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Shalom Kol Ami!

March has been a whirlwind of joy and celebration at Kol Ami! Our Purim Carnival and Megillah Reading were such a hit, bringing laughter, costumes, and a deep connection to the story of Esther. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the incredible volunteers and sponsors who made the day possible. Your hard work, generosity, and dedication brought so much joy to our community.

Purim Carnival Volunteers
Committee Chair: Shaina Shuford
Committee Members: Chaya Spencer, Jennifer West

Set-Up/Clean-Up Crew:
Michael West, Staci Cross, Mitch Weiss, Kevin Cross, Ari Horowitz, Cass Fisher, Mariana Fisher, Chaya Spencer, Samantha Ruffkess, Lauren Dunayer, Jennifer Zimmer, Alissa Chernin, Davina Horowitz

Kitchen/Food Help:
Staci Cross, Michael West, Glenn Yancey, Kevin Cross, Allan Feldman, Ron Grey, Jon Zimmer

Popcorn Popper:
Gary Teblum

Face Painting:
Erica Stamps

Sponsorships:
Sisterhood of Kol Ami
Brotherhood of Kol Ami
Cass & Mariana Fisher
Dan & Phoebe Ochman
Skip & Erma Ruffkess

Thank you all for your time, energy, and generosity in making this event such a success!

Looking ahead to April, I am thrilled to share some exciting opportunities for learning and connection. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 6, as we welcome Rabbi Shira Wallach for our Scholar-in-Residence weekend. Families are invited to a special morning of “From Prayer to Passover,” which will include musical Tefillah and a family-friendly Passover program. This event, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, is open to children ages 4-13 with their families. Snacks will be provided, so come hungry for both food and inspiration!

The following week, we will celebrate Passover together at our Junior Congregation on Sunday, April 13. This service will focus on engaging our younger students in meaningful Passover traditions and prayer, fostering a deeper connection to this significant holiday.

Thank you for being part of our Kol Ami family. Your participation and energy are what make our programs so vibrant and meaningful. I can’t wait to see all of you at these upcoming events.

L’Shalom,
Jennifer West