Creation Through the Eyes of the Midrash
Creation Through the Eyes of the Midrash Led by Rabbi Lewis John Eron, Ph.D. Weekly, Tuesdays, July 15 – August 12 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Zoom only) Free to congregants, $36 for non-members for the series. Registration is required to receive Zoom login information.
Hidden Sparks
Hidden Sparks: Spiritual Guidance in Chasidic Stories Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, September 3, 10 & 17, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) As we approach our High Holy Days, we are in search of spiritual guidance and a framework within which we can reflect on our lives. Using the newly translated The Way of Humanity, […]
The Power of Preparation, Repentance, and Repair
The Power of Preparation, Repentance, and Repair Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Two Wednesdays, August 6 & 13, 10:30-11:45 am One of the most awe- and fear-filled moments of the High Holy Day liturgy is the Unetaneh Tokef prayer, where we confront the magnitude of acknowledging that we are not in full control of what […]
Spice Up Your Judaism
Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study. The conversations are primarily lay-led, and they cover varied topics of interest with a Jewish connection. No previous study experience necessary!
Spice Up Your Judaism
Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study. The conversations are primarily lay-led, and they cover varied topics of interest with a Jewish connection. No previous study experience necessary!
Monthly Mussar Moments
Monthly Mussar Moments with Rabbi Milan-Polisar Mondays according to schedule, 12:00-1:00 pm (Zoom only) Dive into the Jewish study of balance and learn how we can incorporate it into our own lives. Each session will focus on a different middah (character trait). This series is offered at no charge to congregants and $10/session for non-members. […]
Newish to Jewish: High Holy Days
Newish to Jewish: High Holy Days Yamim Noraim: Discover the Hows and Whys of High Holy Days Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm August 25, September 8 & 15 Join us to learn about High Holy Day liturgy, meaning and traditions. We will take a deep dive into Mishkan Hanefesh, our High […]
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) […]