05/24/2023 02:09:16 PM
Holy and Happy
Happiness is a central value of Judaism. We know this at Kol Ami, where Judaism and joy are one. We learn this in the Book of Chronicles, where it says “Rejoice in the Divine Name! May the heart of those who seek the Holy One be happy.” According to Arthur Green, this verse is key in discussing happiness as a religious precept in his book “Judaism's Ten Best Ideas.”
So, how...Read more...
05/18/2023 12:02:23 PM
Another school year is winding down, which means summer is upon us and activity slows up a bit at the shul. Brotherhood will still have a few things going on while we wait for the new “season” to begin.
I want to use this space to tell everyone about Brotherhood’s brand new program we just started the other week, the Txoko (pronounced “Cho-Koh) Cooking Club, led by...Read more...
05/12/2023 08:43:43 AM
Hello, Kol Ami!
As the newly elected President of our synagogue, it is both an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to serve our community. Our synagogue has a long and rich history, spanning over four decades. It has been a place where generations of families have come to worship, celebrate, and connect with one another. My family and I have been longtime members of Kol...Read more...
05/05/2023 01:42:02 PM
Shalom Kol Ami!
The year is winding down, but the fun and learning are still going strong! We had some Pesach fun and learning and a wonderful Yom Ha’Atzmaut program for our students last month. I always start to get excited at the end of April knowing that we will be getting ready for our 5th Grade Parsha Party in May! Another group of children will get to learn their Parsha that they will chant for their Bar/Bat...Read more...
