With Gratitude

Dear Kol Ami Community,

We want to say thank you for your generous support of our sacred community.  It is your holy partnership that sustains and nurtures our congregation, allowing us to be innovative, creative and spiritually strong. When you donate to Congregation Kol Ami to support our streaming worship and programs, when you make a yahrzeit donation or a donation to one of the many programmatic funds in honor or memory of someone, you are transforming, upholding and reinvigorating Jewish life, tradition and Jewish values.

Thank you for your continued contributions and support. Let us continue to deepen our bonds of friendship and community with each other. Thank you. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

We want to say thank you for your generous support of our sacred community.  It is your holy partnership that sustains and nurtures our congregation, allowing us to be innovative, creative and spiritually strong. When you donate to Congregation Kol Ami to support our streaming worship and programs, when you make a yahrzeit donation or a donation to one of the many programmatic funds in honor or memory of someone, you are transforming, upholding and reinvigorating Jewish life, tradition and Jewish values.

Thank you for your continued contributions and support. Let us continue to deepen our bonds of friendship and community with each other. Thank you. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

We want to say thank you for your generous support of our sacred community.  It is your holy partnership that sustains and nurtures our congregation, allowing us to be innovative, creative and spiritually strong. When you donate to Congregation Kol Ami to support our streaming worship and programs, or make your annual High Holy Day pledge; when you make a yahrzeit donation or a donation to one of the many programmatic funds in honor or memory of someone, you are transforming, upholding and reinvigorating Jewish life, tradition and Jewish values.

Thank you for your continued contributions and support. Let us continue to deepen our bonds of friendship and community with each other. Thank you. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

With the High Holy Days now behind us, we want to say thank you for your generous support of our sacred community.  It is your holy partnership that sustains and nurtures our congregation, allowing us to be innovative, creative and spiritually strong. When you donate to Congregation Kol Ami to support our streaming worship and programs, or make your annual High Holy Day pledge; when you make a yahrzeit donation or a donation to one of the many programmatic funds in honor or memory of someone, you are transforming, upholding and reinvigorating Jewish life, tradition and Jewish values.

Thank you for your continued contributions and support. This High Holy Days was meaningful to gather again in person. We were so happy to welcome so many of you to our Temple Sukkah.  Let us continue to deepen our bonds of friendship and community with each other. Thank you. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

Edyth Siteman Music Fund
Liz Randall, in honor of Rabbi Eger, Rabbi Levy, & Diana Wallace
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Edie Siteman
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Rita Rouse
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Ruth Klein
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Sarah Levine
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Betty Kaplowitz
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Anna Rouse
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Rachelle Kaminski
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev, in memory of Khanoum Bashi
  
General Fund
Jack Egan
Don Margolin, in honor of Sukkot
Erin Ogilvie, in honor of Cary Davidson
David Levy and Steve Karbelnig, in honor of Richard Wortman and David Schreiber Wedding
Dr. Frank E. Lucente
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk, in memory of Rick Gould
Michele Packman, in honor of Richard Wortman and David Schreiber Wedding
Sandi and Stan Packman, in honor of Richard Wortman and David Schreiber Wedding
Meirav Padilla and Lauren Stephens, in honor of Maria Christina Padilla’s conversion
Henry Somerfeld, for the honor of Shabbat participation
 
Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Joseph Boutell, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky
Edward Casson
Sam and John Fibish-DeWitt, in honor of David Kruskall on being honored by
West Hollywood’s Disability Advisory Board
Dr. Victor Gabriel and Dr. Nicholas Hisoire, for kapparot for the holiday
Katie Kitchens and Greg Halverstadt, with gratitude
Dana Merfeld
Matthew Rabin, in memory of Richard Rabin
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Bessie Cohen
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Charles Goodman
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Samuel Cohen
Michael Simental and Philip Starr
 
Rabbi Levy Discretionary Fund
Edward Casson
Katie Kitchens and Greg Halverstadt, with gratitude
Matthew Rabin
 
SOVA
Emma Anderson
Dr. Nancy A. Cohen
Evan Cohn
Carlos Colon
Dr. Jane Drucker and Leesa Freed
Gail Ehrlich and Patti Vinciguerra
David Glickman and Allen Weaver
Lissa Hakim
Aleshia Hughes and Alan Weisbart
Adelaide Lelyveld and Philip Lelyveld
Starlin Lemons
Martin Perea and Murray Levin
Matthew Rabin
Tobi Rosen
Jo Sherman and Mary Jane Varley
Rebecca Shurz and Simon Thompson
Jesse and Sa Winfield
 
Tzedakah Fund
 Anonymous
Rabbi Denise L. Eger and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman
Dr. ​​​​​​​Victor Gabriel and Dr. Nicholas Hisoire
 
Yahrzeit Donation
Avi De Turenne and Craig Ames, in memory of Marilyn de Turenne
Avi De Turenne and Craig Ames, in memory of Gilles de Turenne
Nina Lederman, in memory of Ben S. Lederman
Philip Lelyveld and Adelaide Lelyveld, in memory of Edward Lelyveld
Marc Siegel and Andrew Traines, in memory of Dorothy Siegel
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Rose Manriquez
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Anita Simental
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Lily Boris
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Joey Boris
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Aumont Hernandez
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Richard Angeles
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Larry Starr
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of Adele starr
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, in memory of William Starr
Richard Weinberger and Jeff Nguyen, in memory of Arline Zwerin
Richard Weinberger and Jeff Nguyen, in memory of Martin Zwerlin
 
HIGH HOLY DAYS
 SPONSORSHIPS
Bima Flowers
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie
Jacquie Nemor, in memory of David Nemor
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, Isabel Simental-Starr
Joseph Zipkin
 
Family Service Online
Lissa Haim
Joseph Zipkin
 
High Holy Days
Roberta Bennett
Richard Bernard, Ph.D.
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie
Gerald DeSilva
Dr. Jane Drucker and Leesa Freed
Sam and John Fibish-DeWitt
Peter Mackler
Martin Perea & Murray Levin
Jo Sherman and Mary Jane Varley
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, Isabel Simental-Starr
Joseph Zipkin
 
Music
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie
Joseph Zipkin
 
Visual Tefillah
Steve Addison
Anonymous
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie
Adelaide Lelyveld and Philip Lelyveld
Peter Mackler
Joseph Zipkin
 
DONATIONS
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom
Anonymous
Patrick Auerbach, Ed.D. and David Kaminski
Esther Baum, in memory of twin brother Marvin Keller
Michael and Sally Beck
Carl Becker
Michael Becker
Roberta Bennett, in honor of Leesa Freed
Michael Berlin
Richard Bernard, Ph.D.
David Bernstein and Bernie Goldberg
Tammara Billik
Nancy Binder
Mark Bittenson and Dane Fowler
B. Daniel Blatt
Todd Bloom
Joshua Bobrowsky and Daniel Tarica
Howard Brightman
Ed Casson
Dr. Nancy A. Cohen
Evan Cohn
Carlos Colon
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie
Dr. Lee Dodge
Liana Dorman
Rabbi Denise L. Eger and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman
Barry Edelman
Gail Ehrlich and Patti Vinciguerra
Francine Epstein
Hope Faust and Carolyn Dye, in honor of Leesa Freed & Tobi Rosen
Sam and John Fibish-DeWitt
Joshua Finkel and Dr. Stephen Schmones
Richard Frank
Leesa Freed and Dr. Jane Drucker
Debbie Futrowsky
Jorge Garcia
Marca Gay
Jacob Gipsman and Rigoberto Rodriguez
Alexandra Glickman and Gayle Whittemore
David Glickman and Allen Weaver
Dr. Robert and Sandra Goldberg
Dr. David Goldman
Nancy Goodwin
Wendy Hartmann
Stephen Hochstein
Aleshia Hughes and Alan Weisbart
Barry Karas, in honor of Johanna Schor
Dan Katzir
Vitaly Koshman
Daniel Krassenstein
David Kruskall
Adelaide Lelyveld and Philip Lelyveld
Starlin Lemons
Dr. Iris Levine and Lesili Beard
Randi and Ralph Levy
Marianne Lowenthal and Wendy Glenn
Don Margolin
Duke Marine
Randall Moses and Lawrence Salazar
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk
Charles Pace
Rabbi Amy and Gary Perlin
Jonathan Pierce
Zoe Price
Marc Purchin and Steven Escobar
Arach Ram
Keith Rand and Hon. John D'Amico
Dr. Cathy Reback and Dr. Christine Grella
Glenn Reisch
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake
Allan Rich
Dan Ricketts
Tobi Rosen
Cathee and Ivan Rosenberg
Glenn Rosenblum and Mark Freeman
Lorraine Ross
Dr. Richard and Nattawat Ross
Dr. Sheryl Ross and Dr. Peggy Gutierrez
Diane Saltzberg
Ira Schlesinger
Evie and Joe Schorr
George Schulman and George Pao
Scott E. Schwimer
Felice Shannon
Jo Sherman and Mary Jane Varley
Adam Shulman and Dr. Mark Litwin
Edith Shuman, inspired by my beautiful niece Tobi Rosen
Rebecca Shurz and Simon Thompson
Michael Simental and Philip Starr, Isabel Simental-Starr
Karen Siteman-Lev and Karen Schuman-Lev
Corrine Smith
Janene Sneider
Fran and Jeffrey Solomon & Miriam Belous
Henry Somerfeld
Peter Steckelman
Andrew Stein
Harriet Stein
Dennis Strum
Jean Sutton
Martin Taller
Shane Viccinelli and Tom Duncan
Dr. Robin Wachsner and Susan Pendo
Melinda Wax
William Weinberger and Danny Gibson-Weinberger
Robert Weiner
Maximilien Weinstein
Jess and Sa Winfield
Douglas Workman
Jeffrey Wortman and Peter Balderas
Dr. Michael Zeldin and Dr. Terry Gock

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

​​​As the month of July closes, we are writing to express our gratitude for the donations you generously gave this month to sustain our congregation.
We are #KolAmiStrongerTogether because of your support over the past month.

Remember to visit our website for more details and up-to-date information about services and programs! Today and every day, we are grateful for your generosity and we hope you will take a minute to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year as well. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

Edyth Siteman Music Fund
Rabbi Denise Eger and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Stephen May
Rabbi Denise Eger and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
 
General Fund
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom, in memory of Gary Rosenfeld
Anonymous
Michael Beck
Edward Casson, in memory of Stephen May
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Stephen May
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
Marca Gay, in memory of Stephen May
David Glickman and Allen Weaver, in memory of Stephen May
Wendy Hartmann, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
Yaffa Hughes and Alan Weisbart, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
Eric Isenhower and Hope Jaymes, in honor of their engagement
David Kaminski and Patrick Auerbach, Ed.D., in memory of Stephen May
Frank Mula, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Marc Purchin and Steven Escobar, in memory of Stephen May
Judy Race, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Richard Wortman and David Schreiber, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
 
Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Joshua Bloxom, in memory of Jack Saltzberg
Sam Fibish-DeWitt
Wendy Hartmann, in memory of Stephen May
Yaffa Hughes and Alan Weisbart, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Leslie Merlin and Caroline Larson,  in honor of their daughter Charlotte’s naming ceremony

Rabbi Levy Discretionary Fund
Yaffa Hughes and Alan Weisbart, in honor of Rabbi Ross Levy
Peter Mackler, in honor of Rabbi Ross Levy
Donna Selby, in honor of Rabbi Ross Levy
 
Yahrzeit Donation
Joshua Finkel and Stephen Schmones, in memory of Claire Finkel
Dr. Barry Kummer, in memory of Henry Kummer
Vitaly Koshman, in memory of Victor Koshman
Vitaly Koshman, in memory of Andrey Koshman
Ruth Williams, in memory of Rita Norton

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

​​​As the month of May closes, we are writing to express our gratitude for the donations you generously gave this month to sustain our congregation.
We are #KolAmiStrongerTogether because of your support over the past month.

We are excited to be starting to gather safely in-person, in addition to staying connected online. Remember to visit our website for more details and up-to-date information about services and programs! Today and every day, we are grateful for your generosity and we hope you will take a minute to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year as well. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

Building Fund
Glenn Melnick and Gregg Batts, in memory of my father Henry Melnick
 
General Fund
Joshua Bobrowsky and Daniel Tarica, in memory of Rachelle Kaminski
Lois Doctors, in memory of Rachelle Kaminiski
Marca Gay, in memory of Rachelle Kaminski
Stephen Hochstein, refuah shlema for Vitaly Koshman
Philip Lange
Shane Viccinelli and Tom Duncan
 
Howard Jacobs HIV Lunch Fund
Eric Gordon
 
Online Programming
Stuart Marland, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Joanne Moss
Liz Randall, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum 
 
Online Program Sponsor
John Altschul, in memory of Theresa Altschul
Liz Randall, in memory of Maxine Randall
Tobi Rosen, in honor of Tobi's 81st Birthday
 
Open Yad Project
Rabbi Julie Bressler, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Rabbi Ken Chasen, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
James Kantor
Elizabeth and Don Laackman
Starlin Lemons, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Peter Mackler
Don Margolin
Emma Moehlenhoff, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Rabbi Elana Nemitoff-Bresler
Michael Prince, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Rabbi Zachary Shapiro, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Rebecca Shurz and Simon Thompson
Rabbi Suzanne Singer, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
Leonard Slutsky and Evin Rolens
Michiko Theurer
Maximilien Weinstein
 
Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of my beloved mother Lorraine Cohen
Dr. Robin Wachsner and Susan Pendo, in memory of Steve Wachsner
 
Rabbi Chaiken Discretionary Fund
Carol Newman and Sandy Joseph, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken and Rabbi Danny Shapiro
Elizabeth Silver, in memory of Luke Thornton
Henry Somerfeld, in honor of Rabbi Max Chaiken
 
Yahrzeit Donation
Frank Ellison, in loving memory of my mother’s, Beatrice Ellison, third yahrzeit
Stephen Hochstein, in memory of Elaine Hochstein
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk, in memory of Marjorie Ostrow Dresser
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk, in memory of Maurice Ostrow
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk, in memory of Leo Swartz
Liz Randall, in memory of Theresa Altschul
Liz Randall, in memory of Maxine Randall
Diane Saltzberg, in memory of my father’s, Edward Wolfe Saltzberg, first yahrzeit
Jesse and Sa Winfield, in memory of Gramma Pearl Brown
Dr. Michael Zeldin and Dr. Terry Gock, in memory of Florence Zeldin
 

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

We are in the week of Passover and celebrating the journey to our people's liberation. 

As the month of March comes to a close, we are writing to express our gratitude for the donations you generously gave this month to sustain our congregation.
We are #KolAmiStrongerTogether because of your support over the past month.

We hope we will see you all soon online. Like the rebirth of spring, we pray to be able to gather safely in person soon. Today and every day, we are grateful for your generosity and we hope you will take a minute to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year as well. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here. 
With love and gratitude,

Congregation Kol Ami

Building Fund
Glenn Rosenblum and Mark Freeman, in memory of Jeb Stuart Robinson
 
Edythe Siteman Music Fund
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Jennifer Ball, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Roberta Bennett, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Wendy Hartmann, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
 
General Fund
Diane Amussen
Dr. Patrick Auerbach and David Kaminski, in memory of Joshua Samuel Markowitz
Roberta Bennett, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Richard Bernard, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Edward Casson, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Edward Casson, in honor of Passover
Dr. Nancy Cohen, in memory of  Dr. Fred Michaels
Gail Edenson, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Robert and Linda Fleischman, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Rachel Hadley
Eileen Sandra Hamos
 Jon Handzo, in honor of Dr. Mark S. Litwin
Cathy Hofmann
Suzanne Lauver
Dr. Frank E. Lucente, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Stuart Marland, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Sharon Melnick, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Barbara Rosenfeld, in memory of Jack Ader
K Scheel, in honor of the Passover Seder
Alan Siegel and David Meister, in memory of Bernard (Dov) Goz
 
High Holy Day
Michael Kaufman
 
Julia Graves-Broidy Education Fund
Rabbi Denise Eger and Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
 
Oneg Shabbat Sponsor
Tobi Rosen, in memory of Tara Eisner
 
Online Program Sponsor
Duke Marine, for Passover Seder

 Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom, in honor of Congregation Kol Ami Congregants
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom, in honor of our Kol Ami Community
Roberta Bennett, in honor of Rabbi Eger
Richard Bernard, in honor of Passover
Robert Cantrell, in honor of Wayne and Louise Cantrell's 64th Wedding Anniversary
Victor Gabriel and Nicholas Hisoire
Lawrence and Stacia Kopeikin, in memory of Esther Richmond
David Kruskall
Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Mabel Goodman
Dr. Howard C. Richmond, in memory of Esther Richmond
Roberta Bennett, in memory of Lillian Levant
Adam Shulman and Dr. Mark Litwin, in memory of Estelle Levkoff Poliakoff
Adam Shulman and Dr. Mark Litwin, in memory of Eva Weinberger
 
Rabbi Chaiken Discretionary Fund
Arthur Beckerman, in memory of Dr. Fred Michaels
Belinda Braunstein
Joshua Finkel and Dr. Stephen Schmones
Victor Gabriel and Nicholas Hisoire
Michael Kaufman
Lawrence and Stacia Kopeikin, in memory of Esther Richmond
Dr. Howard C. Richmond, in memory of Esther Richmond
Tobi Rosen
Glenn Rosenblum and Mark Freeman, in honor of Rabbi Chaiken
Michael Silverman, in honor of Evan Cohn
 
Yahrzeit Donation
Arielle Levine and Anthony Pinggera, in memory of Adeline Levine
Arielle Levine and Anthony Pinggera, in memory of Murray Levine
Benjamin Thomas Reback, in memory of Bill Thomas

Regina Gongoll, in loving memory of her wife Dr. Hilarie Blumfield

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,

As the month of January comes to a close, we are writing to express our gratitude for the donations you generously gave this month to sustain our congregation. We are #KolAmiStrongerTogether because of your support over the past month.

We hope we will see you all soon online and we pray to be able to gather safely in person later in the year. Today and every day, we are grateful for your generosity and we hope you will take a minute to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year as well. A copy of this acknowledgement letter can also be found on our website here . 
With love and gratitude,
Congregation Kol Ami

Edythe Siteman Music Fund
Joshua Finkel and Stephen Schmones, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
David Glickman and Allen Weaver, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
 
Howard Jacobs HIV Lunch Fund
 Reverend Tory V. Topjian, in loving memory of Robert Wymss 

Online Program Sponsor
David Glickman and Allen Weaver, in honor of Tu Bishvat
Ronald Paler and Mike Loya, in honor of Rabbi Noa Sattah
 
General Fund
Karen Benjamin, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Judy Berkowitz-Race, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Richard Bernard
Todd Bloom and Jorge Garcia, in honor of Stan Papel's book Generation to Generation
Sydney and Charles Brandwein, in honor of Steven Jacobson and Carlos Martinez's Wedding
Frankie and Mark Busch, in honor of Steven Jacobson and Carlos Martinez's Wedding
Edward Casson, in memory of Adele Habibi
Jodie Cummings, in memory of Adair Faust
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Adele Habibi
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Lynne Ehrlich McAuley
Cary Davidson and Andrew Ogilvie, in honor of Rabbi Noa Sattath
Barry Edelman, in memory of Frances Schiff
Susan Edwards Martin, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Sam and John Fibish-DeWitt, in honor of Rabbi Noa Sattah
David Glickman and Allen Weaver, in memory of Adele Habibi
Dr. Robert and Sandra Goldberg
Donna Hendel, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Spencer Howard, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Lawrence and Margaret Husick, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Adrienne Jaime, in honor of Rabbi Noa Sattah
David Levy
Arden Lewis, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Dr. Frank E. Lucente, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Ann Mantel, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Vickie Marshall, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum 
Liz Randall, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Glenn Reisch
Dennis Schorr, in honor of Eddie Channon
Susan Sferas, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Henry Somerfeld, in memory of Adele Habibi
Shane Viccinelli
Robert Weiner, in honor of Rabbi Noa Sattah
Carol Weiss
Regine Wood, in memory of Adele Habibi
 
Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Dr. Judith Jacobs
Tony Kaiser, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Hon. Stephen Lachs and Michael Ruvo, in memory of  Stephen’s mother, Irene Balogh Lachs
Allan Rich, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Edee Shuman
Travis Terry, in memory of Robert Wymms
Travis Terry, in honor of his upcoming conversion to Judaism
Joseph Zipkin
 
Rabbi Chaiken Discretionary Fund
Edward Casson
Randi Jablin, in honor of Glenn Rosenblum
Carol Madruga
Emma Moehlenhoff
 
Yahrzeit Donation
Matthew Adler and Gregory Weinberg, in memory James Norton Adler
Nancy A. Cohen, in memory of Clara N. Cohen
Paul Morgan Fredrix, in memory of Adrienne Feher Fredrix
Dr. Frank E. Lucente, in memory of my beloved husband Stephen Saikin on the second anniversay of his passing
Glenn Rosenblum and Mark Freeman, in memory of Ralph Ellis Freeman
Sheila Silverman, in honor of Anna Rubin
Richard Wortman, in memory of Henry W. Morse

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

A Prayer for Thanksgiving Day
 
Source of the Universe, Creative Source of all being, from You comes our blessings from day to day and from year to year.  How great are Your love and kindness, O God! The towering mountains and the shaded forests, the abundant streams and fruitful earth tell of Your endless bounty.
 
For this land so richly blessed, we raise our voice in joyous thanks. To these shores Your children have come from many lands to seek liberty and new hope. Many have been pilgrims to this western world. Though they did not always practice the justice they sought, here they found renewed purpose, increased strength and the opportunity to outgrow old fears and superstitions.
 
For those who were brought here under slavery’s yoke, against their will, we acknowledge the pain and suffering that were brought to families and this land.  On this Thanksgiving Day we affirm our commitment to racial equality and freedom, healing and wholeness for all who dwell here.  We acknowledge, too, with respect and honor those upon whose native lands we now dwell; indigenous peoples greeted the first pilgrims, taught them to work the land, and shared the first Thanksgiving meal together.
 
For our country, for its freedom promised and attained, the richness of its natural blessing, and for all of its peoples, we give humble thanks.
 
O God of justice and right, inspire all who dwell in our land with loyalty to the ideals of our founders. Give us wisdom and strength to labor for its well-being on the firm foundation of truth and justice and fill us with a spirit of kindness, generosity, and peace, toward our neighbors, that our land may once again be a beacon of light to many people.
 
On this Thanksgiving Day, may our homes be filled with health and happiness, and may our hearts overflow with gratitude.
 
Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech HaOlam Hamotzi Lechem Min Ha-aretz
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַמּוֹצִיא לֶחֶם מִן הָאָרֶץ 
Praised are You Adonai our God, Source of the Universe, who causes bread to come forth from the earth.

Thank You for Your November Donations
Earlier this year we began a new custom to acknowledge and share gratitude for the gifts you generously give each month to sustain us. We hope you know how grateful we are, and we hope you will have a chance to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year. These messages are also archived on our website.

Julia Graves-Broidy EducationFund
Rabbi Denise L. Eger & Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Ceciel Somerfeld

Rabbi Chaiken Discretionary Fund
Stephen Brickman, with thanks for Rabbi Chaiken's support

Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Dr. Nancy A. Cohen, to sponsor Scholar-in-Residence Rosh Kehilah Dina Najman
Frank Ellison, in memory of Max Snow
Allan Rich, in memory of Adair Faust
Elyse Resch and Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Marvin Cohen 

Shabbat Songbook Dedication
Deborah Levinson & Rev. Denyse Barnes, in honor of Sandra Levinson

Yahrzeit Donations
Debra Miller, in memory of Penny Feldman Miller
Richard Weinberger & Jeff Nguyen, in memory of Arline Zwerin

​​​​​​​In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami

Dear Kol Ami Community,
With gratitude on our minds and in our hearts as our new year begins, we are excited to share with you a change in the way we will acknowledge and thank all of you who sustain our sacred community going forward. Instead of listing gifts made in our eKoleinu newsletter at the end of each month, we will now share this dedicated, monthly message of thanks and acknowledgement. We want you to know how grateful we are, and to have a chance to thank one another for continuing to support our mission throughout the year. These messages will be archived on this page of gratitude on our website, preserving a record of your commitment to Kol Ami. If you have any questions about this acknowledgement, or about our new gratitude page, please direct them to the temple office.

Building Fund
Glenn Rosenblum & Mark Freeman, in memory of Lory Glickman
Glenn Rosenblum & Mark Freeman, in memory of Howard Kaplan

Edythe Siteman Music Fund
Rabbi Denise L. Eger & Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Lory Glickman
Rabbi Denise L. Eger & Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, in memory of Joan Selvin

General Fund
Roberta Bennett, in memory of Lory Glickman
Roberta Bennett, in memory of Joan Selvin
Richard Bernard, in memory of Lory Glickman
Joshua Bobrowsky & Daniel Tarica, in memory of Lory Glickman
Edward Casson, in memory of Lory Glickman
Cary Davidson & Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Lory Glickman
Cary Davidson & Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky
Cary Davidson & Andrew Ogilvie, in memory of Joan Selvin
Dorian Farrow, in memory of Lory Glickman
Eileen Hamos
Eric Isenhower, with gratitude to Dr. Mark Litwin for Hatafat Dam Brit
David Kaminski & Patrick Auerbach, in memory of Lory Glickman
Alex & Marina Kogan, in honor of Marina Kogan, for a speedy recovery
Mary Lawler, with thanks for Taste of Judaism & Anti-Bias Training
Dr. Frank Lucente, in memory of Stephen Saikin, life partner of 43 years
Loren Ostrow & Brian Newkirk, in memory of Lory Glickman
Loren Ostrow & Brian Newkirk, in memory of Joan Selvin
Suzanna Peters, in memory of Lory Glickman
Suzanna Peters, in memory of Joan Selvin
Allan Rich, in memory of Joan Selvin
Allan Rich, in memory of Lory Glickman
Joe & Evie Schorr, in honor of Tami Rabowsky, for a speedy recovery
Aviva Symons, in honor of Kol Ami "lifting her spirit, even from afar"
Michael Zannella
Joseph Zipkin, in memory of Lory Glickman
Joseph Zipkin, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky

High Holy Day Pledges and Gifts
as of Wednesday, September 30

Steve Addison
Dr. Marily Ader & Karen Shanbrom
Michael Berlin
Richard Bernard
B. Daniel Blatt
Todd Bloom & Jorge Garcia
Joshua Bobrowsky & Daniel Tarica
Howard Brightman
Yossi Carron

Ed Casson
Nany Cohen
Gerald De Silva
Avi De Turenne & Craig Ames
Dalya Dektor
Dr. Lee Dodge
Dr. Jane Drucker & Leesa Freed
Arlene Dunaetz
Barry Edelman
Rabbi Denise L. Eger & Rabbi Eleanor Steinman
Francine Epstein
Gregory Facktor
Joshu Finkel & Dr. Stephen Schmones
Richard Frank
Victor Gabriel & Nicholas Hisoire
Amy Gibbons
Jacob Gipsman
Alexandra Glickman & Gayle Whittemore
David Glickman & Allen Weaver
Sheryl Gold & Marla Sandow
Joseph Harounian
Stephen Hochstein
Eric Isenhower
Steven Jacobson
Gene Kapaloski
David Kaminski & Patrick Auerbach
Dan Katzir
Bart Kogan
Vitaly Koshman

Don & Elizabeth Laackman
Laurie Lang & Debbie Koltun
Charles Lapson
Dr. Iris Levine & Lesili Beard
Cantor Patti Linsky
Dr. Frank Lucente
Don Margolin
Randall Moses
Loren Ostrow & Brian Newkirk
Rabbi Amy & Gary Perlin
Jan Perry
Marc Purchin & Steven Escobar
Keith Rand & Hon. John D'Amico
Allan Rich
Neil Romanoff
Tobi Rosen
Jeffrey Sachs
Jo Sherman & Mary Jane Varley

The Shulman-Litwin Family

Rebecca Shurz & Simon Thompson
Michael Silverman
Leonard Slutsky & Evin Michaels
Andy, Merle & Sarah Steiker
Andrew Stein
Bernie Steinberg
Dennis Strum
Martin Taller
Travis Terry
William Weinberger & Danny Gibson-Weinberger
Alan Weisbart & Alesha Hughes
Dr. Yaffa Weisman & Tina Hirt
Jesse & Sa Winfield
Douglas Workman
Nancy Wortman
Robert Wymss
Michael Zannella
Dr. Michael Zeldin & Terry Gock
Joseph Zipkin

Howard Jacobs Memorial HIV Lunch Fund
Arthur Bernstein, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky

Online Service Sponsors
Dr. Marilyn Ader and Karen Shanbrom, in honor of Cynthia Ader's 94th birthday

Rabbi Chaiken Discretionary Fund
Victor Gabriel & Nicholas Hisoire, for Pidyon Nefesh
Duke Marine
Rabbi Dr. Sabine Meyer, in honor of Allen Weaver's conversion
Glenn Rosenblum & Mark Freeman, with thanks for Rabbi Chaiken's tech support
Diane Shapiro

Rabbi Eger Discretionary Fund
Joshua Bloxom, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky
Victor Gabriel & Nicholas Hisoire, for Pidyon Nefesh
Ron & Suzanna Glickman, with gratitude, and in memory of Lory Glickman
Stephen Hochstein, in thanks for Rabbi Eger's loving care and thoughtfulness
Dorothy Jacobs, in memory of her son Howard Jacobs
Hon. Stephen Lachs & Michael Ruvo, in memory of Dr. Eugene Rogolsky
Rabbi Dr. Sabine Meyer, in honor of Allen Weaver's conversion
Ira Schlesinger
The Shulman-Litwin family, in memory of Joan Selvin

Maddy Silverman, for the High Holy Days

Sanctuary Chair Dedications
Elyse Resch & Dr. Arlene Drake

Tzedakah Fund
Steve Addison
Kim Bergman & Dr. Natalie Bergman
Dena K. Gorlilk
Keith Rand & Hon. John D'Amico

Yahrzeit Donations
Vitaly Koshman, in memory of his grandmother, Vera Koshman
Elyse Resch & Dr. Arlene Drake, in memory of Elyse's grandparents, Charles Goodman, Bessie & Sam Cohen
Ira Schlesinger, in memory of his mother, Betty Schlesinger

In gratitude and remembrance, we thank you all! 
Your support helps keep us #KolAmiStrongerTogether as we build a world of justice, compassion, and love.

Congregation Kol Ami