DocJewmentary: They Ain’t Ready For Me Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM The documentary film series of Congregation Kol Ami is back! Our next feature is They Ain’t Ready For Me, the story of Tamar Manasseh, the African American rabbi who is leading the fight against senseless killings on the south side of Chicago and across the country. REGISTER HERE
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
Who Knows Six? An Introduction to the Mishna Six Week Online Course Next Class: Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30 PM 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
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
Shabbat Awakening Service Saturday, February 5 at 10:00 AM Our monthly Shabbat Awakening Service in-person and online. Come in-person, or watch the live stream on Kol Ami's Facebook page, YouTube Channel, and temple website.
Book Circle: People Love Dead Jews Saturday, February 5 at 4:00 PM Join us for a discussion on the book People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn, finalist for the 2021 Kirkus Prize in Nonfiction and New York Times Notable Book of 2021. Lead by Dr. Jane Drucker and David Glickman, Kol Ami's Book Circle is open for all the book worms out there! REGISTER HERE
Family Shabbat Saturday, February 12 at 11:00 AM Join Rabbi Levy and Student Rabbi Rabishaw as we celebrate Shabbat together! We will sing Shabbat songs, eat bagels, and learn about the tribes of Israel! We will read a story and then spend time doing an art project together!
Kol Ami Visit to the Wende Museum in Culver City Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 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
Rabbi Eger gave an interview on Pensylvania's local NPR station 91.3 WLVR where she talked about spirituality among LGBTQ people, following a symposium she took part in earlier this week in Allentown. LISTEN 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.
(please plan to arrive at services earlier to check in).
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