Rabbi Reznick, Rabbinic Intern Rebeca Carrillo, Song Leader Avishai Sol and accompanist Lisa Edwards welcome Shabbat with singing and prayers. 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.
We will be hosting a special member-only pre-Chanukah event before Shabbat services this Friday, starting at 5:00 PM on our rooftop Gan Shalom. Come when you can!
As we welcome Shabbos, we’ll be sipping hot beverages and savoring Sufganyot. We’ll also have a fruit and cheese plate available.
And not just any Sufganyot! But Sufganyot from Voodoo Doughnuts!
The Rabbi and Board Members will be there. Join them for a relaxed and festive afternoon where we will share good cheer and congregational companionship.
Please register by clicking HERE , so we have a headcount.
Chanukah this year begins in the evening of Sunday, December 14, 2025 and continues through Monday, December 22, 2025.
Our Chanukah "Be The Light" candle campaign helps us raise funds to continue its mission of being a truly inclusive community that is committed to making our Jewish voice and presence in the community one of conscience, reason, and compassion. With your generous support this season, we will continue to be the “Voice of My People” which is the meaning of Kol Ami. As we have in past years, we ask you to Be The Light!
Introduction to Judaism® is an 15-session course offered annually for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life through a Reform lens.
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.
There is still time to join the class. Registration remains open.
In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive.
Last chance to please bring your gifts to the temple no later than December 12th .
Spread joy this holiday season ! Congregation Kol Ami is collecting toys and sports equipment that must be NEW and UNWRAPPED (no books) for children and teens in need. All donations are coordinated with the LAFD's Sparks of Love.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Karbelnig at 818-635-1320 or skrun26@aol.com .
Let’s come together in the spirit of Tikkun Olam to spark smiles and share the magic of giving this holiday season!
Join together with your Men of Kol Ami friends and our Kol Ami men's community to celebrate and share this festival of lights holiday and the warmth of the Chanukah candles.
Chanukah in the Desert Wednesday, December 17 | 3:00 pm
A Chanukah celebration hosted by Loren Ostrow and Brian Newkirk. Bring your Chanukiah so we can light the candles, and we invite you to bring a gift (maximum value $25) to participate in a gift exchange. Let's celebrate Chanukah together!
Shabbanukah at Kol Ami Friday, December 19 | 7:05 pm
Come celebrate Chanukah with Kol Ami, Shabbanukah! Shabbat and Chanukah falls on Friday, December 19. Together we will celebrate and enjoy some yummy Chanukah nosh, latkes, sufganiyot and other delicacies. Everyone is invited to join in our Shabbanukah fun!
Bring your chanukiah (menorah) and candles to light during the service, and come ready to sing and celebrate with festive Shabbat and Chanukah songs. If you're feeling festive, wear your ugly or crazy Chanukah sweater!
We keep the following members in our healing prayers: Fred Balch, Michael Becker, Martin Frank,
Victor Gabriel, Alison Knapp, Ivan Rosenberg, Miles Senn, Henry Somerfeld, Steve Weiss. Click here for the full healing list
