Stay Connected with Kol Ami! Book Club, Fighting Voter Suppression, Virtual Concerts and more!
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August 19 2020 *eKoleinu* 29 Av 5780
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.
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.
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. You must be renewed and in good standing to vote.Please register 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.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PMA Taste of Judaismoffers a broad introduction to modern Jewish spirituality, values, and community. Taught by Rabbi Denise L. Eger and Rabbi Max Chaiken, this class is a perfect way to explore whether you might be interested in our Introduction to Judaism course, an 18-session course starting Oct. 11, 2020.
August 20 - 30 Kol Ami is proud to once again be a community sponsor of the Outfest LGBTQ Film Festival which is being held online August 20 - 30. Be sure to check out Shiva Baby (screening Tues. Aug. 25 - Fri. Aug. 28), the film we are sponsoring, about a near college graduate, Danielle, who begins the day with a visit to her sugar daddy, then rushes to meet her neurotic parents at a family shiva to mourn a relative she can barely remember. Click here to subscribe.
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 .
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