Welcome to Congregation Am Echod

Welcome to Congregation Am Echod

Congregation Am Echod has been a part of the Greater Chicago Jewish Community since 1896. Our goal is to create and foster a warm and inclusive community where we can pursue Gimilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness). Located in Grayslake, IL, we are a community of close, caring members with a relaxed family atmosphere. Please explore our website and Facebook page to learn more about us.

Congregation Am Echod has been a part of the Greater Chicago Jewish Community since 1896. Our goal is to create and foster a warm and inclusive community where we can pursue Gimilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness). Located in Grayslake, IL, we are a community of close, caring members with a relaxed family atmosphere. Please explore our website and Facebook page to learn more about us.

Upcoming Events

Zoom Shabbat

We are thrilled to announce we will be holding monthly Shabbat Services led by Rabbi Bossov and accompanied by Robert Klein via Zoom.

Services will be held on the 2nd Friday of every month.

Advance registration is required.

Upcoming Zoom Shabbat Dates @ 7:30pm:

February 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
April 9, 2021
May 14, 2021
June 11, 2021
July 9, 2021

From Our Facebook Page

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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Film

Hanan Harchol teaching in front of a class

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Israel

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