Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 12/12/24

Please join us on Saturday, Dec 14th for Family Shabbat Service. Please click here for information and to RSVP. Kiddush Lunch is being co-sponsored by Mr. Sherman & Mr. Marc in honor of 15 years of leading Tefillah together at Am Yisrael.

Join us for a special Chanukah Torah Tots on Sunday, December 15th from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. This program is designed for 2-4 year-olds and their adult. We’ll have fun, sing, tell stories, do crafts, and celebrate Havdalah. Please click here for information and to RSVP. Torah Tots is sponsored by the JBaby Chicago Grant, a program of Jewish United Fund.

Please join us on Sunday, December 15th for Better Together Intergenerational Choir Presentation. Please click here for information.

Shabbat Family Dinner! You’re invited to a delightful Shabbat dinner at Am Yisrael on January 10th immediately following our 6 p.m. Shabbat Services. Enjoy a delicious meal and the warmth of our community. Enjoy a delicious meal and the warmth of our community. Please RSVP via this link by Thursday, January 2. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! Thanks to our Better Together grant, the cost of the dinner will be significantly offset.

Tzedakah Donations and Tikkun Olam Opportunities for 5785
Please remember to bring $1 or more for Tzedakah every Sunday morning and every Wednesday afternoon. So far, we’ve collected a total of $633.64!

Please click here to learn more about Am Yisrael’s strong relationship with Family Promise and various ways you and/or your havurah can help in the very near future.

Please click on this link to order a bracelet to support the people of Israel. Thank you to the Gesher Leadership for their continued phenomenal work in supporting our beloved Jewish homeland. [Link to order bracelet]

Introducing ShabbabaFest!

Mr. Sherman is one of the leaders of a groundbreaking immersive educational experience exploring the meaning of Shabbat, happening January 31st-February 1st at Camp Nageela Midwest for Jewish 5th-7th graders.

Thanks to generous grants from USY and JEA. In addition, this program is a recipient of a $10,000 innovation grant of JUF Springboard, Chicago’s hub for Jewish teen programs powered by JUF. Due to these generous grants, the cost is only $99 thru January 3rd for the entire weekend, including transportation!

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity—register now at CHUSY.org/fest!