Coming Up at Am Shalom
Outdoor Shabbat 
Join us in the Perlmutter Courtyard this Friday for Shabbat services (weather permitting). 

This week, in the wake of the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, we'll gather together to pray for our country and for peace. 

Friday, August 18
6:30pm

Click here  to read how the members of a Charlottesville synagogue experienced the events of last weekend.
Current Events Through the Eyes of the High Holy Days
How do we find the themes of repentance and forgiveness in our daily news, and how does it impact us? Explore these ideas with Master Teacher, Buddy Schreiber. 

Tuesdays, August 22 and 29
10:30am
Exhale Into Elul:
Yoga to Prepare for the
High Holy Days

A special yoga workshop suitable for all levels that will awaken, open and purify the body, mind and heart to prepare for this season of return and rediscovery.

Wednesday, August 23
7:00pm
Four Days in Israel for the
Maccabiah Games
Rabbi Steve blogged about his recent visit to Israel for ReformJudaism.org's Ten Minutes of Torah. 
Calling All Musical Teens!
Do you play an instrument?
Like to sing?
Then join Shir Chadash as a musical madrich !

Shir Chadash plays at High Holy Days family services and at various Shabbat services throughout the year. The musicians act as Religious School Madrichim, and meet on Sundays throughout the school year, accompanying the Ruach Choir,  t’filah , and visiting classrooms.

To sign up:
8th grade and older: Fill out the Madrichim Application by clicking the button below, and indicate you're interested in helping out with music.
7th graders: Contact Cantor Markowicz at 847.835.4800 or amarkowicz@amshalom.com
High Holy Days pass requests are due September 5. Members may return the printed form sent via snail mail, or submit a request online here.

Please feel free to call our office at 847.835.4800 with any questions about High Holy Days worship.