Kehillah Connection  October 23, 2024         21 Tishrei 5785

–Reminder:  SJS is in session on Wednesday, October 23 –Erev Simchat Torah dancing with and chanting from the Torah scrolls is at 6:45 p.m. this evening, 10/23 –School of Jewish Studies (SJS) meets Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

2024-2025 SJS, Families w/Children & USY Calendar (revised 10-13-2024): Click here Please click here to be added to populating Google Calendar.

Hi everyone, Please remember to bring $1 or more for Tzedakah every Sunday morning and every Wednesday afternoon. So far, we’ve collected a total of $343.94! Last year, our teens chose Pizza4Moms and United Hatzalah Israel as the organizations for our youth community to contribute our Tzedakah.  We will keep you posted on the choices our teens make for this school year. Thank you in advance!  Please note that the container pick up will be on October 28th.  Let’s do our best to fill it and help people in need .  Please click on the class link to access the Evite Sign Up Sheet Kitah Kochavim – click here Kitah Gimel – *Mrs. Sender will be making appointments separately, Kitah Dalet – click here Kitah Hei – click here Kitah Vav – click here Kitah Zayin – click here

Family Shabbat Friday, November 8 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m. Showcasing Am Yisrael’s vibrant community, Family Shabbat fosters meaningful interactions among families and strengthens community connections, while inspiring Jewish life and learning. We would be delighted if you and your loved ones also joined us for a family friendly Friday Night Service. Please RSVP here

Torah Tots! Sunday, November 10 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Each session is designed for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds accompanied by an adult.Join us for an hour of fun, singing, storytelling, and crafts.  The program will include Havdalah. Please RSVP here Spread the word to your friends and family! Share this invitation on social media, via messaging. Torah Tots is sponsored by JBaby Chicago in partnership with JUF.

Am Yisrael is enjoying our second year with the Better Together Intergenerational Grant, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join us in some of the following activities: -Learning with our Teens -Tutoring our students 1:1 in Hebrew -Driving students to SJS on Wednesdays -Singing in our Better Together Choir -Chanting Torah with our students and madrichim Please reach out to Mr. Sherman by phone (847-708-1805) or email (csherman@amyisrael.org). We appreciate your willingness to contribute to our vibrant community!

Families with Young Children (0-4): Torah Tots Program: Link School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Mission Statement, B’Yachad (Havurah) Program and Involvement of Jewish Day School Students: Link Curriculum Overview and Learning Times: Link Student Learning Highlights: Link Featured Family & Intergenerational Programs & Services: Link Family Shabbat Services: Link Audios & Texts for Tefillah Practice: Link AMUSY & CHUSY: Link

For information on all Youth Programs please click here. For over 60 years, USY has provided Jewish teens with transformative travel experiences, opening their eyes to new places, different ways of life, and some of the world’s most spectacular sights. Please click here for more information abut USY Summer Program 2025 and all things USY.

Please click here for Rabbi Newman Kamin’s class Please click here for information on WNAY’s next program Please click here for information on the Progressive Dinner Please click here for information on No Shame U Craft Group Invitation Calling those interested in learning more about the Craft Group! The Women’s Network of Am Yisrael meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the synagogue alcove. If you’re interested in joining, please text SJS Omanut (Art) Teacher Sheila Serota at 847-712-5532. We hope to see you there!

Please click here for the September/October JCFS Newsletter

PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 12 years old.  Many of you already receive PJ Library books for kids 12 and younger.  If you don’t, it will take less than 3 minutes to sign up for these free award winning books, here: https://pjlibrary.org/about-pj-library

!עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי Am Yisrael Chai!  Thank you for your partnership!  !חַג שָׂמֵחַ וְשַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom!  Charlie Sherman, MAEd, CJE Head of School Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation 4 N. Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093 847-708-1805 (mobile) csherman@amyisrael.org https://www.AmYisrael.org  *Please note that I will not view and respond to emails on Mondays and over Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening) and Torah-based holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, Pesach & Shavuot). Thank you for your understanding.