News from Kol Ami

Last month I promised you that I would continue the list of exciting events and activities happening this year. The Coffee House is one of our most popular events each year. Mark your schedules for Saturday, May 5^th and come listen to the many talented amateur performers in our congregation. Maybe you have a hidden talent and were waiting for the right opportunity to demonstrate it? Coffee House is the right place: a receptive audience and you won’t hear “No” from any judges.

Adult Education is always one of our busiest committees, and this year is no exception. In April alone we have a session on Judaism and Organ Donation, dispelling the myths about restrictions on Jewish organ donors, and a study session led by student Rabbi, Jesse Paikin, titled, Old World, New Vision: What a 1,500 year old Text can teach us about Modern Zionism. In honour of Israel’s Independence Day, we will take a look at four stunning texts from the Talmud that have the power to define and inform a progressive religious approach to Israel.

If you like learning while eating, there’s Sushi and Study on April 19 and, of course, every Saturday morning we have Torah Study with free breakfast. Stay tuned for exciting news about this year’s Scholar in Residence program!

Finally, on a political note (not really, it’s actually a fiduciary item, but “political” attracts more attention), keep your schedules open on Monday June 11, which is our Annual General Meeting. This year we will have some very important projects to discuss, including the Voluntary Community Contribution model, so make sure you come and make your votes count.

Finally, if you are interested in serving on the Board next year, please let me know. We are about to form the Nominating Committee and would love to have people to talk about behind their backs.

Happy Passover. Chag Sameach.

Elliot