Kehillah Connection November 7, 2024            6 Cheshvan 5785              Parashat Lech Lecha School of Jewish Studies (SJS) meets Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.  Thank you for registering for the Kindergarten through 7th grade SJS Parent/Teacher Conferences. Our partnership with you is an important… Read More

2. Ari Falk Mitzvah Project Flyer with QR code

We have an exciting opportunity for our 8th-12th graders on Sunday, November 10th! Natan Ostro, co-founder and board member of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, will be speaking at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. The Chicago Jewish Alliance is a dynamic new grassroots organization in Chicago, and this is a chance for your teen to learn… Read More

Dear SJS Teachers, By the end of the Hebrew month of Elul, I would like each of us to create a personal collage. This includes all students,madrichim, and teachers in SJS. What should the collage include? Please ensure that the completed collage does not exceed the size of an 8.5×14 sheet of paper. We will… Read More

All of us should include pictures of us in Israel if we have them.  Please go to google images or Canva and plan to print G-rated pictures of Israel that can be seen throughout the building.  Please remember that students from Kochavim will be seeing the pictures of our Middle School students and vice versa. … Read More

Kehillah Connection  October 31, 2024         29 Tishrei 5785 School of Jewish Studies (SJS) meets Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.Please note that we will continue our regular Sunday and Wednesday sessions through November 10th. The next interruption to our schedule will be on Wednesday, November 13th, for K-7 Parent-Teacher-Student… Read More

Kehillah Connection  October 23, 2024         21 Tishrei 5785 –Reminder:  SJS is in session on Wednesday, October 23–Erev Simchat Torah dancing with and chanting from the Torah scrolls is at 6:45 p.m. this evening, 10/23–School of Jewish Studies (SJS) meets Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.  2024-2025 SJS, Families… Read More

Acheinu for Yom Kippur – Programming & Neilah Blessing Hi everyone, As we prepare for Yom Kippur, here’s a link to the programming schedule: [link to Google Doc] A special highlight: The singing of Acheinu will be part of the blessing offered by the Rabbi and Cantor during the Neilah Service on Saturday, October 12th. Here’s… Read More

Teachers: Mrs. Shira Sender ssender@amyisrael.org and Morah Sarah Burnstein sburnstein712@gmail.com Please note that the latest class update is always at the top of the page May 16, 2025 18 Iyar 5785 Written by Mrs. Shira Sender May 8, 2025 10 Iyar 5785 Written by Mrs. Shira Sender April 24, 2025 26 Nisan 5785 Written by Mrs.… Read More

Teachers: Morah Sandra Mieli Kamm smielikamm@amyisrael.org, Morah Roxi Kropveld rkropveld@amyisrael.org  Please note that the latest class update is always at the top of the page May 21, 2025; 23 Iyar 5785 May 9, 2025; 11 Iyar 5785 LINK TO PRACTICING PRAYERS: https://www.amyisrael.org/learning/specialevents/tefillah-practice LINK TO PRACTICING PRAYERS: https://www.amyisrael.org/learning/specialevents/tefillah-practice April 24, 2025; 26 Nisan 5785 https://www.amyisrael.org/learning/specialevents/tefillah-practice March… Read More