Calendar
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:00 PM Intro to Judaism
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
7:30 PM Kol Ami Grief Group
Friday,
December 5, 2014
6:45 PM Early services with Rabbi Eger.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
6:00 PM
Pillar 1 Meeting (This is an updated time - mark your calendars!)
Tuesday,
December 9, 2014
7:30 PM A wine and cheese salon at Kol Ami with the leaders of Aguda, Israel's leading LGBT advocacy
organization.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
7:00PM
Intro to Judaism
Thursday,
December 11, 2014
7 AM to 9 AM
Friday, December 13, 2014
8:00 PM
Shabbat Services with Rabbi Eger and Cantor Mirsky
Saturday, December 14, 2014
10:00 AM Torah Study with Rabbi Eger
Saturday, December 14, 2014
12:15 PM HIV+ Shabbat Lunch
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Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Marilyn Ader
Paul Morgan Fredrix
Brian Garfield
Jeannette Kaufman
Allison Knapp
Boris Miller
Tom Royer
Jules Selvin
Lowell Selvin
Bob Weiner
Alan Weisbart
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Condolences
Our sincere condolences to Beth Bachrach on the death of her sister.
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Stan Papel on the birth of his grandson, Joe |
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Register for the AIPAC Policy Conference
March 1-3, 2015
Washington D.C.
Join Rabbi Eger for three of the most inspiring days you'll ever spend. If you care about Israel, register for this amazing opportunity!
Listen to Rabbi Eger and other world-renowned rabbis say why they believe the AIPAC Policy Conference is the best way to make a positive difference for Israel.
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HELP REFILL OUR BARRELS
SOVA needs canned pasta, canned soup, cooking oil and peanut butter. They also always need personal toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shampoo, and deodorant. PLEASE JOIN US
Kol Ami meets at SOVA the 2nd
Sunday
of each month.
Next meeting is - December 14, 8:30 AM - noon at 1140 N. La Brea if you are interested in volunteering at SOVA.
Thank you and remember, SOVA is here to serve you if you are in need. Visit their website at jfsla.org/sova
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If you are unable to make it to Services and would still like to join us for worship, you can.
for Friday night services, and enjoy the spiritual experience of Kol Ami at home.
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Rabbi Eger Online
 Have you visited Rabbi Eger's blog recently? There are new posts regularly, so be sure to visit often.
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In the past month Kol Ami has been blessed by members who thought to include our synagogue in their estate plans. The estates of Arthur Pollyea and Arnold Oldre and the estate of Larry Cohan made significant distributions to our congregation. We are so grateful that they were both part of Kol Ami's Legacy Circle.
Both Art and Arne and Larry have left an important legacy to our congregation that
reverberates long after they have died. If you didn't know Art and Arne, they had been together over 45 years! Arthur grew up in Los Angeles; his father was prop master for the studios. Arthur graduated from UCLA and was a community college administrator. In his so called retirement, he counseled teachers about their benefits as they retired
from work.
Art edited Koleinu (the old print version of the now ekoleinu) and was a regular at Kol Ami. He traveled to Israel with our Temple and was very active for many years. Arne was a wonderful pathologist in practice in Glendale and Burbank and was a veteran, having served our country during WWII. He was a grower and collector of orchids, a Past -President of the Orchid Society and loved the opera. Together they loved their animals.
Dr. Laurence Cohan was a radiologist here in Los Angeles and very active in MOKA. He was a graduate of Brandeis and the University of Vermont Medical School and a fellowship at Oxford and an avid art collector. Larry was thoroughly a Yankee! Preppy in his dress, Larry had a wry sense of humor. He could defuse a situation and bring a smile to people's lips. He was a great skier. He loved to garden and loved classical music. But all took the time to make a bequest to Kol Ami in their wills and estates. And we are grateful for them and their lives and their example. So thank you Art and Arne and Larry. We remember you and thank God for the lives you led and the example you have set for us.
I hope that this might inspire some of you to join Kol Ami's Legacy Circle by including our Temple in your will or estate plans. If you need help give us a call and we will be happy to put you in touch with an attorney who can assist you.
Larry, Art and Arne have kept the light of Judaism shining long beyond their own lives. Won't you help do that too?
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Light a Hannukah candle by becoming a donor now.
Hannukah celebrates one of the times in our Jewish calendar, when the Divine intervenes in the life of the Jewish people. This mystical intervention - the light, the oil - lasted throughout the Maccabees' celebration of freedom. Miracles do manifest when we call forth Divine intervention.
This year, each night of Hannukah is dedicated to one of the aspects of the Divine on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life; for the miracle of Hannukah came about as the prophet Zechariah wrote, "Not by might, not by power, but by My Spirit alone."
Yesod - the foundation of the world - the Candle of Peace.
Hochmah - equality born of wisdom and truth - the Candle of Equality
Binah - the hope born of understanding - the Candle of Hope.
Hod - the Voice of God through communication - the Candle of Love.
Chesed - mercy and compassion, the practice of forgiveness and renewal - the Candle of Compassion
Daat - knowledge gained through self-reflection - the Candle of Tolerance.
Netzach - the realization of the Divine through our intuitive connection - the Candle of Justice.
Gevurah - the experience of reverence - the Candle of Faith.
Terferet - truth and the acceptance of God's Will - the Candle of Kindness.
When all candles are lit, the unity of the nine candles brings about all ten aspects of the Divine. This is Malchut, when spirit and matter become united and the Divine Presence enters the world.
We ask you to give your support in honor of the Divine aspect that you wish to evoke this Hannukah. Please donate to whichever candle speaks to you in your life right now, either what you give thanks for having, or the Divine intervention you want to invite into your own or a loved one's life.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of the year. Kol Ami's Board of Trustees has already pledged to raise $2000 for our Peace Candle. The remaining candles represent a $1000 dollars each. Light a Hannukah candle by becoming a donor now.
Now is the perfect time to donate marketable, appreciated securities. Or, if you or a family member are at least 70 1/2 and have not taken the taxable, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA, your IRA Administrator can direct a gift from the IRA to Kol Ami, reducing your taxable income. Call the office at 323-606-0996 for details.
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Thank you to everyone from Kol Ami who so generously donated their time or a much-needed food item! We know we weren't able to collect the names of everyone who gave, but know that we are grateful to all of you! Feast of Love at Triangle Square was a huge success because of you!!
Don Margolin, Ed Casson, Stacey Orbach, David Glickman, Joel Rosner, Rob Cantrell and MJ, Janene Sneider, Karen Siteman, Rabbi Denise Eger, Wendy Glenn and Marianne Lowenthal, Kathy Seroff, Sergio Zabb, Robert Zabb, Eric Hartman, Stacy Hartman, Wendy Hartman, Lynn Harrill, David Titkin, Xinyi Wu, Lori Davidson, Andy Sacher, Brianne Pergola, Mike Silverman.
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Join Congregation Kol Ami, A Wider Bridge and JQ International for a reception recognizing the leadership of Israel's pioneer LGBT organization, the Aguda. Engage in a conversation about the status and diversity of LGBT Israeli life today. Co-Chair Chen Arieli and CEO Oded Frid will share the 2014 LGBT Israeli experience and discuss the important work of the Aguda - tackling the hot topic today in Israeli LGBT advocacy - from surrogacy to marriage recognition to transgender equality.
About the Speakers:
Shai Doitsh, Aguda Co-Chair, has been with the Aguda since 2001. Shai has served on the Executive Committee of Aguda, as the Head of Tourism and has recently been elected Chairman.
Chen Arieli, Aguda Co-Chair, is a longtime activist in the LGBT community for the advancement adn empowerment of women. She co-founded the Committee for the Status of Women in the Aguda and served as the Project Coordinator on behalf of teh Aguda for Women's Health. She has also been the production manager of the Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival for the past five years.
Anat Nir, Aguda Board Member, is a very well known figure in the LGBT community. She is the founder of the successful party-line for women "Dana ve Anat" and the the co-executive producer of the famous annual Lethal Lesbian film festival in Tel Aviv.
This is a free event. Please RSVP to Tyler Gregory at tyler@awiderbridge.org or call the Kol Ami office at 323-606-0996.
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HYATT REGENCY CENTURY PLAZA
2025 Avenue of the Stars * Los Angeles, CA 90067
Featuring the guest speaker:
AMBASSADOR IDO AHARONI
CONSUL GENERAL OF ISRAEL TO NEW YORK
Ambassador Ido Aharoni assumed the post of Consul General of Israel in New York in August 2010. Ambassador Aharoni has brand management expertise as the founding Head of Israel's Brand Management Team, in addition to his experience in various positions in the Israeli government, including Senior Advisor to Israel's Foreign Minister and Vice Prime Minister, Policy advisor to the Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem.
No cost to attend * Dietary laws observed
Breakfast Chair: Douglas Williams
Breakfast Co-Chair: Barak Lurie
JNFuture Breakfast Co-Chair: Lisa Elkan Monatlik
Advanced registration is required. RSVP at jnf.org/labreakfast or contact the Kol Ami at staff@kol-ami.org or 323-606-0996.
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Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Friday, December 19th. Kol Ami will be having our annual Hannukah Party and Services at the synagogue starting at 7 pm. There will be latkes, Hannukah Gelt and our traditional communal menorah lighting outside under the stars.
Hannukah Party at Hamburger Mary's!
We'll be singing karaoke and having a great time at our Kol Ami table. You won't want to miss this!
Tuesday night, December 16th, 2014
8 PM
8288 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
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 Annual MOKA Chanukah Party
Sunday, December 21, 2014 3pm - 7pm
Olive Manor House Recreation Room
1222 N. Olive Drive
West Hollywood, 90069
The Men of Kol Ami (MOKA) invite you and your guests to their Annual Chanukah Party featuring the traditional White Elephant Gift Exchange. A white elephant present is typically something unusual, somewhat unique or any wrapped gift priced under $15.
The price is $20 for MOKA members, $25 for guests. CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR.
Please, call the Temple at (323) 606-0996 for reservations or email MOKA at MokaKolAmi@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 17.
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During the month of November, Rabbi Eger participated in these activities:
- Taught Homiletics at Hebrew Union College
- Spoke on a Panel about Religion and LGBT civil rights for Lavender Effect
- Attended the President's Council gathering for Hebrew Union College with Dr. Rabbi Aaron Panken
- Participated in the Executive Committee of the CCAR Board
- Quoted in an article in the Jewish Voice of Germany about Rabbi Regina Jonas
- Interviewed by the Advocate in the article, "What Does Judaism Say About LGBT People?"
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General Fund
Maurice Amado Foundation
Marlene Bram - in memory of Charlotte Steinman, Jack Levin's sister
Frank Peck
Legacy Circle
Laurence M. Cohan Living Trust
Estate of Arnold Oldre
Oneg
Daniel Blatt - in honor of the 118th Anniversary of his late Great Aunt Ruth's Birthday
Sam Fibish - in honor of his mother, Hilda Fibish
Mason Sommers - in honor of his anniversary with Rami Aizic
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Ricki Bander and Beth Bachrach - in memory of Ricki's uncle, Seymour Margolin
Michael and Sally Beck - in memory of Sally's father, Ramon Pasillas
Daniel Tarica and Joshua Bobrowsky - in honor of David Glickman
Frank Peck
Bruce and Dana Levenson - in honor of their wedding
Joan and Jules Selvin - in memory of their beloved mother, Florence Schneider
Tzedakah
B. Daniel Blatt
Sherry Price
Yarhzeit
Irwin Alexander - in memory of his mother, Alice Alexander
Howard Goldin - in memory of his mother, Claire Goldin
Nancy Greenstein - in memory of her father, George Greenstein
Alvin Gross - in memory of his sister, Rita Goldman
Alvin Gross - in memory of his brother, Lloyd Gross
Alvin Gross - in memory of his father, Herman Gross
Alvin Gross - in memory of his mother, Sadie Gross
Gerald Primack - in memory of his father, Max Primack
Michael Ruvo and Stephen Lachs - in memory of Michael's father, Nick Ruvo
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December 24th, 2014 6 PM
Where: King Buffet 1725 N. Western Ave.,
Hollywood, CA
Christmas Eve this year will be held at King Buffet in Hollywood. It is Chinese-Korean-Seafood-American. Cost will be announced at a later date (under $20/person). The address is 1375 N. Western Avenue, between Fountain and Sunset. There is plenty of free, safe parking there. Please check Facebook or the website for more information. To RSVP, call the temple at 323/606-0996
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