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Am Shalom – Reform Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois - Birth, Baby Naming, Brit Milah (Bris)
Birth, Baby Naming, Brit Milah (Bris)
Babies are a blessing that Judaism celebrates with various traditions, both ancient and modern. The ritual of the brit milah, the traditional circumcision and covenantal welcoming on the 8th day of a boy's life, can be held in the home or synagogue. The ritual of a naming ceremony can be held in conjunction with the brit milah or at a separate date. Baby girls are welcomed into the covenant through the ceremony of naming, which can be held on the 8th day or at a later date, usually within the first year of life. These ceremonies, too, can be held in the synagogue or home.
For more information, please contact one of our rabbis or cantors to help guide you through this important first step in your child's life:
Rabbi Steven Stark Lowenstein
Rabbi Phyllis Sommer
Rabbi Pam Mandel
Cantor Andrea Rae Markowicz
Cantor Julie Staple
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