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Congregation Am Echod’s goal is to create and foster a warm and inclusive community where we can pursue Gimilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness).
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847-414-3929

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Am Echod Cemetery Rededication

May 10, 2023

Please join us:
Am Echod Cemetery Rededication Service
June 25 @ 1:00 pm.
3120 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

Am Echod Cemetery Cleanup

April 28, 2023

The Lake County News-Sun honored our Day of Service and Genizah honored with a front page story in the April 25th paper.For those who do not have subscription access, you may download the article here.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals

Navigating Infertility: Resources, Reflections, and Rituals jemerman June 1, 2023

Health and Wellness

an image of a woman sitting by herself against a white wall with her legs up and her head resting on her knees

When you’re experiencing infertility, it can be all too easy to feel like you’re completely alone. As the world moves around you, bustling with adorable children and pregnant friends, you may feel like you’re the only person who wants to be a parent and has yet to see it happen.

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023

Arts and Culture

an image of Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of Netflix's

As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories jemerman May 18, 2023

Conversion

On Shavuot, many of us study the Book of Ruth. Lauded by Rabbinic tradition as a righteous convert, Ruth’s story continues to resonate with the experiences of many Jews-by-choice today.