eKoleinu Weekly: Transgender Day of Remembrance Shabbat 🏳️⚧️
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November 20 , 2024 | eKoleinu | 19 Cheshvan 5785
Shabbat Service Transgender Day of Remembrance Friday, November 22 | 7:05 PM Join student Rabbi CJ Mays, Kegan Jones, Rachel Larson 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.
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 20 | 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
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
Click Here for Hollywood Food Coalition item donation wish list
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
The Art of Creating Engaging Jewish Communities A Webinar with Rabbi Eger and Dr. Ron Wolfson Tuesday, December 3 | 12:00 PM Join us for a compelling conversation with AJU’s Dr. Ron Wolfson, Barry Shrage, and Rabbi Denise Eger as they share insights from their new book on building and leading sacred communities. Discover practical strategies from frontline experts on how to build meaningful connections in synagogues, Hillels, and beyond. Register today for the chance to learn from master educators about shaping vibrant and inclusive sacred spaces in your communities. Get Tickets
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
A Talk with Shai DeLuca Tuesday, December 10 | 7:00 PM | Zoom Long before the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023 Interior Designer and TV personality Shai DeLuca was a tireless supporter, educator and advocate using his platform to combat Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism around the world. Since the attacks, many of our community members ask ‘what can we do?’ Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shai about the far greater importance that these forms of advocacy represent. Sign Up
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 musical gathering around the shabbat table with a meal, listening to Nigunim, D'vrei Torah 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
Save the Date Shabbat Chanukah Friday, December 27 | 7:05 PM Shabbat Service with Chanukiya lighting, and then Ugly Sweater party with DJ Michael Ian Kaufmann. Bring your Chanukiyah! More details to come.
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Aaron Aronow, Michael Becker, Martin Frank, Yaffa Hughes, Bryce Linsenmayer, Andrew Ogilvie, Tobi Rosen, Ivan Rosenberg, Richard Ross, Lowell Selvin, Miles Senn, Henry Somerfeld, Steve Weiss, Gib Winebar
