This Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 AM, we gather at the home of Fay and Rabbi Doug or on Zoom for meaningful study and discussion, prayer, and our Seudah-our festive Shabbat brunch. If attending in person, rsvp to: rabbidoug@kolamikc.org Kol Ami Events Book Club Kol Ami’s book club meets on Sunday, June 8 (location and time TBD) to discuss:Seven Brief Lessons on Physicsby Carlo Rovelli. Email haleycferguson@gmail.com for more information.
We Wish Mi Shebeirach
A Complete Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit to:
Robert Clinton Kenneth Dantzler Renée Dietchman Megan Garrison Rabbi Steve Golden Sally Gottstein Yale Krugman Carol Ann Parker Steve Sackin Micha ben Sarah Melvin Michael Slater Tzipporah mibet Avraham v’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 to healing@kolamikc.org.
Yahrzeits
May 14
Mort Finkel - Maternal Great Grandfather of Rebecca Hollister
This coming Thursday, May 15, at 7 PM, at St. Francis Xavier Church by Rockhurst University, there will be an interfaith service in support of immigrants and immigrant rights. I have been asked to offer reflections and a prayer. See the flyer for the event.
Two things come to mind in anticipation of the service. One is my own connection to immigrant rights, or really immigrant opportunities. My paternal grandparent came to America in the 1920s...Read more.
This Week's Torah Portion Parashat Emor (Vayikra/Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23)
In this week’s Torah portion we learn about the Shalosh Regalim-three pilgrimage festivals: Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot, wherein we gathered at the Temple. By marking this special Chagim, these special occasions we honor the seasons and are mindful to be grateful for the change they bring. Introducing: Haley Ferguson,
Kol Ami Board President
Dear Kol Ami family,
I hope you all enjoyed a restful Shabbat and that your week is off to an auspicious start. For the last two years, I have had the joy of worshiping alongside you, first as a conversion student and then as a member of Kol Ami. Now, I am honored to transition into a new role as Board President. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my intentions and aspirations for this new position with you.
I grew up in Liberty and attended college in California, where I studied Romance Languages and Literatures. Read more.
Community Event: Pride Shabbat
Join Ga’avah KC and our community partners on Friday, June 6, for a vibrant and welcoming Pride Shabbat Service as we celebrate the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities. This special evening will include traditional Shabbat prayers, spirited music, and reflections that honor the beauty of diversity and the power of community. All are welcome—come as you are and experience a joyful, inclusive space.
5-6 PM: Kids' activities & light nosh
6-7 PM: Shabbat service
7-8:30 PM: Dinner
Location: Kol Ami, 4501 Walnut Street Dinner is $10 per person; click here to register!
Vaad Supervised Kosher buffet to be provided by Kim's Kreations.
Contact Megan Pener via email or 913-327-8163 for financial assistance or questions.
Our mailing address is: Congregation Kol Ami 4501 Walnut Street ℅ All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church Kansas City, MO 64111
