A Prayer for our Country, and Chances to Connect with Kol Ami
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November 3, 2020 * eKoleinu * 16 Cheshvan 5781
Dear Kol Ami community, In addition to reminding you to stay connected with our Kol Ami community, on this Election Day we offer the following prayer for our country, which we shared during Shabbat services this past week:
Every inch of America is sacred, from sea to shining sea. There is much to be done in our time, the sort of hard work on which God smiles because it is done for the sake of the dignity and well-being of all God’s creatures. Together, let us work to preserve and make manifest the values upon which our democracy was founded. The task of all people of faith is to call governing authorities to fulfill God’s purpose of bringing about justice, mercy, and peace.
Individually and as a nation, may we heed our obligations to each other as we navigate the tensions of building a just society. Rather than a politics of divisiveness, may we move our country toward a politics of empathy. May we use our power well so we do great things for all God’s creatures, all those made in God’s image who yearn for an equal place at America’s table. If we do all this, may grace and peace be ours in abundance. May we be a beacon and a blessing to the world.
Join the second session of our bi-weekly, peer support group for those supporting aging parents and relatives. This group is facilitated by Kol Ami member Larry Levi, MFT, and the next session is Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM.For more info and registration, please click here.
Interfaith Supply Drive Thru to Support LGBTQ Youth Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Join Kol Ami in partnership with the LA LGBTQ Alliance and interfaith partners by donating needed supplies to unhoused LGBTQ+ youth! All donations should be unused and in original packaging - things like socks, underwear, undershirts, toiletries, and cleaning supplies are all helpful. Drive through and drop off at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Ave, Saturday, November 7, 10 AM to 3 PM.
Want to wake up your spirit? Reconnect with Shabbat? Mark your calendars for our monthly Shabbat Awakening Service, streaming on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 AM
Join us Sunday, November 15 at 4:00 PM on Zoom as we present Scholar-in-Residence, Rosh Kehilah, Dina Najman to teach us on the topic of Organ Transplant and Jewish Medical Ethics. This free program has been made possible through the sponsorship of Dr. Nancy Cohen. Click here today to register and read more information about our inspiring guest scholar.
Hebrew Homeroom with Rabbi Chaiken, Stars November 17! Want to learn to read Hebrew? Want to brush up your Alef Bet? Join Rabbi Max Chaiken in this Hebrew Homeroom, Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM starting November 17, and continuing every other week until the end of 2020! Rabbi Chaiken will offer a guided introduction (or re-introduction) to the Hebrew alphabet. This course is perfect for those who want to start decoding and reading Hebrew prayers, as a complement to studying in Intro to Judaism, or those who never learned to read Hebrew and want to do so!
We're part of the JewItAtHome collaboration, offering programs online for all of us to remain connected and engaged Jewishly during this challenging time.
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Richard Bernard, Bonnie Brown, Richard Frank, Alison Knapp, Addie Lelyveld, Michael Silverman, Henry Somerfeld.
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 to reception@kol-ami.org .
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