Coming up: Refugees Shabbat, Aging and Dementia and MORE!
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March 3, 2021 * eKoleinu * 19 Adar 5781
THIS FRIDAY! HIAS Refugee Shabbat March 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM Congregation Kol Ami is a proud participant in HIAS’ Refugee Shabbat, during which Jews in the United States and around the world will take action for refugees and asylum seekers. Kol Ami Member Jess Winfield, member of our Tzedek Council, will give the dvar torah in his capacity as co chair of JCARI-LA Join us onFacebook, YouTube or at kol-ami.org!
THIS SUNDAY! Remember, Do Not Forget! Memory, Aging & Dementia
in Jewish Life March 7 at 4:00 PM
Author, dynamic speaker and activist Rabbi Douglas Kohn will speak about his book "Broken Fragments: Jewish Experiences of Alzheimer's Disease." REGISER NOW
Book Circle: Deacon King Kong Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM The next Kol Ami Book Circle Selection is, “Deacon King Kong,” written by award winning author, James McBride. This book is listed as one of McBride’s two titles on the list of “20 Books by Black Jewish Authors You Should Read.” It is one of president Barack Obama’s favorite reads from 2020; And, was selected as a favorite on Oprah’s Book Club. REGISTER
Challah Workshop with Rabbi Chaiken March 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM Have you been baking your way through quarantine? So has Rabbi Chaiken, with a focus on Challah! Use up some of your flour in advance of Passover, and log on with us Thursday, March 11 to spend some time in the kitchen with Rabbi Chaiken. MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Lockdown Yarzeit: A Year in Quarantine March 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM Mark the One year anniversary of the California Pandemic Lock Down with Rabbi Eger and Rabbi Chaiken as we gather for a time of reflection, music, prayer and renewal. We will have the opportunity to share stories and insights gained during the past year of living a part, as we look toward the future with hope, determination, and unity.REGISTER HERE
Help Choose RAC-CA’s Statewide Priority Campaign RAC-CA’s Research Team has been hard at work looking into potential opportunities for our 2021 legislative campaign. On March 10 and 11, the Research Team will present these opportunities for our statewide network to bring our Jewish values to bear on important racial justice policy decisions. Members of California Reform congregations will then have the chance to share which campaign your congregation wants to support. Please join one of two identical RAC-CA campaign selection webinars, and spread the word to others to join. Wednesday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m. PT. Register here. Thursday, March 11, 12-1:30 p.m. PT. Register here.
NEW! Gender Diversity Task Force at Kol Ami Congregation Kol Ami strengthens its commitment to our LGBTQ+ community with our Gender Diversity Task Force part of the Tzedek (Justice) Council. We are building on the historic focus of our congregation that has long been a center for equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender Non-Conforming people. READ MORE
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul,
Sophie Belzberg, Richard Bernard, Francine Epstein, Richard Frank,
Ben Reback, Mike Silverman,
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 .
Kol Ami is part of the JewItAtHome collaboration, offering programs online for all of us to remain connected and engaged Jewishly during this challenging time.
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