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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Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022Jewish Music Heritage Series: Sweet Sounds of Shabbat
Friday, Aug 12th 6:30p to 7:45p
As Am Shalom celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we rejoice in the sweet sounds of Koleinu Adult Choir and the return of the Jewish Music Heritage Series! This shabbat will bring to life music from the 2020-22 JMH Learning Series, highlighting composers: Cantor Erik Contzius, Cantor Meir Finkelstein, Debbie Friedman, Max Janowski, Rabbi Noam Katz, Cantor Jeff Klepper, Hazzan Joshua Lind, Dan Nichols, Cantor Leon Sher, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, and Hans Wurman. This special shabbat will also pay homage to our singers, players, and music enthusiasts; and will honor our beloved accompanist, Ken Smith, on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary with Am Shalom. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2022Multi-Access Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study (August 13th)
Shabbat, Aug 13th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Monday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2022Ice Cream Hop (off site)
Monday, Aug 15th 6:30p to 8:00p
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2022Multi-Access Current Events
Tuesday, Aug 16th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2022Jorey Becker Bar Mitzvah
Thursday, Aug 18th 5:00p to 6:30p
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Multi-Access Shabbat Morning Service & Torah Study (August 20th)
Shabbat, Aug 20th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Bar Mitzvah Benjamin Latala
Shabbat, Aug 20th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2022Fanchon Simons' Feeding the Hungry
Sunday, Aug 21st 8:30a to 9:30a
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2022Teachers' Meeting
Sunday, Aug 21st 8:30a to 11:30a
Meeting for Religious School Teachers -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2022Multi-Access Current Events
Tuesday, Aug 23rd 10:00a to 11:00a