Anti-Racism Training and A Taste of Judaism Today! Stay connected with Kol Ami!
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August 16 2020 *eKoleinu* 26 Av 5780
Anti-Bias & Anti-Racism Training Today, August 16 & Sunday, August 30, 4:00 PM Relearn history, question your biases, and develop new skills to combat racism in yourself and your society with Congregation Kol Ami! Join us as we welcome Essence Cohen Fields, Licensed Professional Counselor to our virtual space on Zoom. In these two sessions, we will learn about the trauma of racism from a mental health perspective, and the historical context of systemic racial injustice in our society, particularly as it relates to the current movement and community uprising. We will work towards identifying our own biases—stereotypes, prejudices, micro-aggressions, as well as discussing best practices to support marginalized groups and strategies for allyship and activism.Join our community and our Anti-Racism Working Group as we recommit to the fight against racism in ourselves, our communities, and our society at large. We strongly encourage participants to attend both sessions, but all are welcome to learn with us on either date. Register here.
A Taste of Judaism is a three-session course offering a broad introduction to modern Jewish spirituality, values, and community. Our classes are dynamic and interactive, and will be taught by Rabbi Denise L. Eger and Rabbi Max Chaiken. Today, Aug. 16, & Sundays Aug. 23 & 30, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM This class is a perfect way to explore whether you might be interested in our Introduction to Judaism course, an 18-session course beginning October 11, 2020.
If you haven't already done so, please renew your membership today! With the High Holy Days approaching, you will need to have your membership renewed in order to receive links to services.
We look forward to beginning 5781 together, our Jewish New Year. This year we will do so by taking A Journey of the Heart. These will be the most unique High Holy Days of our lives as we celebrate online. While we cannot travel physically to be together, we can, and we will, take the journey through the Holy Days together - to lift our spirits, to renew our souls, and to open our hearts wide to forgiveness, love, and hope.
Tuesday, August 18, 12:30 PM Join Kol Ami member Marc Purchin for an interactive class that will get you thinking quickly and creatively. No acting, improv, or comedy experience required! Enjoy a fun, easy way to connect, de-stress, and get playful!Register here.
Join us online for Shabbat services this Friday, August 21 at 6:30 PM led by Rabbi Denise L. Eger, Rabbi Max Chaiken and accompanist Lisa Edwards, followed by our Virtual Oneg at 7:30 PM!You can participate in services on our website, our FaceBook page, and our YouTube channel. For an updated, online prayer book, click here.
Saturday, August 22, 4:00 PM Join Kol Ami's monthly book club, led by temple member Dr. Jane Drucker, where the group will be reading Waking Lions, by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Come join the discussion whether you've finished the book or not, and stay for Havdalah led by Rabbi Denise L. Eger at the end of the hour! Register here.
Sunday, August 23, 1:00 PM Kol Ami will host two postcard writing sessions on Sunday, August 23rdand Sunday, September 13th at 1:00 PM. Please join us for one or both as we write postcards to infrequent voters in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas with information about how to ensure their votes are counted on November 3, 2020! To make sure you can participate in this action, YOU will need to order postcards TODAY from our partners at the Religious Action Center in partnership with Reclaim our Vote. For more information regarding this campaign click here.Register here.
The next Congregational Meeting will be held Monday, August 24th at 6:00 PM where we will be discussing the budget. This meeting is open to temple members only. Please register here.
Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 PM Congregation Kol Ami in conjunction with the Judaic Sacred Music Foundation presents Dr. Steven Rothstein, Ph.D. composer and conductor of the Days of Awe a new symphony utilizing the themes and tropes of the High Holy Days. Dr. Rothstein will present the first two movements of his symphony recorded by the Bratslava Studio Symphony (conducted by Valdimir Martinka) and engage in a wonderful presentation on the music of the High Holy Days and the creation of his groundbreaking symphony. Register here.
Your clergy and staff across the Los Angeles Jewish community are committed to supporting our entire community even when we cannot be close to each other physically. Social distancing does not mean social isolation. This website contains a compilation of resources, activities, and media in order for you and your children to remain connected to Jewish community and Torah during this challenging time.
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Richard Bernard, Hope Faust, Sam Fibish-DeWitt, Richard Frank, Alvin Gross, Yaffa Hughes, Ben Reback, Neil Romanoff, Miles Senn, Michael Silverman, Michael Simental, Henry Somerfeld, Bob Weiner.
The Kol Ami Mitzvah Corps is available to visit you at home or in the hospital, bring a hot meal or run an errand. Call the office at 323-606-0996 and you'll be contacted within 48 hours by one of our Corps members. If you are interested in joining the Mitzvah Corps, please contact the office at 323-606-0996 or email us .
Congregation Kol Ami 1200 N La Brea WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038
