Needed:
Canned dog &
cat food
Donate Now via Amazon Wishlist
Candle 5
Madonna Mission
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the value of b'tzelem elohim, seeing all humans as created in the image of God.
Items Needed:
NEW/unopened full-size shampoo, body wash & body lotion
Donate via Amazon Wishlist
Candle 6
Midwest Veterans Closet
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the mitzvah of kavod, respect. Kavod reminds us of the honor due to every human being.
Items Needed:
Condiments: NEW/unopened,
full size ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Donate via Amazon Wishlist
Candle 7
Glencoe Community Garden
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the value of shmirat ha-teva, guarding nature. Shmirat ha-teva reminds us to protect our natural world.
Items Needed:
Lettuce Knife & Shears
Lettuce Field Knife
Grape & Tomato Shears
These can be shipped to Am Shalom!
Candle 8
The Sports Shed
Tonight we dedicate ourselves to the mitzvah of shmirat ha-guf, caring for the body. Shmirat ha-guf reminds us to treat our bodies with honor and love.
Items Needed:
New and gently used sports equipment (tennis racquets, golf equipment, hockey gear, skates, team sports gear, equipment bags)
Brush up on the Chanukah blessings and get into the holiday spirit!
Am Shalom is proud to be a member of the Union for Reform Judaism.