Special thanks to Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz for these recommendations from “Unpacked for Educators” curriculum: Would like to suggest to teachers in grades 5,6, and 7 the following videos from “Unpacked for Educators” that deal either directly with Rosh Hashana or with themes relating to the holiday. They would be a worthwhile supplement to curricula in… Read More

Kehillah Connection  September 19, 2024         16 Elul 5784 School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. 2024-2025 SJS, Families w/Children & USY Calendar (revised 9-19-2024): Click herePlease click here to be added to populating Google Calendar.    Kitah Hei Shabbat RSVP: Friday, September 20 at… Read More

Kehillah Connection  September 12, 2024         10 Elul 5784School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.Mazal tov to Sam Murray as he is called to the Torah as Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat.  Mazal tov to Sam’s parents, Rebecca and Peter; his sister Brynn; grandmother,… Read More

Dear Members of the SJS Madrichim Team, We’re excited to have a special session tomorrow featuring a guest educator from Israel, Benjy Behrman, Director of Education of USY. This will be a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments in Israel and explore the significance of October 7th. Meeting Details: Session Outline: Payroll Reminder: For… Read More

Dear SJS Team, The master schedule for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9z3DplemLtkdgd_amIrCxutxqI_5LlVk72ASb63Ux0/edit?usp=sharing Reminders: B’Shalom, Charlie Sherman, MAEd, CJEHead of School Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation4 Happ RoadNorthfield, IL 60093847-708-1805 (mobile)csherman@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.

Kehillah Connection  September 5, 2024         3 Elul 5784 Mazal Tov to Jane Adelman who will become a Bat Mitzvah this Saturday, September 7. Mazal Tov to Jane’s parents, Dan and Elizabeth and Jane’s brother Jack, grandmother Marcia, Aunt Elizabeth and the entire family! Welcome to Kehillah Connection, our community update for families.… Read More

Welcome Back to SJS! Dear Am Yisrael Community,We’re so excited for SJS to resume! Please make sure Madrichim working on Wednesday check their schedules in the grids I sent them this evening. Our Teachers and 8th-12th Grade members of the Madrichim Team are ready to provide our Gimel, Dalet, Hei, Vav, and Zayin students with… Read More

Kehillah Connection  August 29, 2024         25 Av 5784 Mazal Tov to Orli Maer who will become a Bat Mitzvah this Saturday, August 31. Mazal Tov to Orli’s parents, Jonathan and Michelle, brothers Josh and Levi and the entire Maer family!  Welcome to Kehillah Connection, our community update for families. Please take a… Read More

Dear Am Yisrael SJS Teaching Team, Thank you all for joining us last night for our teacher meeting and dinner.  It was a wonderful opportunity to connect as a team and prepare for the upcoming school year. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Bryan Bogucki and his team for their outstanding work in getting the… Read More

Shalom Am Yisrael SJS Teaching Team, Madrichim (and Parents of Madrichim), I hope everyone is safe and sound after the devastating storm last night. I’m thrilled to share that our Madrichim Team Meeting and Dinner was a resounding success! A special thanks to Allan Arnet and Jennifer Jennings for joining me. We emphasized the crucial role our Madrichim… Read More