Kehillah Connection  October 31, 2024         29 Tishrei 5785

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.Please note that we will continue our regular Sunday and Wednesday sessions through November 10th. The next interruption to our schedule will be on Wednesday, November 13th, for K-7 Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences.

2024-2025 SJS, Families w/Children & USY Calendar (revised 10-29-2024): Click here Please click here to be added to populating Google Calendar.

Here is a link to Amazon wish list for Ari’s mitzvah project.

We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in our Intergenerational Torah Reading on Erev Simchat Torah 5785: Torah Readers: Marcia Adelman, Adina Aft, Ari Aft, Ari Falk, Deborah Ben Aderet, Raye Ben Aderet, Marlene Bressler, David Falk, Jessica Lensch-Falk, Talia Falk, Joaquin FB Fox, Bennett Kristall, Lillianna Kristall, David Layfer, Emmett Layfer, Jack Layfer, Larry Layfer, Ben Legator, Mona Legator, David Lerner, Toby Lerner, Elana Carmel-Levy, Nathan Levy, Rod Loewenthal, Tracy Loewenthal, Joshua Ravage, Cantor Rosenblatt, Daniel Schack, Aliza Silver-Schack, Evan Silver-Schack, Amelia Sherman, Jeff Solotoroff, Sarah Solotoroff, Linda Spring and Judi Zeal A special thanks to our usher extraordinaires, Alison Solotoroff and Sarah Solotoroff. Congratulations to Jack Layfer and Aliza Silver-Schack on earning their yads. We were delighted to be accompanied by Nina Ravage on violin and Evan Silver-Schack on drums for part of the service. English Reading Honors at our Erev Sukkot Service were given to: Ari Aft, Lyla Drapatsky, Talia Falk, Toby Lerner, Sam Murray, Nina Oldfield, Joshua Ravage, Evan Silver-Schack, and Drew Weiss. Finally, a big thank you to Kitah Hei for adding beautiful Sukkot decorations to our synagogue sukkah for 5785. Todah Rabbah and Kol HaKavod to all for making these celebrations meaningful!

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 $390.39! 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!  SJS Helps Lead Shabbat ServicesFridays, November 1, 8 and/or 156:00 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  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

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.

Cantor Rosenblatt is participating in a Jewish Rock Radio concert in Evanston on November 17 at 4:30 p.m.  You can register here

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 & Madrichim Learning Highlights: Link Featured Family & Intergenerational Programs & Services: Link Family Shabbat Services: Link Audios & Texts for Tefillah Practice: Link Growing Spotify Playlist of SJS Musical Tefillah: Link

CHUSY is hosting Havdalah and Ice Cream at Graeter’s in Northbrook on November 9 at 6pm for 8th-12th Graders.You can RSVP here For information on our CHUSY & AMUSY 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 classPlease click here for information on WNAY’s next programPlease click here for information on the Progressive DinnerPlease click here for information on No Shame UCraft 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!  !שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם 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). Thank you for your understanding.