Shabbat Zimrah
During the usual Spice Up slot, Cantor Callis will lead us in an all-new Shabbat service experience, Shabbat Zimrah – A Sabbath of Praise! We will explore the liturgy of Shabbat morning through music and song, incorporating beloved melodies and newer favorites. Within the intimate circle of our newly rededicated chapel, our worship will include […]
First Thursdays: An Evening with Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
An Evening with Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner Thursday, February 5, 7:30 pm (Zoom only) Co-sponsored by the Adult Education, Scholar-in-Residence, and Tikkun Olam Committees Kol Ami is privileged to have Rabbi Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism, join us to share […]
Talmud Talks
Topic: Tractate Berachot (continued) Tuesdays, February 10 – March 24 (No session March 3) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 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 […]
First (Second) Thursdays: Tribal Encounters
This session meets on the SECOND Thursday of the month! Tribal Encounters: Jewish-Indian Relations in American History Presented by Dr. Brien Brothman Thursday, January 8, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) “Strange–you will think–why all of a sudden Indians?” These words were penned in 1919 by New York Yiddish poet Eli Almi. They appeared in an essay in […]
Spice Up Your Judaism (Zoom only)
Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study. These sessions begin at 10:15 am (providing a short break after Torah Study to get that extra cup of coffee or whatever you need). The conversations are primarily lay-led, and they cover varied topics of interest with a Jewish […]
Torah Study (Zoom only)
Join us for discussion and discovery during our weekly Shabbat morning Torah Study. Then stay for Spice Up Your Judaism (10:15 am), which provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations. You are welcome to attend one or the other or both! We offer these sessions weekly (with some exceptions). Winter sessions from Thanksgiving […]
First Thursdays: Intelligence, Consciousness, or a Soul?
Intelligence, Consciousness, or a Soul? Some Jewish Views on AI Presented by Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 pm (Zoom only) How do we define “intelligence” and how do we define “artificial”? Does AI have consciousness? A soul? And while traditional Jewish texts wouldn’t know about ChatGPT, what analogies can we draw from […]
First Thursdays: Strategies to Help Our Families Cope with Difficult Times
Strategies to Help Our Families Cope with Difficult Times Presented by Raechel Hammer Join us for a one-hour interactive session that weaves together the wisdom of Jewish texts with practical, hands on tools for strengthening communication across generations. In today’s digital age, when constant connectivity can make meaningful conversations even more challenging, we will explore […]
Summer Torah Study (Zoom-only)
Please note: This session will be Zoom only. Summer Torah Study led by our clergy takes places weekly, Saturdays at 9:30 am. Zoom login details can be found in your weekly congregational emails or contact [email protected].
Peace, Long Life, and Health
Peace, Long Life, and Health: A Look at How Jewish Texts Approach Some Issues That Impact Us All Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) May 6: How we approach the issue of our physical health. What is our responsibility as a “tzelem elohim”? How do we […]