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 […]
CANCELED: Monthly Mussar Moments
This session has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Monthly Mussar Moments with Rabbi Milan-Polisar Mondays according to schedule, 12:00-1:00 pm (Zoom only) Rabbi Milan-Polisar’s monthly Zoom-only lunch time sessions on Mussar continue. Even if you have a “day job,” we hope you can make the time to join us for these enlightening conversations. […]
Shabbaton: Pathways Navigating Jewish Life Today and Tomorrow
Adult Shabbaton: Pathways Navigating Jewish Life Today and Tomorrow This inspiring day will include learning with our clergy team, a Shabbat morning learning experience and an intergenerational panel discussion. Our keynote speaker will be Rabbi Stacy Rigler, executive director of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators. Rabbi Rigler will discuss how technology has impacted Jewish […]
First Thursdays: Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere)
Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere) presented by Dr. Brien Brothman Thursday, February 6, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) This session, led by Brien Brothman, will explore the idea of “the enemy” through a discussion of the French novel Grandir Ailleurs (Growing Up Elsewhere), penned by Faraj Alexandre Rifai, a staunch pro-Israel Franco-Syrian Arab raised to harbor animosity […]
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 […]
Talmud Talks
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Winter Session: January 7 through March 25 Interested participants may join at any time throughout the series. 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 […]
The Opposite of Love is Not Hate
The Opposite of Love is Not Hate, It’s Indifference (Elie Wiesel) Led by Rabbi Jerry David Three Wednesdays, March 5, 12 & 19, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) In this 3-week series, we will have a chance to look at the history of anti-Semitism, share personal stories and look at the current state of the world using […]
The History of the Modern State of Israel
The History of the Modern State of Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: From Its Origins to the Present Presented by Dr. David Mendelsson Five Sunday mornings, 9:30-11:00 am (Zoom only) January 12 & 26, February 9 & 16 (note revised date), March 2 & 16 (session added!) This winter, Kol Ami will host an important […]
A Journey Into Jewish Food
Led by Rabbi Milan-Polisar Wednesdays, February 12, March 12 & April 9 6:00-7:30 pm Explore foods we eat during Jewish holidays. We must limit class size to 20, based on the capacity of the kitchen. $18 per person for the series. Registration is required by February 5. If we reach our maximum before then, registration will […]