Posted by in judaism Dear Friends and Readers I have been a bit AWOL as 2015 begins. That’s because I have been busier than ever! Kol Ami is growing and program-wise thriving! Our building is getting refreshed and I am so exicited. Here is the an article that appeared in WEHOVILLE about the amazing refurbishing and renewal at Kol…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This week we Jews prepare for the holiday of Purim. Perhaps you think Purim is only for the kids. If so you miss some of the most important lessons for our day and time. Purim is a holiday of merriment but it masks some very important discussions and questions! The whole notion of dressing in…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized On Purim we had a “Greasy” blast!!!! Here is the opening musical number from Congregation Kol Ami’s annual Purim Schpiel… This year was “Greased”. Thanks to all the Kol Ami Purim Schpielers! You are all awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZO0D2VDRdI
Posted by in Uncategorized Purim is just a couple of days away. The story of good Queen Esther, who doesn’t really know she is Jewish marries King Ashuereus who is a bit of an oaf. The Evil Haman, descendent of the arch enemies of the Israelites, manipulates the King into decreeing the death of all the Jews of the…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Have you registered yet? I mean for the Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide on Sunday April 10. It is a few weeks away I know. But as we just observed the Holiday of Purim and today is Shushan Purim (Purim observed in walled cities (like Jerusalem) now is a good time to be…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized We all need a little levity. The world is so upside down right now. And the world is not an easy place to be. The Libyans are still engaged in a bloody civil war to oust the terrible dictator Gaddafi. Israel is still reeling from the murders of a settler family in Itamar. And of…Read more »
