Newsletters

Worship Event
of the Week

Shabbat Blessings
At 6:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, we gather on Zoom for Shabbat blessings. This is always a nice way to connect with one another and make Shabbos in our own homes. Click here.

Please note: This Friday and the following Friday, December 22, we are holding Shabbat blessings on Zoom, while the rabbi takes time for a break. Special thanks to Saul Epstein, who will be leading the blessings.

Also, note that the weekday-morning service will be on hiatus this month, returning on Monday morning, December 25.

We will be back together in person on Friday, December 29, for our annual Shabbat around the secular new year, for prayer, food and games.

Yahrzeits
This Week

December 15
Rosalie Alpert, Rachel bat Ailey v’Batya – mother of Rabbi Doug

Nathan Swerdlove – father of Victor Swerdlove

December 17
Albert Bamberger – father of David Bamberger, grandfather of Elissa Bamberger

December 18
Ida Bamberger – mother of David Bamberger, grandmother of Elissa Bamberger

Joyce Weisman Karp – mother of Ellen Karp

We Wish Mi Shebeirach
A complete healing of mind, body and spirit to:

Robert Clinton
John Cottrell
Kenneth Dantzler
Bill Drummond
Rev. Lloyd Fields
Dana A. Fuller
Amanda Goldstein
Harriet Greenwald
Brian Guthrie 
Butch Murphy
Michah ben Sarah
Gerry Trilling
Joel Zitron

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. 

Rabbi's Week in Review



I am thrilled to announce that Congregation Kol Ami has established a position of director of engagement, and Julia Patterson will serve in the role. We approached the Menorah Heritage Foundation with the idea for a project titled “Radical Inclusion.” The idea of “radical inclusion” is to be more of who we already are, seeking out those who have been marginalized and have not felt welcome elsewhere — those from the ... Click here to read the rest of Rabbi Doug's blog post.

This Week's Torah Portion
Parashat Miketz (Bereishit/Genesis 41:1-44:17)​​​​​​​



Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food as a result of the famine. Joseph recognizes his brothers, who do not recognize him. Joseph is not ready to forgive his brothers for having sold him into slavery, putting them through what could be described as an ordeal.

On a path toward forgiveness (spoiler alert: Joseph does end up forgiving his brothers), we first need to give time and space to process hurt and anger. As conflicts and polarization seem only to increase, I am pondering how we honor the pain of the other in order to arrive at a place of reconciliation.

Kol Ami News

Happy Hanukkah


Enjoy a Hanukkah rap video from Six13. Chag sameach! Click here.

Bring Joy (Oneg) to a First-Friday
Shabbat Service
We are looking for some mensches to pick a month to bring simple handheld treats (veggies, brownies, cookies, etc.) to share following our Friday-night service. When you pick a month, we also know we'll have the pleasure of your company. Please respond to office@kolamikc.org. Todah rabah in advance.

Social Justice News

Keeping Kids Warm
Our coat drive for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary was a great success thanks to Kol Ami's response and generosity. Students helped unload five large bags of coats, hats and gloves. They send a big thank-you in appreciation for your efforts in giving these items to those in need.  
— Sheryl Kretchmer and Pat Clinton

Upcoming Kol Ami Events

Mah Jongg Club
The next game night is 7 p.m. Monday, December 18, at All Souls. Interested in playing or have questions? Email office@kolamikc.org. In January, Mah Jongg Club meets Monday, January 15, and Monday, January 29. Mark your calendars.

Shabbat and New Year’s Celebration
Informal worship, food and games on Friday, December 29, at All Souls.