Remembering the Victims of Colorado Springs | Holiday Hours | Upcoming December Programing
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November 23, 2022 * eKoleinu * 29 Heshvan 5783
Shabbat Service Friday, November 25 at 6:30 PM Join Rabbi Denise L. Eger, Rabbi Eleanor Steinman, and Piano Accompanist Lisa Edwards 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.
Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2022 7:00 PM in-person only Kol Ami members were sent last Friday the meeting materials for the Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 7:00 PM. This is an in-person meeting only, for which you must register, and you need to be a member in good standing to attend. If you are unable to attend, please complete now the Proxy Form onlineor print, complete, and return your proxy form to the office by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 29.
We woke up Sunday morning of Transgender Day of Remembrance to the horror of another mass shooting targeting our LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs, CO.
Five precious souls were murdered: Raymond Green Vance (he/him) Kelly Loving (she/her) Daniel Aston (he/him) Derrick Rump (he/him) Ashley Paugh (she/ her)
Bless these dear ones whose lives were broken and cut short all too soon. We ask for their souls to be at peace and for their families, friends, and lovers to be healed of their broken hearts.
For the 25 other dear people who were wounded, some severely who remain in the ICU, we say a healing prayer for them. May God grant a refuah shleymah, a complete healing from all their wounds.
For the heroes who helped disarm and detain the violent shooter and the first responders we give thanks for their courage and tenacity and pray that they are each able to restore a sense of hope and healing in their own lives.
This was an act of terror. This was an act of mayhem. This was an act meant to intimidate and create fear.
Let their murder not be in vain. Let it be a lesson to each of us, and to our nation, that the fight for LGBTQ equality is not over. When the rhetoric of words filled withhatred and homophobia and transphobia are in the mouths of politicians, and judges, television pundits and religious leaders, it leads to acts of violence like this. This must cease. The attacks against our people, our community in legislation must stop.
Teach us O Source of Compassion and grant us the strength to continue the work of justice and equality; to stand proudly for our LGBTQ+ community.
Bless all those who need healing from their wounds—a healing of spirit, and a healing of body. And teach us, Source of the universe, to be messengers in this world of justice, truth, and love.
World AIDS Day Interfaith Community Observance With a special performance by Vox Femina
Thursday, December 1, 2022 7:00 PM You are invited to the World AIDS Day Interfaith Community Observance at Congregation Kol Ami! Co-sponsored by CSL-LA, Founders MCC, WeHo UCC, Justice Ministry of Cal-Pac Methodist Church, Israel-Civic Action Network and JQ. Participating will be Rabbi Denise L. Eger, Rev. Lisa Bove, Rev. Keith Mozingo, Rev. Dr. Keith Cox, Rev. Denyse Barnes, Hon. John D’Amico, Hon. Mitch O'Farrell, Mel England, and members of Kol Ami's HIV Support Group. Vox Femina will perform several pieces during the observance. Vox Femina is under the direction of Dr. Iris Levine.
A section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display.
Join us in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
This event will be in person and streaming online.
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, December 10, 2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Debs Park (4651 Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031)
Take a break from the craziness of the week (and the city) and join Rabbi Levy for a Shabbat morning hike! We will explore some of the great natural settings around the LA area while creating spaces for quiet reflection and a bit of text study. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hiker, all are welcome.
Following the hike, we will be heading over to a congregant's house for afternoon tea and cake. The address will be sent upon registration.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Please join temple members Jane Drucker and David Glickman at The Book Circle on December 10th on zoom at 5 PM as we discuss "The Little Bride" by Anna Solomon.
The Little Bride WHEN 16-YEAR-OLD Minna Losk journeys from Odessa to America as a mail-order bride, she dreams of a young, wealthy husband, a handsome townhouse, and freedom from physical labor and pogroms. But her husband Max turns out to be twice her age, rigidly Orthodox and living in a one-room sod hut in South Dakota with his two teenage sons. The country is desolate, the work treacherous. Most troubling, Minna finds herself increasingly attracted to her older stepson. As a brutal winter closes in, the family’s limits are tested, and Minna, drawing on strengths she barely knows she has, is forced to confront her despair, as well as her desire.
For more information about the book and where to purchase it, click the link here.
Women of Kol Ami (WOKA) returns with a Get-Ready-for-Chanukah Party!
Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a little nosh, a little song, some stories, maybe a game of dreidel, and time to mingle with friends and folks who may become friends.
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or a new book to donate to make a child's Chanukah memorable.
The party will be indoors and outside (so bring a jacket) at a Kol Ami member's home (address will be provided after registration).
Self-identified women, transgender, and non-binary Kol Ami members, past and present, individuals of all ages, and new guests are welcome! Space is limited. Please register by December 4th. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Futrowsky atfutrowsky@gmail.com
Join our clergy for Kol Ami's signature #BeTheLight Shabbat Chanukah. Bring your menorah for our traditional community candle lighting outdoors! Then come inside for a Musical Chanukah service. Services will be followed by vegan Mexican food and vegan churros.
Sunday, January 29, 2022 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Temple Israel of Hollywood
Kol Ami Tzedek Council invites you to participate and register for our Reform Movement’s Religious Action Center California regional gathering on our Climate Change Initative known as Climate Tzedek Campaign. Learn about climate change from experts and how to engage our congregation and others in the holy work of protecting the environment. Sunday Jan 29 at Temple Israel or Hollywood.
RAC-CA Regional Gatherings are a key opportunity to connect with the RAC-CA Climate Tzedek Campaign. Gatherings will include keynote speakers, training, and resources to engage your congregation in the campaign, as well as time to connect and share questions, ideas, and successes (and flops!) in the work of organizing for social justice in our congregations.
Congregation Kol Ami 30th Anniversary Trip to Israel May 30, 2023 - June 7, 2023 Give someone the gift of Israel for the Holidays! 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. The Deadline to put your deposit for the Israel trip is January 10! 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, Stephen Hochstein, Tim Jordan, Heidi Kebbas, Peter Mackler, Stan Papel, Keith Rand, Ivan Rosenberg, 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.
