Newsletter

Kol Ami is once again nominated for Best House of Worship at the LA Blade's Readers Choice Award! Please help us win this year by voting in this link

Coffee with Rabbi Eger: A Jewish review of 2020
As the secular year comes to a close, join Rabbi Eger for an  online coffee hour  (or beverage of your choice) for a Jewish review of 2020.  We will look at the highlights, the low lights , the comings and goings.  
Thursday Dec 31 at 11:30 am online. REGISTER HERE

As part of its COVID-19 Response Plan, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles has provided Congregation Kol Ami with a grant through its Nourishment Fund. The $3,500 grant we received is making it possible to help the most vulnerable among us. If you need assistance with food, rent, or utilities, please contact Rabbi Eger at rabbi@kol-ami.org. All inquiries are strictly confidential.  
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The Federation's Ezra Network continues to provide case management, job counseling, legal and financial assistance independent of these funds.

Kol Ami is a synagogue partner with the 34th Israel Film Festival, a leading showcase of Israeli cinema in Southern California. The festival will be presented exclusively online from now through December 27th, featuring 24 Israeli feature films and documentaries, special celebrations, Q&A’s with filmmakers, directors, and actors.  See the full list of films and purchase tickets please visit:  https://www.israelfilmfestival.com/films-tickets

Support Group for those with Aging Parents
Wednesday, December 30 at 6:00 PM
The bi-weekly support group on Zoom, facilitated by Kol Ami member Larry Levi, returns for 4 more sessions beginning December 30th.
Share your stresses and concerns, and learn from one another's experience in an atmosphere of friendship and understanding.
REGISTER HERE

Recipes from our Iron Maccabee Chef contest are finally here! Because every day is a good day for Latkes! Check out the recipes and let us know how you did. Click here for the Recipe Book

Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul,

Sophie Belzberg, Michael Berlin, Richard Bernard, Bonnie Brown, Arlene Drake, Frank Ellison,

Richard Frank, Steve Hochstein, Alison Knapp, Addie Lelyveld,

Ben Reback, Stephen Reissman,

Mike Silverman, Janene Sneider, Henry Somerfeld, Cathee Weiss.

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 .