Kol Ami Reads, our book club, meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15 am in the Chapel. Since our inception in 1997, we have read more then 70 fiction and non-fiction books. We’ve read novels set in India, China, and the Lower East Side and other exotic places. We’ve traveled with Lewis and Clark, learned about April 1865, and struggled with books about the Holocaust.. Not everyone likes every book, but every book has provoked interesting discussions. Each month, a volunteer leads the discussion. We select the titles together, and insist only that the book be available in paperback. Please call Elaine Cohen at 725-0248, email ElWilco@aol.com or Rosanne Kalick at 997-1956, email Rklibrary@optonline.net if you have questions. We look forward to your joining us. Specific dates and books will be posted on the website calendar.
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Kol Ami maintains meaningful contact with your students while they are away at school by sending birthday greetings, goodies at Chanuakh and Purim and even campus visits by Rabbi Weiner. We also publish a student directory to help old friends keep in-touch while away at school.
Help us stay in touch with your college or graduate school bound student by giving us their contact information. Fill out this simple form and fax it back to us so that we can keep in touch.
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You Are Not Alone: A support group for separated and divorcing individuals. Facilitated by Sandra Kellogg, LCSW, this group will be on Thursday evenings in the Schulman Chapel in the Woods. Registration is required by calling Sandra at 949-7699 ext. 310 or email skellogg@wjcs.com. This program is provided by WJCS "Partners in Caring" which is funded by a grant from UJA.
When A Get Is Not Enough: A Jewish spiritual support group for separated and divorcing individuals. Co-facilitated by Lisa Leffell, CSW and Rabbi Pamela Wax. Pre-registration is required. To register and for more information call Rabbi Pamela Wax 949-7699 x321 or email pwax@wjcs.com
Please note that this class will be held at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmont Road, Scarsdale
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Twice each month we get together to hear a speaker, have a dialogue, and learn. Everyone looks forward to the variety of well-qualified and exciting guests. Last year’s roster included an author, a poet, an historian, a money manager, doctors, and our own rabbis, as well as actors and musicians who not only spoke but performed. One psychologist spoke about depression, another about family relationships. We heard from elected officials, and people who work behind the scenes in government. An architect, a filmmaker, a garden specialist, and an orchestral conductor brought us their creative talents. Our group even traveled to Broadway to see “Golda’s Balcony,” and enjoyed a post-performance conversation with the star.
The Tuesdays at Temple group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Speakers are at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm with a break for lunch at noon. Please click on any 2nd or 4th Tuesday on the calendar for more specific details about that day's event.
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The New Member Network is dedicated to bringing new members into the Temple and integrating them into the congregation. We follow up personally to all inquiries, and put those people on our mailing list. All prospective members receive the Connection and flyers for Temple events. We advertise in the local papers, run coffees and have special Shabbat services for prospective members. We work with members of our Early Childhood program, and invite those families to Temple events, as well.
New Member Network is an extention of Membership. We welcome each new member and send a hand delivered package of wine, challah, etc. We run the back to school picnic, and help out at many other events to which new and prospective members are invited.
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Congregational Relations is an old committee that was once vibrant and active. Over the years it has dissipated and together we hope to make it better than ever.
Our goal is to have several events during the course of the year that will attract all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to plan events that appeal to a great number of congregants so that people who might not have known each other before an event can come and get to know our wonderful and diverse congregation. It is also a great way to socialize with our friends from synagogue.
Our first event was a wine tasting at the home of Daryl and Mike Moss, in July. Close to 60 people attended and had a wonderful time. New friendships were formed and connections were made in this fun and unique setting. This event was a great kick off to what we hope will be one of many events during the year that can bring our Kol AMi community together for the sake of "just being together".
We look forward to planning several events that may include a trip to the Jewish Heritage Museum, Sammy's Romanian, a tennis night, a golf outing,bowling and a few social events in congregants homes.
We hope that you will look for these events and join us. Should you have questions please contact us: Jill.Sa2@verizon.net- Jill Abraham, Lauricarey@hotmail.com- Lauri Carey
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