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Welcome to Congregation Kol Ami!

We are a small, nonaffiliated, progressive, warm, eclectic, and LGBTQ-friendly synagogue located in Kansas City's urban core. Kol Ami aims to become a hub for Jewish activity in the city’s center. We focus on music, lively discussion and social justice, and we welcome people of all levels of Jewish observance and experience. Interfaith families, singles and searchers find Kol Ami a safe and welcoming place to explore their Jewish journeys.

Membership

If you're interested in becoming a member at Kol Ami, please contact membership@kolamikc.org.

Mission

Kol Ami is an inclusive kehilah (community) that offers vibrant worship and modern Jewish experiences in and for the urban core.

About Our Services

We once again are holding services and events in the Bragg Sanctuary at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in midtown Kansas City, across from the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and the Kansas City Art Institute. We also continue to hold some events via Zoom or livestream.

Our worship is informal, warm and open to everyone regardless of where you happen to be on your Jewish journey. We use the Mishkan T’filah for Travelers, the new prayer book from the Reform Movement, but we’re open to new voices in the Jewish world and regularly draw from other sources. Music is a focal point of our worship … we like to sing! Our music director, Karen Engebretson, leads a diverse ensemble of musicians. Rabbi Alpert weaves discussion into each service, explaining the intent and varying interpretations of prayers, texts and rituals. A brief period of meditation is usually included, along with the opportunity to greet visitors and each other. We also offer a healing blessing, the Mi Shebeirach, for those who are ill in our community.

Periodically, Kol Ami invites a speaker to participate and briefly address the congregation on a topic relevant to our vision and mission. 

At the conclusion of our Friday-night services, we gather around the table for Oneg Shabbat, which to some means “the sweetness of the Sabbath.” To others, it means “munchies and conversation.” However you interpret it, it’s better when we share it with you.

Our Prayer Book

While we convene on Zoom, the Kol Ami worship siddur Mishkan T'filah for Travelers is available on Kindle through Amazon for $4.99 or at ccarpress.org for purchase. The CCAR Press phone number is 212-972-3636, ext. 241.  When we are back together at All Souls, copies will be available.

Morning Worship and Connection

Join us for morning prayer and connection each weekday (M-F) at 8:00 a.m.

Just a short 15 minutes for a little praying, a bit of Torah study, and to stay connected and support each other during this challenging time. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86547062122

Our Upcoming Events

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  • Friday ,
    AprApril  25 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Blessings

    Friday, Apr 25th 6:45p to 7:00p
    Join us as we "make Shabbos,” reciting blessings together to get our Shabbat started. Candle blessings, Kiddush over wine or grape juice, and Motzi add a sense of the sacred to our Shabbat experience and lives. Click to join Zoom.

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  • Friday ,
    MayMay  2 , 2025
     
     
    Erev Shabbat

    Friday, May 2nd 6:45p to 7:45p
    Celebrate Shabbat together at our Kol Ami Erev Shabbat service, with music, a D’var Torah (a word or two of Torah), Sabbath prayers and blessings. Let's make our Shabbat an Oneg - a Shabbat of Joy.

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  • Saturday ,
    MayMay  3 , 2025
     
     
    Adult Study

    Shabbat, May 3rd 9:30a to 10:30a
    On Saturday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m., at the home of Fay and Rabbi Doug and on Zoom, we will study and discuss together. If attending in person, RSVP to rabbidoug@kolamikc.org Click to join Zoom.

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  • Friday ,
    MayMay  9 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Shulchan

    Friday, May 9th 6:00p to 7:00p
    Join us as we gather at All Souls for our Shabbat Shulchan, our Shabbat Table — informal Shabbat worship followed by our Seudah, our festive Shabbat meal. So we know how much food to bring, please RSVP with THIS FORM.

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  • Saturday ,
    MayMay  10 , 2025
     
     
    Shir L'Shabbat

    Shabbat, May 10th 10:00a to 11:00a
    We join in the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with the monthly Shir L’Shabbat service. The service, co-led by our own Anna Jaffe and Rabbi Yonatan Rudnick is both a more traditional Shabbat morning service, combined with wonderful, creative music. Join in on Saturday, May 10 at 10 AM. Services are held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th Street (75th and Nall, parking in back).

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  • Saturday ,
    MayMay  10 , 2025
     
     
    Resting in Mindfulness Classes

    Shabbat, May 10th 11:00a to 12:00p
    Save the dates for Julia Billquist’s mindfulness classes! These beginner-friendly classes are scheduled for Saturday, February 1, Saturday, March 8, Saturday, April 5, and Saturday, May 10. all sessions start at 11 a.m., at All Souls. Each class consists of an hour of mindfulness-based practices, including gentle movement, guided meditations, and ways to self-connect and access a grounded, rested nervous system. Register for any/all classes HERE.

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  • Saturday ,
    MayMay  17 , 2025
     
     
    Study, Worship, and Seudah - Shabbat Brunch

    Shabbat, May 17th 9:30a to 11:30a
    On Saturday, May 17th at 9:30 AM, we will make Shabbos with study and trading ideas on prayer, followed by praying and a Seudah, a festive Shabbat brunch. If attending in person please rsvp to: rabbidoug@kolamikc.org. If unable to attend in person, Zoom is always an option.

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  • Friday ,
    MayMay  23 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Blessings

    Friday, May 23rd 6:45p to 7:00p
    Join us as we "make Shabbos,” reciting blessings together to get our Shabbat started. Candle blessings, Kiddush over wine or grape juice, and Motzi add a sense of the sacred to our Shabbat experience and lives. Click to join Zoom.

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  • Friday ,
    MayMay  30 , 2025
    Shabbat Picnic
    Friday, May 30th 6:45p to 7:45p
    Join us to celebrate Shabbat with a bring your own picnic Shabbat dinner. We will do blessings together and enjoy being together in community.

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