February 24, 2023 * Parshat Terumah

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Shabbat Of Peace Not Hate

This Saturday, February 25th, a group of antisemitic groups are planning a “National Day of Hate”. While we are unaware of any specific threats, we know that these groups are are encouraging their followers to disseminate flyers, hang banners, and even vandalize Jewish locations. Kol Ami has been in contact with our local Sheriff's department who will have additional officers on our premises and in the general area this Shabbat.

If you see something...say something!

If at any time you feel that you may be in danger, contact law enforcement immediately.

Do not confront individuals as they may be willing to engage in violence and/or film interactions to use in their digital propaganda.

In our Parsha this week, Terumah, we begin to build the tabernacle, a “home” for God. If we consider Kol Ami our spiritual home, we should celebrate and protect this space and our community. We must show unity against antisemitism and hate. It is critically important that we show our Jewish pride in this moment. This can be done in so many ways - most simply by passing this message onto your friends, especially your non-Jewish ones and encouraging them also to show support to the Jewish community. I also hope that you will join us at some time this Shabbat to help fill our holy sanctuary with joyful prayer as God dwells amongst us.

We have many programs happening at Kol Ami this Shabbat and I hope you'll join us for one of the services, learning opportunities, or programs below including sitting and singing some songs of unity after kiddush luncheon.

Shabbat Shalom,

Rabbi Blatt

Learn More from the ADL #ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate

Let Congress know that we urgently need to ensure that our synagogues and other houses of worship, schools and community centers are made safer by increasing the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Please sign the ADL call for action now.

Shabbat Shalom!

Friday Night

Pizza and Pajamas Shabbat for kids 7 and under with their families! 5:30pm
Services at 6:30pm

Saturay Morning

8:30am - Weekly Prophet (in person and via zoom and the link above)
9:30am - Shabbat Services - Kids Korner Babysitting available
10:30am - “Beginyan” for Families with Children in Grades 2 - 5
12:30pm - Pirkei Avot Study After Services with Rabbi Marc Blatt

Following services there will be a Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund provided by Nosh Catering

followed by Singing songs of Unity against antisemitism.

We're searching for the next great Purim Olympian to represent Shushan!

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