Newsletter

Battle for Equality at the Kotel
Sunday, May 22 at 10:00 AM

Join us for a talk about equality at the Kotel/Western Wall with Yochi Rapport, Executive Director of Women of the Wall (WOW).  
 Yochi's identity as an Orthodox woman and feminist shows that a woman may indeed possess both attributes. Married and the mother of toddler girl, Yochi strives to make Jerusalem and Israel more tolerant places for her daughter’s generation and beyond. REGISTER HERE

The Path Forward: How We Can Protect and Advance Abortion Rights
Thursday, May 26 at 3:00 PM

Join the RAC, WRJ, and CCAR to learn more about the potential decision and ways that we can respond, from direct support to local, state, and federal advocacy. REGISTER HERE

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Shabbat Holiness Hike
Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 AM

Take a break from the craziness of the week (and the city) and join Rabbi Levy for a Shabbat morning hike! We will explore Lake Hollywood Trail 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

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Book Circle: The Book of Lost Names
Saturday, May 28 at 4:00 PM

Join Kol Ami's book club, hosted by David Glickman and Dr. Jane Druker. We'll discuss The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel, inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II.  REGISTER

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Reform Jewish Community Shabbat
Friday, June 3 at 6:15 at Stephen Wise Temple

Please note: Shabbat Services on Friday, June 3
will not take place at Kol Ami
We will be coming together as a Reform Jewish community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ordination of women rabbis at Stephen Wise Temple. Services will be at 6:15 PM (note the time change) in person and online. Rabbi Eger will participate in the service. 

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Shavuot with Kol Ami
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Choosing Again at Sinai
Saturday, June 4

Join Rabbi Eger and Rabbi Levy for an evening of learning and sharing as we we welcome in the holiday of Shavuot. REGISTER HERE



Shavuot Yizkor
Sunday June 5 at 10:15 AM

Join Congregation Kol Ami for Shavuot Yizkor service honoring the memory of our loved ones. This event will be livestreamed.

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Book Discussion: Halfway Home
Saturday, June 18 at 3:30 PM

Join the Tzedek Council and Anti-Racism Working Group of Kol Ami for a special book club discussion on Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration (click here to get the book). The book illustrates the many challenges people face as they move through and eventually leave the criminal justice system in this country. Learn more/Register ​​​​​​​

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Pride 2022 with Kol Ami
Get a first peak at Kol Ami's Pride Events this year - going back to in-person.
kol-ami.org/pride

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Click on the image to watch Rabbi Eger accepting honorary doctorate from Ben Gurion University. Rabbi Eger also gave an interview to the BGU radio - listen here

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Mazal tov to Sa Winfield for winning four ribbons for her ceramic art at the LA County Fair:
Best in class, judges award of merit, first place and Best In show!

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Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul, Richard Bernard, 

Arlene Drake, Gail Ehrlich, Richard Frank,

Yaffa Hughes, Tim Jordan, Heidi Kebbas, 

Peter Mackler, Chuck Pace, Ivan Rosenberg,

Lowell Selvin, ​​​​​​​Michael Simental, Henry Somerfeld, Cathee Weiss

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Reminder: New COVID-safety Protocol

Kol Ami requires proof of vaccination including at least one booster for all events for all those eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. If you are not yet eligible for a booster, you must provide proof a negative test within 24 hrs of the event. 
While masks are optional at indoor events the Los Angeles County Health Department strongly recommends that you wear a mask indoors. At Kol Ami we are mindful that there are many people who are immune compromised and as an act of loving kindness (Chesed) and compassion (Rachamim) we recommend you wear a mask except when eating or drinking indoors.

To learn more about Kol Ami's COVID-safety policy please click here.

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