Adult Education
We are slowly starting to hold in-person programs but most are also available via Zoom technology. If you are a member, you can access our secure webpage for direct links. If you are not a member, but wish to join any of our programs, contact Nancy Holab Nevins, our Executive Director for link information.
If you are a member, click here to access the secure Zoom links.
-Shabbat Family Programming
July 24, August 28
10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.
Outside at the synagogue.
Bring your own kosher picnic lunch and chairs or blanket.
Registration is required. Please send email to csherman@amyisrael.org to register.
We have created a community experience. The prayers and roles are for kids of all ages, adults and teens. All will find a meaningful Shabbat experience.
Out of concern for the most vulnerable, as there will be people not yet eligible for vaccines in attendance, we will be wearing masks and spreading our chairs apart.
In cases of inclement weather predictions, we will send alternate plans via email.
NO CLASS on July 4.
-The World of Jewish Learning taught by David Lerner - Sundays
Havdalah at 10:10
World of Jewish Learning at 10:15 a.m.
david.lerner2012@gmail.com
-Intermediate Prayer Book Hebrew taught by David Lerner
Sundays, 11:30 a.m. until noon, beginning November 8
For more information, contact David Lerner at David.Lerner.2012@gmail.com or 312-208-3283.
-Bring your kids to Am Yisrael to create artwork to be featured on greeting cards!
Sunday, July 11. Drop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Cards will printed up in packs of ten.
For sale in time for High Holiday greetings.
Cards will be blank on the back and can be used for other greetings, birthdays, special occasions, etc.
In-person
Outdoors
Masked
Socially distant
Children may also create art on their own and submit that artwork to the committee no later than July 25.
Please contact Marissa Bennett, Jessica Lensch-Falk or Alison Solotoroff if you have questions.
-Tisha b'Av Services
Sunday, July 18
9:30 a.m.
In our courtyard, weather permitting.
Tisha B'Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jews from the Land of Israel. The day also commemorates other tragedies which occurred on the same day. It is a fast day and is regarded as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. Due to the solemnity of the day, ritual practices parallel those of a traditional mourner at shiva, specifically sitting on the floor. While not required, congregants are encouraged to sit on the floor during the reading of Aychah, the Book of Lamentation.
-Friday Night Services at the Rabbi and Dan's
Fri. Aug. 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring your own chair and kosher dinner.
Contact the office for directions and instructions on where to park.
-Rabbi's Study Class - Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
-Cantor's Current Events Class - Thursdays at noon
Cantor Simon offers his weekly Current Events Class to the entire congregation. Traditionally, this group has enjoyed a little bit of adult beverage while solving the world's problems. During the quarantine, it's BYO, but by all means, feel free to grab your favorite beverage and join this lively group.
-Women's Network Book Group - Fridays at 10:00 a.m.
The book is "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner: A Family Memoir" by Meir Shalev. There is no "homework" -- we read the book together out loud at each meeting and there's no need to read anything ahead of time. The book is a collection of short stories, so it's no problem if someone misses some of the book group meetings.
-Dr. Larry Layfer's Talmud Class
Mondays, once a month at 7:30 p.m.
Contact Bobbie Barry for more information.
