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

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew?

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew? kbkaput June 18, 2021

Civil Rights & Voting Rights

Shot from the ground up of a group of Black men and women holding hands as if in friendship or support

While Juneteenth marks an incredibly important step in Black American rights, it was just that – one step. Juneteenth celebrated slavery becoming illegal, but it did not do away with racism; not even close. And yet, the history and spirit of Juneteenth make me hopeful.

My Father Was a Quiet Man

My Father Was a Quiet Man jstern June 17, 2021

Secular Holidays

My father was a quiet man. He was not one to engage in philosophical or

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation jstern June 15, 2021

COVID-19

Initially, there was a rush for people to be able to get the vaccine. We

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope jstern June 15, 2021

Israel

On Sunday, Israel’s Knesset narrowly voted in Israel’s 36th government with Naftali Bennett as the nation’s 13th prime minister, unseating the incumbant Benjamin Netanyahu.