eKoleinu Weekly: Hike, Book Circle and Other New Events Added!
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November 13 , 2024 | eKoleinu | 12 Cheshvan 5785
Shabbat Service Friday, November 15 | 7:05 PM Join Rabbi Reznick who will lead shabbat the service, along with Cantorial soloist Ronni Modor and piano accompanist David Kaminski. 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.
Wednesday, November 13 | 7:00 PM | Zoom 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
A Taste of Judaism Sunday November 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 3 of 3 is this Sunday- If you missed the first two sessions let us know and we'll send you a private 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
Book Circle: "The Hebrew Teacher" Saturday, November 30 | 3:00 PM Led by Dr. Jane Drucker, the Kol Ami Book Circle is happy to announce the next book for reading and discussion: The Hebrew Teacher by Maya Arad. Click here to sign up
Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 5 | 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.
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
MOKA (Men of Kol Ami) Chanukah Party Sunday, December 8 | 2:00-5:30 PM Join the Men of Kol Ami for an early celebration of Chanukah at a garden party in central Los Angeles. With dreidls, latkes, soufganyot, appetizers, and drinks, we’ll pretend that it’s already Chanukah in LA. Register here
Shabbos Tisch Friday, December 13 | 7:05 PM Rabbi Reznick and Nancy Cohen lead our second Shabbos Tisch on the rooftop deck at Kol Ami. The word "tisch" is Yiddish for "table." The 'Shabbos Tisch' is a special gathering around a table with light food, listening to D'vrei Torah, Nigunim and other storytelling. Sign Up
Shabbat Hike Saturday, December 14 | 9:00 AM Our last hike was a huge success! So please join members of our Kol Ami community along with others for another Shabbat hike on Saturday, December 14th at 9 a.m. We will be hiking to the Griffith Park Observatory which is an easy-ish to moderate hike- but we will go at an easy pace. Everyone is welcome including members, their guests and friends- anyone who wants to join us. Register here
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
