The Jewish Learning Initiative (JLI) infuses life-long Jewish learning into our KI community by offering you a wide range of learning experiences. Please choose a seminar, class, workshop, program or event that will expand your horizons, deepen your Jewish soul and lift your spirits as you journey towards wholeness, fulfillment and inner peace.
4th Thursday of the month beginning in January 6:45 PM seating, 7:00 PM screening begins Free and open to all! Popcorn and dessert are always served. KI Movie Nights are back with a stellar lineup of films for 2012-2013. A Q&A session with filmmakers follows each screening.
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April, 2013 in partnership with UCLA, LMU & CLUE Following the theme of Rabbi Reuben’s Rosh Hashana sermon: “Can’t everyone just get along”, in partnership with UCLA, Loyola Marymount University, and CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice), JLI is proud to offer a week of dialogue and events with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish. Dr. Abuelaish is a Palestinian medical doctor who has dedicated his life to peace in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. On January 16, 2009, Israeli shells mistakenly hit his home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters and a niece. Abuelaish’s response to the loss of his children made news and won him humanitarian awards around the world. Instead of seeking revenge or sinking into hatred, Dr. Abuelaish is calling for the people of the Middle East to start talking to each other. His deepest hope is that his daughters will be the last sacrifice on the road to peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
May 19 & 20, 2013 KI’s biannual production is back and once again will be directed by Steve Gomer. Interested in having a role in the show on-stage or behind the scenes? Contact the show’s co-producer, Lois Yaffee, at lyaffee961@hotmail.com
Select Tuesdays throughout the year, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (Check the KI website calendar for exact dates) Join KI’s Healing Circle and Rabbi Bernstein as we nurture and care for ourselves and our KI community. Facilitated by Carmen Wurgel of The Ojai Foundation’s Center for Council Practice, this circle is for everyone: Those experiencing life’s joyous milestones, going through challenges or transitions, losing a loved one, starting or ending a relationship, celebrating success or just struggling with being human - whatever we find ourselves experiencing. This is a space to join together, share stories, and connect.
Select Thursday evenings beginning January, 2013
This course is designed to teach Hebrew reading and decoding skills to beginners. For those considering an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this course is the first step in preparation for your spiritual journey.
No previous knowledge is needed. Come and enjoy learning together!
For more information contact Mariana Grosz at 424.214.7460 or mariana.grosz@kehillatisrael.org.
(Singles @ KI) KI is proud to announce the formation of our own singles group. S@KI will have fun and exciting events, open to singles in their 40’s through 60’s. You and your single friends won’t want to miss being a part of this creative adventure! To join the steering committee, or to find out more information about S@KI, please contact Leslie Zimmer at 424.214.7466.