February 08, 2010   24 Sh'vat 5770
Congregation Kol Ami, White Plains, NY 
 
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Welcome to Congregation Kol Ami

We are a vibrant and caring Jewish community connecting our members to Judaism on many levels. For both members and non-members, this site offers a comprehensive overview of our values, worship and educational opportunities and our multitude of groups and events.

Please read our newsletter, the Kol Ami Connection, and visit all our pages so that you will be able to see the fullness of our congregation and the depth of our commitment to our Jewish heritage and the community we serve. For a comprehensive look at our schedule by month or by event type please be sure to visit our calendar section. For your convenience we have also put events for the next 10 days on this page along with a special "What's New" section. 

Are you visiting Kol Ami for the first time to attend a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Unsure what to expect? Please read our guide to receiving a Torah blessing and guide to worship services so you will feel at home. You can also Mapquest your way to our Synagogue.

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Join us on March 7th for this great event.
The Magic, The Moors and the Mystery. October 14th - 24th, 2010. Travel the ancient paths of Jewish Morocco-through aoses and Kasbahs-into Morocco's still timeless magic and mystery. Join Rabbi Shira Milgrom, Dr. David Elcott and Diane Karpel as we explore both the Jewish heritage of Morocco and the ever preent influence of Islamic culture. Learn more about this wonderful trip.
JOIN UJA AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER IN AN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION – Beginning this Wednesday, January 6, please bring in non perishable food items (please, no glass or expired items) and place them in the bin in the lobby. The food will be distributed after January 27th to the Bronx Jewish Community Council Food Pantry and Different Start, a program for single mothers. THE NEED IS URGENT!
A series of group meetings, moderated by Sandra Kellogg,LCSW will be offered to our Kol Ami community. Topics to be discussed will include: identifying our parents needs and negotiating our roles in meeting them; unresolved relationships; and navigating difficult conversations.
Learn more about the great Kol Ami summer program for 2010
Join us on March 7th from 11:30 to 4pm. More details . . .
Click here to read the Hanukkah blessings in Hebrew and English. Then be sure to go to our Holidays page (under Worship) to hear Cantor Mo sing the blessings.
Join Rabbi Weiner and Cantor Glazman on this historical journey through places exotic and holy. Learn the Jewish stor y of centuries of life in Turkey as well as a meaningful and fascinating journey to Israel. All generations are welcome. Please see the attached flyer or feel free to call the Rabbi or Cantor's study for more information.
Take a class, join a discussion, learn to dance! We have it all.
Kol Ami Retreat* with Kol Ami Staff Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 - 30 For families, couples, singles, grandparents, and friends. Music, dance, study, prayer, boating, drama, and laughter. Join with your Kol Ami family in the celebration of community. More details available closer to the event.
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Join us on October 5, January 10 and April 19 as we learn from "Bread and Fire" -- Jewish Women Find G-d in the Everyday.
We want to keep in touch with you. Click the more information link below so that you can send us your updated college contact information.
Compiled by Westchester Jewish Community Services, this must-read guide provides links to career, financial, legal, housing, insurance and other important resources.
Help refugee camp children attend school by giving them the basics they need. Sponsored by Jewish World Watch. Read more . . .
Access our on-line form to make your donation via credit card using the secure services of Google Checkout. Read more for the link.
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Helping Others  

It's never too late to volunteer your services to make a telephone call to a home-bound congregant or provide a meal for a Kol Ami family. Please let us know how you would like to help. For meals, Kasama Star at 713-4260 or Libby Dana at 723-0723. For telephone calls, please call Alice Seidman at 682-0145. To help cook for the homeless please check the website calendar for dates and times on Sundays and Mondays.

Attention senior congregants: Stop by the front office and pick up a very important packet called "Emergency Information Door Bag". You should complete the packet and keep it at home on a convenient doorknob. I contains information for EMS workers, physicians and other health care professionals who might be called to your home in case of an emergency. All emergency personnel have been instructed to look for these packets, so please have them on hand.

Do you need a ride? If you are physically unable to walk to a bus stop, climb the steps, have serious vision problems, etc., contact the Office for the Disabled for information and an application for the Bee-Line Para Transit. For additional information, call Selma Covitz: 967-0614.

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