Shabbat Service and Book Circle This Weekend; New URJ Program for Jews By Choice
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October 27, 2021 * eKoleinu * 21 Cheshvan 5782
Today is the third anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack in Pittsburgh, PA. It was the worst antiSemitic attack in US history. Eleven souls were murdered on Shabbat as they prayed in Synagogue and many others wounded. Our hearts were torn and today we remain vigilant for acts of hatred directed not only to our people but all people. Kol Ami remembers: Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil & David Rosenthal, Bernice & Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, Irving Younger. May their memories be a blessing. May the wounded continue to heal from the trauma of that day and may our people go from strength to strength.
Shabbat Service Friday, October 29 at 6:30 PM Join Rabbi Eger and Student Rabbi Elana Rabishaw in the sanctuary to celebrate Shabbat. Our Shabbat sponsors this week are Sam Fibish-DeWitt, in memory of his mother Hilda Fibish and his cousin Sylvia Strauss, and B. Daniel Blatt, in memory of his good friend Paula Tabor and his grandfather Isadore Berg. Services will stream online on Facebook, YouTube, or the temple website. To access a free online flipbook of our prayer book Mishkan Tefillah, click here. Shabbat Services do not require registration. Read our new COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Book Circle Saturday, October 30 at 4:00 PM Join us for Book Circle, hosted by Dr. Jane Drucker and David Glickman. We'll discuss Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.
Over the course of one summer that begins with a shocking tragedy, three generations of the Adler family grapple with heartbreak, romance, and the weight of family secrets. Learn More
Hollywood Food Coalition Visit Tuesday, November 2 at 5:15
The Tzedek Council of Kol Ami will be going on a visit to the Hollywood Food Coalition to tour their facilities and learn more about the important work they do. The tour will include seeing HoFoCo in action during one of the organization's evening dinner feeding programs. REGISTER HERE
Kol Ami Celebrates Desert Pride Thursday, November 4 at 6:00 PM
Kick off Palm Springs Pride weekend with Congregation Kol Ami! Join us for a Thursday evening get together at the home of Temple Board member Greg Facktor in Rancho Mirage (Address will be given to those who RSVP). Drinks and appetizers will be served. RSVP by Monday November 1. REGISTER HERE
Exploring Prayer: A Deep Dive Into the Siddur Thursday, November 4 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
Football Friday Shabbat Service Friday, November 5 at 6:30 PM Calling all sports fans! Although the Dodgers postseason was cut short, there's still some hope left for sports teams in LA! Wear your favorite NFL or other sports gear for a special football Shabbat service as the Tennessee Titans (Rabbi Levy's favorite team) come to town to play the LA Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Family Shabbat Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 AM Families with kids are invited for Family Shabbat, We'll be telling the story of Babel using a building competition and playing games that focus on our emotions. As always, there'll be plenty of running around, singing songs, and, of course, eating bagels! REGISTER HERE
Mazal Tov Mazal Tov to David Kruskall on receiving the West Hollywood Disability Advisory Board Individual and Advocacy Award for his outstanding leadership.
Plan to attend 1, 2 or all 3 free sessions. Many of you have shared your desire to create community and connect with others who have chosen Judaism. We are pleased to offer this new pilot program for those who have chosen Judaism from the URJ. Have you converted to Judaism in the past five years? Join an online gathering where you can make connections, process your experiences, and learn with others in this safe space offered through a Reform Jewish lens. Ask questions without fear, share triumphs and challenges in a nurturing environment, and continue to explore your journey with Judaism in a community of care.
Facilitated by Sue Bojdak (she/her) and Yanira Quiñones (she/her). Live captioning and/or ASL interpretation available with 2 weeks advance request. Contact learning@urj.org.
