CALENDAR
Friday, December 18th 8:00 PM Shabbat Services with Rabbi Eger and Student Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel Sunday, December 20th 8:30 AM to 12 PM Kol Ami Volunteering at SOVA Sunday, December 20th Religious School is not in session. Thursday, December 24th 8:00 PM Christmas Eve Chinese Dinner at King's Buffet 1375 N. Western Ave. Friday, December 25th 6:00 PM Early Shabbat Services with Rabbi Eger. Please note early time of 6:00 PM! Sunday, December 27th No Religious School in session. Friday, January 1st 6:00 PM Early Shabbat Services with Rabbi Eger. Please note early time of 6:00 PM! Saturday, January 2nd 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Eger and Student Rabbi Michael Shefrin Sunday, January 3rd No Religious School in session.
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We are excited to debut a new online webcasting system! You can participate in the community and services even if you're out of town or just can't make it to the synagogue.
The new system is a significant improvement in both audio and video quality over our previous system, so if you haven't seen the new broadcast, you haven't seen us. Click here to watch live.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Marilyn Ader
Marlene Bram
Brian Garfield
Jeannette Kaufman
Jack Levin
Barton Mozlin
Ben Reback
Steve Reissman
Ivan Rosenberg
Tom Royer
Henry Schaumberg
Hillary Selvin
Lowell Selvin
Michael Silverman
Edie Siteman
Max Snow
Cathee Weiss
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Our condolences to Richard Michael Ross, Nattawat A. Uooppanan and the Ross Family on the death of Ross' sister, Deena Ross.
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Mazel Tov to
Abby Bergman
on departing soon to represent Team USA in the Pan American Maccabi Games in Chile.
The Games will be taking place from December 27th to January 4th.
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 The Kol Ami Mitzvah Corps is available to visit you at home or in the hospital, bring a hot meal or run an errand. Call the office at 323-606-0996 and you'll be contacted with-in 48 hours by one of our Corps members.
If you are interested in joining the Mitzvah
Corps please contact Kelsi at kcopeland@kol-ami.org or 323-606-0996.
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Kol Ami goes out for Chinese every Christmas Eve and it is without fail one of the most fun events of the year! This is a party for those of us who don't celebrate Xmas Eve, and anyone is welcome to join.
December 24, 2014 - 8:00 p.m.
At King Buffet
1375 North Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Between Sunset and Fountain) Free parking in the lot behind the restaurant
All you can eat buffet plus a dessert table! Pay at the door, cash only. Cost is $21.28 per person (includes tax, tip and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages). There is an ATM on premises.
10% discount for seniors!
BYOB - NO CORKAGE FEE! However, if you bring your own you are required to bring your alcohol purchase receipt with you. There will be no exceptions.
King Buffet has enhanced their buffet with new items! You'll find everything from Chinese food to Mongolian BBQ to pizza.
There really is something for everyone.
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Save the date! 6:30 PM Sunday June 26, 2016 and join
Kol-Ami for a "Beautiful Evening."
We'll watch a performance of
BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL,
- Private celebration afterwards with desserts and drinks in the iconic Pantages theater!
- Meet members of the cast and special guests for photos, autographs and maybe even an impromptu sing-along!
- Be there for the first ever presentation of Kol Ami's inaugural award to those who have made significant contributions to the arts!
Don't buy your tickets through the box office or online - come and see the show with us for a Beautiful Evening - we have tickets in all sections of the theater!
Tickets will go on sale by the end of this week! Keep your eyes open for this incredible opportunity!
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Remember that Shabbat services will be at the earlier time of 6:00 PM over the holidays.
See below for schedule.
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th: Shabbat services begin at 6:00 PM and will be led by Rabbi Denise Eger.
New Year's Day, Friday, January 1st: Shabbat services begin at 6:00 PM and will be led by Rabbi Denise Eger.
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Who Are Jew? An exploration of our spiritual, emotional, and communal aspects of our Jewish identities.
Who are Jew? There are so many things that make up our Jewish identities: spirituality, being in community, ritual, commitment to social justice, music, Israel...the list goes on and on. At Kol Ami's adult retreat, we will explore who we are, who we want to become, and how we, as individuals and a community, can get there. And of course, we will have fun, taking advantage of the gorgeous campus of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute in Simi Valley. This adult retreat will also feature sessions planned by each Pillar of our Congregation. The whole community will be involved.
Join us for this exciting weekend on May 20-22, 2016! Registration opening in January of 2016.
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Join the growing Kol Ami Book Club! We're at 10 members and counting! The current book selection is ALL I KNOW AND LOVE by Judith Frank. What's the best part about Kol Ami's Book Club? No reading required! We meet up for nosh and conversation and all are welcome whether you've read the book or not. We're a community first, readers second and we're excited to have you there! |
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ATTENTION: Kol Ami is now volunteering at SOVA twice a month! Starting August 1st, we will be having volunteer groups on two Sundays a month, the second Sunday (our usual time) and now also the third Sunday of every month! We're excited to be offering this new opportunity for you to be involved in healing hunger.
December 20th
8:30 AM - 12 PM
1140 N. La Brea
Please email Ed Casson at: ecasson@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you, and remember, SOVA is here to serve you if you are in need. Visit their website atjfsla.org/sova.
This month's most needed donation items:
peanut butter
cold cereal
canned pasta
oil
coffee and tea
soap (liquid or bar)
razors
toothbrushes
toothpaste
deodorant
shampoo & conditioner
lotion
feminine products
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