This week Shabbat Awakening is Back! Book Circle, and Men of Kol Ami Potluck!
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November 2, 2022 * eKoleinu * 8 Heshvan 5783
Shabbat Service Friday, November 4 at 6:30 PM Join Rabbi Ross Z. Levy, Student Rabbi Frankie Salzman, and Piano Accompanist Alice Huang for our services in-person at Kol Ami or online on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or on thetemple website. To access a free online flipbook of our prayer book Mishkan Tefillah book, click here.
HOLD THE DATE!
Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2022 7:00 PM In-person only
Meeting agenda and proxies will are available forthcoming.
As High Holy Days 5783 come to a close, help Congregation Kol Ami reach our fundraising goal! We're $10,000 under our goal for this year!
Help be the change to your community and donate today!
FILLING OUT YOUR BALLOT? QUESTIONS ABOUT PROP. 30? From the Tzedek Council
The California Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-CA) recently put forth a proposal to officially endorse Proposition 30 as part of its Climate Tzedek campaign. The ballot initiative, if passed, would tax personal income over $2m/year in order to fund the battle against climate change beyond Governor Newsom's already green-lit programs.
Because of pushback from some clergy and lay leaders, RAC-CA declined to take a position, and instead released a two-page Q&A to educate congregations on the issue and clear up some misinformation that's crept into the public debate. You can read the quick two page summary here .
Whichever side you land on, be sure to VOTE, and VOTE EARLY!
We are excited to announce the return of Shabbat Awakening, our monthly, informal Shabbat morning service in the round. We hope you'll join Rabbi Levy and Student Rabbi Salzman in person or on the livestream on Facebook, YouTube, and the Kol Ami website!
Saturday, November 5, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM We sincerely apologize for the mistake in the Zoom meeting link last Shabbat. We want to ensure a vibrant and robust discussion surrounding this book for all those who are interested, so we have rescheduled the discussion for this upcoming Saturday.
Please join temple members Jane Drucker and David Glickman at The Book Circle on November 5th on Zoom at 4 PM as we discuss My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for his family’s past.
National Book Critics Circle Award Winner for Autobiography: “A powerful story of the meaning of family and tradition inside a little-known culture” (San Francisco Chronicle).
In a remote corner of the world, forgotten for nearly three thousand years, lived an enclave of Kurdish Jews so isolated that they still spoke Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Mostly illiterate, they were self-made mystics, gifted storytellers, and humble peddlers who dwelt in harmony with their Muslim and Christian neighbors in the mountains of northern Iraq. To these descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel, Yona Sabar was born. REGISTER HERE
Event chairs Steve Addison and Don Klein invite you to celebrate the return of: THE MEN OF KOL AMI (MOKA) FALL POTLUCK LUNCH PARTY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Beverly Hills estate home of Don Klein (address given after registration)
Schmooze and nosh outdoor poolside with new and old friends, so bring a coat if needed.
LAST NAME AND FOOD ASSIGNMENT (TO FEED AT LEAST 6) A-D=Appetizers E-H=Salad I-M=Vegetable or Side Dish N-S=Main Course T-Z=Dessert.
Self-identified males, transgender, and non-binary Kol Ami members, past and present, individuals of all ages, and new guests are all welcome. BRING A FRIEND! RSVP below by 12:00 Noon on Friday, November 4
Gun Violence Prevention Shabbat with Special Guest Speakers: Margot Bennett and Josh Stepakoff
Friday, November 11, 2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Kol Ami and our Tzedek Council join with congregations across the nation for this Gun Violence Prevention Shabbat. Our guest speakers will be Margot Bennett, Executive Director of Women Against Gun Violence, and Josh Stepakoff, a victim of gun violence and Board member.
History of WoMen Against Gun Violence: Founded almost 30 years ago, WoMen Against Gun Violence has worked tirelessly and fearlessly to prevent gun violence in our communities, state, and across the nation through impactful legislation and innovative programs.
Kol Ami Shabbaton with Dr. Mark Bunin Benor Sponsored by Dr. Nancy A. Cohen in memory of her parents and her brother.
Saturday, November 12, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM "Doctoring in LA's Safety Net" Dr. Mark Bunin Benor, M.D. will explore Jewish medical ethics as it applies to serving as a physician with marginalized and disadvantaged populations.
Dr. Benor is a Family Physician who has been providing medical care for marginalized and disadvantaged populations in the Los Angeles area for almost two decades.
If you are interested in attending, please register below. Lunch will be provided.
Congregation Kol Ami 30th Anniversary Trip to Israel May 30, 2023 - June 7, 2023
The first 5 people have already signed up! We need 11 more to meet our minimum. Reserve your spot for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Join Rabbi Denise L. Eger on Kol Ami’s 30th anniversary trip to Israel! Explore the homeland of the Jewish people, its ancient history, and Israel’s vibrant modern sights and sounds.
Kol Ami’s friends and family will travel to Israel for an 8-day trip to Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel. Our trip begins in Jerusalem on May 30, 2023, winds our way north to the Galilee, and finally ending in the bustling city of Tel Aviv on June 7, 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Congregation Kol Ami has adopted a Code of Ethics as a holy, respectful, mindful and safe way of interacting with one another. We join with other Reform Jewish communities dedicated to creating safe and sacred spaces. The Code of Ethics was created by a working Task force of our Board of Trustees, adopted by our Board and subsequently adopted by the congregation at our Annual meeting in June, 2022. You can view the Code of Ethics on our website at here.
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul, Marty Frank, Stephen Hochstein, Tim Jordan, Heidi Kebbas, Peter Mackler, Keith Rand, Ivan Rosenberg, Paul Schouten, Lowell Selvin, Miles Senn
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.
