CKA Weekly Blast - Week of May 25, 2022

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Interfaith Vigil for Uvalde
Tonight, May 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM
at
Trinity Presbyterian Church

Yesterday's horror in Uvalde calls us to community and solidarity with the victims and families. I urge you to come together tomorrow evening 7pm at Trinity Presbyterian for a time of mourning, compassion, and support. Join us in a community of caring that transcends faith or ethnicity in the face of this terrible crime.

-- Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis

Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Shavuot is z'man matan ha-Torah(the time of giving the Torah). Are you ready to receive it?

Cheesecake, coffee, tea, cookies, and:

Bruce Cohen teaching about Jews and Pestilence
Lindsy Lev teaching about Debbie Friedman and her music
Taylor Diaz teaching about Rashi and his love of language
Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis on what the Talmud teaches about how we can talk about Bill Cosby

We expect the event to run until Midnight and hope to see you there!

CKA's Shabbat Dinner
First Shabbat of Every Month
Kosher-Style Tex-Mex in June

On the first Shabbat each month, we invite you to join us for Shabbat Dinner before services. Each month there will be a kosher-style dinner starting at 6:30 pm. They next dinner will be Friday, June 3rd. June's Shabbat Dinner will be kosher-style Tex-Mex! Be sure to join us for this special event!

Family Price – $45

Individual Pricing:
Adults (Ages 14 and Above) – $15
Children (Ages 8-13) – $12
Children (Ages 2-7) – $10
Infant/Toddler (Ages 2 and under) – Free

You can RSVP and prepay the using this link.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Shabbat Dinner!

Rabbi on Sabbatical
June 6 - August 28, 2022

Rabbi's Sabbatical

After missing out on his last opportunity thanks to COVID shutdowns, the Rabbi is preparing to leave for his sabbatical in a couple of weeks. He will be out of the office from June 6 - August 28. The Ritual Committee has been working hard to make sure we have all the services covered. We will still be here to cover all of your religious needs. While it won't quite be the same, we are hopeful we can fill in while the Rabbi is out recharging his batteries.

Bob should be able to help you with anything you need while the Rabbi is out. However, if you want to speak with him before he leaves, please be sure to do so prior to June 6th. He will be missed greatly, so be sure to wish him well on his time off!

This Week

Wednesday, May 25
7:00 PM Interfaith Vigil for Uvalde at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Thursday, May 26
7:00 PM CKA Executive Board Meeting

Friday, May 27
7:30 PM Shabbat Service - High School Confirmation
Board Member to Open/Close: Holly Caplan

Saturday, May 28
10:00 AM - Torah and Tefilah
Parasha: Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1−4:20)
Haftarah Reading: Hosea 2:1-22

Next Week

Friday, June 3
7:30 PM Shabbat Service
Board Member to Open/Close: Mollie Marks

Saturday, June 4
10:00 AM - Torah and Tefilah
Parasha: Naso (Numbers 4:21−7:89)
Haftarah Reading: Judges 13:2-25

Monday, June 6
Rabbi Begins Sabbatical

This Month's Full Calendar

Yahrzeit Candle

It is our custom at Congregation Kol Ami to offer a Mi Shebeirach to those in need of healing. Please contact the CKA office using this form if you or a family member is ill or in the hospital. May the one who blessed our ancestors also bless: Harry Anthony, Joyce Bloom, Natalie Bovino, Sandy Cooke, Mark Davis, Francine Feingold, Doug Friedman, Michelle Griffith, Carol Jones, Molly Kahlig, Deb Kaufman, Tobie Kennedy, Clayton Kirkwood, Lauren Koenig, Alex Koenig, Gianna LaMonica, Deb Leddon, Matt Levin, Phyllis Lorelli, Shirley Lunsford, Paul Redwood, Jr., Sandie Garber Rubin, Bruce Saari, Adrienne Sandler, Myra Schussler, Dale Seaver, and Happy Waterman. Unless otherwise requested, names will stay on the list for two weeks. Please use this form to request an extension or have a name removed.

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