Dear Am Yisrael SJS & Day School Families, Students, Madrichim, Teachers, and Staff, As you may know, our synagogue offers the opportunity to participate in the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot by purchasing gift bags filled with Purim goodies. It’s always fun to receive these packages and notes from fellow congregants! The first year our synagogue… Read More
Am Yisrael SJS Meeting remotely on Wed Feb 12, 2025
Dear Am Yisrael Community, I hope this message finds you warm and well. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our region, predicting snowfall and potentially hazardous road conditions tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon and evening. For the safety of our students, madrichim, families, teachers, and staff, Am Yisrael SJS will meet remotely… Read More
Evan Bressler’s Mitzvah Project now through 2-23-25
Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 2-6-2025
Thank you in advance for supporting Evan Bressler’s Bar Mitzvah passion project, found directly below. Let’s aim to bring in a lot of art supplies. Help us make a difference this February! The Israeli Culture/Tikkun Olam chug is collecting plastic bags in ROOM 5 all month long to create plarn (plastic yarn) and weave sleeping mats for people experiencing… Read More
Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 1-30-2025
Calling All Volunteers! Purim Carnival Needs You! Calling all fun-loving parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, Better Together congregants and family friends! 🎉Mr. Sherman is looking for a few enthusiastic adult volunteers to help our teachers and madrichim make our Purim Carnival taking place on Sunday, March 9th a blast! 🎭If you’re interested in joining the fun and giving… Read More
6th-12th Grade Lounge Night
Reminder for all 6th-12th Graders! Join us for a fun Lounge Night at the synagogue on Wednesday, January 15th from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM. We’ll have a delicious Kosher dinner and hot chocolate to keep you fueled. Feel free to bring your homework to work on while you chat and relax with friends. RSVP… Read More
Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 1-9-2025
AMUSY Ice Skating We are going ice skating on January 12th immediately following SJS. We will eat lunch and then head over to the skating rink in Northbrook. This event is open to 2nd-12th graders. students. Click here for more information and to RSVP. Calling all 6th-12th Graders! Join us for a fun Lounge Night at… Read More
Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 1-2-2025
Shabbat 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. Please RSVP via this link by Thursday, January 2 at 5 p.m. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! Thanks to our Better Together… Read More
Kehillah Connection: Am Yisrael SJS & USY 12/20/24
Kehillah Connection December 20, 2024 19 Kislev 5785 Parashat VayeshevSchool of Jewish Studies (SJS) meets Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Winter Break: December 19 through January 4 UPCOMING EVENTS Please click here to signup to volunteer or contribute to Family Promise’s… Read More
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… Read More
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