Note: We are reviewing our programming calendar on a weekly basis in light of the Omicron surge and will determine whether events will be online or in-person. We are continuing to check with local, state, and federal health agencies to help guide us for the safety of our members. Please follow the updates in eKoleinu and on social media
Tu Bish'vat: Doing Our Part to Protect Our Planet Sunday, January 16 at 3:30 PM NOW ONLINE ONLY. Join the Tzedek Council of Kol Ami for a special program in observance of Tu Bish'vat, the Jewish holiday for trees! We will be gathering virtually to learn a bit about the Jewish holiday for trees, Tu Bish'vat, then learning a bit about how we can reduce waste in our communities through composting in light of California's new statewide composting law. We'll also plant some seeds together and share in some blessings centering on the holy act of sowing and planting, followed by a brief l'chaim. Please register for a Zoom link! REGISTER HERE
Who Knows Six? An Introduction to the Mishna Six Week Online Course on Wednsedays at 6:30 PM Begins January 19 Many Jews are at least somewhat familiar with the Torah and stories from the Bible (what the ancient Rabbis referred to as the "Written Torah"), but many have not explored other core texts of Jewish tradition. Join Rabbi Levy for this six-week survey of the Mishna, the earliest collection of Oral teachings (the "Oral Torah") that lay the groundwork for the Talmud and shaped Jewish life as we know it today. REGISTER HERE
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Levy Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM Join our monthly online lunch & learn here on Zoom! You bring the lunch, Rabbi Levy will bring the learning, REGISTER HERE
Shabbat Holiness Hike Saturday, January 22 at 9:30 AM Take a break from the craziness of the week (and the city) for the first in a series of Shabbat morning hikes with Rabbi Levy! This time we're going to explore Inspiration Point in Will Rogers State Park.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). SIGN UP HERE
Broadway Showstoppers: Sondheim Tribute Sunday, January 23 at 4:00 PM Glenn Rosenblum pays a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, among the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, Sondheim was praised for having "reinvented the American musical" with shows that tackled "unexpected themes that range far beyond the [genre's] traditional subjects" with "music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication". REGISTER HERE
Desert Meet and Greet Cocktail Party for Rabbi Levy January 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Join us for a Thursday evening meet and greet and official welcome for Rabbi Ross Levy, and to kickstart the new year! At the home of temple members Dr. H. Aaron Aronow and Mike Garza This is a small and intimate gathering for our Congregation Kol Ami Community, sponsored by the Rabbi Levy Transition Committee. RSVP
Volunteers Needed for LGBT Seniors Program January 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM NOW VIRTUAL Kol Ami will hold a Kabbalat Shabbat Program for LGBT Seniors at the LA LGBT Center on Friday January 28 and we need volunteers! In coordination with the director of the center, we've decided to make this program virtual only. But we are still looking for volunteers to help make this program special! If you'd like to help, please contact Rabbi Levy.
Calling All Spielers! Come one, come all to this year's Purim Spiel!
Join us for a delicious Persian Dinner, Purim Spiel and a Megillah reading all on a fun-packed Saturday night, March 19, 2022 at Kol Ami!! (more details to follow) It's been 40 years since a new ABBA album, and they've released one just in time for this year's Purim spiel! This year's production will be:A Tribute to ABBA The Mamma Mia Megillah Who will channel Meryl Streep? Who will be Esther? Who will be Pierce Brosnan? Want to be a part of the fun? If you are interested in participating in any way (singing, acting, choreography, set design, makeup, etc.), please contact our Education Resident: Eliana Rubin erubin@kol-ami.org
Kol Ami Visit to the Wende Museum in Culver City Sunday, January 30 at 1:00 PM Photographer Bill Aron takes us on a private tour of his photographs, exhibiting Soviet Jewish Life at the Wende Museum, Culver City. We will also have a separate private tour of the core collection of the Wende Museum dedicated to the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union with a museum educator. REGISTER HERE
Reminder: New COVID-safety Protocol We now require proof of vaccination for COVID-19 upon entry to any in-person Kol Ami 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. We are continually monitoring the surge of cases with the Omicron variant to ensure the safety of our community.
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