Pride Shabbat We are excited to celebrate Pride Shabbat this coming Friday night.
Torah Study On Saturday, June 7 at 9:30 AM we will continue our study of “Why We Pray What We Pray.” at the home of Fay and Rabbi Doug, or on Zoom. If attending in person please rsvp to: rabbidoug@kolamikc.org
Kol Ami Events June Community Lunch
Join us Wednesday, June 11, for a community lunch. We will meet at Aixois (251 East 55th Street) at 11:30 AM. Come have lunch (or a coffee) in good company. All are welcome, so bring a friend! Please RSVP to engagement@kolamikc.org
Book Club
Kol Ami’s book club meets on Sunday, June 8at 2 PM in the small meeting room at the Plaza Branch of the KC Public Library. We will discuss:Seven Brief Lessons on Physicsby Carlo Rovelli. Email haleycferguson@gmail.com for more information.
Mah Jongg Club
Kol Ami's Mah Jongg Club meets two Monday evenings a month at 7 PM. Email office@kolamikc.org for information.
We Wish Mi Shebeirach
A Complete Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit to:
Robert Clinton Kenneth Dantzler Renée Dietchman Liz Garrison Megan Garrison Yale Krugman Carol Ann Parker Edi Shifrin 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.
We had a full house to celebrate Shavuot this past Sunday evening with a traditional dairy meal and wonderful Torah study discussion. Regardless of whatever sadness surrounds us at any given moment, the holidays happen when they happen (in the case of Shavuot on the 6th of Sivan).
This is not to say that we dictate feelings that presumably go with the holidays....Read more.
This Week's Torah Portion Parashat Naso (Bamidbar/Numbers 4:21-7:89)
This week’s Parashah includes the Priestly Benediction. When we recite the Blessing, we hope and even expect that it will better our lives.
Community Event: Pride Shabbat
Join us this Friday, June 6th at All Souls 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
Dinner is $10 per person. 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.
Looking to connect more meaningfully with others in the Jewish community?
Menorah Heritage Foundation (MHF) would like to invite you to Better Together: A Jewish KC Conversation Project—a pilot initiative of MHF designed to foster connection through open, respectful dialogue.
Please Join Us - Kol Ami is partnering with MHF to form a new conversation group, with a kickoff session from 11:30 AM - 1 PM on Tuesday, June 10 at the Plaza Branch Library–Small Meeting Room (4801 Main). By participating, you’ll build skills for thoughtful dialogue and help strengthen a more connected, compassionate Jewish KC.
Let us know if you’d like to join—we’d love to have you! Register now or RSVP via email: conversations@jcfkc.org. You can also contact Julia at engagement@kolamikc.org if you have questions.
Mazel Tov to the Billquist Family!
Mel and Julia Billquist welcomed Bowie Zimbal Billquist on May 24th at 5:40 PM in Merriam, Kansas. Bowie was 8 lbs 3 oz, and 20.5 inches long.
If you'd like to support the new parents with the warmth of a hot meal, please email Julia at engagement@kolamikc.org for access to their Meal Train webpage. Your support and kindness is deeply appreciated.
Free Mental Health Support from Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services is offering a free, confidential session of mental health support or spiritual care for members of the Kansas City Jewish community. JFS has trained professionals ready to help. If you're interested, please complete THIS SHORT FORM. Your information will be kept private and will only be seen by trained JFS staff who will match your request with an appropriate support provider.
Our mailing address is: Congregation Kol Ami 4501 Walnut Street ℅ All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church Kansas City, MO 64111
