Congregation Kol Ami

We can't wait to see you again. As we cautiously reopen, Shabbat Awakening morning services are going to be both in person and online! For Saturday, May 1st at 10:00 AM If you'd like to join us in person please reserve your seat at --> https://www.kol-ami.org/eve/shabbat-awakening-service7.html

From orphan of the Holocaust, to sniper in the Israeli Haganah, to removing sexual stigmas, Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer has spent her life breaking the glass ceiling and paving the way for the next generation of strong women. Join us & American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in celebrating her on April 25! #RemarkableRuth https://aabgu.org/celebrate-remarkable

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated in our gala! Because of you, our ONE SINGULAR SENSATION: BROADWAY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD has been an enormous success! But wait! The opportunity to participate still exists! THE AUCTION IS STILL LIVE! ... And will be live until 12:00 noon tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27. So go to https://kolami2021.ggo.bid to register and bid on the fantastic collection of over 100 items. You want to win your new favorite item! And you can help support Congregation Kol Ami by sharing the link with family , friends, and co-workers anywhere in the U.S. See more

Shabbat Shalom! Bidding is still happening on this GALA WEEKEND! https://kolami2021.ggo.bid/ Our schedule this weekend:... Friday, 4/23 at 6:30 PM Shabbat Service with Rabbi Eger, Rabbi Chaiken and pianist Lisa Edwards right here on Facebook and on our website at kol-ami.org Services will be followed by Oneg on Zoom Tomorrow - Saturday 4/24 - GALA! One Singular Sensation If you are fans of Broadway musicals and/or want to support our diverse Jewish community in West Hollwood, please join us! Tickets are still available at kol-ami.org/gala Sunday, 4/25 at 10:00 We're celebrating Dr. Ruth Westheimer with Ben Gurion University: https://aabgu.org/events/celebrating-the-remarkable/

Live now with the Israeli-American Civic Action Network, and our own Rabbi Denise L. Eger!

Shabbat Shalom! Shabbat Services with Rabbi Eger and pianist Lisa Edwards begins 6:30 PM. You can watch it here on Facebook or on our website at kol-ami.org. Services will be followed by oneg on zoom. Tomorrow, Shabbat (April 17, 2021)... 10:00 AM -- Prophetic Torah, our monthly Torah study group exploring the weekly portions alongside the traditional Haftarah readings --> https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwvdu-hqT8tGNVC7A_a3RlytcJ1P5R83 12:15 PM -- HIV+ Support Group, facilitated by Rabbi Eger, this confidential group is open only to those with HIV/AIDS --> https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcsfu6tpj4tEtwSeO8JoyIpJ3sZqImdZ Sunday (April 18) 4:00 PM -- The last installment of Beyond the Binary: Gender Diversity and Judaism (you can attend this even if you did not attend previous sessions) More details --> https://www.kol-ami.org//gender-and-judaism-a-workshop.html

Rabbi Denise L. Eger participated in We Are All God’s Children, a webinar-discussion about the LGBTQ+ community with Cerritos College chief of police Don Mueller. Read about the event here : https://www.talonmarks.com//faith-leaders-and-cerritos-co/

Join acclaimed Jewish musician Alan Goodis for a special concert celebrating both Shabbat and Lag B’Omer! Alan’s songs, including Al Shlosha D’varim, Shiru La’Adonai, and Stand Up (Chazak V’Amatz) are catchy and inspirational for all ages. His music is beloved at camp and youth group events, and in congregations nationwide. You won’t want to miss this event. Register at https://sinaicu.wufoo.com/forms/z6ej60x06v0w4p/ This event is co-hosted by Kol Ami with Congregation B'nai Tzedek, Sinai Temple C-U, Temple Beth Tikvah and HaNefesh: Breathing New Life into Judaism

Tomorrow: Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Denise L. Eger Join our monthly online lunch & learn here on Zoom! You bring the lunch, Rabbi Eger will bring the learning, just like she would in Downtown LA! Register--> https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUscOGgqzMrHt38bQxK-5vNNZZWyr5hq

Happy Birthday Israel! Today, Israel's Independence Day, Taglit-Birthright Israel has published a Yom Haatzmaut Reflections magazine, written by profound voices in Jewish life today -- including our very own Rabbi Denise L. Eger. "Travelers to Israel build a relationship that isn't filtered by slanted news reports," our Rabbi writes. "They meet Israelis of all kind, Jews and Arb alike."... Take a look at the full magazine here --> https://bit.ly/3dfrkXM

Don't miss Chef Jake Cohen in an Independence Day event! Today (Tuesday April 13 at 5:30PM PT -- 8:30PM ET) Celebrating his new book 'Jew-ish' and sharing secrets from his kitchen Register here --> https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYlde-hpj0qEtL8t1ZAH41cRYn5CgoxL

Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 PM An evening of celebration, community, BROADWAY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT & online auction! Congregation Kol Ami celebrates its diverse community in an unforgettable online event: kol-ami.org/gala GET YOUR TICKET NOW! Purchase your ticket by Friday, April 16, and be automatically entered in our guest drawing to win a $500 gift card of your choice. 10% of ticket sales will help replenish SOVA food pantry shelves. kol-ami.org/gala... Congregation Kol Ami is rooted in a rich Jewish tradition, with commitment to social justice, diversity, and a world in which all individuals are honored and connected. kol-ami.org/gala See more

We are so proud of our Board Member William Weinberger who authored this opinion piece in the Jewish Journal published today - What the AIDS Crisis Taught Me About Covid-19 https://jewishjournal.com//what-the-aids-crisis-taught-me/

TODAY!!!! Are you or your family experiencing food insecurity because of COVID-19? Available today at Hollywood Bowl til 1 pm FREE FOOD FOR YOUR FAMILY. Tuesday Oct 27 at the Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068.) NO QUESTIONS ASKED. BRING NO SHAME! A drive-through event providing family-size boxes (three 20 pound boxes) of free food. No eligibility requirements and open to all! Brought to you by the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, the County of Los ...Angeles, and the office of Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. When you arrive, please follow posted signs to the pickup area. Find out about additional free food resources. https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/ Due to COVID-19 and for your health and wellbeing, please be sure to bring a face covering for you and any other passengers in your vehicle. Unfortunately, this event will be unable to accommodate walk-ups. All participants must remain within their cars during pick-up Thank you for your partnership and tireless work in the 3rd District.

Is your pet a blessing in your life?Join our Shabbat service streaming online tomorrow night at 6:30 pacific, and we’ll have a chance to bless our pets! Then you can even BRING your four-legged friends to our virtual oneg Shabbat on #zoom! #shabbatshalom!

Morning Music & Mindfulness with Rabbi Max Chaiken

Join Rabbi Chaiken for Morning Music and Mindfulness every Thursday morning for a short, reflective way to begin your day! 9:30AM on Facebook Live! #mindfulness #wellness #judaism #jewishlife #spirituality #weho #losangeles #pasadena #beverlyhills #jewishinlosangeles #lgbt #lgbtpride

Calling all Jewish women! You are invited to join us for our 2nd annual mini Shabbaton. The women of Kol Ami gather together online for prayer singing study and conversation. You don’t have to be a member to participate.