May 20, 2012   28 Iyyar 5772


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Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick is an inclusive, Reform Jewish congregation that is family-focused, community oriented, emphasizing spiritual and cultural identity, and dedicated to the Jewish education of all generations. Established in early 2003, the congregation continues to gain momentum, with an ever-growing membership, a thriving Religious School, and more exciting programming each year!

Mailing Address
Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick
P.O. Box 4153
Frederick, MD  21705

Worship Address
Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick
4880 Elmer Derr Road
Frederick, MD  21703

Office Address
Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick
147 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD  21701

Telephone – (240) 575-9690

New Calendar Format for Kol Ami Events  

There is a new calendar format for Congregation Kol Ami Events.  Click here to view the new calendar.  Or use the Calendar tab on the left side of the home page. 

Kol Ami Sisterhood Brunch, Sunday, June 3rd at 11:00 am  

You are invited to a Sisterhood Brunch on Sunday, June 3rd to meet and chat with the Women of Kol Ami about the status of our Sisterhood Chapter

Click here for the invitation

Kol Ami Brotherhood Goes Out to a Ballgame!  
Take me out to the Keys game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Let me hang out with men from Kol Ami
You know we will be happy and loud….

Please join the Kol Ami Brotherhood for Frederick Keys vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Thursday, June 21, 2012 7:00 PM Click here for more details!

Religious School Registration Forms 2012-2013  
 The 2012-2013 Religious School registration forms are now available on line. Click here to access the forms. It must be downloaded, printed and completed. You can then mail the form to the address on the form. (The form cannot be completed on line).
Interfaith Rock Concert, June 3rd at 7:00 pm  
Come celebrate with this wonderful group of young musicians whose mission is to promote interfaith understanding and respect through music and community service. The keyboardist for the band is Melissa Rifkin, a member of our Kol Ami congregation. One hundred percent of proceeds from tickets purchased by members of our congregation will be donated to CKAF. Click here for more details and to purchase tickets. The concert will be held, June 3rd at 7:00 pm in McElroy Hall at Saint Katharine Drexel Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Click the following link for an article on the group in the Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bs-gl-goodworks-0311-20120310,0,3866472.story
Annual Membership Meeting, June 4, 2012 - 7:00 pm  

Please plan on attending the Congregational Annual Meeting, Monday, June 4th, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick (UUCF), 4880 Elmer Derr Road.  We will elect a new Board of Directors; approve the budget for the upcoming year, and much more.  All members are welcome to attend.  Click here to review the agenda, slate of candidates, and proposed budget prior to the meeting. 

Women's Social Circle (WSC)  

WSC Coffee Club, May 2012- Come and join us on the second Thursday and the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:30am at Panera's on Route 26. Coffee dates in May are Thursday the 10th and Wednesday the 23rd.  Open the link to see and RSVP for the coffee dates through 2012 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A45A9A92D6-womens

Wednesday, July 11,  2012 Book Club, 6:30 pm The Main Cup, Middletown, MD.  The book is To the End of the Land by David Grossman. One of Israel’s most acclaimed writers comes a novel of extraordinary power about family life—the greatest human drama—and the cost of war.  Click here for a synopsis of the book.


Get your Kol Ami Polo Shirts now!  

Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick White Emblem Polo shirts

Men or Women sizes, ranging from adult small to adult 3XL.  The price of the shirts are $30, with a portion of the proceeds doing directly to Kol Ami’s budget.  You can order your shirts by contacting Bob Sussman via email, bob.sussman@hotmail.com  Payment is due by cash or check (made out to Bob) upon your receipt of the shirts.  Bob can either ship the shirts to you (for an additional cost), you can pick them up, or he will bring to a meeting or services.  When ordering, please tell Bob your preferred method of delivery.  You will receive your shirt in less than 5 days!!!” 

Music Music Music  

If you like our Erev Shabbat or Shabbat Morning music then do we have a treat for you. Our own Eric Dubbin has professionally recorded a CD with much of our music. If you would like a copy of your own, please contact Rabbi Dan at rabbi@kolamifrederick.org. The donation is $10 (which covers the cost of the studio time and the CD). When Dr. Eric hits it big, you will be able to show your friends his first recording!

Seventh Annual Camping Retreat, August 3-5, 2012  

 Mark your calendars now for Friday-Sunday, August 3-5, 2012! For those of you who have not had the chance to attend a Kol Ami Camping Retreat, join us next year for this wonderful weekend. The Gettysburg KOA has tent sites, camper sites and various types of cabins and cottages depending on how much you want to "rough it". Contact Lorelle at the KOA directly to make reservations; telephone 717-642-5713. When making a reservation, please let the campground know that it is with the Congregation Kol Ami group. Please visit the campground at http://www.koa.com/where/pa/38114/ for more information, Then contact Steve Fleisher at admin@kolamifrederick.org to let him know you have made a reservation.

Dining for Dollars Fundraiser - Glory Days Grill  

  Let's dine together and help raise $$ for Kol Ami.  
Remember you can still dine for two more months at Glory Days Grill in Frederick until
June 30, 2012.  The restaurant will contribute 10% of your total food purchases to the Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick.  Simply ask your server for a copy of your guest check (not credit card receipt), and mail it to:   Jennifer Mykytyn, P.O Box 4153,  Frederick, MD 21705
 Click here for more information.

Congregation Kol Ami is now on Facebook  

                               
Come visit Kol Ami on Facebook.  Join our online community.  Click below   

www.facebook.com/groups/109998055765217

Pictures from Kol Ami Events  

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Kol Ami Information  
Online Donations to Kol Ami  

Donation cards are available through CKAF on line. This is a wonderful way to remember a loved one, honor a Bar or Bat Mitzvah child, or just to remember the important times in the lives of your friends and loved ones. Don't forget that you can now make donations to Kol Ami Temple Youth (KATY).  For information on the funds available for your tax-deductible donations, please click here

Please note that the donation form on the website has been updated. 
. All fields are now required to be completed.  If all required fields are not complete, a message will appear at the top of the form to show those fields needing completion
. The button for payment by check or PayPal now allows only one choice of payment

 We would appreciate it if those making donations complete this donation form.  If it is a donation for a Yartzeit please be sure to provide the information where a memorial card is to be sent.  By completing the donation form we can make sure that the recipient of the donation is contacted and those making  donations are acknowledged in the Voice, our bi-monthly newsletter.

Jewish World News  
Other Area Jewish Organizations  

Hadassah of Frederick
To learn more about Hadassah of Frederick, click here and go the Our Groups, Esther Krinitz or contact Susan Dwyer at susandwy@gmail.com.

National Council of Jewish Women of Frederick
To learn more about the National Council of Jewish Women, click here http://www.ncjwfrederick.org/ and e-mails can be sent to ncjwfrederick@hotmail.com


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