Dear Am Yisrael Families with Tots, Children, Teens and SJS Teachers and Staff,

I am writing this evening because the demand for food is increasing, and during the summer months the shelves at food pantries empty especially quickly. As we prepare for our final SJS Sunday of the year, I want to offer an extra measure of encouragement for every family to bring at least one item from the list below. Our goal is to fill the car of the person delivering the donations to The Ark!

Some people prefer a flyer, while others prefer simple text, so I am including both. The attachment contains the flyer we handed out at Wednesday’s SJS session.

Requested Items by Class

Kochavim:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Canned beans or disinfectant wipes

Gimel:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Brown rice, quinoa, or crackers

Dalet & Hei:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Pasta sauce or canola/vegetable oil

Vav:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Pasta sauce or canned fruit

Zayin:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Shampoo or conditioner

Madrichim Team:
• One can of tuna or salmon
• Alcohol‑free mouthwash or sunscreen

All food donations must be certified kosher and have at least 6 months before expiration.

Additional Items Requested

• Liquid hand soap
• Body wash
• Honey Nut Cheerios
• Ritz crackers
• Skippy or Jif peanut butter
• Tomato sauce

Thank you in advance for your generosity. We look forward to seeing all K–12th graders from 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. this Sunday.

Parent Gathering – Sunday, May 17

To celebrate another successful year of SJS, we’re hosting an informal get‑together for parents during the final Sunday session. Join us at Starbucks (3520 Lake Ave., Wilmette)—just a few doors down from Dairy Queen.
We’ll arrive around 10:30 a.m., giving parents time to attend the 9:15 a.m. services and the SJS Closing Program at 11:30 a.m.

Feel free to contact:
• Dan Adelman: 773‑610‑9566
• Rob Bressler: 773‑727‑7780

Mitzvah Projects Presentation & Closing SJS Assembly

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. as part of SJS

Shavua Tov, and thank you for your continued partnership.

Mr. Charlie Sherman (he/him), MAEd, CJE
Head of SchoolAm Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 N. Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847-708-1805 (mobile)
csherman@amyisrael.orghttps://www.AmYisrael.org

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