Worship Event of the Week Shabbat and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah At 6:45 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 6, at All Souls, we observe Shabbat-Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. We celebrate our Torah, the completion of our readings, only to start again. Join us for this joyous celebration.
Upcoming Social Justice Event
Trip to Lexington Kol Ami returns to Lexington, Mo., Monday, Oct. 23, to help pack and organize meal kits for migrant farmworkers. We will also provide to-go desserts (cookies, cookie bars). We’ll be in Lexington from 4:30 until about 7 p.m. If you’re interested in volunteering or if you have questions, email Brad Ordo at kehilahvp@kolamikc.org.
We Wish Mi Shebeirach A Complete Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit to:
Robert Clinton Kenneth Dantzler Beth Greenwald Josh Greenwald Brian Guthrie Butch Murphy Michah ben Sarah
If you would like a name to continue to be listed or if you have a new name to include, please send an email tohealing@kolamikc.org. Membership Interested in membership at Kol Ami? Email membership@kolamikc.org.
Rabbi's Week in Review
As I and we head toward the last of our run of holiday celebrations, finishing up Sukkot and our celebration of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah this Friday evening, we can look back with gratitude for a spiritually meaningful observance in our very special Kol Ami community. Simply put, while I will admit to running on fumes as we arrive at this time of year, I am looking forward to all the good things to come.
Chag Sameach — A Joyous Holiday and all good things for 5784.
This Week's Torah Portion Parashat Vezot HaBerachah (Devarim/Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
This week we arrive at the last of our Torah readings, only to begin again. We read of Moses’ death and that never again would there be a prophet like Moses. In his death, we learn that, for all of his greatness, Moses was very human, and even he would not rise to the status of deity. In each generation, we must carry on the legacy of our ancestors.
A Note From Our President
With Gratitude Over the past two weeks, I’ve said "thank you" many times. But those two words can’t begin to express my gratitude for what you have done for Kol Ami — both in supporting the High Holy Day services and in bringing supplies for Martin Luther King Jr. School. It far exceeded what I thought was possible. So please let me say, one more time: Thank you. You have my deepest appreciation. — Pat Clinton Upcoming Event
Help Us Spread the Word About Kol Ami By Pat Clinton Come join the fun at the Kansas City Jewish Culture Fest — Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — featuring music, food, art, wine tastings, children’s activities, and information booths. The Kol Ami info booth at the festival needs two volunteers per two-hour shifts throughout the day. (There will be a board member for each shift as well.) Help us let everyone know why Kol Ami is the all-inclusive kehilah (community), offering vibrant worship and modern Jewish experiences in and for the urban core. To sign up, click here. We will do everything we can to accommodate your preferences. Thank you!
Our mailing address is: Congregation Kol Ami 4501 Walnut Street ℅ All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church Kansas City, MO 64111
