Newsletter

Israel and Middle East: A 3-session Learning Experience with Prof. Paul Lipitz
Thursdays this October at 11:00 AM

October 12 at 11:00 AM: Judaism, Christianity And Islam In The Holy And Unholy City Of Jerusalem
The City of Peace has also been the city of tears and violence. Learn more and register here


October 19 at 11:00 AM: Wars Of Swords And Wars Of Words: How To Have A Piece Of Peace
The Middle East has always been seen as a vital arena in global affairs.
Learn more and register here

October 26 at 11:00 AM: Israel In The Middle East: Challenges And Opportunities
Israel initially had to deal with the Arab League boycott and the antagonism of the Communist world. Learn more and register here

Tzedek Council Meeting
Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 PM

Join Tzedek Council Chairs Rebecca Shurz and Jess Winfield as we lay out our social justice and social action initiatives for the fall, winter, and looking ahead to the spring. All are welcome! REGISTER HERE

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Pink Shabbat: Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us for this special Shabbat Services in cooperation with Shasheret as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Featured speaker: Bita Nehoray of Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics, City of Hope. Also participating: temple member Marilyn Ader with reflections on her cancer journey.​​​​​​​ REGISTER HERE

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Exploring Prayer: A Deep Dive Into the Siddur
Thursday, October 21 at 9:30 AM

Join Rabbi Levy as he continues his exploration of prayer by diving deep into the Siddur or prayerbook - Live on Facebook and YouTube.
Click here for more details

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Shabbat Holiness Hike
Saturday, October 23 at 9:30 AM

 Take a break from the craziness of the week (and the city) for Shabbat morning hikes with Rabbi Levy! This time we'll go to Shabbat Holiness Hike at Franklin Canyon REGISTER HERE

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Prophetic Torah
Saturday, October 16 at 10:00 AM
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Join our monthly Torah study group exploring the weekly portions alongside the traditional Haftarah readings, the prophetic passages that pair with our annual cycle of sacred study. Join us to learn, connect, and engage with the words of our Hebrew prophets alongside Torah itself! No experience required. REGISTER HERE

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Lunch n Learn Returns!
October 21 at 12:00 PM

Join our monthly online lunch & learn on Zoom! You bring the lunch, Rabbi Eger will bring the learning, just like she would in Downtown LA! REGISTER HERE

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Understanding the Changing Nature of Modern Anti-Semitism and Political Hate
Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Congregation Kol Ami is honored to have Dr. Steven Windmueller with us again, in a talk about what we will need to know in fighting contemporary hate in America, Israel and beyond. FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

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SAVE THE DATE!

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Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul,  Sophie Belzberg, 
Richard Bernard, Jeanne Cole, Francine Epstein, Paul Morgan Fredrix, Ben Reback, Lowell Selvin, Michael Simental, Janene Sneider, Henry Somerfeld, Cathee Weiss, Jess Winfield

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