On Sunday, August 30, much of the Chicagoland Jewish community will be taking part in the Mitzvah of Maot Chitim.  Am Yisrael will be participating in deliveries to the building we have been assigned for the Maot Chitim program the past several years: 4225 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago.  There is no SJS on that day, so we are hoping that… Read More

We are delighted to announce that we are now offering toddlers, babies and their parents an opportunity to meet one another, socialize and build community through story, song, prayer and play. -Called Mechina Class. -For three and four year olds as a drop-off program. -Younger children who are not toilet trained welcome but must be… Read More

Please click here to download and/or view this year’s Am Yisrael School of Jewish Studies (SJS) Calendar.  Alternatively, you can always access our calendar under the Education tab on our Am Yisrael website, or simply bookmark this link: https://amyisrael.org/sites/default/files/images/pdf/2015-16-sjs-calendar.pdf. Please note that the Shabbat Morning Family Programming (SMFP) dates are not only in bold, but… Read More

Message from Mr. Sherman I hope this note finds you doing well and enjoying your summer.  Parent Orientation has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  We will begin in the Sanctuary and move to the classrooms.  If you know of anyone who is not affiliated with a synagogue and is looking… Read More

Below is all of the information that you need to know for this summer update: Message from Mr. Sherman (1) It has been a few weeks since I have written and as the first questions about when SJS starts in the fall are starting to arrive, it seems like a good time to check in. … Read More

We are embarking on our final SJS session of the academic year.  On Sunday, May 31st, we will say goodbye to another school year.  The 10th Graders will share reflections, we will take pictures, our teens will raise money for Tzedakah with the annual AMUSY Car Wash ($10 to have your car washed), we will… Read More

Message from Mr. Sherman The SJS year moves into Week 33 on a real high note, following our Musical Drama Chug presentation.  The collage above features some pictures of students who acted and sang their hearts out in this production!  Speaking of singing, Nava Tehila will be with us this Sunday morning, May 24th from 10:00… Read More

Message from Mr. Sherman On Sunday, May 24th we will be having a special program with Nava Tehila from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. to honor Shavuot and the celebration of Torah with over 30 student and Madrichim Torah readers.  The original SJS calendar states that SJS begins at the regular time, however we will not begin… Read More

Message from Mr. Sherman We were so fortunate this past week to get beautiful weather when SJS was in session.  This led to some quality time outside during both formal and informal learning sessions.  Creating associations of reciting Tefillah outdoors brings me back to my days as a camper and counselor at Camp Ramah.  I… Read More

Message from Mr. Sherman My message this week is all about very important logistics.  Please take a few minutes to read it so that we will be on the same page for the many details you need to know for this week: (1) The Heh Class helps lead Friday evening services at 6:30 p.m. today.… Read More