WHERE WE MEET: Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. (at George Mason Dr.), Arlington, VA 22204
WHERE WE MEET: Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. (at George Mason Dr.), Arlington, VA 22204
The Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community
Kol Ami is made up of progressive Jews whose practice is egalitarian, interactive, traditional and modern. We see God’s face in all: Jews by birth, Jews by choice, Interfaith families; male, female, transgender, or non-binary; all races and ethnic backgrounds; single, married, divorced, separated, or partnered; straight, gay, lesbian, or bisexual; crawling babies, seniors, any age in between; fully-abled, disabled, or a person of differing abilities. We meet in Arlington with members from throughout greater DC. Kol Ami is an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Movement. Celebrating our Jewish souls. Expanding our Jewish minds. Reconstructing our Jewish hearts.
December 14, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
SONiA is a Cantorial Soloist and performer. She’s won the GLAMA (Gay and Lesbian Music Awards) for Female Artist of the year and the GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian American Anti Defamation) Award for Best Album. She writes songs in Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, German and in multiple genres from blues to middle eastern to country and western. Imagine that energy in a Kabbalat Shabbat service. Now come experience it! Please bring a dessert to share. We’re in the Chapel.
December 16, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
We’re in rooms 9, 10 and 12.
December 16, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
In our third and final class, we’ll explore the third (and most important) of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan’s three pillars of Judaism: Belonging. We’ll discuss the ethnic and geographic distribution of Jews and also what it means to be a part of the Jewish people. We’ll discuss denominational differences as well as Kaplan’s view of Judaism as a civilization, not just a religion. And we’ll examine laws and practices around conversion, definitions of Who is a Jew, and the multiple ways that a sense of belonging has kept Jews and Judaism going for thousands of years. You don’t have to have taken the previous classes to attend this one. The lecture and discussion are suitable for Jews, non-Jews, and anyone in between. We’re in the Youth Room.
December 16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
meets at a member’s home. Teens are welcome to join in the wide-ranging discussions. Please contact admin@KolAmiVirginia.org for more information.
December 18, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Ed Bomsey and Rayna Aylward will perform in the Encore Chorale, a senior chorale with branches in the DC area. The playlist includes Chanukah and holiday songs. The performance is free and there is ample free parking.
December 21, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
This service will be a traditional service based on Kol Haneshamah. It will include reading together and responsive readings, songs, poetry, blessings and psalms. Please bring a dessert to share. We’re in the Chapel.
December 23, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
meets at a member’s home. Teens are welcome to join in the wide-ranging discussions. Please contact admin@KolAmiVirginia.org for more information.
P.O. Box 1801, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 571-271-8387
Rabbi's Study: 202-364-3006
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
4444 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington Blvd. (Route 50) & George Mason Dr.
Arlington, VA 22204
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