Events
Around the Birth of a Child
Children are wonderful, and the transition to parenting is challenging. All of our Rabbis enjoy an opportunity to meet with expectant or new parents to talk about the transition into becoming a family or seeing a family grow. Issues of general and Jewish parenting are considered. Also feel welcome to request an Aliyah for the birth mother to praise God and pray for health and well being.
When the child is a boy, contact a mohel or doctor who can perform a ritual circumcision. The ceremony customarily takes place on the 8th day after birth. After contacting a mohel, please feel free to invite a Rabbi to celebrate with you. The chance to hold a new baby, conferring a name upon him, and blessing him are sacred opportunities in which our rabbis delight! Contact the office for referrals.
When the child is a girl, families are invited to celebrate with a ritual naming. This can be done by having an Aliyah on Shabbat at the Torah for the whole community to celebrate. It can also be done through an individualized service at home or elsewhere with one of the rabbis officiating. Feel free to contact Kol Emeth and a rabbi will be delighted to help you.
B'nai Mitzvah Process
See our B'nai Mitzvah page for more information.
Engagements and Weddings
Mazel Tov! The decision to get married and build a home filled with warmth and love is serious and praiseworthy. Kol Emeth's rabbis look forward to the opportunity to get to know a couple and to celebrate together. The rabbis offer four pre-marital counseling sessions. These sessions include issues of family connections, communication, values, and intimacy.
Please contact the office to make an appointment as early as possible in the process to lay the groundwork for a special day filled with holiness.
Seeking Judaism
For those interested in learning more about Jewish practice, theology, and history, Kol Emeth offers a weekly Judaism 101 class. Some take this class to deepen their knowledge as a Jew, others to be supportive partners in a Jewish family. And some take the class as part of the process of becoming Jewish. In addition to the class, those seeking to convert meet with a Rabbi monthly over the course of 9-10 months of study. Please contact Rabbi Booth for more information.
Funerals and Shiva
The loss of a loved one is traumatic and wrenching. It is a time when community becomes especially important. That is why Kol Emeth is so committed to helping families have a Shiva minyan in their home and making people feel welcome at our regular services to say Kaddish. We have prayerbooks and minyan leaders ready to help. All of our rabbis are also open to learning about you, offering comfort, and helping navigate through this time of loss. In the event of a loss, please contact the office and a message will be quickly sent to one of the rabbis.
We have a brochure available to provide additional help: Guidance for a Time of Great Loss
Kol Emeth daily minyan provides an intimate environment for communal prayer and supports those in our community mourning the loss of a loved one. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Events
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Holidays
Throughout the year, Kol Emeth celebrates the Jewish Holidays in both traditional and innovative ways. Our Rabbis and teachers strive to make every holiday meaningful and fulfilling for all participants. Our Holiday services are for everyone of all ages and backgrounds and we hope you’ll join us!
Here are some of our major annual offerings. Contact us for the latest information on service times and other holiday activities.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Welcome the new year with a variety of different services for adults and kids alike. Gather together for our traditional Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, but also make sure to join us for Taslich in a local park, or one of our alternative services like “Rosh Hashanah in the Round.” For families, please check out our youth services for different age groups, Chugim activities or take a break with old and new friends the game room or teen lounge!
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Sukkot
Underneath the palm fronds of the Kol Emeth Sukkah you’ll find a variety of lively celebrations and festive meals. Kids are sure to enjoy decorating, snacking and even a “sleep under.”
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Hanukkah
Bring light to the early evening with our community Hanukkah celebration. Stand together around our community Menorah lighting and enjoy the glow of the candles, and the spirit of our friendship and caring for one another.
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Purim
In addition to the traditional Megillah reading, adults will enjoy an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as well as the Purim “Spiel,” and Kids will love the community Purim Carnival complete with games, popcorn and cotton candy!
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Passover
Searching for a Seder or would like to invite guests to yours? Our seder matching program ensures that anyone who wants to attend a seder with a fellow congregant can do so. Our religious school celebrates with a mini-seder or other learning activities. Please check back in March for more details on the Seder Matching Program.