Shabbat Service, Family Service and Hiking -- this Weekend 👍
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November 10, 2021 * eKoleinu * 6 Kislev 5782
Tomorrow - Nov 11 is Veterans Day We offer this prayer in honor of all those who have served our country.
Compassionate God, Source of Mercy, we pay tribute to those who have served our country, to express our gratitude for their courage and selflessness, both those among us today and those of generations past. This nation, built by those born of this soil and those
who have come here from all the corners of the earth, is on a continual journey toward its destiny.
May we never let down those who have served in defense of this country.
May we uphold the values of freedom, of the inherent dignity of every human being, by our own right conduct, by the kindness and tolerance we show to one another.
May we lead the world by example, and become, in the words of Isaiah, a light to the nations.
Then will the labors and sacrifices of these veterans be honored not in words alone, but by our deeds.
Shabbat Holiness Hike Saturday, November 13 at 9:30 AM Take a break from the craziness of the week (and the city) for a hike at Fryman Canyon with Rabbi Levy! We will explore some of the great natural settings around the LA area while creating spaces for quiet reflection and a bit of text study. All levels of hiking are welcome! In this year of sh’mita, the seventh year when the land lies fallow, we hope to explore our connection with the natural world as a source of healing and renewal (plan for 1.5 hrs). REGISTER HERE
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
Exploring Prayer: A Deep Dive Into the Siddur Thursday, November 18 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 & Learn with Rabbi Eger Thursday, November 18 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
Tzedek Council Meeting Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM Following our wonderful visit to the facilities of the Hollywood Food Coalition, the Tzedek Council will be meeting to discuss next steps in supporting the important work that they do. All are welcome to join us for this open meeting! REGISTER HERE
Rabbi Levy Installation Weekend Friday, November 19 at 6:30 PM Special musical Shabbat service including Rabbi Levy's formal installation by Rabbi Dr. Jan Katzew. Outdoor pre-Shabbat oneg will begin at 5:30 PM. Service will be streamed live on Kol Ami's website, Facebook and YouTube pages.
Saturday, November 20 Online Torah Study with Rabbi Dr. Katzew beginning at 10 AM REGISTER HERE
Trans Day of Remembrance Shabbat (ONLINE) Friday, November 26 at 10:00 AM Join us for this special Shabbat Service to mark Trans Day of Remembrance, with guest speaker Sharon Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. This event does not require registration. Services will stream on our website, Facebook and YouTube pages. MORE INFO
World AIDS Day Observance Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM Kol Ami to host the biggest LA event to mark World AIDS Day. This year we mark 40 years since the first AIDS diagnosis. Join us in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
Help LGBTQ Seniors Celebrate Chanukah Volunteer! Tuesday, November 30 at 5:15 PM We need some volunteers to join our Rabbis in bringing Chanukah to the LGBTQ Centers Senior Program on Tuesday Nov 30 at 5:15 pm.
The program and meal will last about 90 min. Kol Ami provides all Jewish cultural programming for the LA LGBT Center Seniors programming. Please email Rabbi Eger if you are interested in helping.
Chanukah Film Festival (Online): Discounted Ticket for Kol Ami Members and Friends Congregation Kol Ami members and friends can enjoy discounted tickets for Chanukah Film Festival online. Starting November 28th and through all 8 nights of the holiday, you'll get an access to an online screening of 11 Chanukah-theme award-winning new films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV, computer or mobile devices. Kol Ami members get 25% off for the ticket ($36 instead of $48) with the promo code CKAWEHO. For every ticket purchased with our promo code, Hanukkah Film Festival organizers give back to our community! Click here for more info and to purchase ticket
Reminder: New COVID-safety Protocol Registration for Shabbat Services are no longer required. We will require proof of vaccination for Covid-19 upon entry to the event, either by showing digital proof (photo of your card or digital card) or your hard copy of your vaccination card, along with your Photo ID
(please plan to arrive at services earlier to check in).
To learn more about Kol Ami's COVID-safety policy please click here.
