Newsletter

Hello Friends, 

It has been great seeing many of you for the high holy days, whether it was at Rosh Hashanah services, the rooftop Shabbat Tisch, or Nancy’s high holy day class. As we approach Yom Kippur, Rabbi Reznick reminds us that Yom Kippur is a communal holiday. The holiday experience is amplified when we are all together. We hope to see as many of you as possible at Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services, as well as the second annual community-wide intergenerational break fast at a private residence and Sukkot dinner on Wednesday, October 16. Thank you for your continued support of the synagogue and we hope to see you very soon!

Rebecca Shurz and Leonard Slutsky, Co-Presidents 

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Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Eve

Friday, October 11 | 7:30 PM

Kol Nidrei (“All Vows”) is considered the most sacred prayer in Jewish tradition. It is the first communal prayer service of Yom Kippur. Kol Ami Members should register ​​​​​​​for their free tickets. Additional tickets, sponsorships and non-members tickets are available here. Click here to sign up to watch ​​​​​​​online.

Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 12

Rabbi Lindy Reznick, Cantor Mark Saltzman, and Avishai Sol will lead Yom Kippur services alongside talented musicians under the direction of Alin Melik-Adamyan.

Schedule:
Morning Service 10:00 AM
12-Step Mtg [in-person] 1:00 PM
Torah Study 1:00 PM
Yizkor Service 3:30 PM
Ne'ilah (Following Yizkor)

Kol Ami Members should register ​​​​​​​for their free tickets. Additional tickets, sponsorships and non-members tickets are available here. Click here to sign up to watch ​​​​​​​online.

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Break The Fast

Saturday, October 12 | Following Ne'ilah Service

Join us for Congregation Kol Ami’s second intergenerational community-wide break fast at a private residence in Mid-Wilshire, following Yom Kippur services. The break fast will be catered, and is open to all Kol Ami members, guests, friends, and the community at large. Our inaugural community break fast last year was a fantastic event and one of the best attended events of the year, don’t miss it this year!

Tickets are available for a minimum donation of $25 until October 4.

After October 4, and at the door, tickets will be a minimum donation of $36.

The address will be provided upon registering. 

​​​​​​​Sign Up Here

While the actual cost of this event is over $25 per person, several members of the community have generously offered to subsidize ticket prices to help bring the entire community together. If the ticket price is a barrier to you attending, please contact membership@kol-ami.org as additional assistance is available. 

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Sukkot Eve Service and Dinner

Wednesday, October 16 | 7:00 PM
Join us for an Erev Sukkot service, and then dinner under our Sukkah.  Sukkot is a time for offering thanks, being together with family and friends, and dwelling together in sukkot.  We will be enjoying a Middle Eastern catered dinner. Sign Up ​​​​​​​

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Shabbat Service in the Sukkah
Friday, October 18 | 7:05 PM
Join Rabbi Reznick and piano accompanist Lisa Edwards in-person at Kol Ami or online on our YouTube channel or on our temple website. Purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available in print or in kindle versions. 
Note: This event takes place outdoors. Please dress accordingly.

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Shabbat Hike
Saturday, October 19 | 9:00 AM
Let’s start off the New Year with a Shabbat hike!
Please join Steve Karbelnig, Mark Purchin and members of our community for a relatively easy Shabbat hike on Saturday, October 19th at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome including Kol Ami members, their friends and guests- anyone who wants to join us. Click here to register

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Lunch and games in the Sukkah and discussion with Student Rabbi CJ Mays
​​​​​​​Saturday, October 19 | 1:00 PM
Join us for a delicious lunch, games, and a discussion/conversation with our wonderful Student Rabbi CJ Mays. It’s an intimate opportunity to meet our new Student Rabbi, learn about the Sukkot holiday and its rituals, and enjoy a fun afternoon in the Sukkah with the great guys of Kol Ami and beyond. Catered by California Chicken Cafe. $25 per-person. Click here for more info and to sign up

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Sangria in the Sukkah
Saturday, October 19 | 7:00 PM

The Open Yad Project is hosting its annual Sangria in the Sukkah event on Saturday, October 19! Come enjoy some Jewish learning, an abundance of sangria, and a night of karaoke with other Jewish/Jew-ish folks in their 20's & 30's! Click for more information and to sign up

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Taste of Judaism
Sundays, October 20, 27 and November 3 | 9:00 AM
Do you have a friend or family member that always wanted to learn about Judaism? Tell them about Kol Ami's Taste of Judaism course. This Free 3 session class begins on Sunday October 20th at 9am. Join us online for an engaging class on the basics of Judaism. Register here ​​​​​​​

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Ushpizot in the Sukkah

Sunday, October 20 | 7:00 PM
Join us for an intimate gathering with Rabbi Reznick in our sukkah for all Women-identifying, gender non-conforming, non-binary individuals as we celebrate the righteous Women that fill our Sukkot with spiritual energy and holiness. We will discuss prominent Jewish women from our texts, contemporary jewish leaders, thinkers, activists, and heroines. Learn more / sign up

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Torah Study
Wednesdays, beginning October 23 | 7:00 PM | on Zoom
Join Rabbi Reznick and congregation Kol Ami as we start the Torah over again. Beginning on October 23rd we will study Torah together on Wednesday evenings at 7pm online. Please register for the zoom link. See you on October 23rd for Parshat Breishit. Sign Up

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"Mother/Son" Live Performance

Saturday, November 9 | 8:00 PM

The Men of Kol Ami and Steve Addison, MOKA / Event Chair, invite the entire community -all genders and ages- to see the award-winning
Mother/SON…
“No One comes out alone”
Starring Emmy-nominated writer/performer Jeffrey Solomon

Sign Up

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Mazal Tov
Mazal Tov to our members who will be celebrating his birthday this week:

Frank Ellison (October 10), Francine Epstein (October 12) and Dr. Mark Litwin (October 15)!

Share your happy news with the community! Send your simchas for eKoleinu to Adam at membership@kol-ami.org

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Refuea Shleima: A Speedy Recovery

We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Aaron Aronow, Michael Becker, Bryce Linsenmayer, Andrew Ogilvie, Ivan Rosenberg, Richard Ross, Lowell Selvin, Miles Senn,Henry Somerfeld, Steve Weiss, Gib Winebar

Click here for the full healing list ​​​​​​​

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