TODAY! 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
VOX Virtual Choir singing Moira Smiley's Refugee Thanks to those who streamed our Refugee Shabbat service on Friday, and special thanks to VOX Femina for sharing this song, "Refugee" with us! While we could not control the technical difficulties we had in sharing the song during the service, we are happy to share it again with you so you can listen to the whole piece. Cick Here to Watch
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.
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 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. The Federation's Ezra Network continues to provide case management, job counseling, legal and financial assistance independent of these funds.
A Candid Interview with Dana International Monday, March 8 at 11:00 AM Israel Bonds Women's Devision and the World Zionist Organization in the UK are inviting Kol Ami members to Zoom-meet Israel pop diva Dana International for a candid interview celebrating International Women's Day on Monday, March 8. REGISTER HERE Dana International made history in Israel as the first transgender woman to win Female Singer of the Year in 1995. In 1998 Time Magazine named her as one of the most influential people in the world.
The Treasure Hunt, our online auction, will open for bidding on Friday, April 16. WE NEED YOUR HELP in donating items for the auction to make it a success! We need things at every price point. This is an awesome way you can get involved and support our congregationi without spending a dime! Click here to complete a donation form. If you would rather speak with someone, call the office at 323.606.0996 and speak with Executive Assistant Ruth Featherstone who will get you connected with a congregant-member of the online auction team to assist you.
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.
Congregation Kol Ami 1200 N La Brea WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038
