Shabbat Services Friday, May 5 at 6:30 PM Join Rabbi Denise L. Eger, Rabbi Ross Z. Levy and Piano Accompanist Lisa Edwards for our services in-person at Kol Ami or online on our YouTube channel or on ourtemple website. To purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available in print or in kindle version click here.
Jewish & Newish: Sinai, Ruth, You, and Me - Union for Reform Judaism TODAY Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Is conversion to Judaism a part of your story? Join us for this special gathering of Jewish & Newish, where we’ll reflect on themes of Shavuot and conversion and celebrate each of our journeys. This is an opportunity for those who are or have been on a conversion journey to meet one another in a facilitated online space. The holiday of Shavuot starts May 25. Read more here.
Let us know if you need ASL interpretation, live captioning or have other accessibility concerns. We will make every effort to meet your learning needs. Contact: Learning@urj.org
Please consider a donation to help us make Jewish learning accessible for more people. Suggested donation: $25; any amount is appreciated.
Upon registration you will receive a Zoom link.
Support for Jewish & Newish is provided by the National Center to Encourage Judaism (NCEJ).
The Official Unveiling of the Newly Named Shalom Peace Square!
Sunday, May 7, 2023 4:00 PM
At the intersection of Lexington and La Brea. In honor of Israel's 75th birthday and Congregation Kol Ami's 30th anniversary the intersection of La Brea Ave and Lexington will be named Shalom Peace Square.
Join Rabbi Eger, Rabbi Levy, Mayor of West Hollywood, Sepi Shyne and representatives of the Israeli Consulate, and the Israel Civic Action Network as we dedicate and name Shalom Peace Square. The new sign will be unveiled. A reception will follow in the temple courtyard following the dedication. Please join us for this wonderful celebration of both Israel and Kol Ami.
Bagels & New Beginnings: A Meet & Greet with Incoming Rabbi Lutz
Sunday, May 21, 2023 Noon - 2:00 PM Want a jump start on getting to know our Interim Rabbi, Rabbi Barry Lutz? While he officially starts in July, you can meet him at this program and learn with him at the Shavuot Tikkun Leil on May 25.
A light bagel lunch will kick off our time together. Rabbi Lutz will explain the role of an interim rabbi, answer your questions, lead some singing, and get to know us a bit as well. Bring your ideas for the future as you'll have a chance to share them.
We are so lucky to have Rabbi Lutz join us as our clergy transition. He can't wait to meet you!
Click here to read more about our new Interim Rabbi.
We will light candles together, online on Zoom, and study and pray in observance of Shavuot. Teaching that night will be Rabbi Eger, Rabbi Levy, Rabbi Lutz and Student Rabbi Frankie Salzman.
Shavuot Yizkor In Partnership with Temple Israel of Hollywood
Friday, May 26, 2023 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Shavuot Yizkor led by Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh, Temple Israel of Hollywood.
Yizkor is a memorial prayer service traditionally observed four times during the year— on Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot. Temple Israel of Hollywood partners with Congregation Kol Ami to offer a Shacharit service with Torah reading to reflect, share, and honor the memory of loved ones who have passed.
Take the opportunity to honor Rabbi Denise L. Eger by donating to the Gala weekend to cover the 30th anniversary video, our cocktail party and/or our bar. Click here.
To sponsor the Friday evening Shabbat Services Special Oneg, flowers, and/or music, click here.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we have SOLD OUT all of our tables.
Let’s all turn out in person on Friday, May 26, 2023, to celebrate Rabbi Levy with a special musical service and Oneg before he leaves for his new position in Memphis.
5:30 PM: BYO Picnic at Picnic Area 14 7:30 PM: Concert at the Hollywood Bowl Tickets: $55 for members, $60 for non-members. Seats are located in section K2.
Featuring performances by Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster, and Sierra Boggess. “There’s a place for us” at the Hollywood Bowl this summer! You’ll be in good “Company” as we watch “Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration” together under the stars. Kol Ami will provide soda and snacks in the picnic area before the concert.
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul, Aaron Aronow, Esther Baum, Michael Becker, Roberta Bennett, Keith Rand, Ivan Rosenberg, Richard Ross, Lowell Selvin, Miles Senn, Karen Shanbrom, Travis Terry, Doug Workman
