10 reasons we love Purim 1. Making noise in shul is a mitzvah. 2. Levity is not reserved for the Levites. 3. If you’re having a bad hair day, you can always wear a mask 4. Purim is easier to spell than Khanuka, Chanukah, Chanuka, Hanuka 5. You don’t have to change all the pots and dishes. 6. You don’t have to build a sukkah and eat outside in the rain. 7. Its a holiday and you don’t have to light candles or scrape wax off the candlesticks first. 8. You won’t get hit in the eye by a lulav. 10. You can’t eat hamentaschen on Yom Kippur.
Purim Eve Online Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00 PM Hamantaschen vs Latke: Which is better?Â
(A debate as old as Judaism itself...) Join Rabbi Eger and Rabbi Levy as they bring in the holiday of Purim with some learning and (of course) some Purim silliness. We'll take a look at the story of Esther and the way Purim has been understood and celebrated throughout the centuries. The program will be virtual only REGISTER HERE
Purim Lunch and Learn Thursday, March 17 at 12:00 PM ​​​​​​​ Join our monthly online lunch & learn on Zoom! You bring the lunch, Rabbi Eger will bring the learning, just like she would in Downtown LA! REGISTER HERE
Prophetic Torah Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM Join our monthly Torah study group exploring the weekly portions alongside the traditional Haftarah readings, the prophetic passages that pair with our annual cycle of sacred study. REGISTER HERE
Mamma Mia Megilla! Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 PM Dinner Completely Booked
but you can still come for the Spiel Last few seats available! Join us for a Purim Spiel that you won’t be able to resist! A Mamma Mia Megillah is happening at Kol Ami on Saturday, March 19th. We’ll start with dinner, followed by Havdalah at 7:00 PM and our Spiel at 7:15 PM. You’ll hear such hits as “Shushan Queen” and “When Haman Takes it All”.CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Shabbat Holiness Hike Saturday, March 26 at 9:30 AM ​​​​​​​ We're going to go to Upper Canyonback Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. Join Rabbi Levy and our group of hikers for a lovely Shabbat morning activity  REGISTER HERE
Every day, Morrie has lunch in the same deli, and every day Morrie orders the beef barley soup. One day he gets his soup, and as the waiter starts walking away, Morrie says, “Come back here. Taste the soup.” “What’s wrong, Morrie? You’ve had that soup every day for 30 years.” “Taste the soup.” “Is it too salty?” “Taste the soup.” “Is it cold?” “Taste. The. Soup.” “Is there a fly in it, God forbid?” “Taste the soup!” “Okay, fine. I’ll taste the soup. Where’s the spoon?” “Aha!”
Shabbat Awakening Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 AM Join Rabbi Eger and Rabbi Levy for our monthly Morning Shabbat service, in-person at Kol Ami and online.
Refuah Shleimah: A Speedy Recovery We keep the following members in our healing prayers: John Altschul, Richard Bernard, Gail Erhlich, Susan Igdaloff, Tim Jordan, Heidi Kebbas,
 Peter Mackler, Loren Ostrow, Stan Papel,Â
Ben Reback, Ivan Rosenberg, Lowell Selvin,  ​​​​​​​Michael Simental, Henry Somerfeld, Cathee Weiss
To align the Congregation with the requirements of the City of West Hollywood, County of Los Angeles, and best practices of the CDC, we continue to require proof of full vaccination for Covid-19 upon entry for anyone 5 and older. All fully vaccinated congregants, guests, and staff can choose whether or not to wear a mask indoors. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as having received a first round of vaccination AND having a booster, as recommended/eligible.Â
To learn more about Kol Ami's COVID-safety policy please click here.
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