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.
TOMORROW! 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
Family Shabbat: Passover Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 AM Join Kol Ami families with kids for our Family Shabbat that is all about Passover! We'll be telling the passover story, singing Passover songs and practicing the 4 questions. Have crayon and paper ready, in case you get inspired and want to make Passover-related drawings or art. REGISTER HERE
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
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Eger March 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM Join our monthly online lunch & learn here on Zoom! You bring the lunch, Rabbi Eger will bring the learning, just like she would in Downtown LA! 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.
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.
Dubbed "a bright new star in the food world," Chef Jake Cohen celebrates Yom Ha'azmaut, Israel's Independence Day, and the release of his new book 'Jew-ish,' with Kol Ami! Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM REGISTER HERE
MAZEL TOV! Congratulations to Travis Terry who received his conversion certificate! Rabbi Eger met him outside his home this week to give him the certificate. Welcome to the tribe, Travis!
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Broadway Love Part 2: Spread the love! March 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM Join Kol Ami member Glenn Rosenblum for this next installment in his fabulous Broadway Showstoppers series. Log in, sit back, relax, and give your ears a treat with others from the Kol Ami community. REGISTER HERE
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
