Coming Up At Am Shalom
POUR'em Party
Planning Meeting
Join us tonight to help plan this year's POUR'em Party, Am Shalom's adults-only Purim event! All adults with Religious School-aged children are welcome.

Wednesday, October 18
7:30pm

Can't make it but want to be part of the planning? Please contact Rabbi Pam .
Ruach Shir Shabbat
These Shabbat services feature Am Shalom's newest musical leaders taking center bima to help lead us in worship. All are welcome!

Friday, October 20
6:30pm
New Volunteer Opportunity!
Turkey Chop is a west side restaurant that closes its doors one day a week to provide free meals for those in need in the community. Help prep, cook, clean and serve with Am Shalom volunteers.

Monday, October 23
Shift One: 8:00-noon
Shift Two: noon-4:00
Turkey Chop
3506 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago

Please indicate on the RSVP form which shift you prefer. If you would like to carpool, please contact Alyssa at [email protected] .
Judaism's Essential 20 Questions
Must I believe in God? Must I love my neighbor? Is it ever okay to lie? Is there a heaven? Are rituals important? These and many other questions will be discussed in this wonderful conversation with master teacher, Buddy Schreiber.

Tuesday, October 24
10:30am
Genesis Drash
Got two minutes? Learn more about this week's Torah portion, Noach, with Rabbi Steve.

Read more about Noach at ReformJudaism.org.
Save These Dates!
Step Up Shabbat
Friday, October 27
5:30pm

A special Shabbat experience created for our K-2 families (a “step up” from our Tot Shabbat service). 

5:30-6:10pm
Family-friendly service in the sanctuary
6:15pm
Dinner and Shabbat Family Program

$18/family for dinner. All are welcome!
Chicken Soup Workshop
Monday, October 30
6:30pm

Whether you're a chicken soup veteran or novice, join us in the Am Shalom kitchen to learn some new tips and advice, make a batch for our chicken soup vault (which gets delivered to congregants who have experienced personal challenges), and bring some home for yourself.
Love to Volunteer?
Join the Chesed Committee!
Chesed builds connections within our Am Shalom community while being of service to others.

We're looking for individuals who are interested in planning, publicizing and attending volunteer programs for our community. If you'd like to get involved, please contact Laura Horn at [email protected] or 847.835.4800 x 210.