Shabbat Shulchan As we put our major holidays in the rearview mirror until Chanukah, we look forward to putting Shabbat back front and center where it belongs. At 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 (yes, Friday the 13th), on the patio at All Souls, we celebrate the return of Shabbat Shulchan, our Shabbos table. It’s a very informal Erev Shabbat service followed by a Seudah, a festive Shabbat dinner.
Mah Jongg Club The next game night for Mah Jongg Club is 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at All Souls. Interested in playing or have questions? Email office@kolamikc.org.
Yahrzeit This Week October 17 Richard Esten – husband of Ellen Karp
We Wish Mi Shebeirach A Complete Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit to:
Robert Clinton John Cottrell Kenneth Dantzler Beth Greenwald Josh Greenwald Kay Grossman Brian Guthrie Butch Murphy Michah ben Sarah Paul Scholz
If you would like a name to continue to be listed or if you have a new name to include, please send an email to healing@kolamikc.org.
As I write this, my heart aches for what is occurring in Israel and Gaza. In my Erev Yom Kippur sermon, I spoke critically of the present Netanyahu government. I also spoke critically of Hamas and Hezbollah — their singular goal of driving Israel into the sea with little regard for Pikuach Nefesh, the sanctity of human life.
This Week's Torah Portion Bereishit/Genesis 1:1-6:8
We again begin our Written Torah, the Torah scroll containing the Five Books of Moses, with Parashat Bereishit (Bereishit/Genesis 1:1-6:8). As we read of creation, we consider our role in G-d’s created world — in the continuing story of creation, how we can be creators for good.
Community Event
Volunteer With Kol Ami at the Kansas City Jewish Culture Fest By Pat Clinton
Come and help out at the Kol Ami booth at KC’s Jewish Culture Fest this Sunday, Oct. 15.We need six more volunteers, for two-hour shifts. (There will be a board member for each shift as well.) The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Help us let everyone know why Kol Ami is the all-inclusive kehilah (community), offering vibrant worship and a modern Jewish experience in midtown. To sign up to volunteer, click here. We will do everything we can to accommodate your preferences. Thank you!
Social Justice Event Last year in Lexington An Evening in Lexington Kol Ami heads 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 participating or have questions, please email Brad Ordo at kehilahvp@kolamikc.org.
Our mailing address is: Congregation Kol Ami 4501 Walnut Street ℅ All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church Kansas City, MO 64111
