I write to you with a full heart, I loved being with all who joined us both online and in person during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. For those of you who have not yet stepped back into our community, this is your invitation to come and be with us, especially during Sukkot. Sukkot is a time for gathering together in gratitude. This year there are tons of moments we are creating in our Sukkah for us all to enjoy.
Sukkot begins on Wednesday evening this week (October 16). Sukkot is a time for offering thanks, spending time together with family and friends, and dwelling together in the sukkah. Like always, we offer a veriety of events in our Sukkat Shalom, which are open to everyone. See our events below.
As we enter 5785, may we all feel the joy of being a part of our connected Jewish community. We cannot wait to celebrate our festival of Sukkot with you and Congregation Kol Ami.
See you in the Sukkah!
Rabbi Lindy Reznick Senior Rabbi, Congregation Kol Ami
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
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 channelor on our temple website. Purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available inprint or inkindle versions. Note: This event takes place outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
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
MOKA 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
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
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
Simchat Torah Friday, October 25 | 7:05 PM Simchat Torah celebrates and marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Mark your calendars to Rabbi Reznick for a special Simchat Torah/Shabbat Service at Kol Ami. More details coming soon.
Congregation Kol Ami 1200 N La Brea WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038
