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KI Wants You To Be Prepared
I'm sure everyone agrees, Boy Scouts are not the only ones who enjoy being prepared. In order to plan accordingly, we need to know what to expect in the future.
Therefore, it is my pleasure to announce the following upcoming KI programs.
And--in order for these programs to be as successful as possible, sponsors and volunteers would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to contact me regarding the specific program you would like to get involved in.
All the best,
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January 4-5 (Shabbos) Scholar In Residence
 KI is honored to welcome Rabbi Dr. Leonard Matanky, who will serve as our Scholar In Residence over the course of Shabbos. In addition to leading the KINS congregation of Chicago, IL, Rabbi Matanky is also the dean of the Ida Crown Jewish Academy, as well as the Associate Superintendent of the Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago (ATT).
You can find out more about Rabbi Matanky here: http://www.rabbis.org/news/article.cfm?id=100711
KI thanks Yeshiva University's Center for the Jewish Future for helping make this program possible. |
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Jan. 18-19 Shabbos Shirah with the Shabbatones
The Torah portion read this Shabbos includes the songs of praise our ancestors joyfully sang during the Exodus, following the splitting of the Red Sea. Hence, this Shabbos is known as "Shabbos Shirah" - the Shabbos of song.
Shabbos Shirah at KI this year will be enhanced by the presence of the sensational Jewish A Cappella group "The Shabbatones". 
This promises to be a Shabbos at KI you will not want to miss!
You can hear The Shabbatones sing here:
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February 22-23 (Shabbos) Scholar In Residence
Kesher Israel Congregation is pleased to welcome Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob who will serve as our scholar in residence over the course of Shabbos.
Dr. Jerry Lob is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Chicago, IL, specializing in adolescent and family therapy. Dr. Lob received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and is a well known author of numerous articles on parenting, marriage, and Jewish philosophy. Dr. Lob also received smicha from Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, New Jersey. In addition to being a highly sought after lecturer and workshop presenter, Rabbi Dr. Lob is also a brother in law of KI's own Varda & Rabbi M.Y. Gewirtz.
We are honored that Rabbi Dr. Lob has agreed to spend Shabbos with KI.
Two of Rabbi Dr. Lob's articles can be found here:
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March 2 (Sunday) KI Goes To The Theater
 Harrisburg's very own Jay Krevsky stars in Chaim Potok's The Chosen. A standing-room-only hit wherever it has played, this award-winning adaptation from the award-winning novel is the story of two boys, two fathers and two very different Jewish communities - "five blocks and a world apart" - in 1940's Brooklyn. Set against the backdrop of WW II, the revelation of the Holocaust, and the desperate struggle of Zionism, The Chosen remains not essentially political or religious but deeply human. This is a story of friendship, family and the difficult choices that we must all make on the path to understanding, respect and reconciliation.
KI has reserved the entire theater for the Sunday March 2nd. performance, so be sure to mark that day on your calendar.
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Details of these upcoming programs will be available shortly.
In order for these programs to be as successful as possible, sponsors and volunteers would be greatly appreciated.
 Feel free to contact me regarding the specific program you would like to get involved in.
Wishing you a wonderful Chanukah,
Rabbi Akiva Males
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