Pink Shabbat for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this Friday, plus New Addition to Our Staff
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October 13, 2021 * eKoleinu * 7 Cheshvan 5782
Pink Shabbat: Breast Cancer Awareness Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Rabbi Eger, Rabbi Levy andpiano accompanist and temple member David Kaminski for this special Shabbat Service 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
Eliana Rubin Joins the Kol Ami Staff We are proud to announce that Eliana Rubin (They/She) joined our staff on October 1st as Education Resident. Eliana has prepared a short video to describe their role and upcoming projects. Click here or on the photo above
TOMORROW! 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 coming months. We are thrilled to be joined by Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller, Senior Organizer for the California Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, who will offer some updates on the RAC-CA's upcoming initiatives and how we can get involved in their important work. All are welcome! REGISTER HERE
Prophetic Torah Saturday, October 16 at 10:00 AM 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
Israel and Middle East: A 3-session Learning Experience with Prof. Paul Liptz Tuesdays this October at 11:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
