This Saturday, August 23, beginning at 9:30 AM, we gather together at the home of Fay and Rabbi Doug (or on Zoom) for study, prayer and our Seudah-our festive Shabbat brunch. There's always great discussion and meaningful prayer, in addition to good food and some time just to enjoy each other as part of our Shabbat celebration.
Kol Ami Events
Jews Who Read
Book Club
The Jews Who Read Book Club welcomes everyone, members and non-members, to meet on September 7th at 2 PM in the Small Meeting Room at the Plaza Branch of the KC Public Library. We will read and discuss The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel. Please RSVP to president@kolamikc.org
Call for Volunteers: Caring Connections
We are recruiting volunteers who can provide occasional assistance to congregants with short-term transportation, meal preparation, minor home maintenance/repairs, or home/hospital visit needs.
For more information, check out this FAQ page about the program. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up here!
If you have any questions, please email Kol Ami President, Haley Ferguson, at president@kolamikc.org.
We Wish Mi Shebeirach
A Complete Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit to:
Liz Garrison
Edi Shifrin
Micha ben Sarah
Melvin Michael Slater
Rufus Magobotha
Tzipporah mibet Avraham v’Sarah
Kay Spaniol
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.
Most everyone knows by now of the power grab going on in Texas, gerrymandering congressional districts to cheat Black and Brown predominant districts out of representation; a direct threat to the democratic process. We now know that Missouri is the next target, the Missouri governor and legislature seeking to gerrymander the person I and the majority of people in this Kansas City predominant district voted for, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
People are coming together to fight this threat to democracy...Read more
This Week's Torah Portion Parashat Re’eh(Devarim/Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
This week, our Torah compels us to consider what food we eat, and how our food arrives at our dining tables. We consider G-d’s created world as we eat, and by acting with intention, we make eating a sacred act.
Todah Raba from the Milgrims
Dear Kol Ami Family,
Thank you for your heartfelt condolences over the past three months. We greatly appreciated your cards, messages, visits and food. Your kindness and generosity brought much comfort during this immensely sad and difficult time. We also express our gratitude for everyone who has been on the weekday Morning Worship and Connection which has allowed us to say Kaddish for Sarah.
Shalom
Bob, Nancy and Jacob Milgrim
Chipotle for Change: Migrant Farmworkers Fundraiser August 23rd
The Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund (MFAF) will receive 25% of sales on Saturday, August 23rd from 4-8 PM at Chipotle, 6920 Mission Road in Prairie Village.
Before you pay for your order, you must tell the cashier you are there for the Migrant Farmworkers fundraiser. Orders may be placed online or by phone between 4 - 8 PM only. Use code: BX8YBTW and mention Migrant Farmworkers. Delivery is not an option for this event.
This is the busiest time of the year for MFAF. Several hundred farmworkers and families arrived in the last two weeks, and we've been busy with registrations for school children, vaccinations, medical and dental appointments, and more. This harvest season is very plentiful with peaches and apples.
Join us and tell your friends and colleagues. This location has inside and outside seating. Thank you for your support of the farmworkers and the families we accompany, advise, and serve.
MFAF Service Night in Lexington
Kol Ami returns to Lexington, Mo., Monday, September 8th from 4:30 to approximately 7 PM to help pack and organize meal kits for migrant farmworkers, and provide to-go sack dinners (sandwich, side and fruit). We will carpool from the All Souls parking lot with a departure no later than 3:30 PM. If you can’t make it to Lexington but want to contribute, food preparation for sack dinners is also needed.
Interested in volunteering or have questions? Email Brad Ordo at kehilahvp@kolamikc.org.
Community Program: Intro to Judaism
For anyone Jewish, "Jew-ish", or Jew-curious.
Whether you want to learn more about Jewish history and people, are considering converting to Judaism, or are eager to bring more Jewish culture into your life, everyone is welcome to participate in the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program (an 18 week course that provides fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and clarifying insights into Jewish culture).
Each cohort will explore Judaism’s past, present, and future with guidance from community rabbis and other Jewish clergy in the Kansas City area. Consider taking this Jewish class to find out more.
Registration ends August 26. CLICK HERE for more information or to register.
Our mailing address is:
Congregation Kol Ami
4501 Walnut Street
℅ All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Kansas City, MO 64111
