Posted by in Uncategorized Saturday night is Selichot. It is the way we really make sure that we have done some of the initial preparations of our spirit and soul as we enter the New Year. We recite familiar High Holy Day prayers like the Al Cheyt and Avinu Malkeinu. We hear the shofar sounds. These begin to ready…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Tonight we begin an amazing three week class with Kabbalist Gahl Sasson. I want to invite everyone in the LA area to study with this gentle, funny and wise soul! This class (No previous Hebrew knowledge Necessary) “The Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Letters” will be a powerful journey into kabbalah as described in Sefer…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Tonight at Kol Ami we will celebrate Gay Pride Shabbat! This weekend in Los Angeles is GLBT Pride Weekend. There have been a flurry of great events sponsored by Christopher Street West our LA area Pride organization. Two mayor’s receptions -one for West Hollywood which is ground zero for the Parade and festival and one…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is Kol Ami’s birthday. Our congregation is 19 years old. It is the actual date on the incorporation papers of our congregation. Wow! We have done so much in such a short amount of time. We have engaged in incredible social action and social justice causes. We have created amazing musical programs. We wrote…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Uncategorized Here is an interview with me in wonderful Online magazine theNextFamily . Blogger Brandy Black interviewed me for their religion issue! I hope you enjoy! http://thenextfamily.com/2011/04/congregation-kol-ami-rabbi-denise-eger/
Posted by in Uncategorized Have you registered yet? I mean for the Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide on Sunday April 10. It is a few weeks away I know. But as we just observed the Holiday of Purim and today is Shushan Purim (Purim observed in walled cities (like Jerusalem) now is a good time to be…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized One of the most asked questions that I get as a rabbi is “What is the Kabbalah and how can I learn more?” The mystical tradition in Judaism is en vogue. And people have serious questions about the esoteric view of our faith. Perhaps they are more curious about it because it was suppressed in…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Once again I am so proud and honored that singer/songwriter and all around amazing Tweeter Julie Silver will help Kol Ami celebrate Shabbat again. (You can follow Julie’s tweets @JulieAnnSilver.) Julie Silver is the pre-eminent Jewish recording artist today. Her music and the settings of the prayers truly lift the soul to the Heavens. Julie…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized More music abounds at Kol Ami this coming Shabbat. This Friday night we welcome back singer/songwriter extrodinaire Julie Silver. Julie will co-lead worship with me bringing her unique voice, music and spiritual presence to our community. You are all invited to be there and sing with us. Services begin at 8 pm at Kol Ami…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I am proud to say my blog is one of the finalists in the URJ Techie Awards. My blog along with our congregational Twitter address @kolamila made the finals!!!! But I need your help. Kol Ami needs your help. Help us win!!!! You can vote. If you enjoy reading my blog, or have learned some…Read more »
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 