Kehillah Connection

November 7, 2024            6 Cheshvan 5785              Parashat Lech Lecha 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.

Thank you for registering for the Kindergarten through 7th grade SJS Parent/Teacher Conferences. Our partnership with you is an important component of the SJS experience.  3rd grade conferences will be rescheduled at a later date.All conferences will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, November 13th. This replaces regular SJS classes for that dayand offers a convenient opportunity for families who typically don’t meet on Wednesdays to speak with teachers. We encourage your child to join us for conferences.Myra Feinberg sent confirmation emails with zoom links this week.

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.

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SJS Helps Lead Shabbat Services

Fridays, November 1, 8 and/or 15

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

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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.

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

You can register here 

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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

Growing Spotify Playlist of SJS Musical Tefillah: Link

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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

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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.

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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!

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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

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!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.