Prayer Tefillah Adonai/Elohim Siddur B’racha Sh’ma Torah Tanakh/Jewish Bible People, Places, Things Rabbi Chazzan/Cantor Moreh/Morah Aron Kodesh Bimah Kippah/Yarmulke Tallit Tzitzit Mezuzah Am Yisrael (Chai!) Eretz Yisrael Mitzvah Tzedakah Kosher/Kashrut Magen David Holidays Shabbat Shabbat Shalom Kiddush Motzi Havdalah Rosh haShanah Shofar Yom Kippur Sukkot Sukkah Chag sameach Lulav Etrog Simchat Torah Chanukkah Chanukiyah Shammas… Read More

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Dear Am Yisrael Parents and Rising 8th Grade Students, IsraelNow, formerly known as Ta’am Israel, is now booking trips to Israel for March 21-30, 2022.  Registration is open for the 2022 season.  Space is filling up quickly for the March trip. These trips are designed for 8th grade students. If you would like more information, please save… Read More

Shabbat Shalom!  Our prayers are with our beloved Jewish homeland Israel and our dear families and friends during this most challenging time.   (1) Tonight we honor our graduating High School Seniors at Shabbat Services via Zoom.  (2) This Sunday morning 5/16 (a) we have our SJS Closing Assembly via Zoom with the incredibly talented… Read More

Dear Am Yisrael SJS Gimel Families, Teachers and Madrichim, We are very happy that our Gimel Families will be joining and honoring us with English Readings at Shabbat Services this evening, Friday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Attached to this email are the slightly revised service outline (so you will know when to unmute for… Read More

Message from AMUSY Board:We can’t believe it’s been over a year since many of us have seen you in person. Our AMUSY Board is so excited to announce that we are hosting a Drive-In MovieNight for the entire congregation on Sunday, May 23, from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. inthe New Trier Northfield campus parking lot (right next to Am Yisrael).We’ve worked… Read More

Dear Am Yisrael SJS Gan, Alef and Bet Families, Teachers and Madrichim and Jagher Family celebrating Levi becoming a Bar Mitzvah, We are very happy your family will be joining and honoring us with an English Reading at Shabbat Services this evening, Friday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Attached to this email are… Read More