eKoleinu Weekly: Standing Together Through Difficult Times
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November 6 , 2024 | eKoleinu | 5 Cheshvan 5785
Dear Kol Ami & Friends,
This year's election was filled with tension, fear, and uncertainty, no matter which side you voted for, or which party you affiliate with. In Jewish tradition we have a practice of reading Psalms in difficult times. I also recommend reaching out to family and friends to share your feelings. Please know as your rabbi I am here to offer support and help you find professional mental health services should it be needed in this challenging moment. I am concerned how the results will affect the rights of those in our LGBTQIA+ family and community, as well as many other important issues that affect the safety and security of those whose rights have been underserved. No matter what, Kol Ami will continue to be a community in which we fight for justice, and help to repair the world, through Tikkun Olam. We offer this prayer for our country as we move into an uncertain future.
Our God and God of the spirit of all flesh Guard and bless this country. Bless all it’s leaders and put in their hearts The spirit of wisdom and understanding That they might establish peace and liberty For all its inhabitants. Bless us, our Source, all of us as one. With the light of your countenance, That we might build together a society In which soon will be fulfilled the vision of your prophet: “Build houses and live in them, Plant gardens and eat their fruit. Seek the welfare of the city in which you live And pray on its behalf to God For in its prosperity you shall prosper.” (Jeremiah)
Rabbi Lindy Reznick Senior Rabbi, Congregation Kol Ami
THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:00 PM: We will be opening the sanctuary for those who would like a quiet meditative space, a prayer space and a chance to be with other members of the community. You can drop-in at any time.
THIS EVENING AT 7:00 PM: We will be online and in person for a community gathering where the Rabbi will present text, prayers and discussion during our normal Torah Study time. If you cannot join us in person, please join our Zoom Meeting.
Shabbat Service Friday, November 8 | 7:05 PM Join Rabbi Reznick and Dr. Nancy Cohen with piano accompanist Lisa Edwards will lead shabbat service. Come in-person to Kol Ami or watch us online on our YouTube channelor on our temple website. Purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available inprint or inkindle versions.
Note: Torah Study is modified due to current affairs (see above). Join Rabbi Reznick and congregation Kol Ami for online Torah study on Wednesday evenings. This year we join the "Simchat Torah Challenge," the commitment to engage in torah study for a full year, and get inspired by key insights from the weekly Torah portion.Sign up
Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 7 | 7:00 PM | Zoom A Jewish 12-Step Meeting on zoom takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30PM. Zoom Link will be provided with registration. For more details contact event host Avi de Turenne.
Book Circle Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 PM A dazzling Sephardic multigenerational saga that moves from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana, and New York, exploring displacement, endurance, and family as home. Kol Ami's Book Circle is led by Dr. Jane Drucker. Click to Register
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
A Taste of Judaism Sundays November 10 and 17 | 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. Session 2 of 3 is this Sunday- If you missed the first session let us know and we'll send you a provate link to watch it. Join us online for an engaging class on the basics of Judaism. Register here
Brunch in the Desert Sunday, November 17 | 10:30 AM For our Kol Ami members and friends in the desert. Join us for a Sunday morning brunch, an official welcome for Rabbi Lindy Reznick, and to kickstart the new Jewish year! A special thank you to members Stuart Leviton and Herb Schultz for hosting the event. If you are interested in joining please email Adam at membership@kol-ami.org
Shabbat Service Transgender Day of Remembrance Friday, November 22 | 7:05 PM Join student Rabbi CJ Mays, Kegan Jones, and Alan Weisbart for a special shabbat service honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Lunch Bag Assembly for Hollywood Food Coalition Saturday, November 23 | 12:00 PM Join the Tzedek Council of Kol Ami as we continue our support of the Hollywood Food Coalition by assembling lunch bags for their Sunday lunch distribution program. Sign up
As part of the Host Committee for the Hollywood Food Coalition's (the organization we assist through our lunch bag assembly) Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Kol Ami has agreed to help contribute to the overall fundraising goal of $150,000. Hollywood Food Coalition, fueled by the spirit of compassion and community, has been at the forefront of battling food insecurity and fostering connections that change lives, and Kol Ami continues to be a supporter of their initiatives. Your support can ensure that not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of the year, they serve wholesome, healthy dinners that fill hearts as much as they fill stomachs. Click here to donate
Open Yad Latkes and Libations Saturday, December 7 | 7:00 PM Join the Open Yad Project for an evening of latkes and libations at Evin and Leonard’s apartment in West Hollywood. Celebrate Chanukah early as we make latkes together, spin the dreidel, and sip a signature cocktail. Festive sweaters not required but definitely encouraged! Click here to register
Introduction to Judaism Class of 2024/25 Sundays beginning December 8 | 9:00 Am 18-session course for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish Reform life. This course is open to all, and is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals pursuing or considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful chance to reconnect with their Judaism as an adult. Click for more information
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Aaron Aronow, Michael Becker, Martin Frank, Bryce Linsenmayer, Andrew Ogilvie, Tobi Rosen, Ivan Rosenberg, Richard Ross, Lowell Selvin, Miles Senn, Henry Somerfeld, Steve Weiss, Gib Winebar
