NOW ONLINE ONLY! DocJewmentary They Ain’t Ready For Me Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM This program is moved to be held online via Zoom. Watch a movie with us! 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 16 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
Lunch and Learn Thursday, February 17 at 12:00 PM Rabbi Levy stands in for Rabbi Eger in January and February for online Lunch and Learn. Have your lunch (virtually) with us, and listen to this month's teaching. REGISTER HERE
Prophetic Torah Saturday, February 19 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
HIV+ Support Group Saturday, February 19 at 12:15 PM Our ongoing HIV+ Support Group known as the Kol Amigos. Facilitated by Rabbi Levy, this confidential group is open only to those with HIV/AIDS. REGISTER HERE
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
Mamma Mia Megilla! Saturday, March 19 at 7:15 PM Join us for a Purim Spiel that you won’t be able to resist! A Mamma Mia Megillah is happening at Kol Ami on Saturday, March 19th. We’ll start with an optional dinner at 6pm ($18/person), followed by Havdalah and our Spiel at 7:15pm. You’ll hear such hits as “Shushan Queen” and “When Haman Takes it All”.  This event is currently scheduled to be in person. Dress up and get ready to tell the story of Purim like never before! THIS EVENT IS FREE. TO PURCHASE DINNER CLICK HERE
Tzedek Council Meeting Thursday, February 24 at 7:00 PM ​​​​​​​ Join us for an open Tzedek Council meeting where we'll discuss ongoing initiatives and plan for future events and programs. We want to hear your input! REGISTER HERE
Interested in being a part of our Tzedek Council - Social Justice group? email Rabbi Levy to receive updates and info on how to help with Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). Stay in the loop!
“It’s no secret, there has been an increase in antisemitic incidents, including in the L.A. area,” Rabbi Eger told Beverly Press as the West Hollywood City Council approved a motion to provide more protections for the city’s Jewish community. READ MORE
MAZAL TOV Mazal tov to Cantor Mark Saltzman and Walter Hubert on the birth of their first grandchild Billie Genevieve Bernstein born Monday to daughter Megan and her partner Jack Bernstein. May she grow to Torah, Chuppah and Maasim Tovim.
A new Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion initiative celebrates 50 years of women in the rabbinate with a unique new exhibition. The Holy Sparks art exhibition illuminates the creativity, commitment, and vision of 24 women who were “firsts” in their time - including our very own Rabbi Eger. Highlighting the challenges and contributions, struggles and successe of the 24 trailblazers, the exhibition opened this week at the Heller Museum in New York and the Skirball in Cincinnati. Read more about this initiative hereÂ
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul, Beth Bacharach, Richard Bernard, Keith Cantrell, Tim Jordan, Heidi Kebbas, Loren Ostrow, Ben Reback, Ivan Rosenberg,Â
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).
To learn more about Kol Ami's COVID-safety policy please click here.
