eKoleinu Weekly: Pink Shabbat and Shabbat Across America Observance
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March 5 , 2025 | eKoleinu | 5 Adar 5785
Pink Shabbat and
Shabbat Across America Observance Friday, March 7 | 7:05 PM This Friday we mark two occassions: Pink Shabbat (to raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer) and Shabbat Across America (welcoming Jewish communities) - learn more here . Join Rabbi Reznick, Cantorial Soloist Ronni Mardor, Rabbinical Student CJ Mays and guest speaker Bita Nehoray, Senior Genetic Counselor Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics City of Hope. This Friday David Kaminski will be the piano accompanist. You can come and be with us at Kol Ami or watch it online on our YouTube channelor on ourtemple website. Purchase a prayerbook, Mishkan Tefillah, available in printor in kindle versions.
Torah Study Wednesday, March 5 | 7:00 PM | Zoom Join Rabbi Reznick for the weekly Torah study group online - this week's Torah portion is T'tzaveh. Get inspired by key insights from the weekly Torah portion - this is a great class for people who are interested to learn more about the root of Judaism and our sacred book. Sign up
Call-to-Action Thursday, March 6 | 6:30 PM If you have a passion for Kol Ami and our Jewish community, please join us for a Volunteerism Showcase (including dinner) introducing Project MOVE (Member Opportunities for Volunteerism and Engagement), Kol Ami's volunteerism call-to-action in our new chapter under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Reznick. This initial meeting is open to members only Click here for more information and to sign up
Book Circle Saturday, March 8 | 3:00 PM | Zoom Dr. Jane Drucker will lead our Book Circle on Zoom, we will discuss the book Nineteen Minutes: A Novel by Jody Picoult (#1 banned book in schools 2023-24) Sign Up
Brunch in the Desert Sunday, March 9 | 10:00 AM To our friends in the desert, we invite you to our next gathering hosted by Richard Wortman and David Schreiber in Rancho Mirage. Address given upon registration. Click here to register
Community 12-Step Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 13 | 7:00 PM | Zoom A Jewish 12-Step Meeting on zoom takes place on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30PM. Zoom Link will be provided with registration. For more details contact event host Avi de Turenne. Click here to sign up
Shabbat Purim 2025: Drag Extravaganza! Friday, March 14 | 7:05 PM Mini Shabbat service and then -- get ready to werk, slay, and dance the night away at the most extravagant Purim event of the year! We're bringing the glitz, the glam, and the fierce energy of RuPaul's Drag Race to your Purim celebration! Click here to learn more about Purim night at Kol Ami
Lunch Bag Assembly for Hollywood Food Coalition Saturday, March 15 | 12:00 PM Join the Tzedek Council of Kol Ami as we continue our support of the Hollywood Food Coalition by assembling lunch bags for their Sunday lunch distribution program. Sign up to volunteer
Primer of Prayerbook Prowess Tuesday, March 18 | 7:00 PM | Zoom Join Dr. Nancy Cohen for this online, 2-session workshop on understanding our prayerbook. We will learn the history of our prayers, how they became part of our music, and how they give meaning to our worship. Click here for more info and to sign up
Shabbos Tisch Friday, March 28 | 7:05 PM Gather around the table with Rabbi Reznick and Nancy Cohen for prayers, singing and storytelling as we welcome shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner (please sign up for Shabbos Tisch so we can have headcount for dinner)Click for more info and to sponsor this special gathering
Gentle Chair Yoga and Meditation Saturday, March 29 | 9:45 We’re excited to announce a new addition to our schedule: Chair Yoga, taught by the wonderful Francesca Aster. This gentle, chair-based yoga class is designed specifically for senior members and those with limited mobility or physical pain, offering a supportive and accessible way to enjoy the benefits of yoga. Click for more info and to sign up
New! Song Circle Beginning Saturday March 29 | 11:00 AM Kol Ami is thrilled to offer 8 session Song Circle on Shabbat afternoons, led by Cantorial Soloist Ronni Mardor and Rabbi Reznick. Whether you are an accomplished singer, or a total novice who wants to learn new melodies, come and join us for this fun jam session of new music. Together we will sing and lift our voices and spirits. Nosh & Drink will be provided to keep us quenched while we uplift one another with music. Please mark your calendars, and register for this experience. Thank you to Rising Song Institute who is helping fund this incredible new small group. More info / Sign Up
Do you want to make a difference in a Jewish child's life by serving as a mentor? Do you want to positively impact a child and give them a sense of community? Contact Devorah Servi or reach out toJewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles to register for an information session.
