Our Am Shalom clergy is always ready to help any of our Congregants and their families in whatever way possible.
While office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00-5:00 pm, and Friday, 9:00-3:00 pm, our clergy is on call 24/7 in case of emergency. Even when they are not in the office, Rabbi Lowenstein, Rabbi Sommer, Rabbi Mandel, Cantor Markowicz, and Cantor Staple check their e-mail and voice mail on a regular basis, and will quickly respond to any urgent matter.
In addition, we recommend the following community resources:
Am Shalom – Reform Congregation in Glencoe, Illinois - If You Need Help
Clergy Support
Family Services
Family Service of Glencoe
847.835.5111
Family Service of Highland Park
847.432.4981
Interfaith Housing Center
The Interfaith Housing Center provides services to individuals who face housing discrimination, foreclosure and conflict with their landlord or management company. 847.501.5760
Jewish Child & Family Service
Jewish Child & Family Service provides group and family counseling along with community education. 847.272.2882
JUF/J-HELP
J-Help was established in 2008 to assist those who have been most severely impacted by providing financial help for emergency food, utilities, rent, medicine and scholarships for participating in Jewish life. 312.357.4949
Career Resource Center
The Career Resource Center provides low-cost career counseling. 847.295.5626
CJE Senior Life
CJE Senior Life offers a comprehensive network of services for older adults, including independent living and other residential options, transportation, home health, short-term rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s care and more. 773.508.1000
SHALVA
SHALVA provides a 24-hour crisis line, individual and group counseling, legal information and court support, community advocacy, interest free loans, and referral services to families struggling with domestic abuse. 773.583.HOPE
Jewish Employment Network
JEN, Jewish Employment Network, provides networking events; listing in the Candidate Profiles publication; support and strategy groups; videotaped mock interviews; job listings and computer/internet services.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study, Zoom and Livestream
Shabbat, Apr 17th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Abby Strongin Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Apr 17th 4:30p to 6:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Religious School (Zoom)
Sunday, Apr 18th 9:45a to 1:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 202110th Grade Class
Sunday, Apr 18th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Music Mondays with Am Shalom (ZOOM)
Monday, Apr 19th 12:30p to 1:00p
Start your week off on a high note! Zoom in for a lunchtime musical treat with friends of Music at Am Shalom. -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021Intro to Judaism Class (Virtual)
Monday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. All people, perspectives and questions are welcome! Register online: https://reformjudaism.org/learning/judaism-classes/introduction-judaism/introduction-judaism-north-shore-consortium-il Questions? Contact Cantor Staple at jstaple@amshalom.com. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 20 , 2021Current Events with Rabbi Phyllis via Zoom
Tuesday, Apr 20th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Virtual Drop In!
Wednesday, Apr 21st 3:45p to 4:15p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Tefillot Dance Party Hebrew School (Zoom)
Wednesday, Apr 21st 4:40p to 5:00p
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Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021Family B'nai Mitzvah Class via Zoom
Thursday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Mandatory 3-week Family B'nai Mitzvah Class for students becoming B'nai Mitzvah between August 2022 - December 2022