September 2023 President's Message
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The advent of the High Holy Days always generates a mix of emotions in me that are rarely matched by any other dates on our calendar. I love the anticipation of being at shul, seeing so many friends that I might otherwise not encounter. I appreciate the holiday meals shared with family. I happily recall past, memorable services - sermons, niggunim, shofar blowing, voices of the congregation raised in song. I also recall those who will not be...Read more...
July 2023 President's Message
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Happy Summer to everyone!
Whoever said "lazy days of summer" (besides Nat King Cole) wasn't familiar with Kol Rinah. We have plenty of activities happening that I am excited to mention.
There are some summer changes to our Friday night services - look for info on special Kabbalat Shabbat services on July 14 and August 4. And make sure you save the date - Sunday, August 20 - for our SUMMERFEST, an afternoon of activities, music...Read more...
May 2023 President's Message
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Happy Spring to All!
I hope you had a wonderful Pesach. We sure did.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Randi Mozenter for her vision, persistence and positive attitude that made the evening honoring Michael Staenberg a huge success. Special thanks to team members Gary Kodner, Stacey Hudson, Stacy Abeles, Bette Abeles, Penny Alper, Gail Kodner, Elisa Israel, Dan Rosenthal, Harlie Frankel, Sherri Sadon. Debbie Zimmerman,...Read more...
March 2023 President's Message
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GOOD PURIM!
I was reading the very first Holy Beggar's Gazette that was printed on Purim 5732 (1972). It transcribes tapes made of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach teaching about Purim. One of his stories is about a poor man, Pinchas, who would only mumble a "good Purim" greeting because he was so downtrodden. The Kozhnitzer Maggid insisted that he say "Good Purim" forcefully and practiced with him until he had it down right. From that moment on,...Read more...
January 2023 President's Message
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Cheers to all of us past, present, and future!
Tovah asked me to submit my president’s article to the “VOICE”. It will likely be my last. It makes me wonder if anyone actually reads my articles. My reason for being president had little to do with me, and everything to do with sustaining a community that is committed to preserving our beautiful culture and traditions.
We recently completed the monumental task of sorting, cleaning,...Read more...
November 2022 President's Message
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Does anybody have the time?
I had a teacher at the Wydown Middle School who posted a sign next to the clock in her classroom that read: “If you have time to kill, work it to death”. Somehow that message has stuck with me for 55 years.
How many of us have heard these lines?
• Time is money. • Time waits for no one. • Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. • Lost time is never found again. •...Read more...
September 2022 President's Message
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Kol Rinah is Built on Volunteerism and Engagement
Kol Rinah’s culture is influenced by many different factors, including people, leadership, and transparent communications. It is the key ingredient to our survival and future success.
Every synagogue strives for a positive, inclusive, and welcoming culture where people enjoy participating on so many different levels.
We nurture and grow off the energy we bring and provide to...Read more...
July 2022 President's Message
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Who needs a president?
We do. Believe it or not my two year term as Kol Rinah’s president will end this year. It is crucial for us to continue the work of our president and establish the next leader who will take office January 1, 2023.
In fact we have had a combined, Brith Sholom, Kneseth Israel, Shaare Zedek, BSKI, and Kol Rinah, 83 presidents! I have served 3 different times. Louis Goodman served as President of Shaare Zedek for 27 years!...Read more...
May 2022 President's Message
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“When I am employed in serving others, I do not look upon myself as conferring favors, but as paying debts. I have received much kindness from men to whom I shall never have an opportunity of making the least direct returns; and numberless mercies from God, who is infinitely above being benefited by our services. Those kindnesses from men I can, therefore, only return on their fellow-men, and I can only show my gratitude for those mercies from...Read more...
March 2022 President's Message
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I have more questions than answers.
We have many reasons these days not to attend synagogue: Fear of COVID, protocols, masks, no kiddush, streaming or Zoom services from other sources, changes in our routine, business, hobbies, sports, TV, internet, etc. What’s your reason? What permanent effects will this have on our lives as Jews?
Our synagogue has continued to function. We continue to have meetings, daily minyan, lifecycle...Read more...
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Fri, September 29 2023
14 Tishrei 5784
MISSION: Create a welcoming community that embraces Torah, meaningful worship, lifelong learning, music, Israel, and tikkun olam, guided by the tenets of Conservative Judaism.
Calendar & Services
Weekday minyans on Zoom:
Mornings- M, T, W, F 7am & Sun 8am.
Evenings- Sun-Th 6pm.
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Thursday mornings 7am are now in-person only.
Need help? Call Meir Zimand at 314-727-1747.
Shabbat services in-person, streaming or Zoom. Shabbat Service times
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Today's Calendar
Erev Sukkot |
: 7:00am |
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 6:30pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Sep 30 |
Oct 1 |
Oct 1 |
Oct 3 |
Oct 4 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Sep 29, 6:30pm |
Havdalah
Sunday, Oct 1, 7:29pm |
Erev Sukkot
Friday, Sep 29 |
Shavua Tov
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