09/04/2024 09:15:28 PM
Just last week, we celebrated Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love. In ancient Israel, women would wear white dresses and run out to the fields to find partners. In modern Israel, couples purchase flowers and chocolates for each other. Some say that this day was added to the calendar, just a week after Tisha B’Av, the saddest day of the Jewish year, to lift us up. On Tu B’Av this year, people who have lost their...Read more...
08/29/2024 05:55:59 PM
Brotherhood is starting the new school and shul year busy. On Sunday, August 25 at 10 AM, we are proud to be sponsoring an open brunch for all Kol Ami members (Brotherhood, Sisterhood, and any member of Kol Ami) while we listen to a guest speaker from the DC area, David Bernstein.
David will be speaking about the very timely topic of "What is DEI and is it Good for the Jews?" With all that's going on in today's world, this...Read more...
08/15/2024 12:10:25 AM
Shalom!
It has been an eventful summer so far. I would like to thank everyone who helped lead services, and read Torah and Haftarah while Rabbi Blatt was at camp! It is wonderful to see that we have the bench strength to step up when needed. In August, we start up our programming here at Kol Ami. You should check out our Weekly Watch, text messages, and the KolAmi.org website for information on all that is starting back...Read more...
08/06/2024 11:16:14 PM
Shalom, Kol Ami,
Welcome back, Kol Yeladim! I am so excited to get back into the swing of the 2024-2025 School Year! As the Fresh Prince would say, "Now this is a story all about how" our school year is about to get turned upside down—in the best way! I am thrilled to introduce our teachers and the many activities we have planned for the school year. Our first day of Religious School is August 18th, so mark your calendars! The first...Read more...