REAL * INTIMATE * JUDAISM

How does it feel to walk into Kol Ami? Like a warm handshake. A caring smile. A genuine love of Judaism. But, mostly it feels like home. Do you yearn to be part of an intimate, inclusive Reform family? Please join us for worship on Friday nights or for any of the events listed under "Kol Ami Happenings."

Kol Ami High Holiday Schedule: (download)
 
New this year: members and non-members do not need tickets for ANY service.
Reservations are needed for non-members of Kol Ami. Please call our office at 913-642-9000
 
Community-Wide Selichot service
Saturday, September 24, 2011:
8:00 p.m.: Dessert reception, Havdalah, High Holiday preparation
10:00 p.m.: Community-wide Selichot Service
Congregation Beth Torah - 6100 West 127th Overland Park, KS
additional information at www.kcrabbis.org
 
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
7:30 p.m.: Worship Service
 
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 29th, 2011:
9:30 a.m.: Children's Service for toddlers and children under 8
10:30 a.m.: Morning Service
 
Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Friday, October 7, 2011:
7:30 p.m.: Worship Service
 
Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 8, 2011:
9:30 a.m.: Children's Service
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Morning Service
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Study
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Music, relections, and meditations
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Memorial and Afternoon Service
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Concluding Service
 
It is our hope that you will find it meaningful to spend the entire Day of Atonement in prayer, study, and reflection at Kol Ami.
 
 
Upcoming Special Events:
Fundraiser:
Got Gold and Silver?
Want to help Kol Ami?
We Need You!!
 
Econonomic times are hard-we need donations of gold, sterling silver, and 925 silver All items will be melted down and Kol Ami will receive a percentage-Youl'll receive a tax donation letter
 
Can You Help??
 
All silver must be 925 or sterling, all gold (not plated) is acceptable
 
Kol Ami is collecting from Sept 1-Sept 27, 2011
All donations are accepted at Kol Ami or you can contact for an appointment:
 
Louise 913-515-7087
Marion 816-392-1399
Robin 913-219-3580
 
Everyone bring us your broken chains, rings, necklaces, tea sets,flatware, etc.
Kol Ami needs it all-PLEASE HELP-and get your tax donation too!!
 
Harvesters:
As part of Kol Ami’s social justice program for the New Year (5771), we are teaming
with Harvesters – the Community Food Network to sponsor a year-long food and fund drive. Watch your temple newsletters and Shabbat inserts for more information about themed food drives and other special events. Click HERE to learn specific items in need, and to view the full flyer.
 
Don't forget:
Jewish Meditation Group:
Congregation Kol Ami is pleased to host a Jewish meditation practice group on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the social hall. See the flyer for more information.
 
Web Updates:
-updated home page-added "tel:" links for mobile users to access phone numbers
-please email pictures of Kol Ami Events to me HERE with a short description of the event being photographed
 
Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality Committee is always in need of baked goods. Please bring donations on Friday evening, wrapped for freezing and labeled with your name, date, and contents of the package. Thank you in advance.
 
Kol Ami Services and Activities
Unless otherwise noted, all services will be held at Kol Ami, and An Oneg Shabbat will follow the Friday evening Shabbat service.
   
 

 

 

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Chai-Fi (Wi-Fi) Internet access is now available in the Social Hall. No need for Starbucks anymore. Spend Sunday mornings at Congregation Kol Ami.

 

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