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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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High Holiday Services 2023

August 30, 2023

In order to fund High Holiday services, we will require that each family who wishes to attend (in person or via Zoom) purchase a ticket. Tickets are In order to fund High Holiday services, we will require that each family who wishes to attend (in person or via Zoom) purchase a ticket. Tickets are In […]

Cemetery Rededication Ceremony

June 26, 2023

It was heartening to have such a wonderful community turnout for the rededication of Am Echod Cemetery on Sunday. We were led in prayer and song by Rabbi Bossov and Robert Klein. Additionally, we heard from members of the community, including Waukegan Mayor – Ann Taylor, Congressman Brad Schneider, Anti-Defamation League representative – Trent Spoolstra, […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

High Holidays

an image of a prayer book opened, two shofars and a tallit on a white wooden surface

Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children

Enhancing Mitzvot on Simchat Torah with Three Nature Crafts for Children jemerman September 18, 2023

Family Activities

an image of three young girls picking berries off a bush

As summer changes to autumn in St. Louis, we seek ways to find nature-based connections...

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Jewish Women at War: Golda, You're So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah jemerman September 18, 2023

Arts and Culture

an image of a pair of black glasses sitting next to movie theater popcorn on a red chair with a light shining bright behind

Two very different Jewish films have emerged on the 2023 late summer film scene. One depicts the trials and tribulations of a 75-year-old legislator during the greatest crisis of her life, the other portrays a 12-year-old girl on the cusp of adulthood.

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children

Simple Ways to Make Yom Kippur Meaningful at Home with Young Children jemerman September 13, 2023

Engaging Families with Young Children

an image of a toddler boy and girl playing while other kids watch in the background

As the high holidays approach, we are reminded that there are so many meaningful Jewish moments to celebrate. Within the joy and ruach (spirit) of holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, lies the solemn and serious Yom Kippur. There are a myriad of ways to make Yom Kippur meaningful for young children, for whom especially, Yom Kippur is not an easy holiday to understand.