eKoleinu Weekly: Marking Yom Hazikaron and Celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut
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April 30 , 2025 | eKoleinu | 2 Iyar 5785
Shabbat Service
Friday, May 2 | 7:05 PM Rabbi Reznick, Ronni Mardor, and Rabbinical Student CJ Mays welcome shabbat with singing and prayers, and Lisa Edwards on the piano. This Friday we will mark Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel's Independence Day. Join us in-person at Kol Ami or online on our temple website. Purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available in print or in kindle versions.
Weekly Torah Studywith Rabbi Reznick takes place on Zoom Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, discussing and learning from this week's Torah portion.Sign up
This week we will mark Yom Hazikaron during our Torah Study session.
Vote for Kol Ami in Best of LGBTQ LA! Last week to vote! Congregation Kol Ami was selected once again to be nominated for Best House of Worship - this year, we are the only Jewish congregation nominated! Click here to vote!
Community 12-Step Thursday, May 1 | 7:00 PM | Zoom Whether you're new to the recovery journey or looking to connect with others who share similar experiences, this Jewish/LGBTQ+ group offers a great opportunity to meet new people and build a supportive network. Sign Up
Brunch in the Desert Saturday, May 3 | 10:30 AM Join us for our next brunch in the desert. We look forward to seeing you all and are thrilled about our growing desert community. Please register for headcount
Voting for the World Zionist Congress Elections ends this weekend - May 4. Join our congregation and the tens of thousands of Jews around the country who will Vote Reform to have a voice for our values in Israel. Visit www.vote4reform to learn more.
The WZC is the democratically elected international body that convenes every five years and is a way for Diaspora Jews like you to have a voice in Israel and stand up for democracy, security, and a path to peace.
Vox Femina Open Rehearsal Tuesday, May 6 | 7:30 PM VOX Femina Los Angeles, LA’s premier women’s choir, chose once again Congregation Kol Ami's building as their place to showcase its upcoming concert, Weather the Storm. Register on Vox Femina's website for a free ticket and come to support! Register
Shabbat Hike Saturday, May 17 | 9:00 AM Come join us for a wonderful Shabbat urban hike that begins in Griffith Park. This is a moderately strenuous hike (ranked 3 out of 5) but we will go at an easy pace. Click here to learn more and sign up
Book Circle Saturday, May 17 | 3:00 PM Dr. Jane Drucker leads our monthly book discussion online on Zoom. In our next meeting we will discuss the book "The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street" by Susan Jane Gilman. For more info / to sign up
Rabbinical Student CJ Mays' Ordination Sunday, May 18 | 10:00 AM Our community is invited to watch the ordinationof our rabbinical student CJ Mays online. Click here to view the livestream, or reach out to studentrabbi@kol-ami.org for more information on how to attend in person.
Days of Dialogue Tuesday, May 20 | 7:00 PM Rabbi Reznick and Rabbinical Student CJ lead a special evening of thoughtful discussion in partnership with Days of Dialogue, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to facilitating meaningful and respectful conversations regarding Israel and Zionism. Learn more / Sign up
Gentle Chair Yoga and Meditation Saturday, May 31 | 9:45 AM This gentle, chair-based yoga class, taught by the wonderful Francesca Aster, is designed specifically for senior members and those with limited mobility or physical pain, offering a supportive and accessible way to enjoy the benefits of yoga. Please RSVP if you're planning on attending, so we'll have an accurate headcountClick for more info and to sign up
Justice League Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM The Justice League is a new community group at Kol-Ami for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds who are passionate about social justice, want to collaborate to make a difference in the world, and to respond clearly and effectively to the issues that are troubling us all.Learn more / Sign Up
Song Circle: Songs of Liberation Saturday, May 31 | 11:00 AM | Please RSVP Kol Ami is thrilled to offer 8 session Song Circle on Shabbat afternoons, led by Cantorial Soloist Ronni Mardor and Rabbi Reznick. Whether you are an accomplished singer, or a total novice who wants to learn new melodies, come and join us for this fun jam session of new music. Together we will sing and lift our voices and spirits. Thank you to Rising Song Institute who is helping fund this incredible new small group. Please RSVP if you're planning on attending, so we'll have an accurate headcount.More info / Sign Up
Transgender / Non-Binary Group Saturday, May 31 | 12:30 PM Our transgender and non-binary group is coming together. In our next meetup we'll talk support, community and further group activities. Sign up
Parade (Musical) Sunday, June 22 | 6:30 PM Kol Ami has a block of 20 seats to see the musical Parade at Ahmanson Theater. Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, Parade has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years” (Deadline).For more info / Tickets
