Summer Torah Study
Summer Torah Study led by our clergy takes places weekly, Saturdays at 9:30 am. With a few exceptions noted below, we are “hybrid,” with sessions taking place in the Kol Ami Library and on Zoom. Zoom login details can be found in your weekly congregational emails or contact [email protected].
Newish to Jewish: Shabbat
Shamor V’Zachor: Discover the Hows & Whys of Shabbat Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Newish to Jewish? Join us to learn about Shabbat prayers, meaning, traditions, and hosting. Three Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm April 28, May 12 & May 19 No charge for Kol Ami congregants; $10 per session for non-congregants. Registration required.
Talmud Talks
Spring Session: Tractate Berachot – Part 3 Tuesdays, May 6 through June 24, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm In this weekly series, we will introduce or reintroduce the Talmud and related literature to those who wish to explore this fundamental part of our Jewish heritage. Talmud Talks will look at selected Talmudic texts (in English) […]
Gender and Jewish Theology
Gender and Jewish Theology (Hybrid) Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Two Wednesdays, May 14 & 21, 10:30-11:45 am It can be hard for women and non-binary folks to see themselves in any kind of God language when traditional God language is masculine. How has Jewish theology evolved, as Jewish life has evolved, in terms of […]
First Thursdays: Exploring a Celebrated Short Story by a Well-known Jewish Writer
Exploring a Celebrated Short Story by a Well-known Jewish Writer Presented by Judy Nadell Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) Most of us enjoy reading and talking with friends about what we’ve read, but we don’t always have the chance to indulge that basic pleasure. In this interactive program will provide precisely that opportunity. […]
First Thursdays: A Holocaust Story of Survival & Triumph
First Thursdays: An Evening of Remembrance: A Holocaust Story of Survival and Triumph Presented by Ed Skobac Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) In observance of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Ed Skobac, Steve Janove and David Janove will offer a presentation about Ed’s father, William, who survived the Holocaust alone in Poland, and […]
Pirkei Avot: What We Can Learn About Social Responsibility
Pirkei Avot – What We Can Learn from Our Sages About Social Responsibility Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Monday, April 21 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) There is a Jewish custom during the Omer – the seven-week period between the holiday of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot – to study Pirkei Avot (the Wisdom of […]
CANCELED: More Than Four Questions
Due to unforseen circumstances, tonight’s class has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep registrants posted on a reschedule date. More Than Four Questions Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Monday evening, April 7, 7:30-8:45 pm (Hybrid) Our Seders are a chance to gather with loved ones, to remember those who came before […]
Shabbat Machshava (in person only)
Led by Cantor Neil Schnitzer, this service will be instead of our usual Shabbat morning Spice Up Your Judaism session. We will experience Shabbat in a meaningful and joyful way as a community with contemplative readings, enhanced by music new and familiar, creating a deeply spiritual experience. All are welcome. This service is in person […]
First Thursdays: Antisemitism – Where did it come from?
Antisemitism: Where did it come from? Haman, Amalek & the “Why” of Antisemitism Presented by Rabbi Laurence Kotok, D.D. Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism has been part of the Jewish experience from the biblical experience to the beginnings of Christianity 2000 years ago. Antisemitism has shaped our experience and self-definition through the Middle Ages until today. October […]
